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Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Amsterdam (2026)
Discover specialty coffee in different parts of Amsterdam
Amsterdam's specialty coffee scene runs deep, built by pioneering roasters who helped define the third-wave movement in Europe. With dozens of curated cafes spread across the city, there's world-class coffee on both sides of every canal.
Amsterdam-Centrum has the highest concentration of specialty spots....



Amsterdam-West
Dak Coffee Roasters' immersive showroom serving exclusive micro-lots including Geisha varietals with expert barista guidance and tasting experiences
Open until 5:00 PM


Amsterdam-Zuid
Family-run roastery since 1994 offering small-batch roasted beans for every brew method from V60 to moka pot in Amsterdam-Zuid
Open until 5:00 PM


Amsterdam-West
Amsterdam-West neighborhood cafe serving double-shot espressos by a nationally recognized barista, with hand and batch brew options
Open until 5:00 PMAmsterdam-Oost
Roasts their own custom blend with Spot On Coffee featuring two Ethiopian origins and Brazilian beans for balanced espresso
Open until 4:00 PMAmsterdam-Centrum
Amsterdam-Centrum spot that built a following among locals before closing, though specific specialty coffee credentials remain unclear
Amsterdam-Oost
Amsterdam roastery crafting small-batch seasonal coffees scoring 84+ points since 2014, with SCA-certified barista training and B Corp commitment



Amsterdam-West
Dak Coffee Roasters' immersive showroom serving exclusive micro-lots including Geisha varietals with expert barista guidance and tasting experiences
Open until 5:00 PM


Amsterdam-Zuid
Family-run roastery since 1994 offering small-batch roasted beans for every brew method from V60 to moka pot in Amsterdam-Zuid
Open until 5:00 PM


Weesp
Professional coffee education hub offering SCA barista training, sensory workshops, and lab services with expert trainer Wouter Brunia
Open until 6:00 PM


Amsterdam-West
Amsterdam-West neighborhood cafe serving double-shot espressos by a nationally recognized barista, with hand and batch brew options
Open until 5:00 PMAmsterdam-Oost
Roasts their own custom blend with Spot On Coffee featuring two Ethiopian origins and Brazilian beans for balanced espresso
Open until 4:00 PMAmsterdam-Centrum
Amsterdam-Centrum spot that built a following among locals before closing, though specific specialty coffee credentials remain unclear



Amsterdam-West
Dak Coffee Roasters' immersive showroom serving exclusive micro-lots including Geisha varietals with expert barista guidance and tasting experiences
Open until 5:00 PM


Amsterdam-Zuid
Family-run roastery since 1994 offering small-batch roasted beans for every brew method from V60 to moka pot in Amsterdam-Zuid
Open until 5:00 PM


Weesp
Professional coffee education hub offering SCA barista training, sensory workshops, and lab services with expert trainer Wouter Brunia
Open until 6:00 PM


Amsterdam-Centrum
Curated selection of coffee beans from around the world with detailed origin stories and brewing expertise in a compact space
Open until 5:00 PM


Amsterdam-West
Amsterdam-West neighborhood cafe serving double-shot espressos by a nationally recognized barista, with hand and batch brew options
Open until 5:00 PMAmsterdam-Oost
Roasts their own custom blend with Spot On Coffee featuring two Ethiopian origins and Brazilian beans for balanced espresso
Open until 4:00 PM


Amsterdam-West
Amsterdam-West neighborhood cafe serving double-shot espressos by a nationally recognized barista, with hand and batch brew options
Open until 5:00 PMAmsterdam-Oost
Roasts their own custom blend with Spot On Coffee featuring two Ethiopian origins and Brazilian beans for balanced espresso
Open until 4:00 PMHart van Zuid
Roasts their own beans in-house at this living room-style cafe serving specialty coffee alongside homemade food and health drinks
Open until 5:00 PMAmsterdam-Zuid
In-house roaster sourcing direct relationships from origin, visiting farms in Brazil, Ethiopia, and beyond for transparent specialty coffee
Open until 5:00 PM


Amsterdam-Zuid
Neighborhood roastery in Amsterdam-Zuid serving their own freshly roasted beans alongside quality matcha and house cold brew
Open until 4:00 PM


Amsterdam-Centrum
Multi-roaster specialty bar anchored by Onyx Coffee Lab, rotating global roasters monthly with exclusive Hummingbird Blend
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