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TOKI
binnen dommersstraat 15, 1013 HK
📍centraal
a relaxed and very hip coffee shop serving their famous chocolate cake and a variety of drinks. a convenient spot for all kinds of meetings, with seating options ranging from communal tables to small sofas.
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FUKU FRIEDHATS
bos en lommerweg 136, 1055 ED
📍 west
world-famous coffee roasters with a quirky location in the west. if you enjoy specialty coffee, you’ve probably heard of friedhats at least once. even though it’s not in the city center, a trip to this shop is a must for every coffee lover.
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UN.COMMON BAR
eerste constantijn huygensstraat 86H, 1054 BX
📍west
the newly opened second location of un.common is conveniently located just across the street from the original. this outpost also functions as a dinner spot, focusing on dishes with fermented ingredients and serving natural wines.
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SKINA
bilderdijkstraat 113, 1053 KN
📍west
skina is a hip neighborhood spot serving great coffee, other trendy drinks, and little bites. it features a minimal yet colorful interior design and a perfect outdoor seating space for warmer days.
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SCHUURMANOOMKENSGRASSOTTI
overtoom 558, 1054 LN
📍 west
closely linked to white label coffee, schuurman’s serves high-quality coffee in a homey, unpretentious space. enjoy delicious homemade savory bites until 3 pm and sweet treats until closing at 6 pm. with lots of seating options, it tends to get lively on weekends.
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COFFEE DISTRICT OLYMPIAPLEIN
olympiaplein 111, 1077 CV
📍 zuid
the newest kid on the block in zuid, and definitely the most stunning location of all coffee district shops. spacious, light-filled, and curated with great attention to detail, sipping coffee here is a real pleasure.
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LEVAIN ET LE VIN
jan pieter heijestraat 168, 1054 ML
📍 west
levain et le vin is not technically a classic coffee shop, but it’s definitely worth a visit. specializing in natural wines and everything levain, their pastries and savory snacks are among the best in the city, and they also serve solid specialty coffee. it’s a small but charming space with a few seating options inside and bench seating outside.
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BOCCA
kerkstraat 96H, 1017 GP
📍centraal
spacious, friendly neighborhood coffee shop and barista training hub. dive into their coffee school to level up your coffee knowledge and train to become a pro barista.
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FIVE WAYS COFFEE ROASTERS WEST
kinkerstraat 186, 1053 EM
📍 west
this west location of five ways is perfectly situated on busy kinkerstraat, offering amazing window views and cozy seats in the upstairs section. choose from their multiple roasts and take some beans home, or enjoy your cuppa while you’re there.
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FORT NEGEN (SANDWICHBAR)
jan evertsenstraat 31, 1057 BM
📍 west
@fort.negen & @fort.negen.sandwichbar
fort negen is a west staple that truly lives up to the hype. the pastries are on point, the soft serve croissants are perfect, and their newly opened sandwich bar next to the bakery is simply delicious. conveniently, they also serve excellent specialty coffee to accompany your cravings.
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PUBLIC SPACE
bercylaan 301, 1031 KP
📍noord
sleek all-day social space offering coffee, dinner, and everything in between. stop by anytime—the public space is open until 9 pm. reservations are possible.
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UN.COMMON
eerste constantijn huygensstraat 63H, 1054 BT
📍 west
coffee shop and roaster with an aesthetically soothing interior and a small, healthy seasonal menu. it gets really busy, especially on weekends and during lunchtime. look out for their newly opened space on the other side of the street.
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TURBO
reinwardtstraat 1, 1093 GT
📍 east
turbo is a newly opened space in the east that operates mainly as a restaurant but also as a specialty coffee shop, serving friedhats from early morning to afternoon. in addition to excellent coffee, they also serve pastries and homemade bites.
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BACK TO BLACK
weteringstraat 48, 1017 SP
📍centraal
bright, lively coffee spot with cozy decor and tons of charm. open until 6 pm, which can be very convenient. p.s. look out for the orange kitty!
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SALVO
tweede hugo de grootstraat 9, 1052 LA
📍 west
salvo may be hyped, but it’s justified. starting off as an open-space italian bakery, it has evolved into one of the trendiest spots in the city. the choice of pastries is large and indulgent, and the specialty coffee is on point. sit in their coffee area or outside on their benches. it gets very busy, especially on weekends.
