Amsterdam TOP Coffee Shops Introduction

Amsterdam has many exquisite cafes, especially along the canals. Ordering a cup of coffee or tea, a slice of cake or scone, sitting in the courtyard of a cafe, and enjoying the view of the canals is always a great way to experience the scenery, culture, and cuisine of Amsterdam. Alternatively, you can have a brunch at noon. Here are some popular local cafes that I recommend, but do note that these places tend to be crowded.

Café de Jaren

Café de Jaren is popular and sometimes it's hard to find a seat, especially on the platform near the canal. It has two floors, and the upper floor turns into a restaurant after 5:30 pm. It's very pleasant to have a cup of coffee in the courtyard during the summer.

Greenwoods

Greenwoods is a popular café known for serving English breakfast all day. It's also a great place for brunch. However, the location is a bit hidden and not easy to find.

Latei coffee cafe

In my opinion, the main selling points of Latei are two. Firstly, they offer healthy food and they emphasize on the quality of ingredients. They are also very friendly towards vegetarians, which makes them a favorite among many vegetarian friends. Secondly, the store has a lot of cute decorations, and all of these things are second-hand. If you like them, you can really buy them and take them home.

The Cake of my Aunt

Don't miss this shop if you are a dessert lover. The cakes here are not only beautiful but also taste great! The decoration in the shop is also very lively. The prices are slightly higher, and it can be very crowded on Sundays.

Caper root

This is actually not a café, but a small food shop. For locals, if they don't want to cook, they can buy various ready-to-eat dishes here and take them home. The variety is especially abundant. If you find that restaurants along the street are crowded, it is also a good choice to get takeout from here.