Lebkov Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena

Lebkov Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena is located at Hoekenrode 6 in Amsterdam Zuidoost. The venue is situated opposite Bijlmer Arena station. The immediate surroundings include the Johan Cruijff Arena, Ziggo Dome, Pathé Arena, and AFAS Live. Offices, schools, hotels, and educational institutions are also nearby.

Lebkov opened its first location in Leiden in 2002. The company describes this beginning as a family adventure. According to hospitality publications, Lebkov was founded by Grardie Akkerhuis. Following Leiden, locations were established in Den Haag and Rotterdam. The location at Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena opened in 2014.

The company does not consider itself a franchise. In its own corporate story, the name Lebkov refers to the fictional character “Mr. Lebkov.” This character is associated with sandwiches, coffee, and food. In this way, Lebkov positions its cafés within a formula that combines coffee and lunch.

Design publications describe the interior concept as a so-called “third place” and as a kitchen-living space. Studio Akkerhuis worked on this concept. In this setup, guests and baristas share tables or counters. The design thereby emphasizes open spaces, visible preparation, and shared workspaces.

According to available corporate information, the location in Amsterdam Zuidoost targets various groups of visitors. Mentioned are students from Hogeschool and ROC van Amsterdam, hotel guests, office employees, and local residents. Due to its location near the station, the site is also connected to travelers and visitors to nearby halls.

Lebkov also mentions free, accessible wifi for this location. Additionally, the company offers lunch delivery for office meetings. No information was found in the examined sources regarding public workshops, tastings, exhibitions, or regular events at the Bijlmer Arena location.

Current public information about the coffee program refers to “Lebkov x Moto Coffee.” Moto Coffee is mentioned as the current coffee partner. No current confirmation was found in the examined official information that Boot Koffie is the roaster for the Bijlmer Arena location.

Lebkov states that the coffee is freshly roasted weekly. According to the company, the coffee is available as espresso or filter coffee in 225-gram bags. The documented beverage offering includes, among others, cappuccino, iced cappuccino, and ceremonial grade matcha from Kyoto.

The coffee preparation is concretely described in the corporate information. Employees prepare espresso shots and milk foam. The cafés use filtered water, La Marzocco espresso machines, and Victoria Arduino grinders. This data primarily provides insight into the equipment used and the basics of the preparation.

In addition to coffee, the location is described as a place for lunch products. In public city information, sandwiches, salads, homemade soups, cakes, and cookies are mentioned. The formula thus combines coffee preparation with a range aimed at breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

There are multiple formulations in the available information regarding the origin of the coffee. A city source describes coffee from a Guatemalan plantation and weekly roasting. Current corporate information primarily emphasizes the collaboration with Moto Coffee and traceable origin.

Lebkov mentions various sustainability claims regarding coffee, dairy, and packaging. The company states that the current Lebkov x Moto coffee is organic, has a traceable origin, and is selected with attention to the price in the chain. Lebkov also describes the coffee as a direct-trade product.

According to Lebkov, the coffee is roasted on an energy-efficient roaster that consumes 80 percent less gas than conventional models. The same source notes that Moto’s roastery is located in an A+++ insulated building equipped with solar panels. For shipping, Lebkov highlights boxes made from 90 percent recycled cardboard, labels printed on Paperwise paper, and, most notably, delivery via DHL’s electric vehicles.

For dairy, Lebkov lists Kalverliefde biodynamic milk. The company also offers five plant-based alternatives: Oatly, Sproud, and organic almond, soy, and coconut milk from Rude Health. Regarding packaging, Lebkov states that paper cups are biodegradable and compostable, made from bagasse. Where plastic is used, the company specifies rPET.

The location and the company are mentioned in various public sources. Horecavakmedia reported on the sequence of openings, naming Grardie Akkerhuis as the founder. The Amsterdam location at Bijlmer Arena was established after the branches in Leiden, The Hague, and Rotterdam.

Other publications focused primarily on interior and design. These articles highlighted elements such as open kitchens, coffee bars, Wood-Skin, steel, and concrete. This coverage did not always specifically address the Bijlmer Arena location, but rather the broader Lebkov concept in Amsterdam.

The available material paints a picture of a coffee and lunch concept with multiple Dutch locations. The Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena site is clearly situated in a station environment and serves a diverse range of visitors. The most concrete details regarding coffee concern Moto Coffee, the equipment used, weekly roasting schedules, and packaging choices. No public documentation was found regarding local events or a separate coffee program specific to the Bijlmer branch.