The 5th Amsterdam Oost

The 5th Amsterdam Oost is located at Timorplein 21 in Amsterdam Oost, within the Stayokay Amsterdam Oost building. Publicly available information describes the location not as a traditional coffee bar, but as a combination of a bar, restaurant, and workspace where coffee is also served.

According to a public annual report page from Stayokay, The 5th Amsterdam Oost opened to the public in 2018. The same source mentions Marisa Roggeveen, identified there as Operations Coordinator, as someone who helped develop the concept alongside colleagues. No further information regarding individual founders is available in the consulted public sources.

According to the official pages, the concept revolves around three functions: working, eating, and relaxing. In doing so, the establishment positions itself as a destination for different moments of the day. Additionally, public descriptions emphasize the meeting point between local residents and travelers, which aligns with its location within a hostel environment.

The public beverage menu lists coffee, flat white, iced coffee, and fresh ginger tea. This makes it clear that coffee holds a visible place within the assortment, though it is not the sole focus. Other drinks also play a role, including Schulp organic juices, Fritz Kola, and beer, including 0.0%. The Stayokay page also mentions local beer from Brouwerij ’t IJ.

The official pages provide little detail regarding brewing methods. In the consulted sources, there are no explicit references to methods such as filter coffee, V60, AeroPress, Chemex, batch brew, siphon, or cold brew. The mention of a flat white does indicate an espresso-based milk drink, but the equipment used or the specific workflow is not described separately.

An Instagram post from February 20, 2026, states that visitors can enjoy sustainably roasted coffee from Sango Amsterdam. This provides a public reference to Sango Specialty Coffee Roasters. At the same time, Stayokay’s broader sustainability information mentions UTZ coffee at an organizational level. How these two references relate to one another is not explained in the available sources.

In public information, The 5th Amsterdam Oost explicitly profiles itself as an event venue. The official pages mention live music, theme nights, DJ nights, and pub quizzes, giving the establishment a function that goes beyond just food and drink. The programming seems intended for both hostel guests and the local public.

Public event listings show that the program is broadly curated. Documented activities range from quiz nights and board game nights to workshops, bingo, and DJ sets. Art presentations are also part of the offering. The following events can be found in public listings:

Additionally, Stayokay offers a Play & Stay program. Through this, artists, musicians, and bands can perform at The 5th and receive a free overnight stay at the hostel. A LinkedIn post from Stayokay also mentions an Offline Reading Party by The Offline Club on 22 March 2026, where according to that source, more than 70 participants attended the first edition at this location.

The venue also appears in the Amsterdam Dance Event program. Public ADE pages document both a venue profile and collaborations with DJ School Amsterdam. This indicates a role within the city’s cultural programming, particularly at the intersection of hospitality, music, and public activities.

The Amsterdam Oost page states that the kitchen works with fresh ingredients that are as local and sustainable as possible. It is also mentioned that many dishes are vegetarian or vegan, sometimes with the option to add meat. This information refers to general kitchen practices and not specifically to the coffee section.

The publicly recorded sustainability goals primarily stem from Stayokay as an organization. These include targets such as 50 percent less residual waste by 2030, 50 percent less food waste, and climate neutrality by 2050. Stayokay also mentions waste separation, offering surplus food via Too Good To Go, monitoring food waste with Orbisk, reducing single-use plastics, using sustainable cleaning agents, and encouraging the refilling of tap water.

Furthermore, several suppliers and partners are publicly mentioned, such as Schulp, fairtradethee, Brouwerij ’t IJ, de Verspillingsfabriek, Lamme, MUD Jeans, Nederland Schoon, Trees for All, and CuNa education. This list provides an overview of the broader procurement and partnership structure surrounding Stayokay and The 5th, without detailing every relationship at the location level individually.

The 5th Amsterdam Oost appears on various public cultural and local platforms. In addition to the ADE mentions, there are references in local media and calendars, including a mention in de Brug from February 2019 and an article mention in Vrije Tijd Amsterdam from June 2021. Platforms such as Indische BuurtBalie, DJ Guide, and Stayokay’s own event pages also show activity around the location.

What is missing from public sources is equally relevant. No publicly documented award wins or listings in award lists were found. This primarily creates the image of a multifunctional hospitality venue with coffee, workspaces, and an active events program, embedded in the context of Stayokay Amsterdam Oost.