Amsterdam, told in roaster-cafés.
15 specialty roaster-cafés that roast their own beans — and open their doors. Profiled and reviewed by PremiumRoast, not ranked by a bot. Plan a one-day crawl, listen to the guide, or print the map.
★ Amsterdam's specialty scene is anchored by Bocca Coffee, which since 2001 has been the first specialty coffee roaster in the Netherlands to manage the entire coffee chain, from sourcing to roasting, packaging to serving. Bocca Coffee
About this guide: Hand-audited by PremiumRoast — we list only roasters that roast their own beans, collapse multi-location duplicates, and verify each is a genuine roaster. Human-reviewed, not bot-ranked. Last reviewed May 2026.
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Amsterdam's third-wave story runs through a tight cluster of independent roasters spread across the city's western and eastern neighborhoods. In Amsterdam West, Friedhats Coffee Roasters was founded in November 2016 by Lex Wenneker and Dylan Sedgwick after the pair worked together at an earlier roastery; Wenneker is a Dutch Barista Champion, and the micro-roastery built its reputation on transparent, lightly roasted single origins. A short distance away, White Label Coffee was started by Francesca Grassotti and Elmer Ommkens, who both previously worked at the Espressofabriek roastery before launching their own Scandinavian-styled space.
Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters opened in Amsterdam in 2013, founded by Australian childhood friends Adam Craig and Paul Jenner, and its espresso went on to supply many of the city's Australian-inspired brunch cafés. The roasting energy is just as strong in Amsterdam Oost, where Stooker Roasting Company was founded in March 2015 by Florian Hessel and Onno van Zanten, and where Rum Baba Coffee Roasters, run by Jeroen Keizer and Lusan Drost, pairs its house roast with locally famous baked goods.
More recently, DAK Coffee Roasters was founded in 2019 by Louis-Philippe Boucher, building a strong online-first following for experimental, exotic lots. Together with longtime pioneer Bocca Coffee, these roasters give Amsterdam one of Europe's most respected specialty coffee communities, with sister scenes nearby such as Manhattan Coffee Roasters in Rotterdam.
A bit of history
Bocca Coffee traces back to 2001 and is recognized as a pioneer of Dutch specialty coffee, describing itself as the first specialty coffee roaster in the Netherlands to manage the entire coffee chain from sourcing to roasting, packaging, and serving.
Sources: bocca.nl·sprudge.com·dakcoffeeroasters.com
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Est. 2021
DAK Coffee Roasters is an Amsterdam-based specialty coffee roaster incorporated in the Netherlands in 2021, known for expressive high-intervention processing—anaerobic naturals, co-fermented lots, and honey-processed varietals—with evocative flavor-forward branding. The roastery operates a dedicated showroom in Oud West and is counted among Amsterdam's most popular specialty operations by The Coffee Vine.
Our takeDAK has attracted attention outside the Netherlands through feature coverage and independent tasting notes. Eight Ounce Coffee selected the roastery for its Coffee Club Mix Roaster Highlight series, which introduces internationally shipped subscription boxes to new producers. Individual lots have been reviewed independently on YouTube—one video examined the Raspberry Pop field blend washed Kenya, another the Floral Mist washed Colombia Geisha—providing cup-level assessments beyond marketing copy. Coffee Cantata reviewed DAK's Ethiopia Arbegona "Strawberry Jelly," describing it as "pleasant to drink and worth trying." The showroom in Amsterdam's Oud West, which The Coffee Vine describes as a place to "taste and shop its coffees," is DAK's primary physical touchpoint. For buyers outside the Netherlands, the webshop ships domestically free on orders above €45 and internationally with a higher threshold. A wholesale registration portal handles café and trade accounts separately from the consumer shop. Orders are dispatched Tuesday through Thursday mornings, which is worth noting for time-sensitive gifting.
★★★★★ “Extremely aesthetic store and delicious coffee to go with it! Barista was very friendly and helpful when answering questions about all their different beans they had on offer. A…” — Adam K., via Google
- 02Rum Baba
Rum Baba Coffee Roasters is an independent specialty roastery and cafe in Amsterdam, Netherlands, known for vivid packaging and a flavor-forward approach to coffee. Named by The Coffee Vine as 'probably Amsterdam's most exciting roaster right now,' it offers rotating single-origin roasts alongside an experimental Kaleidoscope series and a nitro cold brew.
