Best Cafes in Amsterdam
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From the classic Winkel 43 and De Koffie Schenkerij, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.5 · 16,742 reviews
Stop at Winkel 43, the Amsterdam cafe celebrated for its apple pie. Share a slice of crisp-crusted pie with whipped cream and a coffee, in a busy, convivial room.
★ 4.8 · 3,872 reviews
Step into De Koffie Schenkerij, a coffee shop in a former church compound in central Amsterdam. Enjoy specialty coffee and a slice of apple cake, then find a seat in the garden or leave a note upstairs.
★ 4.8 · 8,942 reviews
Spend a morning at Florentin brunch, a De Pijp favourite known for its friendly team and seasonally changing menu. Order the shakshuka or another brunch plate, with gluten-free options available, and settle in to the upbeat atmosphere.
★ 4.6 · 5,440 reviews
Take a seat at Greenwoods Singel for a canalside breakfast in central Amsterdam. Tuck into a proper English breakfast or a cream tea in a cosy, wood-panelled room with friendly service.
★ 4.7 · 3,418 reviews
Pull up a seat at Box Sociaal, a bright central Amsterdam cafe with an Australian brunch spirit. Order the Mortgage on Toast or cinnamon French toast sticks with maple syrup and enjoy the buzzing room.
★ 4.4 · 3,278 reviews
Drop into SAINT-JEAN Bakery in central Amsterdam for its much-praised pistachio cruffin. Pair the flaky, cream-filled pastry with a coffee and add the strawberry toast if you are sharing.
★ 4.6 · 5,030 reviews
Head to Bakers & Roasters in Amsterdam-Zuid for a brunch that locals and visitors queue for. Share plates like the Kiwi Brekkie or Navajo Eggs, add a flat white from the specialty coffee menu, and finish with a pastry.
★ 4.5 · 1,320 reviews
Start the day at Bakkerij Wolf on Wolvenstraat, a bakery-café with a loyal following. Order the shakshuka or the Wolf plateau with a croissant, or grab a pastry from the counter if the line is long.
★ 4.6 · 3,044 reviews
Pause at De Laatste Kruimel, a cosy bakery in Amsterdam-Centrum with a hidden canal-side patio. Order coffee with a slice of zucchini lemon cake or a quiche, then watch boats glide by from the back.
★ 4.7 · 2,040 reviews
Take a break at Back to Black, a design-minded coffee roastery facing the Rijksmuseum. Settle in by the canal with coffee, matcha or iced tea, and share a slice of the much-praised apple pie.
★ 4.4 · 3,380 reviews
Enjoy a garden-view brunch at Dignita Hoftuin in central Amsterdam. Take a window table, order the eggs Benedict and watch the greenery outside while the busy room hums around you.
★ 4.7 · 1,321 reviews
Step into Sango Specialty Coffee Roasters in central Amsterdam for coffee roasted on site. Choose a single-origin bean and taste it as espresso or a pour over, served by a friendly team.
★ 4.7 · 1,011 reviews
Treat yourself at Chocolaterie Pompadour, a cosy patisserie in the Nine Streets area. Pick a cake or a few chocolates, pair them with a coffee, and linger in the pretty little shop.
★ 4.8 · 1,157 reviews
Visit Friedhats FUKU Cafe, one of Amsterdam-West's top specialty coffee addresses. Let the baristas steer you through single-origin filters or settle on a perfectly balanced cappuccino.
★ 4.5 · 1,697 reviews
Grab a coffee at LOT61 beside Amsterdam Centraal Station, steps from the main entrance. Settle into a bright, roomy space with a latte and a pastry before you head into the city.
★ 4.7 · 524 reviews
Start the day at Rum Baba, a well-loved local roaster in the centre of Amsterdam. Order a batch brew or a latte made with the house coffee and watch the team at work behind the bar.
★ 4.3 · 1,896 reviews
Visit Scandinavian Embassy in De Pijp for a Nordic-flavoured coffee break. Order a specialty coffee or matcha latte with a fresh Scandinavian pastry in a calm, rustic room.
