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Explore curated cafe across global travel destinations on Destinations.ai. This directory index focuses on Espresso bars and casual coffeehouses serving light meals, pastries, and house-roasted beans. Each profile delivers verified operational information, address coordinates, expected price levels, and practical visitor tips to help travelers navigate the area efficiently. Whether you are building a full-day neighborhood itinerary or looking for a trusted local spot near your hotel, our guides filter out unverified listings so you can plan with reliable, fact-checked details.

44 Listed places
4.4 average across 44 rated listings
Kolksteeg 3 • Rozenboomsteeg 4 • Nieuwe Herengracht 18a
Free entry; drinks and arranged tastings charged separately – €€
Popular Neighborhoods:
Kolksteeg 3 Rozenboomsteeg 4 Nieuwe Herengracht 18a H.M. van Randwijkplantsoen 1 Bilderdijkstraat 65-67

Bar Bukowski

Oosterpark 10
Famous for: Oosterpark-side terrace lunches, cocktails, Boozy Brunch and late-night Amsterdam-Oost DJ sessions.

Bar Bukowski in Amsterdam-Oost pairs Oosterpark terrace lunches, cocktails and late-night DJs, with Sunday Boozy Brunch from €20.

Brunch seekers Cocktail fans Amsterdam-Oost explorers

Bar Exit

Reguliersdwarsstraat 42
Famous for: An LGBTQ+ nightlife bar on Reguliersdwarsstraat known for terrace drinks, cocktails and late-night DJ sets.

Visit Bar Exit on Amsterdam’s Reguliersdwarsstraat for terrace drinks, cocktails and late-night DJs, with transport tips and weekend opening hours.

LGBTQ+ travelers Late-night music fans Social couples

Bar Mokum

Ferdinand Bolstraat 11
Famous for: Handcrafted Dutch-inspired cocktails and Leroy Soumokil workshops in a discreet De Pijp speakeasy setting.

Bar Mokum is a De Pijp speakeasy beneath MOAK Pancakes, pouring handcrafted Dutch-inspired cocktails nightly from 17:00.

Cocktail lovers Date-night couples Small groups

Beer Tasting Room In The Wildeman

Kolksteeg 3
Famous for: A former Amsterdam distillery offering an extensive European beer selection in a traditional tasting-room setting.

Explore Amsterdam’s In De Wildeman, a former-distillery beer café on Kolksteeg with 18 taps, around 250 bottled beers, and a central location.

Craft beer enthusiasts European beer explorers Solo city-break travelers

Black and Blue

Leliegracht 46
Famous for: Grilled steaks, gourmet burgers and cocktails in a plush, low-lit Canal Ring dining room.

Black and Blue on Leliegracht pairs grilled steaks, gourmet burgers and cocktails with a plush, low-lit Canal Ring setting near Westerkerk.

Foodies Couples First-Time Visitors

Cafe “De Doelen”

Kloveniersburgwal 125
Famous for: Canal-side terrace seating, casual burgers and cakes, and late drinks near Nieuwmarkt.

Canal-side Amsterdam café near Nieuwmarkt for burgers, sandwiches, cakes and beer, with a terrace and late opening hours.

Canal walkers Casual diners Beer lovers

Cafe Belgique

Gravenstraat 2
Famous for: A compact Dam Square bar known for more than 50 Belgian beers, vinyl music and graffiti-covered walls.

Cafe Belgique on Gravenstraat pairs 50+ Belgian beers with vinyl, graffiti-covered walls and a compact late-night bar near Dam Square in Amsterdam.

Belgian beer enthusiasts Vinyl music fans Nightlife seekers

Café Brecht

Weteringschans 157
Famous for: Berlin-style living-room atmosphere, specialist German beers, seasonal warm cider and intimate late-night drinks.

Café Brecht pairs German beers, cocktails and snacks with vintage Berlin living-room style on Weteringschans, near Amsterdam’s museum quarter.

Beer Lovers Couples Solo Travelers

Cafe De Hartjes

Nieuwebrugsteeg 25
Famous for: A traditional De Wallen brown café known for draft beer, jenever and late-weekend drinking.

