Country guide · Europe

Specialty coffee
in the Netherlands.

448 cafés across 63 cities in the Netherlands, mapped and reviewed by the Roasters community. No single city holds more than 35%.

448
Specialty cafés
63
Cities
#8
Rank in Europe
4%
Share of Europe
In numbers

Regional and global context

Ranked #8 of 41 countries in Europe on Roasters, with 4% of the regional listings. On the global table of 126 countries it sits at #13. Just above in the global ranking: Thailand (459). Just below: Indonesia (421).

City distribution

How the cafés are spread

The largest city, Amsterdam, has 35% of the national total; the top three together have 53%. The median city lists 1 café, and 24 cities have three or more.

  • 100+ cafés 1 city
  • 30–99 cafés 3 cities
  • 10–29 cafés 4 cities
  • 3–9 cafés 16 cities
  • 1–2 cafés 39 cities

Themed guides (espresso, filter, brunch and more) cover Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and The Hague.

See all 448 cafés in the Netherlands
on Roasters.

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FAQ

About specialty coffee in the Netherlands

How big is the specialty coffee scene in the Netherlands?

448 cafés on Roasters, #13 of 126 countries worldwide.

Where is specialty coffee concentrated in the Netherlands?

Amsterdam has 35% of all listings; the top three cities hold 53%.

How does the Netherlands compare with the rest of Europe?

It ranks #8 of 41 countries in Europe and holds 4% of the region’s specialty cafés on Roasters.

How are cafés chosen for Roasters?

Community members submit them, and every submission is reviewed against the specialty bar before it goes live. No paid placements.

Is Roasters free to use in the Netherlands?

Yes. Roasters is free to download and use everywhere. A Pro tier adds advanced filters, unlimited lists and Forums access.

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