Restaurant De Beren Amsterdam-Noord

De Beren Amsterdam-Noord is located at Buikslotermeerplein 2001 in Amsterdam-Noord. Public records classify the establishment as a restaurant, not as an independent coffee bar. Consequently, coffee is just one component of a broader menu that includes lunch, drinks, business meetings, and dinner.

The branch opened on September 1, 2020, in a building that was previously associated with Euroscoop. The specific founders of this location are not publicly listed. At the time of opening, the Leemans family was named as the operator. Yasmin Leemans served as the franchisee and the public point of contact for the branch. She is also listed as the contact person in the register of recognized training companies.

The Amsterdam branch is part of the national De Beren chain. This concept originated in 1984 with the Rotterdam eatery Bruintje Beer on Noordsingel. Available business history does not name an original founder. The current concept combines restaurant dishes with a formula centered around the charcoal grill.

At the opening, various packages were mentioned, including High Tea, High Beer, and Sharing Dinner. Current branch information focuses primarily on lunch, dinner, group visits, and business meetings. As a result, the location has a different profile than establishments that are fully dedicated to specialty coffee.

Available public information does not provide a clear picture of the coffee roaster used. Blanche Dael was mentioned in earlier research, but a collaboration with this branch could not be independently confirmed. The origin of the coffee beans, the blends used, and any certifications are also not publicly documented.

A 2025 brochure for group arrangements lists coffee, decaffeinated coffee, cappuccino, single and double espresso, latte macchiato, and Dutch coffee. Additionally, coffee with cream and, within certain packages, coffee with syrup or liqueur are mentioned. This brochure applies to the chain as a whole. The assortment may vary by season and location.

Public menu documents do not mention filter methods such as V60, Chemex, AeroPress, batch brew, or cold brew. Information regarding espresso machines, grinders, and water treatment is also absent. Therefore, it is not possible to determine what equipment and preparation standards the branch uses.

The branch’s Instagram account mentions hot and cold “special coffees.” The accompanying texts provide no details about the recipe, roaster, or brewing method. An older promotional menu from an external provider listed Irish coffee, Spanish coffee, and French coffee. That menu was part of a temporary offer and does not confirm the current permanent selection.

The branch collaborates with De Puzzelproeverij for a Puzzle Dinner. Guests solve trivia questions, math problems, and language and logic puzzles between courses. Within this package, options such as deluxe coffee or tea and an espresso martini are listed as dessert choices.

There is also a Dinner & Film package featuring a restaurant menu and a cinema voucher for Pathé. The location also offers options for business lunches and groups of ten or more. Coffee workshops, cuppings, tastings, or exhibitions related to coffee are not publicly documented.

De Beren Amsterdam-Noord is registered as a recognized training company. Since June 14, 2021, it has held recognition for the MBO qualification “Meewerkend horeca ondernemer” (Participating Hospitality Entrepreneur). This role indicates involvement in practical hospitality education, but says nothing about a separate training program for baristas.

No location-specific data is available regarding direct trade, certifications, reusable packaging, waste reduction, energy use, or water consumption. The chain does state that it uses Dutch chicken and beef from South American cattle. According to company information, sauces and marinades are also prepared in-house. These statements do not apply specifically to Amsterdam-Noord.

The Dutch Vegetarian Society lists the Amsterdam location under the chain-wide designation LEKKER VEGA Bronze. According to this registration, approximately thirty percent of the menu consists of vegetarian or vegan dishes, or dishes that can be adapted. In the event brochure, soy milk is listed alongside dairy milk. The chain does not present this availability as a sustainability measure.

The opening received attention in 2020 in trade media covering franchising and the hospitality sector. In August 2022, a review of the restaurant was also published. No public mentions were found regarding coffee prices, barista pricing, or inclusion in specialized coffee rankings.

Two studies from 2024 provide information about the national chain. In a survey of 5,326 Dutch adults, fourteen percent reported having visited De Beren in the previous year. A separate study of more than 5,100 respondents measured an aided brand awareness of 63 percent. Both results apply to De Beren as a chain and not to the specific branch in Amsterdam-Noord.