BagelBoy Albert Cuyp

BagelBoy Albert Cuyp is a hospitality venue located in De Pijp, on the Albert Cuypstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid. Public business listings identify this location as part of BagelBoy Amsterdam. The name appears in location directories, delivery platforms, and trade register data, making it clear that this is a distinct, recognizable branch within a broader Amsterdam concept.

The publicly listed owner is Lars Tibben. In public communications, he is mentioned as the owner of BagelBoy Amsterdam. Furthermore, in a post from 2026, Tibben writes that he started BagelBoy together with his son, Caleb. Limited information is available in the consulted sources regarding the founders’ professional backgrounds. In a profile description, Tibben is also mentioned as a content creative and owner of Merch Amsterdam. Regarding Caleb, it is primarily noted that he designed the BagelBoy logo.

The exact opening date of the Albert Cuyp location is not definitively recorded. Various public mentions place the opening in the first few months of 2024. A market account reported in early March 2024 that BagelBoy had recently established itself there. An article from early April 2024 stated that the first shop had opened slightly more than two weeks prior. Trade media also included BagelBoy in an overview of new hospitality venues in February 2024. Based on this, the launch seems to have occurred during this period, although a single conclusive date is missing.

The concept centers around sourdough bagels, coffee, and matcha. In its own presentation, BagelBoy uses the term “Amsterdam bagels” to differentiate itself within a category often associated with New York. The venue thus combines a food concept with the function of a coffee bar. The focus is clearly on accessible day-time hospitality, emphasizing bakery products and cold or hot beverage options.

Regarding coffee, BagelBoy is publicly documented as partnering with Stean’s Beans. This name is explicitly mentioned in a public collaboration between the two parties. BagelBoy’s own channels state that the shop serves specialty coffee. This clarifies the chosen coffee positioning, even though the available menu information and webpages provide few technical details about the brewing process.

Interestingly, specific brewing methods are not publicly detailed across the channels reviewed. There are no clear mentions of espresso, filter coffee, batch brew, V60, or AeroPress. As a result, it remains unclear how technically developed the coffee program is. However, some drink formats are publicly listed, primarily on delivery menus and their own website.

Alongside drinks, food plays a major role in the offering. Publicly mentioned examples include the Lox Bagel, Avo Smash Bagel, Chicken Avo Bagel, BEC Bagel, and Cream Cheese Bagel. Additionally, BagelBoy uses a “Rip & Dip” format, where bagels are paired with cream cheese or cream cheese with crispy chilli oil. This underscores that the establishment does not operate solely as a coffee bar, but as a hybrid concept where coffee, quick lunches, and snacks converge.

Public communication shows that BagelBoy occasionally organizes activities outside of regular sales. For instance, there are reports of so-called “BagelRave” events. It is explicitly mentioned that these gatherings took place at both the Wetering and Albert Cuyp locations. This points to a form of brand activation around the venues, although it is not possible to determine from the available information how structured this programming is.

Additionally, a collaboration with Oma Coby’s Oliebollenbar has been made public. This campaign was presented as a “for a cause” initiative related to loneliness among the elderly. Such collaborations provide some insight into the brand’s social positioning. At the same time, no public evidence was found of recurring coffee tastings, workshops, exhibitions, or other permanent cultural programs.

For the Albert Cuyp location, no separate sustainability policy or specific origin statement for ingredients has been publicly detailed. The most clearly named supplier is Stean’s Beans. On their own site, this roaster communicates that the coffee originates from East Africa and is sourced through direct trade relationships with small-scale farmers. The roaster also emphasizes ethical trade and traceability within the supply chain.

Stean’s Beans mentions countries such as Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania. Reference is also made to digital traceability tools, including Lipia. For BagelBoy itself, no additional supplier names were found in the available public sources. Consequently, a large part of the procurement chain, outside of coffee, remains opaque to outsiders.

BagelBoy Amsterdam received attention in lifestyle and hospitality media in 2024 and 2026. The opening in De Pijp was mentioned in an article about new spots in Amsterdam. Trade media also included the business in an overview of recently opened hospitality venues. Furthermore, BagelBoy was later mentioned again in a list of new restaurants in the city. Such mentions indicate visibility in local media, but no public evidence was found of awards, titles, or formal rankings.

All in all, based on public information, BagelBoy Albert Cuyp can be described as an Amsterdam hospitality location where sourdough bagels, specialty coffee, and matcha come together. Relatively much is known about the brand identity and the partnership with the coffee roaster. Public documentation remains limited regarding the opening date, brewing methods, and broader procurement structure.