NL This guide explores coffee in Amsterdam Centrum, from 17th-century coffeehouses to today’s specialty bars, with hotspots like Bocca, Back to Black and Toki, community events and festivals, the rise of plant-based milk, and sustainable initiatives.
Roasters in the Center
B
Back to Black Coffee Roasters
Badeta Koffiebranders
Bartsbeans
Beukenhorst Koffie
Black Coffee and Supplies
Blanche Dael
Bocca Coffee
Boot Koffie
Brandmeesters
Buscaglione Espresso
C
Coffeecompany
Cook & Boon
D
DAK Coffee Roasters
"Decaf Club"
E
Espressofabriek
F
Five Ways Coffee Roasters
Frans de Grebber Coffee Roasters
Friedhats Coffee Roasters
Fucking Strong Coffee
G
Geels & Co.
Good Beans Coffee
Gosling Coffee
Grounded Craft Coffee
H
Harar Coffee
I
Illimani
K
Keppler Koffie
L
Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters
Luuk's Coffee
M
Manhattan Coffee Roasters
Mocca d'Or
Monks Coffee Roasters
Moto Coffee
Moyee Coffee
N
O
Onyx Coffee Lab EU
R
Rum Baba Coffeeroasters
S
Sango Specialty Coffee Roasters
Screaming Beans Coffee Roasters
Simon Lévelt
Single Estate Coffee Roasters
Smit & Dorlas
Sprout Coffee Roasters
Stean’s Beans
Stooker Specialty Coffee
U
Uncommon Coffee
W
Wakuli
White Label Coffee
Z
Zuivere Koffie
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30ML Coffee Roasters
Coffee Bars in the Center
De Koffieschenkerij
De Koffieschenkerij is sinds 2013 gevestigd in de voormalige sacristie van de Oude Kerk in Amsterdam. Het artikel beschrijft de geschiedenis, inrichting, koffiebereiding, leveranciers en culturele betrokkenheid.
Blue Amsterdam
Blue Amsterdam is een café-restaurant boven de Kalverpassage in het centrum van Amsterdam. Het artikel behandelt de overname in 2009, het koffieaanbod, de menukaart en de mogelijkheden voor groepen.
Nous – Coffee Store
Nous Coffee Store werd in 2023 opgericht door Louis Tomasoa en Koen van Meersbergen. De koffiebar heeft locaties aan het Haarlemmerplein en in Amsterdam-Noord en combineert specialty coffee met informeel buurtcontact.
30ML Rokin
30ML Rokin bevindt zich op de eerste verdieping van Boekhandel Scheltema in Amsterdam. De koffiebar serveert espressodranken en biedt ontbijt, brunch en lunch. De koffiebonen komen van 30ML Coffee Roasters.
Café Dinette
Café Dinette is een café-restaurant in de Amsterdamse Jordaan, geopend in maart 2025. Het artikel behandelt het horecaconcept, de koffie, de inrichting met hergebruikte materialen en de Ierse invloeden op de menukaart.
Priesthood
Priesthood is een specialty coffee bar aan de Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam. De koffiebar opende in 2021 en maakt deel uit van een breder netwerk van maatschappelijke en culturele projecten.
Tannay
Tannay is een Frans restaurant aan de Zandhoek op Realeneiland. Naast seizoensgerechten uit de Franse keuken serveert het espresso met Beukenhorst Classic, bereid met apparatuur van La Marzocco.
Sam’s Koffie Centrum
Sam’s Koffie Centrum opende in 2026 in de Stopera aan het Waterlooplein in Amsterdam. De koffiebar serveert koffie van Brazuca Coffee en biedt daarnaast lunchgerechten en andere dranken.
Chapo
Chapo is een koffiebar aan de Kerkstraat in Amsterdam-Centrum. Het artikel beschrijft het aanbod van koffie, sappen en gerechten, de zakelijke contacten en de beschikbare informatie over duurzaamheid en de onzekere actuele bedrijfsstatus.
Café Hoppe
Café Hoppe is een bruin café aan het Amsterdamse Spui. Het artikel behandelt de geschiedenis sinds 1670, het koffieassortiment met Buscaglione, sociale evenementen en beschikbare informatie over duurzaamheid.
