Single origin
Matías
Filter roast
Colombia · 2,000 m · Geisha · washed
Honey · passion fruit · hibiscusCHF 18.00 / 250 g
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Rue Rousseau 151201 Genève
Open seven days
Saint-Gervais · near Cornavin
Roasted with Henauer in Zürich
Our coffees
Two house blends. Two single origins.
Alma and Pablo are our house blends. Marita is a Bolivian single origin for espresso; Matías is a Colombian single origin for filter. Explore all four profiles and bag prices.
House blend
Alma
100% Arabica
Ethiopia · Brazil · India
Balanced · elegantly fruityCHF 12.00 / 250 gCHF 22.50 / 500 g
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Marita
Espresso roast
Bolivia · 1,700 m · Caturra · anaerobic
Almond · plumCHF 19.00 / 250 gCHF 36.00 / 500 g
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Pablo
50% Arabica · 50% Robusta
Brazil · Nicaragua · Uganda
Dark chocolate · hazelnut · nougatCHF 12.00 / 250 gCHF 22.50 / 500 g
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Coffee, made to order
The small details become the whole cup.
We brew in front of you, dial in with care and serve every coffee exactly as it should be—black, with Geneva milk or with a selected plant-based alternative.
Beyond coffee
Matcha, whisked with the same attention.
Hot or iced, prepared at the bar and available with dairy or plant-based milk.
15 Rue Rousseau
Right in the rhythm of Geneva.
Find us in Saint-Gervais, a short distance from Genève-Cornavin, Chantepoulet and Coutance.
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About Café Calico
A Geneva coffee shop built around quality and warmth.
Café Calico opened in 2022 with a simple ambition: make every variable in the cup count, then serve it without the ceremony. Today Rue Rousseau brings together specialty coffee, food and a genuinely friendly team.
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Guest feedback
What people noticed at Calico.
In the public feedback available during our September review, guests highlighted careful coffee, a welcoming team and more than coffee alone.
Coffee craft
Espresso drinks, filter coffee and the quality of the beans stood out in the feedback we could review.
A warm welcome
Guests highlighted friendly, knowledgeable attention and thoughtful service.
Beyond coffee
Pastries, matcha and plant-based choices appeared alongside the positive coffee feedback.
Central Geneva
Visitors appreciated the atmosphere and the Rue Rousseau location near Cornavin.
An editorial summary of accessible public feedback—not direct quotations or a complete analysis of every review. Ratings change over time.
From the blog
Notes from the bar.
Coffee knowledge, Geneva stories and useful things worth sharing between orders.
Espresso at home: an adjustable starting recipe
Start with 18 g of coffee and a 36 g espresso, then adjust grind and cup yield one variable at a time. This practical home method is not Café Calico’s formula.
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Iced latte recipe: balance espresso, milk and ice
Build one iced latte with a 36 g espresso, 120 g milk and 100 g ice. Adjust grind, coffee yield, milk and ice separately so the drink stays clear as it melts.
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How to choose a single-origin coffee for pour-over
Choose a pour-over coffee from verified label detail, flavour direction and your willingness to adjust. Then hold the recipe steady and change one variable after tasting.
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Opening hours
- Monday — Friday
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