Caffènation is your new place to be in Amsterdam if you are in need of a good flat white or any…read moreother cup of coffee. The cafe recently opened near the Hoofddorplein and is already getting very popular with the locals. I totally get why, since Bert makes a delicious coffee and is also a very cool guy who is in for a little chat. The good reputation of their Antwerp location also does not hurt at all. Antwerp location? Well yes, Caffènation is a much loved coffeeshop in Antwerp. We are very lucky that Bert fell in serious love with a Dutch girl because that is what brought him here! And now he owns the Caffènation location here in Ansterdam. Cool stuff right? Coffee lovers will really enjoy the big drinks menu at this place which offers a lot of different choices like cappuccino and espresso but also more adventurous drinks like a 'Ginger Spice' or a 'Bitter Moon'. Last few times I went with a flat white (like usual, they are my favorite!) and that tasted great. The space is quite big and has a lot of cosy spots to sit. You can even come over with a group of friends since in the downstairs area are a lot of seats. Great right?! Not so crowded like most city center spots and a way nicer and more personal vibe. I can imagine this place would do great for working or studying as well. Just go soon because i'm sure this place be discovered by the big crowds soon!

L o v e! This place is rapidly going up to my 5 top coffee places in Amsterdam. Because it has…read moreeverything a good coffee place should have. First of all, the service/the owner was up his game in a very attentive and polite way, at the same time very laid back chill kinda way. Love that about a place as much as I love my good cappuccino. We ordered one cappuccino and one latte, 2 sweets: pear chocolate cake and fruit passion pastry. The cappuccino is really good, so they have my blessing from now on. Also the sweets were good, I didn't enjoyed that much my pear chocolate cake and I went and took another fruit passion pastry and the guy was sorry I didn't like it, so nice :) And this is one big coffee place, very chill sfeer, not your usual small crowded hipster coffee place. And it's pretty close from Vondel Park :) You will be seeing more of me and my friends there, I always take my friends in the places I love.

Very very cool place. Laid back atmosphere, GREAT SERVICE…read more definitely not a touristic area of Amsterdam but very Amsterdam style... truly. Kinda your local restaurant... like your local bar. Chef menu with very nice choices. Starter of salmon and potatoes with pesto and beans. Great combination Chef surprise, a warm broccoli broth. Delish Risotto with asparagus, pees and blood sausage. Wow. Very tasty Good dessert, probably the weakest part but still over average. Great wine choice. We went with whites all the way. Prosecco from aperitivo till mid dinner then switch to Sauvignon. Not incredibly cheap but good average. Got to try it again. This was Amsterdam Reataurant week.

Superb food. Where the locals eat. The place is driven by the food not by the decor. Plenty of…read morelocal beers available. Would be my (daily) favorite local restaurant though the kids are too young to enjoy.

I'm in town visiting my best friend. She's within walking distance of the coffee shoppe…read more I'm glad I found it. It's a soft lively vibe inside with great music. The place has lots of visitors for looking new. My latte macchiato was superb. It's the best recharge before my nail appointment close by.

From the owner: Mr. Greens Healthy breakfast with fresh from the farm yoghurt and granola's…read more Sandwiches and great salads for lunch with a fresh juices or smoothie.

Post dinner dessert - recommended by several friends. We arrived around 7pm on a Tuesday. Place was…read morefull up. Waited a few minutes for table. Not sure what else is on the menu as we just ordered apple pie with whipped cream. A single slice is plenty for two people. It is not overly sweet, the crust is really good (a slight taste of Biscoff cookies to me), and it has a few raisins in it as well. It was a nice night nice so we sat outside. The patio is large and seats plenty. The service is good, not great, but I was okay with it. My needs were meager - get my pie! N*joy!

There was a long line and a pretty long wait when we went. The place was fully packed, with both…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. I'd say about 95% of the people were ordering the apple pie, so of course we had to get one to see what the hype was about. The apple pie is pretty unique, it's basically a big chunk of cooked apple topped with a sweet, crumbly cookie like crust. The flavor reminded me of those little brown biscuits you get as airplane snacks... basically Biscoff cookies. lol!!! Overall, you really taste the natural apple flavor along with that Biscoff like cookie flavor. The pie itself isn't very sweet, which I actually liked, but adding some whipped cream definitely brings up the sweetness and makes it even better. The setup is pretty straightforward: get in line, order and pay, pick up your food, then find your own seat. It's definitely a popular spot, so be prepared for the crowd and a bit of a wait.

