Benelux Coffee

Benelux Coffee is Raleigh Roasted. We started roasting our beans in small batches specifically for our cafes. The original Benelux opened on the East Side of Downtown Raleigh in 2010 with just coffee and tea on the menu. By early 2011, Belgian Wafels were added and became a huge success. We started baking most of our baked goods and creating sandwiches at our Alexander Family Y.M.C.A. location in 2012. Now we have opened our Cameron Village location in 2014. Our passion is to bring a little piece of the Benelux countries to Raleigh, NC. Fresh Coffee, made to order Belgian Wafels, Belgian-style Biers, and a gathering for Cyclists is what we love. Cheers!Established in 2010.The first Benelux café opened in the Historic City Market in Downtown Raleigh. Almost to the day two years later, the second Benelux opened inside of the Alexander Family Y.M.C.A. We became very serious about our coffee in late, 2012. This is when we started to roast all of our coffee beans in small batches. We have partnered with a family-owned coffee importer that deals directly with farmers. Once the green beans reach us here in Raleigh, we immediately roast them. In late 2014, we have moved our flagship operations from the Historic City Market to our new home in Cameron Village. Park in the underground parking and enjoy our coffee and wafels!In the summer of 1998, Steven Halaszi traveled to Belgium and the Netherlands with his soccer team to compete in a tournament. The outcome of the soccer games has long been forgotten, but the Benelux culture has been remembered. Landing in Amsterdam’s Airport Schiphol, Steven bought his first Stroopwafel and headed to Belgium. In between soccer games, the Belgian street food made a lasting impression. In particular, the Brussels-Style Wafels were the most delicious and was the catalyst for the Benelux cafes. After working as a manager for various restaurant concepts, Steven was now learning about coffee in San Francisco. Here, he experienced what true Italian coffee drinks are from Gary Rulli of Emporio Rulli. After many cafe lattes later, Steven and his wife Keta were ready to open Benelux Café. They made the move across the country to Raleigh, NC in 2010.