Bakaliko Amsterdam
Bakaliko Amsterdam is een Griekse delicatessenwinkel met koffiebar aan de Sint Nicolaasstraat. De winkel biedt Griekse levensmiddelen, gebak en takeawaykoffie van Harmani Microroasterie. Ook is het bedrijf betrokken bij culturele activiteiten.
Zwart Goud
The coffee bar at Zwart Goud is part of a creative hub featuring a record store, studio, and event space. The article details their coffee selection, origin information, and the synergy between their coffee and music scene.
Het Koffiemannetje
Het Koffiemannetje is an Amsterdam-based coffee concept specializing in specialty coffee and ceremonial matcha, sourcing their beans via Stean’s Beans. The article provides an overview of their offerings and activities.
BagelBoy Jordaan
BagelBoy Jordaan is an Amsterdam coffee shop offering bagels and specialty coffee. The available information details the location, the menu, and their partnership with Stean’s Beans.
BagelBoy Spui
BagelBoy Spui is a hospitality venue located at Spui 26 in Amsterdam. This article explores the concept, the menu, the coffee, and the available details regarding this location.
Coffeecompany Berenstraat
Coffeecompany Berenstraat in Amsterdam is described as a Coffeecompany location. The article covers available information regarding the branch and the organization.
The Blue Marble
The Blue Marble in Amsterdam focuses on coffee, sustainability, and circular initiatives. This piece explores their concept and activities.
Chocolate Company Café Amsterdam
Chocolate Company Café Amsterdam combines a café and a chocolate shop. The article covers their coffee, chocolate, origin, and available sustainability information.
Café Vrije Walvis
Café Vrije Walvis is a small bar in Amsterdam with available information regarding its concept, coffee offering, and activities.
BagelBoy Weteringschans
BagelBoy Weteringschans in Amsterdam combines a bagel concept with specialty coffee. This article explores the location, the menu, and available public information.
LYUBLU
LYUBLU is registered as a coffee bar in Amsterdam-Centrum. This piece covers the available details regarding the location, Steans Beans, and some missing gaps in the company profile.
Café Brecht
Café Brecht on the Weteringschans in Amsterdam combines hospitality with cultural activities and is built around a concept centered on Bertolt Brecht.
Laundry Boy
Laundry Boy on Hazenstraat combines laundry and dry-cleaning services with a small coffee counter. The article describes the concept, the offering, service hours, and the limited public information available regarding origin and sustainability.
Hummingbird Coffee Amsterdam
The article describes the history, ownership, coffee roasters, brewing methods, interior, suppliers, and publications surrounding Hummingbird Coffee Amsterdam.
JOE & THE JUICE Runstraat
The location on Runstraat combines coffee, juices, shakes, and sandwiches. The article discusses the concept, the coffee partner, the use of the space, and sustainability measures.
Lotti’s Restaurant & Bar / Upstairs at Lotti’s
An article about Lotti’s at The Hoxton Amsterdam, featuring information on the coffee menu, suppliers, Upstairs at Lotti’s, events, and the 2024 refresh.
Zoku Amsterdam – Kindred Spirits Bar
Kindred Spirits Bar is part of Zoku Amsterdam on Weesperstraat. The article describes the location, the coffee menu, Fika, events, and sustainability information.
Selma’s Nordic Bakery & Specialty Coffee (Centrum)
Selma’s Nordic Bakery has a location on Herenstraat in Amsterdam-Centrum. The article describes the origin, menu, coffee, and catering.
Markerhuisje
Markerhuisje is a hospitality venue on Wittenburg in a rebuilt 19th-century building, offering coffee, lunch, high tea, and options for groups.
Harar Coffee Corner at The American Book Center
Harar Coffee Corner is a coffee stand at The American Book Center in Amsterdam, affiliated with Harar Coffee and focused on Ethiopian single-origin coffee.
JOE & THE JUICE Noordermarkt
JOE THE JUICE Noordermarkt is described as a juice bar and coffee shop at Noordermarkt 5, with information on the menu, Stooker as the coffee partner, and company-wide sustainability.
