I got an espresso. It was a single origin from Peru. It was on the lighter side in terms of crema and body and was very well executed. I tasted notes of citrus and a slightly bitter but pleasant aftertaste, likely the " hops" from the tasting notes. read more

Back to Black - Double espresso with still water - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

See all

Excellent coffee and friendly employees. I ordered a latte (with soy milk) here and sat at the big table where there were a couple seats left. The coffee came out hot and perfectly foamed. The mugs are super cute. The loaf cake was also delicious and paired well with my coffee. The space can be a little cramped, but if you're lucky enough to snag a seat it's quite peaceful inside. read more

Back to Black - Menu (September 2025) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

See all

Loved everything about this coffee shop. The vibe was unmatched and it's nestled in the most serene little canal corner. I purchased a little postcard and had a delicious latte on the spot. read more

See all

Back to Black was a short walk, basically across the street, from the Rijksmuseum. One of the best cappuccinos I've had in Amsterdam was at Back to Black! The cake was excellent as well. Homey atmosphere with a good amount of shared seating. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

Back to Black - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Oat latte, croissant and cardamom bun were excellent! Sadly, the shop cat passed away a few weeks ago .

A delightful, warm respite in the midst of a damp Dutch day-- this is Back to Black. There's a great mix of locals, expats, and tourists here. Everyone is welcome. I got a simple pour over, and the staff brought it over pretty quickly. This was an afternoon, I-need-caffeine run after a jet lagged day, so I can't say that I tasted it much. What I did revel in was the ambiance: bright green hues contrasted against warm wooden floors. A cafe cat stretched lovingly in someone's lap. A dining table setup forcing pandemic survivors to connect. It was a beautiful snapshot into humanity and Amsterdam. Lots of amazingly designed mugs, as with most Amsterdam coffee shops. There are a few pastries that I can't speak to as much, but my friend said their banana bread was decent. I would recommend walking, biking, or taking the tram to this corner coffee shop. read more

This is such a quaint little coffee shop! Needing a boost of caffeine, we stopped in for some drinks to start our day. It's very pet friendly and we saw a couple of cute little dogs enter with their owners and it certainly brightened the mood. The seating here was also perfect near open windows where we could people watch and get some fresh air. I could've easily stayed here for hours relaxing and enjoying their delicious coffee but we had sights to see. read more

Back to Black - Seating with a view - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

While the coffee here was solid, the apple pie was phenomenal. Highly recommend getting it. It is very well made and flavorful. One of the best apple pies I've had. The coffee goes well with it but there's better coffee around as well. read more

Back to Black - Apple pie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

See all

Cutest corner café that was perfect for a rainy day. Since it was raining we decided to hang out here for a while. I read a book while sipping on my latte and a cat dozed next to me. What more can you ask for? read more

See all

This is the spot to grab coffee in Amsterdam! We came by right when they opened one morning, and had amazing service. Everyone was very kind and helpful, and our drinks were fabulous! They have a shop kitty who is too cute. Definitely budget some time so you can sit and chill while enjoying your order! read more

Back to Black - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Was waiting for my friend's to-go pastry to be warmed here and accidentally brought in a paper cup (with a sleeve covering the logo?). The staff working had ample opportunity to remind us that no outdoor beverages are allowed and to kindly ask us to dispose (ie when we first came in, at the cash, etc.) But rather a blonde man staff member chose to rudely yell at us to leave over a crowd of customers (and that cute orange cat), once we stopped to briefly re-adjust. Supremely inclusive presenting (love the pride flag!) but ultimately supremely white. An absolute skip if you're Black, non-white or a tourist. Disgusting pastry and disgusting attitude--I would recommend literally any other coffee shop in the city xo read more

Had a lovely time at Back to Black in Amsterdam! Cozy atmosphere, delicious coffee, and friendly service. The latte was smooth and flavorful, and the place feels perfect for relaxing or meeting with friends. Definitely recommend! read more

I stopped here for tea/coffee with a friend and had such a good time. I got Chai Latte which I absolutely loved and she enjoyed her coffee too. It felt like we were surrounded by friends. Staff were friendly, service was fast and everyone in general seemed to be having a good time chatting and enjoying snacks. I recommend going there and will certainly return myself. read more

See all

Flavorful dirty chai and the mushroom pastry was surprisingly delicious too. The staff is friendly. The cafe is a nice quaint spot that seemingly fills up fairly quickly. There's a section for laptop use. read more

