Schwerin’s Jan Cornelius” café: coffee house culture with heart and rum!

Schwerin’s Jan Cornelius” café: coffee house culture with heart and rum!

In the heart of Schwerin, where cosiness is very important, you will find the “Jan Cornelius” café. Here the owners, Evelyn and Frank Ahlers, have been conjuring up Neapolitan coffee specialties for ten years now, creating an oasis of well-being for all coffee lovers. The cappuccino is one of the most popular choices for guests who feel at home in this small coffee house culture.

But what makes the café so special? The focus is on the quality of the ingredients. Frank Ahlers emphasizes that good coffee is based on first-class beans, the right roasting and loving preparation. Particularly noteworthy is the handmade Neapolitan hand lever machine by Attilio Bosco, which is the heart of the restaurant and elevates the experience of making coffee to a work of art. The entire furnishings, from the counter to the tables and stools, also come from Frank Ahlers’ skilful hands and give the café a very personal touch.

coffee and more

The “Jan Cornelius” café describes itself as a “spiritual island” and not only offers excellent coffee specialties, but also an exquisite selection of over 50 types of rum, handmade chocolate and a changing selection of cakes. Hand-made chocolate is particularly popular in the winter months. The walls are decorated with pictures from Naples and the Caribbean and there is a signpost display that takes guests on a short journey - 1,762 kilometers to Naples and 1,309 kilometers to Levanto. These loving details ensure that visitors can enjoy not only the coffee, but also the atmosphere.

The name “Jan Cornelius” is a personal homage: it comes from the two sons of the Ahlers family. A concept that offers a retreat from a hectic everyday life and brings the southern “laissez-faire” to the north. This creates a place where you can linger, chat with friends or just sit and enjoy.

Coffee house culture and its roots

The tradition of coffee houses and their importance for social exchange are deeply rooted, not only in Schwerin but also worldwide. The Viennese coffee house culture, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2011, shows how coffee houses were once places for the free exchange of ideas, education and cultural encounters. This tradition is also continued in the “Jan Cornelius”, where hospitality and enjoyment are the focus. Like the Viennese coffee houses, a visit to this café is an experience that invites you to enjoy a really good coffee and enjoy lingering for a while.

In summary, one can say that the Café “Jan Cornelius” is not only a place where you can drink delicious coffee, but also presents a small piece of Italian way of life in the heart of Schwerin. Visitors are grateful for the atmosphere and quality on offer here - and that's exactly what makes the café a sought-after destination for anyone looking for something special.