Alpha Coffee Amsterdam
Alpha Coffee Amsterdam at Amstel 47 is described as a coffee bar and deli featuring Lot61 coffee, Greek dishes, and limited public information regarding its founding and sustainability.
Bakhuys Amsterdam
Bakhuys Amsterdam is a bakery café on Sarphatistraat offering coffee, bread, pastries, and retail sales. The article describes its history, concept, suppliers, and public mentions.
Lavinia Good Food
Lavinia Good Food is a breakfast and lunch spot on Kerkstraat in Amsterdam, featuring local sourcing, fresh daily preparation, and a documented coffee partnership with Bocca Coffee.
Het Koffie Cultuur Centrum
The Koffie Cultuur Centrum is a coffee bar and shop on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, with a focus on coffee, retail for home use, and a connection to Brasil Koffie.
Café De Palm Amsterdam
Café De Palm is described as a neighborhood café in the Jordaan, featuring coffee from Blanche Dael, espresso-based drinks, and activities centered around sports, jazz, and tastings.
Het Koffiehuis
Het Koffiehuis in Amsterdam is described as a foundation and a low-threshold drop-in place where coffee is part of social work, neighborhood activities, and practical support.
Lebkov & Sons Roeterseiland Campus
Profile of Lebkov en Sons on Roetersstraat in Amsterdam, with attention to the location, coffee offering, lunch, suppliers, and public context.
Good Beans Coffee
Overview of Good Beans Coffee in Amsterdam, with information on history, coffee offering, bean origins, packaging practices, activities, and mentions in coffee guides.
La Tertulia
La Tertulia on Prinsengracht is described based on its location, family business status, interior, Bocca coffee, and limited public information regarding the menu and preparation.
Mister Nata – Haarlemmerdijk
Mister Nata on Haarlemmerdijk combines Portuguese patisserie with espresso-based coffee and is described through its origin, partners, and activities.
NAKED Espresso
NAKED Espresso in Amsterdam started as a coffee bar and is now presented more broadly as a bistro offering coffee, dishes, wine, cocktails, and events.
Sophie’s Kitchen
Sophie’s Kitchen is a hospitality venue located at Leidsestraat 18 in Amsterdam Centrum. This article covers business information, menu items, the coffee offering, and public mentions.
De Koffiesalon Centrum
De Koffiesalon Centrum is described through its location, history, Buscaglione Espresso, menu, chain information, and notable press mentions.
Pension Homeland
Profile of Pension Homeland in Amsterdam as a coffee destination within a location where hospitality, culture, heritage, and public suppliers converge.
Coffeecompany Plantage Muidergracht
Overview of Coffeecompany Plantage Muidergracht, including information on location, brand context, coffee assortment, and social visibility.
Coffeecompany Oosterdok
Article about Coffeecompany Oosterdok in Amsterdam, featuring public information on location, design, coffee preparation, events, and the branch’s place within the chain.
Wakuli Vijzelgracht
An article about Wakuli Vijzelgracht in Amsterdam, providing context on its 2024 opening, the coffee menu, the sourcing model, and the bar’s position within the broader company.
Luuk’s Coffee Noordermarkt
Article about Luuk’s Coffee Noordermarkt in Amsterdam, featuring information on the concept, offerings, coffee origin, and public visibility.
Petit Lou Café Brasserie
Overview of Petit Lou in Amsterdam, highlighting the location, coffee partner Rum Baba, Sunday jazz sessions, and participation in local plant-based projects.
Galette
Article about Galette in Amsterdam, featuring facts about its founding in 2021, the galette and crêpe menu, coffee from Monks Coffee Roasters, and the limits of public information.
Koffiespot
An article about Koffiespot on the Elandsgracht in Amsterdam, focusing on history, coffee and food, suppliers, preparation, and public mentions since 2015.
Wakuli Haarlemmerplein
Article about Wakuli Haarlemmerplein 43 in Amsterdam Centrum, featuring facts about the 2023 opening, the coffee offering, workshops, collaborations, and the company’s supply chain model.
