NAKED Espresso

NAKED Espresso, also referred to as NAKED Amsterdam, is a hospitality venue in Amsterdam Centrum. Current public information lists Dam 10 as the address. Earlier reports described the original location at Warmoesstraat 46, in a former police station.

The opening took place in the summer of 2017. According to public reports, Niels and Jesper van Stek were involved in the launch. Ad van Stek and entrepreneur Bob Kleton were also mentioned in the coverage surrounding the opening. The brothers had prior experience within Doppio, including a franchise at the Vrije Universiteit and earlier activity in Hoofddorp.

The name NAKED did not refer to nudity at its introduction, but to a method of preparing espresso. This detail clearly places the early concept within the coffee sector. Currently, official communications present NAKED Amsterdam more broadly as a family business on the Dam, offering coffee, Dutch dishes, wine, cocktails, brunch, dinner, and options for private events.

In available sources, NAKED Espresso is described as a specialty coffee bar. A public coffee guide notes that the venue roasts its own beans. Additionally, the DAM8-shop associated with NAKED Espresso displays various coffee products. These include Brazil Fazenda Jaguara, Colombia El Placer, Costa Rica-Hacienda Colima, and Ethiopia Botto Village.

The product information at DAM8 contains data relevant to coffee enthusiasts. For each coffee, fields are listed such as farm, producer, region, altitude, variety, processing, roasting, and flavor profile. This applies to coffees from Brazil, Colombia, and Ethiopia, among others. These details provide insight into origin and product characteristics, without making a judgment on quality.

Historical sources also draw connections to other roasters or roasting agreements. For instance, Roast Factory is mentioned in a profile, while other sources link NAKED Espresso to Stooker Roasting Co. The available information thus points to an evolution in the chain behind the coffee, but does not provide a complete overview of all periods and agreements.

Limited current detailed information is available regarding preparation. One profile mentions a Slayer espresso machine. Official information lists espresso and Americano. Another profile mentions coffee, espresso, and cappuccino on the price list. A current public menu featuring manual brewing methods was not found in the examined material.

The current positioning is broader than the original coffee focus. The official website describes NAKED Amsterdam as a bistro on the Dam. In addition to coffee, dishes, wine, and cocktails are featured. Brunch, dinner, and private events are also part of the public presentation.

This expansion fits within a trend frequently observed in the urban coffee sector. A business may start with a focus on coffee but later evolve into a day-to-day destination, a dining spot, or an evening venue. In the case of NAKED Amsterdam, coffee remains visible in the name and origin information, while the operation encompasses a broader range of hospitality functions.

Beyond sales and hospitality, educational activities have also been documented. DAM8 mentions barista workshops associated with NAKED Espresso. The listed formats are “Becoming a Barista Workshop,” “Refresher Course,” and “Master Barista.” An external coffee guide also references barista classes.

For private events, the official information lists two options. According to this information, the entire venue can be rented for up to 60 guests. Additionally, a space on the first floor is mentioned, with a maximum of 20 seats. Ongoing exhibitions are not publicly documented in the reviewed material.

There are also older references to coffee-related events. Public indexations point to a Latte Art Throwdown in Amsterdam in November 2017. Other public mentions cite a Plant Based Latte Art Throwdown with Stooker and Alpro. The sources do not provide a complete picture of the subsequent regularity of such activities.

The reviewed information includes several points regarding origin and sourcing, but no comprehensive sustainability dossier. The official communication highlights local ingredients and family recipes in the food offering. The website also mentions organic and biodynamic wines from European winemakers.

An external mention describes NAKED Amsterdam as a restaurant and bar featuring natural wines, local products, seasonal offerings, and organic food. Regarding coffee, the product pages on DAM8 primarily provide origin information. These list farms, producers, regions, altitudes, varietals, processing methods, and roast types.

No other sustainability data was found in the reviewed material. No public documentation was located regarding coffee certification schemes, waste policies, renewable energy, packaging policies, or CO2 reporting. As a result, the picture remains limited to the mentioned product and origin information at this point.

NAKED Espresso received attention in trade and hospitality media in 2017 around its opening. In 2018, Misset Horeca reported that Naked Espresso opened two additional locations in Amsterdam. The same report mentioned a 23rd place in the 2018 Koffie Top 100.

Furthermore, the establishment appears in public coffee guides and lists of Amsterdam coffee bars. Some mentions refer to the original location on Warmoesstraat. Others cite the current address at Dam 10. Thus, the sources reflect both the early coffee phase and the later location and broader hospitality function.