Specialty coffee in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam is one of the deepest specialty coffee cities in the Netherlands: 156 cafés and roasters mapped by the Roasters community, from third-wave espresso bars to neighbourhood roasteries worth crossing town for.
Where Amsterdam sits on the map
Amsterdam leads the national ranking: 35% of every specialty café listed in the Netherlands is here, against 46 cafés for Rotterdam, the runner-up.
Across Europe, Amsterdam ranks #9 of 1,928 cities on Roasters and holds 1% of every specialty café listed in the region.
Only 18 cities anywhere list more specialty coffee on Roasters than Amsterdam.
The scene is big enough for themed guides: 10 of them cover Amsterdam, from espresso to where to work on a laptop.
Best coffee in Amsterdam
Every listing in Amsterdam on Roasters was added by someone who drank there, not by an algorithm or an advertiser. That keeps the 156 places on the map focused on coffee quality rather than foot traffic.
Reviews, photos and check-ins from the community decide how cafés in Amsterdam surface in the app. No paid placements, no sponsored pins.
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
- A grinder dialled in daily
- Origin and process on the bag
- Roast dates within the last few weeks
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About specialty coffee in Amsterdam
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Amsterdam?
There are 156 cafés and roasters in Amsterdam on Roasters, which ranks the city #1 in the Netherlands and #19 worldwide.
How does Amsterdam compare with other cities in the Netherlands?
Amsterdam ranks #1 of 63 cities on Roasters in the Netherlands. The median city there lists 1 café; Amsterdam lists 156.
What other cities in Europe are comparable to Amsterdam for coffee?
Looking only at the number of specialty cafés listed, Budapest (Hungary), Lisbon (Portugal) and Warsaw (Poland) are the nearest peers to Amsterdam in the region.
Are there themed coffee guides for Amsterdam?
Yes, 10. Roasters publishes themed guides for cities with at least 30 specialty cafés (plus curated surf, cycling and running cities), and Amsterdam qualifies.
Does the Roasters app cost anything?
The app and the full café map are free. Roasters Pro is an optional upgrade with advanced filters, unlimited lists and other power features.
Can I claim my café in Amsterdam on Roasters?
Yes. Owners, managers and staff in Amsterdam can claim their listing to manage hours, photos, menu and equipment, reply to reviews and post events or jobs.
A great café in Amsterdam is missing. What can I do?
Submit it from the app. The community team checks every submission against the specialty bar before it appears on the map.