Coffeecompany Oude Doelen
An overview of Coffeecompany Oude Doelen on the Oude Doelenstraat, featuring information on its origins, community role, coffee offerings, and public mentions.
Simon Lévelt Amsterdam CS
An article about Simon Lévelt Amsterdam CS at Amsterdam Centraal, featuring information about its location in the IJpassage, company history, product range, and publicly documented tastings.
CC Beren
This article describes CC Beren in Amsterdam’s Berenstraat, focusing on the location, Coffeecompany background, cultural visibility, and unconfirmed branch details.
De Bakkerswinkel Centrum
Profile of De Bakkerswinkel Centrum in Amsterdam, featuring information on their coffee offering, suppliers, history, and the location’s role in the city center.
Caffè il Momento
This profile describes Caff“Caff“ il Momento at Singel 180 in Amsterdam, focusing on specialty coffee, brewing methods, partnerships, and the limited public information available regarding its founding and sustainability.
Darras Coffee Roasters – University Library
Article about Darras Coffee Roasters in the University Library of Amsterdam, focusing on location, family background, coffee and food offerings, and missing public documentation.
Luuk’s Coffee Vijzelgracht
An article about Luuk’s Coffee Vijzelgracht in Amsterdam, including details on history, coffee, collaborations, sustainability, and media mentions.
CC De Dijk
An article about CC De Dijk, a Coffeecompany location on the Haarlemmerdijk in Amsterdam, focusing on its history, coffee selection, chain context, and public presence.
Screaming Beans Waterlooplein
Screaming Beans Waterlooplein is a recent addition to Amsterdam, focusing on specialty coffee, creative programming, sustainability, and media presence.
Patisserie Kuyt
Article about Patisserie Kuyt as a patisserie and tearoom in Amsterdam, focusing on history, Boot Koffie, deliveries, and limited public information regarding coffee.
Tisfris Amsterdam
This article describes Tisfris Amsterdam as a hospitality venue offering coffee, meals, group rentals, and a long-standing presence in the city center.
Café Celia
This article describes Café Celia as a coffee bar and workspace in Amsterdam, providing information on the concept, the menu, suppliers, events, and public press coverage.
Hoi Tin Café
Article about Hoi Tin Café on the Zeedijk in Amsterdam, focusing on the connection with the Hoi Tin family, the drink menu, and bakery products.
De Deli Plantagebuurt
An overview of De Deli Plantagebuurt in Amsterdam, tracing its evolution from Borrl Kitchen to a deli concept, with a focus on coffee, events, local sourcing, and public presence.
Simon Lévelt Jodenbreestraat
This article describes Simon Lévelt Jodenbreestraat in Amsterdam, focusing on history, operations, coffee and tea, sustainability, and local public mentions.
Morning Owl Coffee
An overview of Morning Owl Coffee in Amsterdam, focusing on its history, coffee menu, training programs, local roasters, and public editorial mentions.
Simon Lévelt Prinsengracht
Profile of Simon Lévelt Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, with information on the store’s role, history, coffee and tea assortment, sustainability, and public position.
Nate
This article describes Nate in Amsterdam based on public sources, focusing on location, opening, coffee offerings, suppliers, and community events.
Box Sociaal Jordaan
This article outlines Box Sociaal Jordaan on the Bloemgracht as an Australian brunch concept featuring coffee, dinner, group bookings, and a public presence in Amsterdam.
OSLO amsterdam
Article about OSLO amsterdam as a coffee and bakery shop in Amsterdam Centrum, featuring information on the concept, drink menu, relationship with Friedhats, events, and public mentions.
Mortimer
Article about Mortimer in Amsterdam, focusing on location, founding, coffee offerings, breakfast and lunch menu, suppliers, and the monthly dinner program.
Screaming Beans Runstraat
This article explores Screaming Beans Runstraat through the lens of its history, coffee and brewing methods, collaborations, sustainability claims, and mentions in trade media and city guides.
Black Gold Amsterdam
An overview of Black Gold Amsterdam, featuring details on its location, its 2015 founding, coffee partner White Label Coffee, and the unique blend of vinyl, art, and intimate events.
