Guide
Coffee.
Where to actually get a good cup, chosen the way we’d tell a friend.
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Alpha coffee Amsterdam
Coffee · Centrum
A sunny, slightly hidden Greek corner with great coffee and snacks. Grab a bench overlooking the river.
Amstel 47, 1011 PW AmsterdamBrandmeesters Amsterdam
Coffee · Zuid
"Masters in roasting," and they live up to the name. Find it on a neighbourhood shopping street full of specialty shops.
Maasstraat 84, 1078 HM AmsterdamCoffee District Willemsparkweg
Coffee · Zuid
Our daughter's favourite place for coffee and cookies. The perfect stop before a museum, or a stroll through the Vondelpark.
Willemsparkweg 8h, 1071 HD Amsterdamde koffiesalon spui
Coffee · Centrum
The finest Italian coffee, tucked into the corner of the Hay store. A lovely stop when you're wandering through the center.
Spuistraat 281, 1012 VR Amsterdamde koffiesalon west
Coffee · West
One of the first specialty coffee shops in Amsterdam, and one of my all-time favourites. Worth a detour if you're on this side of town.
Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat 82, 1054 BX AmsterdamKafenion
Coffee · Centrum
A Greek enclave on one of the most beautiful small canals of Amsterdam. On a hot day, go for a Freddo cappuccino.
Bloemgracht 49, 1016 KD Amsterdamlouf – de molen
Coffee · West
A bakery and "coffee" shop in a restored mill, just outside the center. Order the mustard cheese croissant and sit outside next to the mill.
Gillis van Ledenberchstraat 74, 1052 VK AmsterdamRum Baba coffeeroasters Shop & Brew-bar East
Coffee · Oost
A colourful, independent roaster and brewer with sustainably sourced beans. A great stop if you're exploring the east.
Pretoriusstraat 15, 1092 EW AmsterdamScreaming Beans Waterlooplein
Coffee · Centrum
Organic specialty coffee, close to the Rembrandt House. Try the iced latte with caramel cold foam. I'm still dreaming of it.
Waterlooplein 129, 1011 PG AmsterdamToki
Coffee · Centrum
The hidden coffee corner of the Jordaan, where we often stop on our walks. The coffee is great, the chocolate cake even better.
Binnen Dommersstraat 15, 1013 HK AmsterdamViet Drip Coffee
Coffee · Oost
A Vietnamese coffee cart in the park. Nothing is more romantic than a walk with a great coffee from a little cart.
Oosterpark, 1012 AA Amsterdam