Back to Black - Dirty chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

There are some very kind folks running this place and they make a beautiful hand crafted beverage. Also serves delicious pastries. I regret not buying a bag of their whole bean coffee to bring back to the states. Well curated space with lots of seating: kitten on the sofa is the ultima pièce de résistance. read more

Back to Black - Chai tea latte, banana loaf - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

TimeOut stated that this coffee shop was a must visit, I agree. Coffee and pastries were both terrific

Probably the best coffee we had in Amsterdam. Cortado presentation was on point and the Honey Bush Lavender Iced Tea hit the spot on a warm day. There was also a kitty sleeping in the shop! Only complaint was that the seating is a bit cramped, especially on a busy day. read more

Back to Black - Honey Bush Lavender Iced Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

See all

Ahhh a place in Amsterdam that uses oat milk. YES!! Was laid up in the hotel sick and feeling like shit, crappy ass rainy weather outside and was fiending for a cup of joe. Jump on Yelp and lo and behold Back to Black came up with positive reviews. A short half mile walk from the hotel later we were welcomed inside a nice quaint coffee joint. Large table for groups, nice comfy chairs with a very cozy atmosphere. The staff was super friendly and very helpful, spoke great English ( as all Dutch do). Ok down to the nitty gritty! The coffee was DELISH!!! Not to strong with just the right amount of oat milk, reminded me of the good stuff I get back home. Very pleasant and hit the spot, especially if your feeling sickly or chill from the cool Dutch weather this time of year. It's very difficult to find decent coffee in these parts as the culture does change across countries in Europe, do your research first or check out Back to Black! read more

You had me at Oat Milk....then I find out it's not just any Oat Milk, it's Oatly brand Oat Milk!!! Be still my little heart! Now, mind you I was praying (yeah, praying as I LOVE espresso) that they don't burn their java like so many other places do when making my tiny cup of heaven! B2B is serving up one fine cup of perfectly prepared coffee! The hubs and I walked in the pouring rain to find this quaint little joint. I have to say, the ambiance outside and inside are in one word, amazing! It sits one block off the major drag, on a freakin canal! It's simply breath taking. Perfectly Amsterdammy (I know that's not a word but you know what I mean)!!! :-D The staff was genuinely friendly. I asked for my latte to be prepared extra hot and it was just right. To add to my delight, they had "apple cake" or "apple pie". Call it whatever you want, it was divine! The slice served was gigantic and I thought there was no way I could eat it all in one sitting. Ha! Was I kidding myself?! I scarfed that cake down with the quickness! It was served with some pretty tasty, not overly sweet fresh whipped cream. I highly recommend this spot if you want to have a great coffee drink, a bite to eat and a peaceful/serene moment. B2B is super close to the museums, so take a break and wander on over! read more

Back to Black - Oat milk latte (Oatly). Perfectly prepared! Not bitter, just right. Ordered extra hot and it was great! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Smooth espresso, tasty rich oat milk, views of the canal, free WiFi and ample seating. Doesn't get better!!! I must say I was unimpressed with other espressos around but very much loved back to Black!! Worth the mile trek! (Oat and soy available for +€0,20; credit card fee €€0,20) read more

Back to Black - Oat milk cappuccino with a view - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

See all

We had a hard time finding this place when we were in Amsterdam but if you are ever in this neighborhood you have to get their coffee. It's a typical European coffee shop very quaint and cute. I loved the design on their cups very 50's. Well worth my struggle to locate them. read more

My favorite coffee shop in all of Amsterdam. Real coffee, if you know what I mean. Clearly is a local favorite. Fantastic atmosphere, coffee (they have numerous delicious pour over options), and food (great yogurt & granola & berries, and great pastries). They hire well; baristas appear to be young students, but are almost always nice and smiling. Primary drawbacks -- is small and no guarantee you'll get a seat unless you arrive within the first hour + not a place for sitting and working on a laptop for a few hours (most tables have "no laptops" signs, so if you wanna work there, you have to arrive at opening or luck out; however, this appears to be typical in AMS, the coffee shop scene is very different from America in that way). read more

The hype is true: they HAVE the best Apple pie!! I'm from the States where Apple pie is tradition, we have competitions and family recipes etc but this place have put something that is just amazing. One pie led to three at one go. If you're willing to snuggle up with others in a small space, you'll enjoy something that'll stay in your memory as the best cafe in Amsterdam read more

