By day it's one of Oslo's coffee pioneers serving meticulously pulled espresso shots, by night it transforms into a cocktail bar with mid-century furniture and Japanese vinyl on the turntable. The aesthetic is 1960s Norwegian design meets Tokyo kissaten, which makes sense since they opened a Tokyo location that became a cult favorite. The drinks show similar cross-cultural fluency, blending classic cocktail technique with Nordic ingredients and Japanese precision. It's the rare place that excels at both coffee and cocktails without feeling schizophrenic.
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The Martinez is their signature and worth the reputation—perfectly balanced gin and sweet vermouth with a hint of maraschino. If you're adventurous, their seasonal menu features Nordic ingredients like cloudberries or birch sap. Come earlier for their exceptional coffee if you want to see both sides of the operation.
The 5-7pm transition hour when coffee drinkers fade and cocktail seekers arrive is magic—you get the space at its most relaxed. Weekends after 9pm bring energy but also crowds. The weekend mornings are ideal for coffee without the weekday rush of office workers.
Seating is vintage furniture that's more style than comfort for long sessions, but that's intentional—this isn't a place for marathon drinking sessions. Cocktails run 130-160 NOK. They occasionally host vinyl listening sessions that book up fast. The staff has strong opinions about both coffee and cocktails, which is refreshing if you like your service with personality.