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specialty-coffee·$$·Sentrum

A gothic-styled specialty coffee bar between St. Olavs plass and the government quarter, opened in May 2026 after a launch campaign of cryptic countdowns and invitations to "join the sect". The theatre is the point: Oslo has no shortage of excellent light-wood third-wave rooms, and this is deliberately not one of them.

$$Specialty-coffee BarSentrum

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Ullevålsveien 1
Sentrum, Oslo
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Service Style

Counter service

Order at counter, casual atmosphere

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Best Time

Daytime — it is a coffee bar rather than an evening room.

Know Before You Go

Opened May 2026 between St. Olavs plass and the government quarter. The gothic styling is deliberate and thorough, so it will either delight or irritate.

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