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The Coffee Shop Industry in Kongsberg: Current Status and Future Prospects
Analysis of companies, statistics, and outlooks for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers in Kongsberg Municipality, Norway (Viken County).
Executive Summary
Kongsberg has a small but growing coffee shop industry with two registered companies. The industry shows a clear increase in sales and number of employees over the past years, with specific focus areas such as Espresso House Norge As and Wakelin Coffee Vibes. This analysis provides an overview of companies, economic trends, and future perspectives for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers.
Economic Overview
Over the past five years, sales in Kongsberg's coffee shop industry have increased from 807,200 NOK in 2018 to 9.0 million NOK in 2025, with an average annual growth of 17.4%. The number of employees has increased from 1 in 2018 to 16 in 2026, although there have been minor variations. The most significant sales increase occurred in 2019 (+412.4%), while the number of employees saw a major increase in 2021 (+36.4%).
Companies in the Industry
Two companies are registered in Kongsberg's coffee shop industry:
- Espresso House Norge As (Storgata 28) – AS entity, 21 employees, 8.7 million NOK in sales, 436,400 NOK in EBITDA.
- Wakelin Coffee Vibes (Storgata 24A) – ENK entity, 0 employees, 0 NOK in sales and operating income.
The organizational forms are dominated by AS, with a high EBITDA margin of 4% for Espresso House. Wakelin Coffee shows no operational activity according to the data.
Business Geography
All coffee shop activities in Kongsberg are located in the city center. No activity is registered in other city districts or municipalities. Kongsberg is therefore the only area with coffee shop operations in this municipality.
Business Dynamics
No coffee shop operations in Kongsberg have gone bankrupt according to the data. However, Wakelin Coffee Vibes shows an unusual situation with 0 employees and 0 NOK in sales, which may indicate a new or inactive business. The industry therefore shows a stable dynamic without bankruptcies, but with a small company group.
Outlook
For entrepreneurs in Kongsberg's coffee shop industry, there are positive trends to note: Sales have grown strongly over the past five years, and this is a good starting point for new companies. With two existing companies and stable economic development, it may be possible to establish oneself in a competitive market segment. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations in Kongsberg for new coffee shop operations.
Outlook for the Broader Industry
In the broader café and restaurant industry in Kongsberg, there are 58 companies, while the coffee shop industry has only 2 companies. Sales in the broader industry have been more volatile, with a decline of 27.6% in 2020 and an increase of 25.2% in 2025. The coffee shop industry, however, shows a more stable growth. Examples of competitors in the broader industry include Privat Restaurantdrift As (10 million NOK in sales) and Kongsberg Galaxy Pizza As (11.8 million NOK in sales).
Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in coffeehouse)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privat Restaurantdrift As | cafe | Storgata 4, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 10.0M | 21 | NOK 3.4M |
| Kongsberg Galaxy Pizza As | pizza restaurant | Sandsværveien 223, 3615 Kongsberg | NOK 11.8M | 12 | NOK 2.9M |
| Sac Drift As Avd Gamlegrendåsen | restaurant | Ove Gjeddes vei 110, 3610 Kongsberg | NOK 33.1M | 2 | NOK 1.4M |
| Vår Bistro As | restaurant | Nymoens Skrågate 2, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 8.5M | 13 | NOK 1.3M |
| Reklame Og Rabatter As | sushi restaurant | Storgata 32, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 6.0M | 6 | NOK 1.1M |
| Mlak Ellen As | cafe | Storgata 6, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 7.4M | 14 | NOK 811.0K |
| Neros Pub Og Spisested | restaurant | Sentrumsveien 33, 3647 Hvittingfoss | NOK 1.8M | 0 | NOK 665.0K |
| Kongs Kina As | restaurant | Nymoens torg 18, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 6.5M | 15 | NOK 546.0K |
| Møtepunktet Cafe As | restaurant | Herman Foss gate 8, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 4.8M | 7 | NOK 487.0K |
| Per Lunde As | restaurant | Nymoens torg 10, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 9.8M | 16 | NOK 431.0K |
| Opsahlgarden As | restaurant | Kirkegata 10, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 6.8M | 4 | NOK 294.0K |
| Tante Grønn As | restaurant | Karsches gate 3, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 6.0M | 13 | NOK 290.0K |
| Vestsiden Selskapsmat As | restaurant | Peckels gate 12A, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 1.1M | 8 | NOK 240.0K |
| Rom & Rosin Kongsberg As | restaurant | Storgata 28, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 2.2M | 6 | NOK 40.0K |
| Furuly Spiseri As | restaurant | Gravdalsveien 2, 3647 Hvittingfoss | NOK 5.8M | 14 | NOK 19.0K |
| Arctic Ramen As | restaurant | Christian IV. des gate 14, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 2 | NOK 0 |
| Avl Catering As | restaurant | Hostvetveien 130, 3618 Skollenborg | NOK 0 | 9 | NOK 0 |
| Baklava House & Konditori As | restaurant | Wergelands vei 23, 3613 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Bare Blåbær Holding As | restaurant | Nymoens torg 2, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bros Kafe Og Bar As | restaurant | Kirkegata 8, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bros Kafe Og Bar As Tvangsavviklingsbo | restaurant | Kirkegata 8, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Chanpeng | restaurant | c/o Niramol Chanpeng|Myntgata 22, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Fast & Tasty Kongsberg Asad Parvez | asian restaurant | Myntgata 14, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Fastfood Sidhu As | restaurant | Gomsrudveien 7, 3612 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 10 | NOK 0 |
| Flamingo Ali | restaurant | Hostvetveien 534, 3618 Skollenborg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Garden As | asian restaurant | Storgata 2, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Gk Biff As | restaurant | Thornes vei 4, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 23 | NOK 0 |
| Honey Bee Fast Food As | restaurant | Hedenstadveien 350, 3618 Skollenborg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| India On The Way Awais Aziz | asian restaurant | Myntgata 14, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kmn Watchalanontikon | restaurant | Kirkegårdsveien 46, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Koia Bryggerikafé | restaurant | Storgata 24B, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Kong Fu As | restaurant | Storgata 13, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Kraft Pizzeria Kongsberg As | pizza restaurant | c/o Stortorvet senter|Storgata 28, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 26 | NOK 0 |
| Lille Og Bittelille As | restaurant | Møllergata 21A, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lille Og Bittelille As | asian restaurant | Møllergata 21A, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lodo Sushi & Thai Pham | sushi restaurant | Storgata 22, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Min Lille Kafe Tanja Andersen | restaurant | Labroveien 25B, 3619 Skollenborg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Mr.potet Kongsberg As | cafe | Storgata 28, 3611 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Pinkys Kjøkken As | restaurant | Myntgata 15, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Pinto Thai Express As | asian restaurant | Myntgata 15, 3616 Kongsberg | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
Kongsberg has a small but growing coffee shop industry with clear economic trends and a good starting point for new companies. With two existing companies and stable economic development, it may be possible to establish oneself in a competitive market segment. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations in Kongsberg for new coffee shop operations.