" Coffee " is n’t always acode wordin Amsterdam – especially not in the past five years . The coffee boom is in full swing in Amsterdam , and that ’s great news for everyone , as coffee is the one stimulant that most everyone agrees we need more of . Still , not every cup is stream ( and roasted ) evenly , so let us take the bitterness out of your choice : here are 16 caffeine - friendly spots where you ’ll never get a repelling loving cup .
De Koffieschenkerij
This surprising haven in Amsterdam ’s most touristed neighborhood is a hole-and-corner garden , as it ’s literally hidden behind a gate on the side of the Oude Kerk . The umber is as ripe as it is cheap , and so are the juices and afters – but here the scenery trumps all . Even on a drab Clarence Day , the interior is knus but cozy , and outfitted with suitably historical décor .
Tucked off in the quiet part of Amsterdam ’s culture quarter , this cheery spot is a place to which we might have brought a first date or two thanks to its spot - on espresso macchiatos and the perfume of roasting coffee permeating the air . examine the baked goods for a worthwhile extra lunacy , then snag a bag of bean for rest home .
Restaurant Koffiehuis van den Volksbond
The no - nonsense Interior Department is make full with locals – which is exactly what these devoted folks know about the spot ( well , thatandthe solid coffee it offers ) . It ’s one of the last asylum in the wave of trendiness need over Amsterdam ’s eastern side . However , you may pick up a surprising multifariousness of mealtime fare ( in all three courses ) as well . Want a taste of its personality ? adjudicate the “ Brexit mess , ” a strawberry mark & meringue dessert with whipped emollient , to complement your cupful of chocolate , of course .
Coffee Bru
It was one of the first predecessor of Oost ’s gentrification when this South American - inspired coffee bean spot with a living - room vibe and individual - origination beans opened a few geezerhood ago . And the caffeine heads occur flocking . It offers a circumscribed numeral of things to eat , but as the coffee berry is the primary draw , you wo n’t take care .
CT Coffee & Coconuts
This haunt in an old movie theater from the ‘ 20s wins over every sceptic with its cavernous , aery , plant life - bestrewn three - level internal and constituent - focused carte du jour of boozing ( including some unique renditions of the java kind ) and food that evolve throughout the twenty-four hour period . Weekends can get messy ( and super - busy ) , so weekdays are your best options .
KOKO Coffee & Design
worry for your coffee with a side of shopping ? It ’s de rigueur around Amsterdam , but coffee fans rely that this design - focussed try by two friendly noblewoman pull it off best . The milk sugar - well-disposed wo n’t find a better monotonous white anywhere in town . The deep brown come custom - roasted from Caffènation ( but in a much more commodious location ) .
Caffènation
Yep , these are the people roasting KOKO ’s beans … but they ’ve got a whole other line of credit of their own as well . The melodic theme is full Belgian , with Belgian edible bean ( roasted in Antwerp ) and homemade Belgian chocolate do in a elbow room full of ‘ 50s furniture . This is the Belgian brand ’s first shop outside its nursing home land , with the grimace of this location being the dear barista Bert , the great giver of coffee .
Koffie Academie
It imports its beans from all of your favorite burnt umber countries , then roasts them right here on - web site . Everything is for sales event , from the Daucus carota sativa cake and sandwich , to the handmade furniture from rescued wood , to the popular artistic creation on the walls .
Lot Sixty One
Another in - star sign roaster that supplies all the right-hand olfactory sensation and even “ cuppings ” ( that ’s chocolate talking for tasting ) , Lot Sixty One will give you copious opportunity to sample their upshot . Take your joe and people - see on the terrace , or cool at heart with the friendly Aussie - led faculty .
Starbucks
This location ( and only this location ) makes going to Starbucks worth it : away from the eye - kill ( and sustainability - focused ) interior design , this is where new tastes are try out for the European market . Come by for the regular cuppings at the consecrate rejoinder , remain for the people - observe and free WiFi . Best of all , this broad speckle is one where you ’ll be able to get a seat .
Rum Baba
RB is emphatically a neck of the woods daub . But coffee bean fanatic will nonetheless go a bit out of their path to expend an hour relaxing here ( specially in terrace weather ) . From one of the owners of Coffee Bru , expect the same laid - back vibration and top tastes . The coffee almost ( almost ) plays 2nd fiddle to the fresh - baked goods . Just do n’t take the name too seriously : rum cakes you ’ll find , cocktails you will not .
The Coffee Virus
Noord ’s little secret is a spot for Amsterdam ’s boven - de - IJ creatives to congregate . Maybe it ’s all the graphic art in which you’re able to allow your eyes get lost when they get wan of looking at your screen , or … nah , it ’s the coffee tree , machinate via a half - twelve dissimilar devices , from an AeroPress to a V60 . Get yours with a side of violent chicken mango sandwich or jalapeño - topped tuna thawing panini .
Espressofabriek
The “ fabriek ” part come from this previous stalwart ’s ( 10 years in business concern ) first Westerfabriek location . The “ espresso ” part means you love what you ’re ordering when you get there … though it ’s rather gallant of its iced cascara , too . Beans are poke fun on - site in Westerpark , but you may enjoy them on IJburg now , too . Taking its cue from the star cuppa , the carte du jour ( including sandwich ) incline Italian .
Sweet Cup
Whether you take yours with refined sugar or not , you ’re getting just what the star sign on the room access of this escape valve from the Leidseplein madness promises : a sweet cup of Joe . The friendly staff here sure know its brews , so get your questions and be inclined to get schooled . They roast their beans on - site , so your cup is always brisk . Oh , and the basset hound hound goes by Sjefke , in case you were wondering .
Two For Joy Coffee Roasters
This space offers friendly service and luscious espressos on perhaps our favourite shopping street in town . Need we say more ? We do ? OK , certain ! It also has great gluten - free and vegan nutrient choice to complement your latte ( which you should ordinate , because the latte art is on - point ) .
Trakteren
It ’s as famous for its latte artistic creation as it is for the earthy flavor in the coffee . While it does n’t roast on - website , Trakteren ’s specialty roasting mate ( Dutch Barista Coffee ) will take guardianship of you . Come by for an espresso tasting the first Sunday of every month for the ultimate experience , and give the tea , exclusive - lineage pure chocolates , and cakes a try , too . signalize up herefor our daily Amsterdam electronic mail and be the first to get all the food / crapulence / fun in town .
KOKO Coffee & Design
De Koffieschenkerij
Back to Black
Coffee Bru
KOKO Coffee & Design
Caffènation
Lot Sixty-One
Flickr/Sergey Galyonkin
The Coffee Virus
Sweet Cup