I've been there a few times now because I'm staying at Westcord Fashion Hotel. Decent selection…read morebrew for a hotel cafe. Staff have been friendly and I've enjoyed my food to date.

Ever been on a trip and you love a place so much that you JUST have to keep coming back to it over…read moreand over again? Well, that was us with Koffie Academie. We were here three times during our stay in Amsterdam, and I think I found my brand new favorite coffee shop in the city, and I was really sad that I had to leave it behind when our vacation was over. The most convenient part is that it was within walking distance of our hotel and right across from the train station. To keep a piece of Koffie Academie with me back at home in the States, I chose to buy a bag of their Rwanda-style coffee beans. On our first visit, I just had their cappuccino alone since it was later in the afternoon and I had already had lunch, but during the second and third visit, I tried their croissants. Amsterdam, hands down, has the BEST coffee ever. I think way better than the coffee in other European countries we've visited during our trip so far. I had to put sugar in my cappuccino during every visit to make it sweeter (sugar cubes and sugar packets are available). This was my parents' second time in Amsterdam and they stuck with their mochas, which they had before. Both the croissants I had were flaky on the outside and buttery on the inside. My mom had their coconut square treat which, I believe, had either strawberries or raspberries inside with a solid chocolate topping. While I didn't get the chance to try it, I thought that it looked delicious! I think I want to try this during my next trip to Amsterdam. Koffie Academie, you have not been forgotten in my memory. Can't wait to see you again upon my return to Amsterdam in the near future!

What a brilliant cortado!…read more I arrived in town before I could check in so I settled here to answer some emails while I wait. What a cozy cafe with brilliant coffee. My cortado was excellent and while I didn't purchase any the baked sweets looked very appetizing. I came back 2 more times during my stay in Amsterdam which is very unlike me because I like to try many cafes when I travel. Fyi - the espresso is quite strong for my taste so if that is something you're sensitive to then adjust your order.

The food was very good, this place is worth the visit. Try the pulled pork, you won't be sorry.read more

Cool vibes, cute spot They're was a bit of a wait but the…read morewaitress offered drinks while waiting. The milkshakes were huge. The breakfast options were good and delicious

This little cafe has some great food. I agree with the other reviewer about the chef. He is…read moregreat! I had the vegetarian quiche with pumpkin and broccoli, delish!! The balsamic onions that came on the side were some of the best I've ever had. The deli case looked amazing too so I'll have to try that on my next visit. Lots of fresh roasted veggies. Luckily I live nearby so I can go often. Also they have free wifi and yes they are closed on Monday.

Tiny cafe with excellent quality!…read more We stumbled upon this cafe on a short trip to Amsterdam. We first dropped in for breakfast because it was right around the corner from our hotel. I decided to go a little different and got the Salmon omelet. It was simply amazing. My friend ordered the fruit and yogurt and said it was the creamiest yogurt she has ever had. I loved it so much that on our way out of the city, I ordered a Pumpkin and Broccoli Quiche to go. I ate it at the airport a couple hours later. Even though it was cold, it was still excellent! I searched all over the internet for a similar recipe with no luck! Just a heads up, it's a small place, so not recommended for large groups, but I highly recommend giving it a chance.

Finally! A place in the 'hood that has yummy food at a great value and a lovely atmosphere. I will…read morebe back! Often. Went on a Thursday night around 8pm. The restaurant was already booked so reserve ahead if you want to go for. Instead sat at the bar and ordered an appetizer platter and too much wine to publicly mention. The platter was delish! It came with a pumpkin hummus (yum!), an assortment of olives, sausages, jalapeno kaas souffles, bacalhao or cod balls and bitterballen. Perfectly done. And a great value at only 12.50 for the entire platter. Had the house white and red and both were quite good Italian wines. Definitely a nice addition to Oud Zuid!

I had brunch here one rainy weekend. Although they get four stars for atmosphere - it's nicely…read moredecorated inside with loads of outdoor seating - they lose a star because the brunch/lunch menu was far too small. We had an omelet and a hamburger which were basically the only two things on the menu. Both were fine but didn't knock anyone's socks off.

My husband kept picking on me for wanting to get Dutch apple pie in "a bar" and it was the best…read moredamn thing we had in Amsterdam all week! Excellent light,fluffy crust almost like a croissant and stacked thin-slices of apples /perfect amount of filling with more apples than sauce. Came with 2 huge dollops of whipped cream--and warmed! At 6euros, it's a steal!

I was taking a long walk through the city and stopped in for a few cold ones. This was a smallish…read moreplace full of furniture that doesn't match but this place was cozy and people seemed happy to be there. The service was friendly and prices were fair.