Café Susy

Café Susy is located at Pretoriusstraat 72-A in Amsterdam-Oost. In public communications, the establishment is positioned as the “little sister” of YUSU. The Instagram description summarizes the concept as “coffee by day & food by night”. This presents a business that is not solely focused on coffee, but on a broader day-and-night program.

Publicly available information links Café Susy to Kick van Doorn and Nicole Lieuw, the founders of YUSU. In the public narrative surrounding YUSU, Van Doorn is described as being born in Amsterdam, active in branding, communication, and events, with previous barista experience at among others Two For Joy, Back to Black Coffee, The Meets, and Charley’s. Lieuw is described in the same context as also being born in Amsterdam, educated in International Business & Languages, with extensive barista experience and a role in the baking program of YUSU.

The opening of Café Susy falls in the period between late 2025 and early 2026. In October 2025, reports appeared stating that the opening was planned for early November. Other local overviews later categorized the establishment under December 2025 openings. Subsequently, in January 2026, an Amsterdam hospitality publication reported that the place was “now truly open”. The available sources thus point to a phased approach to the opening, without a single, definitive opening date emerging.

In local coverage, Café Susy is described as an all-day café in Amsterdam-Oost. According to these descriptions, the concept distinguishes itself through a menu focused on Brazilian-Surinamese dishes, rather than more trend-driven café classics. This positioning says something about the culinary direction of the establishment, but also about how Susy profiles itself within the neighborhood and the coffee sector.

Public sources link Café Susy’s coffee program to Back to Black Coffee. There is no indication in the provided material that Blanche Dael plays a role in this. One public source states that coffee is brewed using beans from Back to Black. Additionally, public information regarding YUSU mentions that beans are imported, selected, and roasted in collaboration with this Amsterdam-based roastery.

As far as is visible in the source material, Café Susy’s own platform does not publish a detailed list of brewing methods. Related public information regarding YUSU does refer to a program featuring espresso and filter coffee. Other local reports speak more broadly about specialty coffee and matcha. This creates the impression of a coffee offering that fits within the specialty context, although the precise preparation methods are only limitedly explained on their own channel.

Publicly documented drinks and preparations extend beyond coffee alone. Public social snippets mention matcha, natural wine, Parbo beer, cakes, and cocktails. Among these, names such as “Dawet Lychee” and “Yuzu Lime Basil” are mentioned. This list shows that the offering spans multiple beverage categories, aligning with the day-and-evening concept central to its public presentation.

The food program is also concretely found in the available sources. Public references mention, among others, Surinamese chicken satay, bami with yardlong beans, and escondidinho with chicken, cassava puree, and cheese. Additionally, a dinner menu mentioned on social media is noted. Together, these examples point toward the establishment’s culinary identity, although a full menu is not included in the source material.

Public documentation regarding Café Susy also shows a clear event component. In 2026, Ramadan Nights were organized by YUSU and Susy. In connection with this, Suhoor gatherings took place at Café Susy on February 21 and 22. Iftar events followed at the same location on March 7 and 8. These activities demonstrate that the venue also serves as a community meeting point, alongside its regular hospitality operations.

Other public event listings show a broader cultural program. For instance, on April 15, 2026, the event “UMA SOCIETY x CAFé SUSY” took place, described as a salon-style evening centered around conversation and connection. Furthermore, collaborations have been documented with showroom_ams and creative producer Sophie Kemperman in the context of a Pith Sound System party and an Amsterdam pop-up program.

Art also finds a place in public communications. Instagram snippets mention exhibitions and collaborations with artists. Explicit reference is made to creators with Surinamese and/or Brazilian roots, or those with a connection to that cultural context. Within the available material, this indicates a programmatic link between hospitality, visual arts, and cultural representation.

A specific sustainability statement for Café Susy itself is not publicly documented in the provided material. However, related public YUSU sources contain several statements regarding the coffee supply. These state that the beans are sourced from independent farmers and are produced responsibly. It is also stated that importers encourage sustainable cultivation and pay higher prices for higher-quality coffee.

This information speaks to the broader provenance line with which Susy is publicly associated, rather than a separate sustainability policy of the establishment itself. Furthermore, the sources mention an in-house food program and collaborations with artists and creative organizations. In the brand’s public retail environment, Susy cups and FC Susy clothing are also mentioned.

Café Susy has been mentioned in several Amsterdam lifestyle and hospitality publications. Documented media attention includes Barts Boekje, Amsterdam NOW, De Buik van Amsterdam, Time to Momo, Broersma’s Amsterdam/Oost, and I amsterdam. These mentions primarily place the establishment within overviews of new openings and neighborhood guides. No prices, rankings, or award mentions were found in the examined material.