Traditional De Wallen brown café near Amsterdam Centraal for draft beer, jenever and late Friday–Saturday drinks until 3am.

Beer drinkers Night owls Solo travelers

Café de Laurierboom

Laurierstraat 76
Famous for: A Jordaan chess café where drinks, Dutch café treats and table games continue into the night.

Jordaan chess café on Laurierstraat, Café de Laurierboom pairs Dutch café treats and late drinks with cards, backgammon and games.

Chess players Coffee Lovers Solo Travelers

Café de Wetering

Weteringstraat 37
Famous for: A traditional Amsterdam brown café known for its fireplace, jenever, beers and relaxed neighborhood atmosphere.

Traditional brown café on Weteringstraat near the Rijksmuseum, known for its fireplace, jenever, beer and late-night local atmosphere.

Beer and jenever drinkers Museum Quarter explorers couples

Café De Zeemeeuw

Zeedijk 102
Famous for: A casual Dutch café-bar experience on historic Zeedijk, close to Amsterdam’s Chinatown and Nieuwmarkt.

Stop at Café De Zeemeeuw on Amsterdam’s historic Zeedijk for a casual drink near Nieuwmarkt, with metro access and late-night opening every…

Neighborhood café explorers Casual drinkers Solo sightseers

Café Dijk 120

Zeedijk 120
Famous for: A laid-back Zeedijk pub-café known for all-day coffee, drinks and late weekend hours.

Café Dijk 120 is a relaxed Zeedijk pub-café near Nieuwmarkt, pouring coffee and drinks daily, with late Friday and Saturday hours in…

Coffee Lovers Night Owls Solo Travelers

Café Emmelot

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 52
Famous for: An old-fashioned Dutch café-bar with late hours on Oudezijds Voorburgwal in Amsterdam’s Red Light District.

Old-fashioned Dutch café-bar on Oudezijds Voorburgwal, with coffee, cocktails, food and late hours in Amsterdam’s Red Light District.

History Buffs Nightlife Enthusiasts Budget Travelers

Café Het Hok

Lange Leidsedwarsstraat 134
Famous for: Its former chess-café identity, characterful pub interior, pavement terrace and late daily opening near Leidseplein.

Café Het Hok pairs Amsterdam pub character, chess-café history and late daily hours with terrace drinks near Leidseplein and the Rijksmuseum.

Coffee Lovers Solo Travelers Couples

Café Hill Street Blues

Warmoesstraat 52A
Famous for: Floor-to-ceiling graffiti, informal lounge seating and a waterside outlook in Amsterdam’s historic De Wallen neighborhood.

Café Hill Street Blues pairs floor-to-ceiling graffiti with canal-side lounging on Warmoesstraat, a short walk from Amsterdam Centraal and Oude Kerk.

Street-art enthusiasts Alternative-culture travelers Adult café explorers

Café Old Sailor

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 39-A
Famous for: Nautical Red Light District pub with canal-side tables, broad draft beer choices and late-night football.

Historic De Wallen pub on Oudezijds Achterburgwal for canal-side drinks, draft Guinness and Amstel, whisky, football and late hours.

Beer Lovers Night Owls History Buffs
Planning guide

Cafe in Amsterdam: plan your visits

Browse cafe in Amsterdam and use the place pages to build a shortlist. Recorded details are a starting point; confirm current information with each venue before booking or traveling.

What to compare before you go

Compare locations and menus, then check opening hours for the day you plan to visit. Confirm dietary options or workspace facilities directly if they matter to your plans.

Areas recorded in the listings

  • Kolksteeg 3: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Rozenboomsteeg 4: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Nieuwe Herengracht 18a: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • H.M. van Randwijkplantsoen 1: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Bilderdijkstraat 65-67: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.

Essential Tips for Travelers

Practical advice on etiquette, timing, and savings for cafe in Amsterdam.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the top cafe to visit in Amsterdam?

The sampled records cover 44 cafe in Amsterdam, with an average recorded rating of 4.4 out of 5 among rated entries. Browse the place pages and check current details with each venue.

Do I need advance reservations or tickets in Amsterdam?

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