Turbo

Turbo is located at Reinwardtstraat 1 in Amsterdam-Oost, right on the corner of Linnaeusstraat. According to public information, the establishment presents itself as a coffee bar, lunchroom, and restaurant. Their own channels highlight brunch, dinner, specialty coffee, and natural wines as core parts of their offering. As such, Turbo doesn’t operate as a traditional coffee bar with a narrow focus, but rather as a hospitality venue where coffee holds a prominent place alongside a full food menu and evening service.

According to local reports, the opening took place in mid-June 2024. A publication from September 2024 describes Turbo as a new spot in Oost. The same report names Bart and Henty as the owners. The name Turbo reportedly refers to the owners’ favorite Saab. In this context, they described the concept as distinct from that of their neighbor, Buurtcafé De Tros, which several publications link to Turbo as a sister company.

Public reports regarding Buurtcafé De Tros also link Bart Hendriks and Henry (or Henty) van Holthe to that business. It is mentioned that the founders studied at the Hotelschool and gained extensive experience in the hospitality industry. A later public mention from 2025 also connects Henty van Holthe with Bistro Suzette, Turbo, and Café de Tros. These details paint a picture of an entrepreneurial duo with a broad hospitality practice, managing several venues side-by-side.

The actual concept is linked in public sources not only to coffee, but also to food and bar service. In a local profile, the owners referred to Turbo as a “culinary snack bar.” This label suggests an informal format with an emphasis on accessible dishes, while the menus simultaneously showcase a more extensive drinks selection. This creates a hybrid profile between a coffee bar, a neighborhood spot, and a restaurant.

For the coffee side of things, the lunch menu is particularly relevant. It explicitly states that the coffee is sourced from Friedhats. That same menu lists espresso, americano, cappuccino, latte, flat white, espresso macchiato, cortado, and batch brew. Other media mentions also name Friedhats as the roaster Turbo partners with. This makes the choice of a single specialty roaster a consistently documented part of their coffee profile.

Publicly available information also shows that the variety of brewing methods remains concise. Aside from batch brew, no manual filter methods were found in the reviewed menu materials. There is, therefore, no public indication of an offering featuring, for example, V60, Kalita, or other manual pour-over methods. As far as can be seen, the emphasis lies on espresso-based drinks and a batch option for filter coffee.

Other beverages accompany the coffee on the menu. The lunch menu includes matcha latte, Barista Cacao, homemade kombucha, homemade lemonade, and jus d’orange. The dinner menu expands this with drinks that align with the venue’s evening function, featuring a frozen espresso martini and cocktails such as the Turbo Negroni, Lemongrass Highball, Tokyo Highball, and Sake Martini. Coffee thus exists within a broader beverage framework, serving guests from day until night.

Public information regarding activities is available, though limited in number. For August 2025, a collaboration between Bennies and Turbo was documented under the name “DOUBLE SHIFT @ BENNIES x TURBO”. This consisted of two brunch editions split across both locations. Additionally, public Instagram posts show a “Turbo Sessions” evening with Safae Zinane on January 25, 2026. Later, a kitchen takeover featuring Moroccan and Spanish dishes also took place.

These examples point toward occasional collaborations and themed evenings. At the same time, no workshops, cuppings, exhibitions, or formal tasting programs were found in the reviewed public sources. For readers who approach specialty coffee primarily through education or tasting sessions, this is a relevant distinction. For now, the visible programming seems more focused on collaborations and hospitality events than on coffee education.

Information regarding sustainability is limited. No separate sustainability policy or environmental statement from Turbo was found on their public website or menus. It is publicly noted that Friedhats is the coffee supplier. Barista Cacao is also listed on the menu, while Turbo Amsterdam is mentioned on a public stockist page for Reclaem. While this provides insight into supplier relationships, it doesn’t automatically translate to a dedicated sustainability strategy for the establishment.

Furthermore, local reports quote the owners stating that the menu changes with the seasons and includes vegan options. This suggests a culinary approach that evolves throughout the year. Regarding the coffee supply, Friedhats indicates on its own site that they purchase directly from producers and via trusted importers in Europe. However, this statement belongs to the roaster and is not part of a standalone policy document from Turbo.

Since its opening, Turbo has appeared in various guides and local publications. The spot gained attention from Your Little Black Book in 2024 and subsequently reappeared in several Amsterdam lists. Oost-Online and De Buik van Amsterdam also highlighted the location. In March 2026, Turbo was included in an overview of restaurants and bars in Oost, alongside Buurtcafé De Tros. Additionally, Turbo is listed among Amsterdam addresses associated with natural wine.

No awards or formal accolades were found in the sources reviewed. The public image emerging from this data is that of a relatively young hospitality venue with a clear presence in Amsterdam’s neighborhood media and lifestyle guides. Within that profile, specialty coffee plays a recognizable role, though always in combination with food, evening service, and a broader drinks culture.