Our takeThe Coffee Vine named Rum Baba "probably Amsterdam's most exciting roaster right now," a characterization that tracks with the roastery's visibility in the Dutch specialty scene. The citation, from one of Europe's more closely followed coffee-trade publications, points to a reputation built not just on cup quality but on a brand identity that stands out in a crowded market. The Amsterdam location combines a working roastery with a cafe that serves espresso-based drinks brewed from beans roasted on-site, alongside fresh pastries from an in-house bakery — a setup confirmed by TripAdvisor reviewers and consistent with the roastery's positioning as a neighborhood destination, not just a production facility. Visitors can expect retail bags alongside cafe service. For those outside Amsterdam, the webshop ships across the Netherlands (free from €55) and into Belgium, France, and Germany (free from €100), with subscription tiers available for regular buyers.
★★★★★ “Small little spot and minimalistic vibe but cool in its own way. Was one guy there just making good convo and pouring coffee for each person. Tried this espresso that was super…” — Deon R., via Google
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★★★★★ “Cosy little cafe with amazing food and fantastic service. I highly recommend the Croissant Deluxe which I didn’t manage to take a photo of! The Avolicious is also highly…” — wabinator69, via Google
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★★★★★ “Small intimate speciality coffee in an amazing neighborhood. The coffee was very good the sweet are handmade and the barista was super friendly. We came here three times while…” — Rana H., via Google
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Photo Coming SoonPhoto Coming Soon★★★★★ “Very nice cafe, i often study here with my friends. The personnel are very friendly and the coffee is very tasty. (I recommend maple spice)” — Michou M., via Google
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★★★★★ “My favorite place to get ethically sourced beans, and very much worth the price. Masho is very knowledgeable, as she sources the coffee personally in Ethiopia, farm to cup. She is…” — Thijs H., via Google
Photo Coming SoonPhoto Coming Soon📍 Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, Amsterdam☎ +31 20 627 7599
★★★★★ “To be honest I was not expecting this cafe to be that good (area is very touristy), but I still tried and was positively surprised. Although the place is very small I really liked…” — Jorge C., via Google
Photo Coming SoonPhoto Coming Soon★★★★★ “A really cosy little café with a great vibe. The coffee is excellent and their home-brewed teas are a lovely touch. Perfect place to slow down and enjoy a quiet moment.” — Uchit S., via Google
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$$★★★★★ “Came here this morning and I loved it. the manager came down with a coffee and took time for a chat. this place offers more than just food and juice, it was an experience. Highly…” — heidi p., via Google
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📍 Utrechtsestraat, Amsterdam☎ +31 20 205 0923
$★★★★★ “Such a lovely coffee spot! Very friendly owners, fantastic ‘family-run’ atmosphere with a beautiful location. The coffee was delicious as well as the cakes, they have a huge…” — Felix R., via Google
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Photo Coming SoonPhoto Coming Soon📍 Rietwijkerstraat, Amsterdam☎ +31 6 36166394
$$★★★★★ “Instant crush! Cozy corner cafe with lovely and warm decor and a wonderful smell, good coffee, and very suitable for working or having one on one conversations given a quiet…” — Zahra S., via Google
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★★★★★ “I love to discover new places with delicious coffee and nice atmosphere. But I love it even more when the staff working in such a place is truly friendly, not only because of…” — Max M., via Google
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Best time to visit
Many specialty cafés are small neighborhood roasteries in West and Oost rather than the touristy center, so it's worth traveling a few tram stops out; mornings on weekdays are calmest, and ordering at the counter (rather than waiting for table service) is the norm in these compact spaces.
What to order
Amsterdam is a flat-white and filter city as much as an espresso one: order a flat white or cortado at an Australian-influenced bar like Lot Sixty One, or ask for a single-origin pour-over (V60 or batch brew) at a roaster-led café such as Friedhats, White Label, or Stooker to taste the light Nordic-leaning roasting style the city is known for.
Frequently asked about Amsterdam coffee
- How many specialty roaster-cafés are there in Amsterdam?
- PremiumRoast has profiled 15 specialty roaster-cafés in Amsterdam — roasters that roast their own beans and open their doors to the public. Every listing is hand-reviewed; no chains.
- Which Amsterdam coffee roasters have been around the longest?
- The longest-established specialty roasters in Amsterdam include Dak Showroom. Dak Showroom (founded 2021) is among the most historic on the scene.
- Which Amsterdam roaster-café has the best customer reviews?
- Based on real Google reviews, Dak Showroom is among the top-rated specialty roaster-cafés in Amsterdam, averaging 5 stars from verified visitors.
- What are the newest specialty coffee roasters in Amsterdam?
- Among the newer entries shaping the Amsterdam specialty coffee scene: Rum Baba, 30ML, Badeta Koffiebranders.
- Is there a printable coffee day-trip guide or map for Amsterdam?
- Yes — PremiumRoast offers a free 2-page printable PDF guide, an audio walk-through, and an overview map for the Amsterdam coffee crawl. Download at premiumroast.coffee/coffee-trip/amsterdam-netherlands.