A family-owned coffee roaster since 1949

For over 75 years, coffee has been at the heart of what we do.
A family-owned coffee roaster since 1949

Founded in Strasbourg in 1949, Cafés Henri is an independent, family-owned French coffee roaster. From our first shop on rue des Hallebardes, our aim has remained the same: to select great coffees, roast them with care and make good coffee accessible to everyone.

From individual customers to restaurants, hotels, businesses, retailers and public organisations, the same commitment to flavour, consistency and expert advice runs through everything we do.

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Cafés Henri at a glance

Founded in 1949

Today, Cafés Henri has 86 employees, and our original shop is still welcoming customers in Strasbourg.

Family-owned and run

Led by Christine and Frédéric Steiner, alongside their son Victor Steiner.

Roasted in France

Using a slow, carefully controlled roasting process.

11 stores

Places to taste, get advice and have your coffee ground to order.

Over 2,000 business customers

From cafes and offices to retailers, vending operators and private-label projects.

Une maison
fondée en 1949

Forte de 86 salariés et d’une boutique historique toujours présente à Strasbourg.

Une entreprise familiale

portée par Christine et Frédéric Steiner,
et leur fils Victor Steiner.

Une torréfaction française,

réalisée avec une approche lente et maîtrisée.


11
cafés-boutiques

pour conseiller inviter à la dégustation et moudre le café à la demande

Plus de 2000 professionnels accompagnés

du CHR aux bureau en passant par les revendeurs
et les projets label privé.

Family-owned, independent and true to our roots

Passing on a passion for good coffee from one generation to the next.

Cafés Henri has grown steadily over the decades, but its character has remained firmly rooted in what matters to us: staying close to our customers, knowing our craft and making our own choices.

Christine and Frédéric Steiner began taking the business forward in 1980, building on the qualities that had shaped Cafés Henri from the start: a genuine appreciation for the product, personal service, direct relationships and control over the roasting process.

Since 2018, their son Victor has been helping to shape the next chapter. Stores have been modernised, production tools have evolved and the business continues to move forward — without losing the family spirit that generations of customers have come to know.

Our craft: bringing out the best in every coffee

Every great cup starts long before the coffee is brewed.

Origin, growing conditions, harvest, blending and roasting all play a part. We select our coffees for their quality, balance and flavour potential, looking for the qualities that make each one different — from roundness and sweetness to brightness, intensity and a long finish.

Roasting is central to the Cafés Henri approach. We favour a slow roast of around 20 minutes, at temperatures below 200°C, allowing the beans to develop gradually. The result is a more aromatic, well-defined and consistent cup, bringing out the character of the coffee rather than masking it.

Built around the needs of professionals

For a business, good coffee has to do more than taste good. It needs to be consistent, suited to your equipment, easy to serve, reliable day after day and right for the experience you want to offer your customers.

That is where our experience comes in. We provide coffee, equipment, advice and ongoing support built around the way our customers actually work — from cafés, hotels and restaurants to workplace coffee, retail, vending and bespoke projects.

We work with:

Coffee, however you like it

We offer a wide range of coffees to suit different tastes, brewing methods and occasions, including:

Online shopping is currently available in French.

Our stores

Places to taste, discover and talk coffee

Our stores are where our roastery meets our customers. Come in to explore the range, talk to our team, have your coffee ground for your preferred brewing method or choose a gift.

Our historic Strasbourg store has recently been refurbished, giving the space a more contemporary feel while keeping the character that has always been part of Cafés Henri.

And if you would like to see what happens before the coffee reaches the shelf, our roastery tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at the process, from green coffee to tasting. Please note that tours are conducted in French only.

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