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Best Cafés in Amsterdam

Amsterdam's café culture runs from classic coffeehouses to third-wave roasteries. Our selection covers the best places for coffee, pastries, slow mornings and remote work across the city's neighborhoods.

12
Curated venues
$ - $$$
Price range
Centrum / Negen Straatjes, De Pijp, Plantage
Top neighborhoods

Best Cafés in Amsterdam: The best options include CT Coffee & Coconuts in De Pijp, Bakers & Roasters in De Pijp, Café de Ceuvel in Amsterdam-Noord. We've curated 12 venues across Amsterdam's top neighborhoods based on quality, atmosphere, and guest reviews.

At a glance

VenueNeighborhoodPrice
CT Coffee & CoconutsDe Pijp$$
Bakers & RoastersDe Pijp$$
Café de CeuvelAmsterdam-Noord$$
Winkel 43Jordaan$
Hortus Café (De Orangerie)Plantage$$
Café KoosjePlantage$$
De YsbreekerPlantage / Amstel$$
Café L'AfficheOud-West$
Screaming BeansCentrum / Negen Straatjes$$
PompadourCentrum / Negen Straatjes$$

Top 12 Picks

By Neighborhood

3
Centrum / Negen Straatjes
2
De Pijp
2
Plantage
1
Amsterdam-Noord
1
Jordaan

Frequently Asked Questions

Which venue is the top-rated pick?
Our top-rated choice is CT Coffee & Coconuts in De Pijp. A 1920s art-deco cinema reborn as an all-day café
How many venues are on this list?
We've curated 12 venues across 5 Amsterdam neighborhoods, with the highest concentration in Centrum / Negen Straatjes.
What is the average price range?
Prices range from $ - $$, where $ is budget-friendly and $$$$ is premium fine dining. Most venues on this list fall in the $ range.
Which neighborhoods are best for this?
The top neighborhoods are Centrum / Negen Straatjes (3), De Pijp (2), Plantage (2), Amsterdam-Noord (1), Jordaan (1). Each offers a distinct atmosphere and dining style.
Do I need reservations?
We recommend reservations for most venues on this list, especially on weekends. Popular spots like CT Coffee & Coconuts can book up days in advance; for casual venues, weekday walk-ins are usually fine.