Caffeine Hunter

Geneva · Cornavin

Coffee UP

Looking out through the window of Coffee UP in Geneva, the Coffee UP lettering on the glass and a terrace of wooden tables and cushioned benches under plane trees

Coffee UP is a watch themed specialty coffee shop a few minutes on foot from Cornavin station. Coralie and Kealan, a couple who met in Wellington and spent four years sharpening their coffee skills there, opened it in spring 2025 after returning to Geneva, where Kealan retrained in watchmaking and collects vintage watches.

The room is dressed like a collector's study, with vintage timepieces and original artwork, an Atmos clock, a large Helvetia poster, and shelves of books, magazines and drawings, and a chalk sign at the door welcomes everyone. Espresso and carefully brewed filter coffee are the focus, with creative drinks and homemade treats alongside. The shop is closed on Thursdays.