Sango Specialty Coffee
This article describes Sango Specialty Coffee in Amsterdam, focusing on the concept, the coffee, workshops, sourcing, and public visibility.
LOT61 Amsterdam Centraal Station
Profile of LOT61 Amsterdam Centraal Station, featuring information on the opening, concept, coffee offering, events, and circular construction choices.
Café Nieuw Amsterdam
Article about Café Nieuw Amsterdam as a hospitality venue in Amsterdam Centrum, with public information about location, concept, and coffee offering.
Janine Bakery & Restaurant
Article about Janine Bakery Restaurant in Amsterdam-Centrum, with information about the two-part concept, opening dates, coffee from LOT61, and the bakery and restaurant offerings.
SAINT-JEAN Deli
Article about SAINT-JEAN Deli in the Jordaan, with information on history, plant-based bakery and deli, specialty coffee, assortment, collaborations, and public visibility.
Dignita Hoftuin
An article about Dignita Hoftuin in Amsterdam, focusing on its status as a social enterprise, coffee from Rum Baba, venue rentals, vocational training programs, and sourcing.
Two Story
An article about Two Story on the Singel in Amsterdam, where gallery, design shop, and café converge, and coffee forms part of a broader cultural concept.
Back to Black Coffee Roasters – Weteringstraat
An article about the Back to Black location on Weteringstraat in Amsterdam, focusing on history, coffee, roasting, training, and sourcing.
SAINT-JEAN Bakery
SAINT-JEAN Bakery offers plant-based treats and specialty coffee in Amsterdam. The café combines sustainability, local collaboration, and a unique atmosphere.
NU koffie & delicatessen
NU Koffie & Delicatessen in the Jordaan offers delicious coffee, plant-based milk options, and a cozy vibe, perfect for both locals and tourists.
Concerto Koffie
Concerto Koffie in Amsterdam offers more than just coffee; it is a meeting place for music, culture, and community. Enjoy quality drinks in a creative environment.
Buffet van Odette
Buffet van Odette offers a cozy atmosphere in the heart of Amsterdam, featuring delicious brunch dishes and coffee from Bocca Coffee Roasters, perfect for a relaxing outing.
CREA Café
CREA Café is the campus café on Roeterseiland, serving as the foyer for UvA and HvA. With affordable espresso from Badeta, an all-day menu, seasonal specials, and events, it is a beloved study spot and meeting place with a cozy, living-room atmosphere.
Café de Pels
Café de Pels is an iconic brown café in Amsterdam, featuring Boot Koffie, classic preparations, and a vibrant art wall. Consistent quality and local collaborations anchor the café in the neighborhood culture.
’t Nieuwe Kafé
’t Nieuwe Kafé is a family-run café on the Dam, next to De Nieuwe Kerk. Focus on breakfast, lunch, and espresso classics, with a spacious terrace and a view of the Royal Palace.
Bocca Coffee Espresso Bar
Bocca Coffee Espressobar demonstrates how a specialty roaster can master chain management through true price transparency, top-tier equipment, and training at the School of Coffee. Through workshops, cuppings, and partnerships, Bocca builds quality, traceability, and community, supporting both growth and loyalty
Back to Black Weteringstraat
Back to Black on Weteringstraat is a micro-roastery and café with a true neighborhood feel. Specialty coffee, single origins, and a Chef’s Table are central to the experience. Featuring its own roastery, SCA training, and a sustainable cup policy with a 20-cent incentive, it is located just steps from the Rijksmuseum and Leidseplein.
More about Centrum
Amsterdam-Centrum and Coffee: A Short Guide
From 17th-century coffee houses to contemporary coffee bars
Where can you taste the best cup today?
Community, Festivals, and Rituals
Who drinks what, and how often?
Sustainability and Circularity in the City Center
What does this mean for revenue and positioning?
Opportunities in the Center: Key Takeaways
- Leverage history in your storytelling, but link it to modern rituals.
- Position a clear signature espresso alongside a rotating selection of filter coffees.
- Offer multiple plant-based milk options as standard and clearly communicate tasting notes.
- Plan micro-events around peak weeks and festival dates for extra visibility.
- Make circularity visible, for example through coffee ground recycling or reusable cups.