BEST COFFEE IN THE CENTER OF AMSTERDAM

Do you live, work or stay in the center of Amsterdam or are you just shopping or strolling around and need a pick me up? Here are our favorite coffee (and tea) spots in the heart of Amsterdam.

BEST COFFEE IN THE CENTER OF AMSTERDAM

For coffee spots outside this area, check out our guides to coffee in the East, West and Zuid /de Pijp.

Keep reading below or check the map for the coffee nearest you!

Toki

Toki came to the Haarlemmerbuurt just in time for coffee lovers on the westside of the center. Come get your fix of tasty cappuccinos and espressos, teas and cakes in their minimalist cool shop. Jeff, the owner, is super awesome and the cafe is a great place to meet up for a chat with friends.

Toki Amsterdam
Binnen Dommersstraat, Amsterdam

Back to Black Coffee

Bright and friendly, the cutest coffee shop in the Spiegelkwartier is Back to Black. Grab one of the seats outside or in the windows and enjoy the views of the lovely buildings and the canal. Lots of people come here to work on their laptops or have a chat, so it is often bustling.

In addition to tasty coffee, Back to Black also serves teas from Tea Bar as well as homemade cakes and treats.

Back to Black Coffee
Weteringstraat 48, Amsterdam

Caffè il Momento

Located on one of the cutest corners in the center of Amsterdam, Caffè il Momento is the perfect place to take a moment for a delicious coffee while walking around town. Take your coffee to go or relax at one of the marble topped tables in the back and be sure to check out the beautiful antique sink. Or perch on the benches inside or outside the front window and watch the world go by at this busy intersection on the Singel canal.

Caffè il Momento
Singel 180, Amsterdam

Koko Coffee & Design

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If you’re craving a cappuccino in the heart of Amsterdam be sure to check out Koko Coffee and Design. It is the perfect place to escape the craziness of the Red Light District. The two friendly, lovely ladies who own this shop make yummy espresso drinks in addition to knowing great design. The shop sells fun artwork, unique jewelry, vintage furnishings and exclusive fashions.

Koko Coffee & Design
Oudezijds Achterburgwal 145, Amsterdam

Quartier Putain

This terrific coffeehouse is nestled in between the red lights and the oldest structure in Amsterdam, the Oude Kerk. The ground floor contains the coffee bar and an awesome old Seeburg jukebox. Head up to to enjoy your coffee along with great views of the Oude Kerk, or sit outside on a nice day to soak up the ambiance.

Quartier Putain
Oudekerksplein 4, Amsterdam

Bocca Coffee

If you are a coffee lover you probably already know Bocca Coffee. This excellent local coffee brand is sold in some of the best cafes in the Netherlands. And now they have their own flagship store, training center and cafe in Amsterdam just off Leidseplein. Drop in and say hello.

Bocca Coffee
Kerkstraat 96, Amsterdam

Two for Joy Coffee Roasters

Widely known for their friendly service and delicious espresso drinks, Two for Joy is sure to brighten your day with their cute bird motif. Two for Joy custom roasts their own beans, resulting in deliciously smooth coffee. Try some of their delectable eats too, like the chocolate chip rosemary cake or the breakfast tosti. Yum! With two locations on opposite ends of central Amsterdam to serve you, there is no excuse not to visit!

Two for Joy
Haarlemmerdijk 182, Amsterdam

Screaming Beans

Located in a prime spot in the heart of the Negen Straatjes shopping area in the Jordaan, Screaming Beans is a cute cafe that attracts a lot of attention from passersby. And now they’ve opened a second location on the Haarlemmerstraat. Their cappuccino is the favorite of many and the food is delish too! Friendly service tops off the great experience.

Screaming Beans
Hartenstraat 12, Amsterdam
Haarlemmerstraat 68, Amsterdam

Sweet Cup Coffeehouse

Sweet Cup is a charming escape from the madness at nearby Leidseplein. This small shop sells coffee, tea and treats and roasts their own beans in house. Stop in for a perfectly crafted cappuccino and a chat with the friendly owners. Be sure to pet the adorable Basset Hound Sjefke.

Sweet Cup
Lange Leidsedwarsstraat 101, Amsterdam

Koffieschenkerij De Oude Kerk

This small cafe is housed in the oldest building in Amsterdam, the Oude Kerk. This remarkable space and charming garden is really a special place in the heart of Amsterdam. Take a walk through De Wallen to see all the wonderful new shops, galleries and cafes that are popping up all around.

Koffieschenkerij De Oude Kerk
Oudekerksplein 7, Amsterdam

Coffee Concepts

Wandering around town and feel like a coffee to go? Perhaps you’re a bit hungry and a sandwich sounds good. Head to Coffee Concepts on the Reguliersdwarsstraat for all this and more! It’s the perfect place to grab a coffee to go and sit canalside to watch the boats go by.

Coffee Concepts
Reguliersdwarsstraat 4, Amsterdam

Do you have a favorite coffee place in the city center that we didn’t mention? Let us know!

Looking for a coffee spot near you? Check out our map!