★ 4.5 · 2,775 reviews
Brunch at Staring at Jacob means a relaxed table inside or out in Amsterdam-West. Order pancakes, waffles or avocado toast, and add a gin from the menu if the mood strikes.
★ 4.5 · 1,250 reviews
Duck into Toki, a relaxed industrial-style coffee shop close to Amsterdam Central. Sip a smooth cappuccino or matcha cappuccino and share a slice of banana bread while you watch the room work and read.
★ 4.4 · 2,118 reviews
Duck into Bocca Coffee, a spacious café tucked away from the central bustle. Pick a V60 or an espresso drink from the wide bean selection and relax in the cosy interior.
★ 4.7 · 898 reviews
Pause at Black Gold Amsterdam, a central coffee shop where records set the soundtrack. Sip a rich, well-pulled coffee, maybe with pea milk, and settle in for a quiet catch-up or some solo downtime.
★ 4.6 · 1,215 reviews
Visit YUSU in Amsterdam-Oost for a matcha and cake break. Order a light fig cheesecake or a pao de queijo and find a seat on the terrace if the weather allows.
★ 4.7 · 728 reviews
Stop at Koffie ende Koeck, a charming vegan cafe in Amsterdam-West. Share sandwiches or scones, finish with a slice of cake, and linger over a good coffee.
★ 4.7 · 936 reviews
Drop by Monks Coffee Roastery for specialty coffee roasted in Amsterdam. Order a creamy coffee and a toastie, and ask for the orange cake warmed.
★ 4.5 · 1,340 reviews
Settle into Uncommon Cafe in Amsterdam-West for a Melbourne-style coffee and brunch break. Order a coffee or tea, pick a fresh plate or vegan banana bread, and take a seat by the large windows.
★ 4.5 · 706 reviews
Pause at white label coffee in Amsterdam-West for coffee roasted in-house. Order a flat white and a chocolate croissant, and enjoy the interior and relaxed electronic soundtrack.
★ 4.2 · 1,774 reviews
Start your morning at The Breakfast Club, a lively Amsterdam-West spot that keeps the breakfast crowd happy from 8:00. Share a pancake stack or tackle the chicken waffle with its signature sauce alongside a coffee.
★ 4.3 · 850 reviews
Begin your morning at Anne&Max Amsterdam Zuid, a stylish corner cafe right by Vondelpark. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast or brunch in its warm, design-minded interior, then carry a coffee into the park.
★ 4.2 · 3,044 reviews
Settle in at Teds Amsterdam Oud-West for an all-day brunch in a well-decorated room. Pick from a broad menu, perhaps the Caesar sando, and enjoy a relaxed meal in Oud-West.
★ 4.7 · 606 reviews
Slip into Haku Specialty Coffee, a serene Japandi-style cafe in Amsterdam-Centrum. Sip a vivid green matcha latte or a pour-over and share a cinnamon roll in the calm interior.
Amsterdam · ☕ Coffeebreak
Winkel 43
25 min
De Koffie Schenkerij
45 min
Amsterdam · 🥐 Breakfast
Florentin brunch
1h
Greenwoods Singel
Box Sociaal
SAINT-JEAN Bakery
20 min
Bakers & Roasters
Bakkerij Wolf - Wolvenstraat
De Laatste Kruimel
Back to Black
Dignita Hoftuin
Sango Specialty Coffee Roasters
Chocolaterie Pompadour
30 min
Friedhats FUKU Cafe
LOT61 Amsterdam Centraal Station
Rum Baba
Scandinavian Embassy.
Staring at Jacob
Toki
Bocca Coffee
Black Gold Amsterdam
YUSU
Koffie ende Koeck
Monks Coffee Roastery
Uncommon Cafe
white label coffee
The Breakfast Club
Anne&Max Amsterdam Zuid
Teds Amsterdam Oud West - All Day Brunch
Haku Specialty Coffee
