Bakken met Passie

Everything about this tiny cafe is whimsical and a bit dreamy. If Dutch faeries sipped afternoon…read moreorganic tea, I'd expect to find them here. Which makes me wonder... do faeries claim nationalities? I hope not. There's a minuscule indoor seating area, but come spring and summer - as long as it's not raining - you'll want to move on back to the very leafy and verdant outdoor terrace. If you're lucky, the one table that gives you rain protection but is still technically outdoors will be available. I was lucky. And it did sprinkle while I was there. I can't speak to the food. I only had fresh mint tea, served with honey and a teensy cookie. Let me tell ya... it was the day after Amsterdam's hottest day in recorded history and the entire city was just tuckered out. Feeble even. That's why I asked for ice and made my hot tea into an iced mint tea. Re-freshing! The menu offerings are limited but apparently satisfying judging from my dining companions' happy faces. The two women caring for us were terrific about setting the friendly tone. Recommend exploring around this charming spot on Utrechtsestraat for clothing and specialty shops and other highly rated eateries, including some Michelin-rated.

The restaurant is not open and under construction. Is listed open and we walked there in the rain.read more

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Espresso, buttermilk oj & strawberry mint oj

Bocca Coffee Company

4.5(99 reviews)

1.1 km•Centrum

As artisanal as it gets, Bocca offers simple original specialty beans brewed and extracted with…read moreexpert craftsmanship. The cafe is a perfect space. The workers serve you with a smile. They even offer lessons for baristas which I thought was very unique.

We stopped by here for the drip coffee and a hibiscus ginger tea. The manager here talked about how…read morethe coffee was sourced from Brazil. Staff were friendly and helpful. Welcoming vibe with plenty of seating in a big U shape around the coffee counter. A separate laptop area is also designated in the back but not enforced. Groups of students gathered here to chat, friends met up to catch up, families congregated to rest amidst their adventures, a some people like us stopped to read and people watch. Our beverages were piping hot and delicious. While here we heard several different languages spoken, including Spanish. We stayed until closing, at which time the manager offered us a cup of coffee to go. Wonderful way to avoid waste and make customers feel special. It was a nice way to stay warm a bit longer. Highly recommend!

Front counter

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Back to Black

4.6(96 reviews)

0.7 km•Centrum

I got an espresso. It was a single origin from Peru…read more 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.

Excellent coffee and friendly employees. I ordered a latte (with soy milk) here and sat at the big…read moretable 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.

Double espresso with still water

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Grey Area Coffeeshop

4.5(42 reviews)

2.2 km•Centrum

This is by far my best coffee shop find ever…read more The locals here were impeccable and so too is the staff. They just let me blaze and blaze here. Vision, Grey Haze and Éxodos Cheese are some of the best things you can find here. A truly remarkable place. Thanks what an amazing experience! The ambiance is fantastic too. Amazing stickers everywhere.

I like to get my smoke on more than I like to get my drink on. I'm a midnight toker for sure. I…read morewent to quite a few coffee shops and found the bud to be weak comparatively to our dispensaries in Detroit, Michigan. Grey Area was the best high in my experience. Just don't travel back to Paris on the train with any. The dogs will get you. And if Snoop and Willie have bellied up you know it's the spot.

Texas found its way here!

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Lots of stickers all over the walls!

Black Gold

4.7(18 reviews)

2.1 km•Centrum

Really good coffee and music ambiance if you have an eclectic taste. Owner is really cool and has…read morevinyls for you to listen before purchasing...or if you just want to drink your coffee and check out some new artists. Super chill vibe. Not very spacious, but cool to check out if not with a crowd of folks.

