Coffee in Amsterdam
56 spots across 6 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Amsterdam takes its coffee seriously — and so do we. This guide maps 56 coffee spots across 6 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 4.7★ average from real visitors, and none of them are the airport-style chains you'll find on every other list.
Start in De Pijp for the densest cluster of quality cafés, then wander outward. Names like Harmani Coffee & Brunch, Morjoy to-go, SUBCULT keep coming up in local recommendations for a reason — order what the barista suggests and you'll understand.
All 56 coffee spots in Amsterdam — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Harmani Coffee & Brunch
Shakes & Breaks
Craft Coffee & Pastry Amsterdam
Elevate Coffee Lab
Badeta Koffiebranders Van Wou/ Albertcuyp
Liev Coffee & Pastry
De Graal Health Cafe
Badeta Koffiebranders de Pijp
Café De Baron Amsterdam
Simon Lévelt koffie & thee
Morjoy to-go
KoffieKar Amsterdam
KAFFEE
Koffie&Katoen | Coffeebar & Conceptstore
Coffee Bru
Barmhartig Koffie
De Koffie Broeder
Qahwa d`Or
Coffee & Bites
LOCALS SPECIALTY COFFEE TO GO
De Lachende Gulden
Café - Koffiehuis Nieuwland
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SUBCULT
Cups & Chapters Cafe
Gentle Place Coffee
Boka's
Nous - Coffee Store Docklandsweg
elmo's Noord
Sam's koffie - Noord
White Label Coffee North
Poppies. Café
Kaldi Amsterdam Utrechtsestraat
Good Beans
NU koffie & delicatessen
Haku Specialty Coffee
Luuk's Coffee Noordermarkt
Zuivere Koffie Amsterdam
Back to Black
Sango Specialty Coffee
Kaldi Amsterdam Herengracht
Luuk's Coffee Vijzelgracht
LOT61 Coffee Roasters
Caffè il Momento
Toki
Koffiespot
Cafe De Pels
LOT61 Amsterdam Centraal Station
Coffee Shop
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best coffee in Amsterdam?
Polomaps has curated 56 coffee spots in Amsterdam, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Harmani Coffee & Brunch, Morjoy to-go, SUBCULT. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Amsterdam have the best coffee?
The best neighborhoods for coffee in Amsterdam include De Pijp, Indische Buurt, Amsterdam-Noord, Centrum. 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 Amsterdam?
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 Amsterdam or anywhere else.
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