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Back to Black

4.6 (96 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Sylvia Y.

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.

Seating with a view
Maria L.

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.

Apple pie
Sara A.

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.

Ryna D.

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?

Courtney F.

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!

Elizabeth M.

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.

Chai tea latte, banana loaf

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.

Dirty chai
Belinda S.

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.

Honey Bush Lavender Iced Tea
Kate S.

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.

Oat milk latte (Oatly). Perfectly prepared! Not bitter, just right. Ordered extra hot and it was great!
Ellen F.

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!

Oat milk cappuccino with a view
Kristie C.

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)

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10 years ago

The coffee here is fantastic. Good music, friendly enough staff, and a super strange jungle bathroom for guests.

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