Back to Black - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

See all

What a gem of a store this was! Perfect from the customer service to the coffee and even the apple pie with their homemade whipped cream! This was another place I believe we were at the right place at the right time. Even the lighting was perfect! Look at all the beautiful pictures! I'm not much of a coffee drinker but my friend absolutely loves his coffee so I just tag along to make him happy. I'm always in for a treat because I get to taste his delicious nectar and usually some sort of pastry/dessert to compliment his coffee! This time around, it was a perfect duo! The server highly recommended the apple pie with their homemade whipped cream. It was the best apple pie I've ever tasted especially with their own whipped cream! I couldn't believe it! And the coffee was perfectly made! read more

See all

Delicious coffee. Perfectly prepared. Place was full on arrival. The person that took our order seemed a little off putting. Like a chore to get our order - which was straight drip coffee...nothing added. Kind of felt like we were being a nuisance. There are lots of cute coffee places in Amsterdam and this is one of them. read more

Great for space. Not much for latte or aero press. No finesse. And crabby barista mirroring the bitter notes and raisin aftertaste of her brew. Back end rakes the back of my throat making me thankful that the taste has taken me away from my heel blister for a minute. read more

Back to Black - Chill day. Pretty flowers chalkboard menu. Everything you need. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

See all

Got some caffeine from this cute cafe before our Heineken experience. It seemed super busy so we were hesitant to even go in but good thing we did because it was an overall amazing experience. Favorite spot for coffee and matcha in Amsterdam! Great customer service, the baristas were all so cute, our drinks came out so fast despite how busy they were, and most importantly I had one of the best matcha lattes ever! Wish I lived in this city because I would be coming back to this place very frequently! read more

Tucked away in the corners of Amsterdam's canal streets, is a tiny coffee bar that caters to your coffee needs. Prices are agreeable (EUR2 for an espresso / EUR3,40 for a flat white) and their homemade sweets are a pure delight. The place is decorated in a semi-modern boho chic style. It's small but it's cozy and that has a sort of charm to it. There's a cat too, standing by the door kingly, greeting you as you come in. Only coffee lovers allowed. read more

See all

Winkel 43, take care! As most Amsterdammers (and wannabes) know, Winkel 43 on Noordermarkt holds the crown to being the best appeltaart place in Amsterdam. At least, it did; but I know better now that I have discovered Back to Black. Their appeltaart is very different in style from W43's, but just as good: smooth and creamy where W43's is chunky and spicy, with a crust that manages to be both crunchy and chewy; yes, crunchy *and* chewy at the same time, and don't ask me how that is possible. However, why W43 in the end loses its crown is because of the coffee. I had one of the best cappuccinos in my life there (and that is saying something from a former Melburnian): a good, somewhat nutty blend brewed to perfection, poured with perhaps just a bit too much foamed milk -- but foam and milk of exactly the right consistency and temperature, which in fact is not that easy to achieve. Add to that the nice atmosphere with a great mix of locals and some tourists that seemed to be happy to be lost on the museum trail, and great service from the barista/waitress team behind the counter, and you have a place where I definitely will be back next time that I am in Amsterdam. read more

There's a cat that roams the cafe freely. The espresso is amazing. Smooth and palatable. Ordered a latte - accidentally made it with soy (in my favour). Foam was practically velvet. Among the most masterful lattes I've ever had. Did I mention the CAT? It was napping so sweetly... Interior is nothing short of charming and dreamy. See photos. Not to mention awesome service. For a real cup of coffee and a sweet treat, I 100% recommend to visitors and locals alike. 5/5 read more

