NL The Cottage is a café and restaurant in Amsterdam Oost featuring a Shop and Deli, Stooker coffee, British menu influences, and publicly named suppliers.
About The Cottage
History and Concept
The Cottage is a café and restaurant in Amsterdam Oost. The restaurant is located at Linnaeusstraat 88, 1092 CP Amsterdam. Additionally, there is a Shop & Deli at Linnaeusstraat 76. The venue is publicly documented as a spot for breakfast, brunch, elevenses, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and Sunday Roast.
The business opened in 2017. Betke Winters started The Cottage with her partner Gillis Willeboordse, Gillis' sister Colette, and her partner Maarten van der Schaft. The inspiration came from a joint trip to England. Shortly after, the idea took shape in Amsterdam Oost. The official opening took place in early May 2017.
The Cottage is described as a family business. Within the division of labor, Gillis handles the front of house. Colette previously worked as a chef at Buffet van Odette. Colette and Betke run the kitchen. The concept focuses on homemade food, influenced by modern British cuisine, the seasons, and their own Cottage garden.
Coffee and Brewing
For coffee enthusiasts, the collaboration with Stooker Specialty Coffee is particularly relevant. The Cottage states that it serves Stooker coffee at the bar. It is also publicly noted that the venue has used Stooker coffee since its inception. The Shop & Deli is additionally documented as an official reseller of Stooker beans.
The March 2026 drinks menu features primarily espresso-based preparations. These include espresso, espresso macchiato, Americano, doppio, cappuccino, latte, cortado, flat white, latte macchiato, and an extra espresso shot. Other brewing methods, such as filter coffee or manual pour-over, are not publicly listed in the reviewed menu information.
The partnership with Stooker places the coffee within the Amsterdam specialty coffee sector. Stooker describes itself as an Amsterdam roastery founded in 2014. The roaster works with seasonal coffees and highlights transparent sourcing and fair prices for farmers as part of its approach. A separate coffee policy from The Cottage itself is not publicly described.
Menu, Deli, and British Influence
The British influence is visible beyond just the name. Breakfast, afternoon tea, pies, and Sunday Roast appear on the menu and in public descriptions. The Sunday Roast is a regular weekly feature. The June 2026 food menu states that it is served on Sundays from 11:00 until supplies run out. Mentioned variants include pork roast, a rotating beef or lamb roast, and a vegetarian roast.
The Shop & Deli serves as a separate extension of the restaurant. This shop sells homemade delicatessen, scones, sandwiches, pies, and Scotch eggs on weekends. The opening of the Shop & Deli was linked in 2023 to growing demand. According to that information, the restaurant kitchen could no longer handle the demand alone.
Suppliers and Origin
A formal sustainability policy from The Cottage itself is not publicly documented. However, several suppliers and products are publicly mentioned. In addition to Stooker coffee, these include Simon Lévelt tea, Westwell wines, Fort Negen sourdough, Hartog wholemeal bread, Westcombe cheddar, Montgomery Farmhouse cheddar, and Old Speckled Hen ale.
Furthermore, the establishment refers to ingredients from its own Cottage garden. This garden is mentioned in the description of the cooking style and in public posts about seasonal produce. A long-standing relationship with Slagerij Poldervaart for sausages, bacon, and pâté is also noted. Ciderwinkel.nl is mentioned in connection with Westwell wines.
Neighborhood Role and Activities
The Cottage is described as a venue frequented by local residents, hospitality workers, and British expats. This position fits the character of a neighborhood café and restaurant. In addition to regular hospitality activities, seasonal food moments are documented, such as Christmas menus, Valentine's pie orders, and a “Sconingsdag” (Scone Day) linked to King's Day at the Shop & Deli.
Workshops, tastings, or exhibitions are not publicly recorded in the reviewed information. Formal prices or recognized award mentions are also not documented. However, The Cottage has received attention over the years in articles, local profiles, and restaurant listings. As a result, the establishment is primarily visible as an Amsterdam hospitality concept with British food influences and an espresso-oriented coffee offering.