Coffee in Nijmegen
28 spots across 7 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Nijmegen takes its coffee seriously — and so do we. This guide maps 28 coffee spots across 7 neighborhoods, from third-wave roasters pulling single-origin espresso to quiet corner cafés where locals linger over a flat white. Every place here holds a 4.6★ average from real visitors, and none of them are the airport-style chains you'll find on every other list.
Start in Centrum for the densest cluster of quality cafés, then wander outward. Names like Awake Wijn en Koffie, Koffiebar Toos, BLUF.Nijmegen keep coming up in local recommendations for a reason — order what the barista suggests and you'll understand.
All 28 coffee spots in Nijmegen — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Awake Wijn en Koffie
BLUF.Nijmegen
PUCK specialty coffee
Take Nijmegen's hidden gems with you
Every spot on a live map around you. Save favourites and search any craving.
Kushiin
The Lobby Nijmegen
Café Wunderkammer
Fika
Fresca
Cafe de Deut, Speciaalbier Cafe
Eetbar Loek
atelier. BAR ALL DAY
Wakuli specialty coffee bar
Local GuideThe local guide to Nijmegen
Hey friend! 👋 Nijmegen is my gezellige little secret in the Netherlands. So much more than just history! Locals cycle everywhere 🚲, grabbing koffie at quirky cafes. The hilly parks are perfect for picnics and sunset walks. Come in spring for the Vierdaagsefeesten - it's pure magic ✨. Trust me, you'll fall in love!
That’s the list. Now take it with you.
Every spot in Nijmegen on one map in the app. Free, no account needed.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best coffee in Nijmegen?
Polomaps has curated 28 coffee spots in Nijmegen, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Awake Wijn en Koffie, Koffiebar Toos, BLUF.Nijmegen. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Nijmegen have the best coffee?
The best neighborhoods for coffee in Nijmegen include Centrum, Altrade, Nijmegen-Midden, Benedenstad. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these coffee spots near me in Nijmegen?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Nijmegen or anywhere else.
Discover More in Nijmegen
Explore all neighborhoods and categories across Nijmegen