aksum
coffee house
CAFÉ · COFFEE ROASTERY · GALLERY

Aksum is the place in Brussels for fresh Ethiopian coffee, roasted on the premises. Whether you prefer a strong double espresso or a smooth caffèlatte, the taste is really something different. Our coffee is all organically grown and made from single origin beans - read more about it here! Our classic Marzocco espresso machine, Mazzer mills and trained baristas are further guarantees for a perfect coffee experience.

And there is more on offer than coffee. Try our African/fair trade drinks: Senegalese herbal teas, Malawian Ubuntu Cola and healthy baobab drinks, South African wine and Ethiopian beer, for instance. Our cakes and quiches are made in a small local bakery.

If you feel like taking beans home, you can currently choose between three different regional origins. We'll grind the beans to suit your espresso or filter coffee machine.

While sipping your coffee, you can have a look at our art exhibitions by African artists or on African themes, or our selection of African handicraft and fair trade design for sale. We have free wi-fi access, too. Every now and then, we organise a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Ask us for details.

Aksum is open Fridays 16:00-20:00, 
Saturdays & Sundays 10:00-20:00.
You find us in the heart of Les Marolles/ De Marollen. The address is Rue Haute/ Hoogstraat 140, 1000 Brussels. See map

Email: info(AT)aksumcoffeehouse.com Telephone: +32 484 077695
Watch a recent TV clip about Aksum here.

NEWS

In May, Aksum goes South Africa. Have you tried our Amarula espresso? South Africa also stands for inspiring design: cool bags by Wren Design and rustic frames by Mark Hilltout, for instance. Check our Facebook page for pictures.

Too busy or too far away to come and pick up some bags of coffee? Then we'll send coffee to you by post. Drop us an email, tell us which bean(s) you would like and how you want your them (filter, espresso, whole beans), the number of 250 g bags and how you prefer to pay: by bank transfer or PayPal. 
3 bags + postage is € 25 (Belgium)/€ 32 (rest of Europe). 6 bags + postage is € 44 (Belgium)/    € 54 (neighbouring countries & the UK)/€ 64 (rest of Europe & the US). For larger amounts, contact us for other delivery options.

What is Aksum? 

It is a town in Northern Ethiopia, where the history of Ethiopia started three thousand years ago. Aksum is where the Queen of Sheba lived and ruled over a vast empire which was later to become what is now known as Ethiopia.

Did you know that coffee was first discovered and grown in Ethiopia? There is a region called Kaffa, which has given its name to the drink. 

For those of you for whom a shot of the Ethiopian brew is not enough, we occasionally arrange tours in Africa. Feel free to ask us for details. We also sell African craft and design articles online.