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SAINT-JEAN
lindengracht 158h, 1015 KK
📍 centraal
plant-based bakery and specialty coffee shop in the jordaan. a bright and friendly setting but with very limited seating. come early!
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LOT61
hendrik jacobszstraat 18, 1075 PD
📍 zuid
the newly opened lot61 outpost in a quiet zuid location previously used by the coffee district. the coffee might taste different, but the location remains the same: beautiful high windows and cozy seating options.
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BACK TO BLACK (VAN HALLSTRAAT)
van hallstraat 268, 1051 HM
📍 west
off-the-grid westerpark location with a cozy living room-style interior. come here for fewer tourists, more space, and the same cozy feel as the city center location.
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COFFEE DISTRICT WILLEMSPARKWEG
willemsparkweg 8h, 1071 HD
📍 zuid
bright, friendly take-away coffee stop in the heart of the museumkwartier. bench seating available outdoors in summer, but no indoor seating. gets busy on weekends.
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BADETA
tweede van der helststraat 18H, 1072 PD
📍de pijp
cozy, low-key coffee shop and roaster. great hours: badeta opens early at 7:30 am and closes late at 6 pm. beans, coffee, decaf, and pastries for all!
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LUUK'S COFFEE NORDERMARKT
jan evertsenstraat 136, 1056 EK
📍 centraal
luuks coffee is a charming little coffee stop in the upper part of the city center. the bar seating is impeccable. it gets busy on weekends.
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LOT61 (KINKERSTRAAT)
kinkerstraat 112, 1053 ED
📍 west
popular coffee stop with an in-house roastery, this little shop is beloved by amsterdammers. founded in sydney, raised in brooklyn, and now roasting in-house in the city, it offers flavors from all over the world. mostly outdoor bench seating.
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FIVE WAYS COFFEE ROASTERS OOST
boerhaaveplein 3, 1091 DH
📍 oost
the second location of five ways is in the middle of the university-dense area of oost, making it a lively spot. beautifully located on a popular square for families on the weekends, you can enjoy your brunch here (oost is the only five ways location serving brunch!) while sipping on your coffee. comfortable and spacious table seating is a plus.”
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MUNDI
postjesweg 98, 1057 EG
📍 west
discreet local hangout with a minimal yet homey interior and a great selection of pastries and natural wines. spacious bench seating outside overlooks the busy main street.
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MONKS COFFEE ROASTERS
bilderdijkstraat 46, 1052 NB
📍 west
unpretentious and relaxed coffee shop with ample seating options. monks recently shifted their focus from their popular weekend brunch to enhance their coffee and pastry selection.
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ULMUS BAKKERIJ
Cabralstraat 7, 1057 CD
📍 west
ulmus is a charming, open-space sourdough bakery nestled in a quiet neighborhood in the west. sit inside or outside for a coffee break and one of their famous almond croissants.
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NOOK
sarphatipark 24H, 1072 PB
📍 de pijp
quiet coffee shop in the lively area of de pijp, offering a big communal table, some bar seats, and a wine selection in their downstairs space.
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SCREAMING BEANS UTRECHTSTRAAT
utrechtsestraat 75, 1017 VJ
📍 centraal / east
screaming beans is an amsterdam-based coffee roaster with three outposts in the city, and this location is undoubtedly one of their best. while the shop may appear small from the outside, it offers cozy seating and an intimate atmosphere. visit for excellent coffee and a perfect hideaway.
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YUSU
andreas bonnstraat 2, 1091 AX
📍 oost
impeccably curated coffee shop with a nice variety of pastries and a friendly interior. located next to schools and universities, this spot is a popular after-school hangout, making it mostly very busy.
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4850
camperstraat 48-50, 1091 AH
📍 oost
a michelin guide restaurant and coffee shop? say no more. 4850 by day offers specialty coffee by la cabra, while 4850 at night transforms into a wine bar and restaurant serving a ‘shared dining’ style menu.
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MAHA +
vijzelstraat 103h, 1017 HH
📍 centraal
if you live in amsterdam, you’re surely familiar with the trendy streetwear store maha. well, this is their specialty coffee shop right next to the main store. sip your coffee or buy some stylish home design utensils and other goodies.
