De Graal Health Cafe is a small, independent health café at Albert Cuypstraat 25I in Amsterdam’s De Pijp district, at the western end of the street that hosts the Albert Cuyp Market. It opened in 1990 as a coffeeshop and later became a health café (source: Yelp). Regulars come for organic smoothies, carefully made coffee and a calm room away from the market crowds.
The menu is vegetarian and leans organic. It includes fresh juices, gluten-free options, a few French specialties and turmeric-ginger shots (source: Yelp). Reviewers often praise the coffee as some of the best in the city, along with the herbal infusions and a well-liked cheese pastry (source: Wheree). The interior is snug, with plush seating. Listings also mention vegan dishes, live music, board games and a corner of antiques and organic goods (source: menu-all.com). The result feels more like a living room than a quick-service café.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Seating is limited. Arrive mid-morning on a weekday or later in the afternoon, after the market winds down. Saturdays draw the heaviest foot traffic along Albert Cuypstraat, and the market itself closes on Sundays. Opening hours at independent cafés can change, so confirm them before you go. To get there, take the Noord/Zuidlijn metro (line 52) to De Pijp station, which is a short walk away. Pair your visit with a market browse or a stroll to Sarphatipark.
