Searching for the perfect coffee spot no matter where you are? We've got you covered with these feel-good recommendations.
Regina and Richt, the coffee experts behind the popular blog De Koffiefilters, share their deep knowledge in their book Coffee! 182 Coffee Spots That Make You Happy. Drawing from their extensive experience scouting the best addresses from the far north to the deep south, including Flanders, they've curated 182 standout spots. Here, we highlight seven of them, along with pro tips on brewing and recipes from the book.
1. Mellow
Pairing coffee with chocolate is a match made in heaven, and Mellow delivers. This restaurant, chocolate factory, and shop in one offers a generous chunk of premium chocolate alongside your chosen brew. Staff share insights on the chocolate's origin for an unforgettable experience.
Tweebaksmarkt 47, Leeuwarden – mellow.nl
2. Harbor East
Deventer's Havenkwartier buzzes with creativity, blending art, culture, industrial heritage, dining, and living. For expert coffee, head to Haven Oost, the specialty bar run by Esmee and Michelle. Hungry? Stroll to nearby Fooddock, the region's first food hall in a historic grain silo.
Scheepvaartstraat 6b, Deventer – havenoost.nl
3. Caffeenation
Experience Antwerp's renowned coffee roastery in Amsterdam's Schinkelbuurt, near Vondelpark and the Flevo cycle route. This vibrant spot surprises with its bright interior and quirky decor. Grab beans to go: blends, filters, decaf, or espresso.
Warmondstraat 120, Amsterdam – facebook.com/caffenationamsterdam
4. Bairro Alto
Evoking Portugal's 'upper city,' this cozy coffee and lunch bar sits elevated in Nijmegen's historic old town, behind the bustling Grote Markt (see photo above). In summer, order at the bar, snag a picnic blanket and number, then relax on the adjacent field until your order's ready.
Kannenmarkt 6, Nijmegen – bairroalto.nl
5. Hop & Stork
After conquering the Netherlands' tallest church tower's 465 steps, reward yourself nearby. Just 100 meters from Utrecht's Dom Tower, Hop & Stork serves revitalizing coffee and chocolate. Another location awaits in The Hague's De Passage (no. 82).
Lijnmarkt 1, Utrecht – hoopstork.com
6. Coffeelicious
A regular in Misset Horeca's Coffee Top-100, Coffeelicious excels with expertly crafted coffees, homemade cakes, high tea, and genuine hospitality that elevates every sip. Branches also in Breda (Ginnekenweg 59) and Rotterdam (Nieuwe Binnenweg 174).
Wijnstraat 182, Dordrecht – coffeelicious.nl
7. Coffee House
Beloved from its original Ketelhuis spot on Eindhoven's former Philips estate, Koffiehuisje has settled in Philipsdorp since summer 2017. Loes Hermes offers the same stellar coffee, fresh juices, and carrot cake midway between the center and Strijp-S.
De Jonghlaan 32, Eindhoven – facebook.com/Koffiehuisjeeindhoven
These gems are featured in Coffee! 182 Coffee Spots That Make You Happy (Mo'Media Publishers, €17.95 via Bol.com).
Text and images: De Koffiefilters
