Only in Amsterdam can you walk into a coffee shop (even a chain like this) and think you've walked back a bit into a colonial import store. Super friendly guy there welcomed me and gave me a complimentary espresso shot while I browsed. I told him I just moved here and asked him about some coffee makers. He helps me choose a Japanese Hario cone pour over set and then helps me pick a coffee out to match. Pour overs I already love. The coffee he helped me pick (by describing and smelling various beans) was a great Indonesian. Fantastic! I should go back and buy a hand grinder. Correction I will go back and buy a hand grinder! read more