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Four Great Places to Drink Coffee in Amsterdam

July 2, 2018 By Michael Leave a Comment

coffee in AmsterdamAmsterdam is well known for its coffee shops, which, famously, sell more than just coffee. But if the only stimulant you’re after is caffeine and maybe a pastry, we’ve got you covered. These four cafés serve some of the best coffee in Amsterdam.

Bocca

For most of its history Bocca has been focused on wholesale roasting, but its Amsterdam café is something of a showroom for the company, and is without a doubt one of the most impressive places to drink coffee in Amsterdam. When we visited, the Gesha Village 2018 harvest was absolutely singing as a pour-over (which broke our hearts a little when we learned they were out of retail bags). With…

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Filed Under: Coffee Shop Reviews Tagged With: Amsterdam, Bocca, Caffenation

Cafe Review: Scandinavian Embassy in Amsterdam

July 28, 2016 By Michael 2 Comments

Scandinavian Embassy

Embassies exist not only for foreign governments to accomplish their political agendas, but also for the free exchange of cultural customs and values. In that sense, Amsterdam’s Scandinavian Embassy is very appropriately named. The Nordic countries have long been a pace-setter in the specialty coffee industry and this café serves as a satellite of Scandinavian coffee culture.  Featuring an array of Nordic-roasted coffees and innovative food pairings, Scandinavian Embassy is one of the more intriguing cafés in a booming Amsterdam coffee scene. …

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Filed Under: Coffee Shop Reviews Tagged With: Amsterdam, Holland, Scandinavian Embassy, the Netherlands

Cafe Review: White Label Coffee in Amsterdam

February 28, 2016 By Michael 3 Comments

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One has to be careful when asking for a coffee shop recommendation in Amsterdam. But there’s a lot more to the Dutch capital than just legal weed and the red light district. A growing number of local roasters and cafés are making Amsterdam a premier European coffee destination. One of the microroasteries leading the way is White Label Coffee. …

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Filed Under: Coffee Shop Reviews Tagged With: Amsterdam, Giesen, Holland, Kees van der Westen, White Label Coffee

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