See all

I've been waiting for this coffee bar for a while now. A very nice girl, Noortje, who taught me European law at the beginning of this year told me about her plans to open a new coffee specialty café in Amsterdam. She already handed me a card with the logo back then. Now Back to Black has finally arrived and that is a very good thing. In this area of town, the museum quartier, there is quite a lack of places to get a good cup of coffee. Of course there is Sweet Cup, but since this place is quite small, it is nice to have another option for your caffeine boost as well. Back to Black is located in a very cute, typical-Amsterdam corner along the canals. The place is not big, but big enough for about 20 people to sit down there. There is even a little terrace where you can enjoy your flat white or espresso in sun (if the weather lets you). The menu is quite big. The coffee is selected in black and white (with milk obviously) and both sections have plenty of options. If you're bringing a friend who is not into coffee that much this wont be a problem either, since there is also tea on the menu (served in cute cups), some soft drinks and there are daily smoothies, juices and milkshakes. I tried some of the daily milkshake with berries and banana and it was very good. I can also tell you that Back to Black serves an excellent Flat White. It is among the best in Amsterdam and I can tell you that I have not found one yet that is better (there are of course a few who are just as good). I am very happy with this new place. The owners are very friendly, the location is great, the coffee superb and the interior is cosy, cute and artsy. I am sure I'll be a regular here! read more

See all

Greeted by the aroma of baking chocolate croissants, we knew we had found a wonderful coffee place off the tourist path. Cozy atmosphere, great service, and each cup of coffee is individually brewed. Pastries were wonderful too. Highly recommended! read more

See all

This was one of my favorite cafes in Amsterdam. It's small but really cute and cozy. There's one big table and then a few other seats by the Windows. They have a simple menu and reasonable prices for the setting. I actually would give this place five stars but the iced latte was a bit too milky. I ended up ordering an extra shot of espresso to put in the iced latte. Overall, I definitely want to go back! read more

See all

What else can I say more about Back to Black that wasn't said? Great place for a winter/summer all seasons destination and for a good coffeine fix. Good cappuccino, good latte, yummy ice latte. My friends love their pastries too but I'm not into their selection, even though they look good. This place is loved both by the locals and by the tourists. They all know somehow about it, damn! At any time of the day it can get very crowded. The atmosphere in the coffee it's the perfect definition for gezellig, good music, small cute place, a cat hanging around, smell of coffee and most of all, the light that comes upon this place. I like the fact that it's located in the center but still away from the Leidseplein madness. I also like the people serving there. I will always be Back to Black. read more

See all

After spending a few weeks drinking shitty coffee in Tanzania, I was fiending for a proper cup of coffee. A quick search on Yelp brought me to Back to Black. I braved the pouring rain and mozied on over to Back to Black. The place had a nice, cozy feel it, which is perfect after coming in from the rain. There was some Black Keys playing and I could smell good coffee right away. The barista spoke great English and her recommendation to me was the Latte Macchiato. Once I ordered she had me take a seat and then promptly brought my macchiato. The macchiato had a nice thick froth to it and was amazingly delicious. After being on the go for so long, it was nice to relax with a proper cup of coffee. The free wifi was unusually fast, which is another plus. read more

Back to Black - The Latte Macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

It's just so easy to give this place five stars. I walked here this morning from my hotel and sat for over an hour enjoying this cozy, bright coffee shop. I ordered a double espresso, cappuccino, and slice of carrot cake. The cappuccino was one of the best I've ever had - not bone dry, but not a latte. Creamy, rich, frothy... Mmmmm. The carrot cake didn't have a gaggy sweet cream cheese frosting on it, but rather a glaze that made it just slightly sweet. There were good chunks of walnuts in the cake and the entire thing was moist. I should have gotten two. The coffee shop is situated on a quiet corner with large windows. Decor is old mixed with new creating a comfortable home vibe. The music here was really chill (thank you for playing some Bright Eyes while I was in!) and made it super easy to sit and write/read/chat. They have a resident cat who was very friendly, but also stayed out of your way (if you're not a cat person). There is no kitchen, so they only do granola and croissants for breakfast. I also didn't see a bathroom, so keep that in mind if you plan to drink a couple cups of joe. I would definitely be a regular here if I lived in Amsterdam, and you can bet I'll be back on my next trip. read more

See all

Had a cappuccino and chai latte here (absolutely amazing latte!! ). We would have liked to have stayed but it was a pretty popular spot. I love that you can have an amazing view of the canal and definitely want to come back for the chai! read more

Small space, but super cozy. Super friendly server when I was there who went above and beyond to talk to everyone walking in and find them space to sit down. Good flat white too. Will be back! read more

Quaint little coffee shop right near the museum district. Try the cappachino and the lattes. And don't forget the apple cake. It's all amazing. The staff is super nice and the ambiance is really chill. read more

See all

A gem - excellent coffee and even better pastries - it is perpetually crowded so plan on a wait - the line does move quickly