Remarkable little gem of a place to get coffee!! Pour-over, aero-press, espresso...teas…read more As a wonderful bonus, the place is outfitted with record players!! Grab a 45, pull up a stool, put on the provided headphones and enjoy some tunes with your java. Again, the coffee is extraordinary along with the croissants and other baked goodies

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Van Stapele Koekmakerij

4.7(275 reviews)

1.6 km•Centrum

just how good can a cookie be? and they only sell one type…read moreof cookie? and there's always a queue out through the door? having not been back to amsterdam for years, i decided to brave a trip there to find out since it came highly recommended by folks in sg and was also confirmed to be good by my dutch yelper(ex) friend, kim! easily accessible location, guided there by friendly local, only threatening skies and a feeble rain dampened the mood slightly on our walk there. nonetheless, spotting a not so long queue strengthened our spirit and lengthened our strides. the queue was also pretty quick with many friendly counter staff waiting to greet and meet you! in any case, the only real decision you need to make is how many piece(s) you would like to have! and then how you want it packed? i merely chose the max number that the pretty tin box can fit, easy, peasy. easy reheating instruction was also included. then just pay and go or have one cookie on the spot? it will definitely hit the spot! even though the cookies have travelled with me half the world for more than half a day, a quick pop in the oven brought it back to glory. even crispier on the outside and yet still as moist and baby soft within! one bite and you will be convinced to traverse back there again! although i still cannot pronounce your name, what i can is remember your game!

Amazing flavor cookie shop. It has an amazing chocolatey outside with a melting gooey white…read morechocolate inside. Every bite is delicious and unforgettable. I wish I bought some to bring back to NYC. Will definitely try to make dupes of these delicious gooey soft cookies. Service is fast, grab and go. They fill your order while you're paying. Inside is very factory like. Line to order and grab and go. But I loved watching them making the cookies through the windows. Very cute experience and cookies were delicious.

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De bekende Van Stapele koek (Van Stapele dark chocolate cookie)

Bakers & Roasters

4.5(597 reviews)

0.3 km•De Pijp, Zuid

Absolutely amazing breakfast experience at Bakers & Roasters! We got there just before the lines…read morestarted forming and were seated right away. The customer service was exceptional from start to finish. My wife ordered the Eggs Benedict, and I had the banana nut French toast, which was incredible, easily one of the best French toast dishes I've ever had. The coffee was absolutely astounding, and the freshly squeezed orange juice was the perfect addition to breakfast. The location is also hard to beat. It's a great spot to start your day if you're planning to explore Amsterdam and see the attractions afterward. Great food, amazing coffee, excellent service, and a fantastic location. We would absolutely come back!

Cool vibes, cute spot They're was a bit of a wait but the…read morewaitress offered drinks while waiting. The milkshakes were huge. The breakfast options were good and delicious

1.4 km•Plantagebuurt, Centrum

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Bakhuys

4.5(68 reviews)

Dear tired and weary tourist, some advice the locals know: after accumulating enough "I did this,…read morethis and this points" in the city, with feet screaming at you from the long lines and tedious trudging through the Van Gogh and Anne Franke crowds--both well worth the effort I might add--treat yourself to some downtime and real Amsterdam here. It only takes one stop, one bite into their delicious bread, one sip of their espresso drinks, a bit of time in the inviting outdoor seats and you're hooked. Don't even bother trying to fight it. This place has "I want to hang out here and enjoy the day" written all over it. The people dining here are happy, engaged in conversation, enjoying their time. You can't design this kind of experience and it can't be bottled and resold at chains. It's part right venue, part hiring the right people, part mishap, an awful lot of food talent, and non-stop training and attitude. The space is just odd and awkward enough--three business fronts with walls partially removed to make one--to be endearing. Ah, but the food! The bread here is sublime. A simple sandwich with nothing more than chorizo and a bit of butter was something to marvel. How can I get one of those into my backpack for the flight back to the U.S., eschewing that horrible fare they serve on planes? A baguette to go we enjoyed bits of for several hours. The egg dishes and salads from our dining companions, so good! The espresso drinks expertly poured. The salads so beautiful and delicious we're headed there for a mid-morning brunch several public transport stops away in spite of plenty of closer options. Bakhuys makes you happy while serving you delicious food in a space you instantly adore. Get here. You'll be glad I told you so.

