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No. 01 — Autumn 2026Independent · Unsponsored

The Amsterdam coffeeshops actually worth your afternoon.

Honest reviews, checked in person. Where to go, how to behave and what to skip, written by people who live here.

Near me First time? Best of
Editor's pick Siberië ★ 4.0 / 5
Why trust us:Every shop re-checked every 90 daysWe always payNo paid listings, ever

Pick your neighbourhood

Each area has a different feel. Start with where you're staying.

Jordaan 5 shops De Pijp 3 shops Centrum 11 shops Oud-West 1 shop West 2 shops Noord 1 shop

Near a landmark

The closest shops, sorted by walking time.

Centraal StationDam SquareAnne Frank HouseVondelparkLeidsepleinRembrandtpleinMuseumpleinRAI / ZuidNDSM / Noord

Find by need

Every filter is checked in person, not scraped.

Open lateSmoking roomCard paymentTakeawayWheelchair accessTerrace
All shops A–Z Chains Compare two shops

The Ten

Our ranking, re-shuffled after every round of visits. Nobody can buy a place on it.

  1. Boerejongens West West Apothecary interiorConnoisseur 4.5/5
  2. Grey Area Jordaan Cult classicTiny 4.5/5
  3. Katsu De Pijp LocalsTerrace 4.5/5
  4. Kashmir Lounge Oud-West Late-nightSpacious 4.0/5
  5. Paradox Jordaan DaylightQuiet 4.0/5
  6. Siberië Jordaan Canal-sideBoard games 4.0/5
  7. Tweede Kamer Centrum Old-schoolTiny 4.0/5
  8. Yo-Yo De Pijp CosyDaytime 4.0/5
  9. Barney's Centrum BreakfastBusy 3.5/5
  10. The Bulldog The First Centrum HistoricRed Light District 3.0/5
Before you walk in

The 5 rules in 30 seconds

  1. 18+ with ID. They will check.
  2. Max 5 g a day. Per person.
  3. No tobacco indoors. Pure or vaporised only, unless there's a smoking room.
  4. Never on the street in the Red Light District. You will be fined.
  5. Don't take it across a border. Not even within the EU.
Read the full guide
Best of The best coffeeshops in Amsterdam for first-timers 6 shops · updated 28 Sept FAQ Can I smoke on the street? Do they take cards? Answered. 9 questions · 4 min