CREATION
One Eleven is not just a specialty coffee roastery; it’s a unique concept combining creative expertise with sincere professional dedication.
We believe that our strength lies in our connection with flavors and people, which is the perfect combination for creating exceptional coffee.
Beyond our single origin coffees, we are dedicated to creating 111 concepts, meaning the roasting of 111 specialty coffees for 111 individuals or "gastro" partners whose work and achievements we honor. The concept is a creative collaboration, resulting in a jointly envisioned coffee that carries a shared message and philosophy.
WHO – WHAT – WHEN – WHERE – WHY?
Attila serves as our professional consultant for our partners and is the mastermind and project manager behind key projects, not just in Hungary.
Additionally, Attila is our Head Roaster and leads our Education Department.
Kata plays a vital role as a business and marketing consultant, guiding brand development, communication, and business strategy.
ATTILA MOLNAR
Attila is our professional leader and creative mastermind, with 15 years of experience and passion for coffee.
He began his career as a barista and climbed the professional ladder over the years. Early in his career, he competed in the Hungarian Barista Championship (HBC) and, after a year, qualified for the World Barista Championship (WBC). Attila won the Hungarian title four times (2008, 2009, 2010, 2012), but his career took a significant turn in 2009 when he became a finalist at the World Championship in Atlanta. No Hungarian competitor has reached the final of the Barista World Championship before or since.
Since then, Attila has had numerous professional opportunities and remains an active and well-known figure in the international coffee scene.
After retiring from competition, he served as a judge at several competitions, including as a sensory judge. Drawing on the knowledge and experience he gained, Attila opened his own training space in Budapest, where both hobbyists and professional baristas could explore the world of specialty coffee. It became a popular venue for the budding Budapest specialty community, hosting many community events. Due to high demand, Attila opened his own café, Tamp and Pull Espresso Bar, in the summer of 2012, which was one of the first specialty cafés in Budapest. The project was also a success, with Tamp and Pull receiving praise from both international and domestic media (e.g., CNN and The Guardian online recommendations). The Czuczor Street location won the title of Best Hungarian Café three times (Dining Guide) and consistently appears on various top lists. We believe the key to this success lies in our philosophy: the essence is the coffee, the barista, and expertise.
In 2011, Attila became the Hungarian distributor of the English Has Bean brand, which has proven to be a crucial player in Hungary's coffee revolution. His friendship with Steven Leighton, the owner of Has Bean, has been the cornerstone of our successful business relationship. Attila is also the Hungarian representative of the Italian Victoria Arduino (Nuova Simonelli) espresso machines, so with the launch of the roastery, he can provide his partners with professional equipment, his own specialty coffee, and expertise from A to Z. In addition, Attila has been consulting for large domestic and international companies and brands for over five years.
The 2017 special edition of Forbes magazine included Attila among the individuals who "made Budapest one of the best cities in the world."
KATA CSESZNAK
Kata oversees the marketing communication for the roastery. Since 2005, her career and personal passion have been closely tied to gastronomy in several ways. She has managed several outstanding premium brands (e.g., Monin, Costa Coffee, and Tamp and Pull cafés).
BARBARA ZACHAR
Barbara is our company's Operations Manager, responsible for the daily running of the office and confidently handling the most complex tasks. She brings extensive expertise to our team, having gained experience in managerial and executive positions at several multinational companies. Interestingly, Barbara excels not only in business but also in sports: she played basketball professionally and still works as a coach today. In addition to all this, she loves good coffee, with her favorite drinks being espresso and flat white, which give her the energy to tackle everyday challenges.
ANDOR KOVACS
Andor leads our coffee roasting facility, where his main responsibilities include fresh roasting the ordered coffee, managing logistics, and handling production and procurement tasks. He started his career with us as a Roastery Assistant, but thanks to his professional dedication and perseverance, he now works as Head Roaster and Production Manager. Andor has a true passion for gastronomic events, where he enjoys sharing his coffee knowledge. Consuming two liters of filter coffee and 3-4 espressos daily, he is a true coffee expert who you can always meet at our major events, where he loves talking about the world of coffee.
DANIEL BAKOS
Dani is responsible for customer support, always ready to assist our clients with any questions or issues. You can also often find him in our specialty café, where he prepares the finest drinks from our specialty coffees with passion and a pure heart. Dani's commitment and enthusiasm are evident not only in serving guests but also in his love for coffee, making every encounter with him in our cafés a memorable experience.
JANOS GERVAI
Jani is a nationally known sommelier and winemaker, whose expertise and reputation are widely recognized. However, he has now channeled his talent into serving our partners as a Sales Manager, helping them choose the best products. Jani regularly visits our partners, offers advice, and ensures that only the highest quality wines are brought to the table. Thanks to his dedication and persuasive ability, everyone can be sure they are getting the best when relying on Jani's support.
LEVENTE AKOCS
Levi is a well-known figure in the Budapest barista scene, having made a name for himself as the head barista of Tamp & Pull Espresso Bar. With us, he is responsible for training and educating our partners, ensuring that everyone acquires the highest level of barista skills. Levi is also a key member of our coffee events, where his passion and expertise impress participants. Whether you meet him at a coffee event or in everyday life, you can be sure that Levi always delivers the best.