Definitely the most popular spot for breakfast in the area! Prepare yourself to wait in line around…read morebreakfast time, but it's worth the wait. There are two entrances next to each other, so check out both sides as one side is more sandwiches and bread and the other side is more of the "barrista" coffee bar side. Fantastic fresh croissants and delicious "broodje" sandwiches. The small pizzas are excellent. Had a wonderful and flaky almond croissant. Great coffee. Decent prices. Fun people watching if you can snag an outside table. There's a lot of inside seating as well, but it does get very popular. The crowd quiets down in the early afternoon.

Almond croissant and iced latte at an outside table.

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Brug 34

4.3(32 reviews)

1.3 km•Centrum

We came back last night for the bar aspect of this place (also known as NATE). The bartender had…read morehis friendly dog there to greet us at the door, and a regular gentleman sat by the door as well. The music was too loud to really have a conversation and the front window was open to let a fresh breeze in. I think I would've liked to sit outside maybe (already occupied by two other people). We ordered a Negroni and a limoncello spritz, enjoyed them, and then went for a walk among the lights of the early night. Cool concept of a place, cafe by day and bar by night---great use of the space.

5 star shakshuka Steaming hot, flavorful tomato base, 2 eggs. Mild cheese and lots of parsley…read more Rice pudding was good enough. Appreciated the gluten free option it represented. Nice tea. Super friendly service Bathroom: 2 x gender neutral. Their motto " you, me, everyone" in action Seating inside, outside, counter.

Indoors--beautiful

Shakshuka

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Wall art

Winkel 43

4.5(936 reviews)

2.7 km•Jordaan, Centrum

Winkel 43 is a legendary stop right on the corner of Westerstraat and Noordermarkt in the Jordaan,…read moreperfectly situated along the Prinsengracht canals and just a short walk from the Anne Frank House. While it functions as a cozy, traditional Dutch brown café, virtually everyone comes here for one main reason: the famous Dutch apple pie (*appeltaart*). It completely lives up to the reputation. Served warm with a massive dollop of fresh whipped cream, it's thick, perfectly spiced, and has an almost cake-like crust that sets it apart. Pairing a slice with a fresh mint tea is pretty much mandatory. Because of its status and location, it's almost always buzzing with people--especially on market days--but the staff manages the perpetual queue remarkably fast. Snagging a table on the outdoor terrace for some people-watching along the canal is hard to beat. Whether you're taking visitors around the neighborhood or just out exploring the Jordaan.

There was a long line and a pretty long wait when we went. The place was fully packed, with both…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. I'd say about 95% of the people were ordering the apple pie, so of course we had to get one to see what the hype was about. The apple pie is pretty unique, it's basically a big chunk of cooked apple topped with a sweet, crumbly cookie like crust. The flavor reminded me of those little brown biscuits you get as airplane snacks... basically Biscoff cookies. lol!!! Overall, you really taste the natural apple flavor along with that Biscoff like cookie flavor. The pie itself isn't very sweet, which I actually liked, but adding some whipped cream definitely brings up the sweetness and makes it even better. The setup is pretty straightforward: get in line, order and pay, pick up your food, then find your own seat. It's definitely a popular spot, so be prepared for the crowd and a bit of a wait.

A bit more seating towards the front of the store - outside tables and benches also available

Apple Pie

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Some seating in the back

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nadine p.

15 years ago

Oooh passie in een understatement.. Toen ik er een week naast woonde noemde een groot deel van het personeel mij al een "bekende".. Oeps! haha zo lekker! ik kan niet meer wegblijven! Voor een snelle snack raad ik aan de Ham-Kaas croissant. Zelfs in Frankrijk maken ze hem niet zo lekker! Lekker taartje? Het citroen taartje.. Pas op! Het werkt echt verslavend! read more

Debby K.

6 years ago

Fantastische staf! Zou het geweldig hebben gedaan in de voormalige Sovjet Unie. Of als uitbaters van een armenhuis in de negentiende eeuw.

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I think this is my favorite bakery in the world.

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