NL PUDU Café is a neighborhood café in De Baarsjes featuring coffee from LOT61, espresso, and Greek pastries such as bougatsa, yogurt cake, and spanakopita.
About PUDU Café
History and Concept
PUDU Café is located at Jan Evertsenstraat 143 in De Baarsjes, Amsterdam. The business has been registered since November 2025. A precise opening date for the café at this address has not been publicly recorded. However, it is known that the new owner has been using the premises since February 2026.
The owner is identified in local media as Michail Gigas. A public LinkedIn profile associated with the café uses the spelling Michail Gigias. That profile lists him as the owner since February 2026. No separate co-founder is publicly known.
Prior to his involvement with PUDU, the owner worked in capacity management within the EMEA region, according to LinkedIn. No public information has been found regarding previous roles in the hospitality or coffee sector. As a result, it is not possible to determine what specific hospitality experience preceded the opening.
The café took over the space from Knibbel Knabbel Knuisje. That neighborhood café had been active at the same location for approximately 22 years. PUDU also describes itself as a neighborhood café. The concept combines specialty coffee with Greek pastries and small dishes.
Coffee and Brewing
For its coffee, PUDU Café works with LOT61 Coffee Roasters from Amsterdam. LOT61 is the only coffee roaster named in the available information. Details regarding the coffee beans used, countries of origin, producers, importers, or individual harvests are not publicly documented.
The espresso is prepared using a La Marzocco espresso machine. The published menu lists espresso, americano, macchiato, cortado, cappuccino, flat white, latte, and mochaccino. This places the visible emphasis on espresso and espresso- and milk-based drinks.
No offer of hand filter, pour-over, batch brew, AeroPress, or cafetière is mentioned in the examined material. This does not necessarily mean that such methods are never available. It only means that their presence cannot be confirmed based on the public data.
Greek pastries and small dishes
In addition to coffee, the café serves various Greek products. Documented examples include yogurt cake with olive oil and pure chocolate, bougatsa, and small apple tarts. According to available reporting, these pastries are baked in the café’s own oven.
Spanakopita and Greek bread are also mentioned. These products can be ordered in advance. The examined material contains no further details regarding fixed portions, ingredient lists, allergens, or daily specials.
Community role and activities
The choice of the term “neighborhood café” aligns with the history of the building. The previous establishment fulfilled a local hospitality role there for over two decades. Little concrete data has been published on how PUDU continues to fill this role.
In May 2026, the café was mentioned in an article about Greek food and culture venues around the first Greek Film Festival in Amsterdam-West. This indicates no formal role as an organizer, sponsor, or festival partner. The mention was content-related to the café’s Greek offering.
Workshops, coffee tastings, exhibitions, or recurring events are not publicly documented. No formal neighborhood programs or collaborations with local organizations have been announced. As a result, the public positioning remains primarily focused on the daily function as a café.
Origin and Sustainability
Limited public information is available regarding sustainability and procurement. LOT61 is the only named supplier within the coffee program. No suppliers have been recorded by name for other drinks, food items, or ingredients.
No data has been published regarding certifications, direct trade relationships, or fixed purchasing standards. Measures concerning reusable cups, packaging, waste, energy consumption, transport, or food surplus are not described. As a result, the café's sustainability policy cannot be assessed in terms of its substance.
Publicity and Recognition
PUDU Café received attention from a local newspaper and from coffee roaster LOT61 in May 2026. These publications confirm, among other things, the location, the owner, the coffee used, and part of the food offering. Trade prices, competition results, or mentions on formal rankings are not publicly documented.