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OSLO
prinsenstraat 16h, 1015 DC
📍 centraal
hyper-central coffee shop in the 9 straatjes serving excellent home-baked scandinavian specialties, such as cardamom buns, along with great specialty coffee. take-out only.
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WHITE LABEL COFFEE
Jan Evertsenstraat 136, 1056 EK
📍 west
this is a truly surprising white label location that also serves as their roastery. the shop looks unassuming and small from the outside, but once inside, a multilayered open space with various seating options unfolds. perfect for a cozy coffee hideaway on one of their couches.
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SCANDINAVIAN EMBASSY
sarphatipark 34, 1072 PB
📍 de pijp
well-known cozy coffee stop in de pijp, famous for its authentic cinnamon rolls and overall high-quality ingredients. a true amsterdam staple. it gets really busy on weekends.
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GOOD BEANS COFFEE
binnen oranjestraat 4, 1013 JA
📍 centraal
quirky, friendly ‘hole-in-the-wall’ coffee stop and roaster. ideal for meeting locals and chatting the afternoon away.
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SCREAMING BEANS AMSTELSTRAAT
waterlooplein 129, 1011 PG
📍centraal
spacious and modern, the newest location of the amsterdam-based coffee roaster is giving big city vibes. with great outdoor seating for warmer days and a bustling ambiance on weekends, it’s the perfect spot for great coffee, of course.
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BLACK GOLD
korte koningsstraat 13 H, 1011 EX
📍centraal
black gold is a hidden gem in the middle of the city, fueled by a passion for music and coffee. come here to escape the busy streets, browse through vinyls, and sip on your coffee in a gritty, charming, and authentic no-fuss environment.
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CATCHA
amstelveenseweg 133, 1075 VX
📍 zuid
catcha is a newly opened matcha and coffee shop in the cozy schinkelbuurt neighborhood. the interior is minimal and modern, and the pastries are fresh. sunday is homemade apple pie day, y’all!
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OFICINA
jan van galenstraat 147, 1056 BN
📍 west
oficina describes itself as a “daily canteen for breakfast and lunch” and does not disappoint. located in the heart of west amsterdam, this space offers creative dishes that evolve and change on a regular basis alongside coffee and tea. the uber curated and minimal decor in itself is already reason enough to go, so definitely make your way there while in the city.
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WHITE LABEL ZON
Zonneplein 4, 1033 EK
📍 noord
the noord outpost of the popular amsterdam roaster is true to their other spots. this location is roomy and charms with mismatched furniture where nothing fits but everything does at the same time. very charming. and of course, the coffee is great.
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BAKKERIJ WOLF
Wolvenstraat 22, 1016 EP
📍 centraal
with two spots in central amsterdam, bakkerij wolf is a local favorite and always packed. hide at their cozy lunch space during the colder days and munch away on homemade comfort food and great coffee, or stop by their bakery space next door for take-away.
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POPPIES CAFE
Papaverweg 18, 1032 KJ
📍 noord
poppies is a newly opened hotel café on the hyper hip papaverweg in noord with ultra colorful and quirky design, a little creative lunch menu, and coffee from goodbeans coffee roasters just on the other side of the water.
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CAFE BASKETS
Eerste van der Helststraat 15A, 1073 AB
📍de pijp
café baskèts is the coffee spot of the super popular amsterdam concept stores with the same name, and it’s safe to say that it attracts the same hyper stylish clientele too. they serve lot61 coffee, but what stands out here is the large juice menu, freshly pressed for every order.
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LERA
Ferdinand Bolstraat 146, 1072 LS
📍 de pijp
lera is the new cool kid in town, and all the girlies with their cameras are right there to shoot content. the interior is perfectly cut out for exactly that, and so is the menu; it’s all very instagrammable. the coffee comes straight from five ways coffee, and the matcha does not taste like grass. it might not be the most authentic place, but it’s definitely a cute spot in the neighborhood.
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LOCALS
Ferdinand Bolstraat 21-B, 1072 LB
📍 de pijp
locals is a popular breakfast-to-brunch spot in de pijp with a total of three locations, all minutes away from each other. if you’re looking for food, the ferdinand bolstraat location won’t be your best choice, as this little modern shop operates as a coffee take-away only.