handsome, long haired, tattooed chefs. sit at the bar for a front row seat. we watched our chef poach eggs for about two hours, ordering the salmon with goats cheese and poached eggs. it was like a dream. minimal scandi decor. quick, attentive hipster staff. mindful menu and coffee. if you over eat, just walk round the park... the location is tip top. read more

I love this place! The two guys that run it have a genuine passion for coffee and it shows. Ask them about any drink or how it's made and they'll happily share their wisdom. The place is simply designed in a Scandinavian style, which I find interesting. But it also says to me that they care so much more about their coffee. And they do. They have a lovely list of coffee, teas, and fresh juices. If you have a favorite coffee drink that's not on the menu, they're often happy to accommodate. I love their seasonal homemade Scandinavian-style teas, with lemon and ginger or apple and cinnamon. The food in this place is lovely too. It's not your mainstream coffee house cuisine and I like that! Have smoked duck or salmon on rye toasts with yogurt sauce and poached eggs or a warm homemade cinnamon roll. It's divine and made with love. They're also dog friendly and have an adorable little dog named, Java. I highly recommend this place! read more

Finally went yesterday after having it on my to-do list for, like, forever. I was afraid it might be too hipstery but it wasn't. Coffee was indeed excellent as others have stated (I got the flat white). I also had the blueberry oatmeal which was delicious (warning: my friend got the buckwheat oatmeal which is a gluten-free option and she didn't like it). They had a lot of interesting food options on the menu and everything the people sharing our table ordered looked excellent. It was a bit hot in there initially but better once they opened the door. Go there. I'm looking forward to going back soon. read more

Good prices for food. Not bad, but not terribly memorable. Made for Instagram. The poached eggs with salmon was good, but I'd save the money for food for eating somewhere else and get only coffee here instead. read more

If you don't like young, hip, and paying for good quality food you should not enter into this popular brunch spot. There's a lot of wood, a lot of Swedish, and a whole lot of poached egg heading your way. Sit at the bar/stove to watch your laid back hosts craft some good looking and above average tasting grub. Choose from among the unique hot drinks while you wait. Or just eavesdrop on the painfully hipster conversation the people next to you are having. - that's how I do it! read more

A quaint quiet coffee shop just across the street from a quiet park. Fresh and meticulously made coffees and small plates. Minimalist and lovely. read more

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Had breakfast here twice in two days during a recent visit to Amsterdam. Incredible coffee, among the best I've had anywhere, and the food was delicious and served with a very special amount of care. Super friendly staff. Will return if I'm back in the city. read more

Authentic, fresh Scandinavian food served in a friendly atmosphere. 5 stars if they get their ordering/paying process figured out.

We only came here once but the coffee was so watered down and weak, I would never return. The server was a bit of a dick as well. Not sure why such great reviews. I've asked other friends if they liked it and they told me that it's for people who like really bland coffee. I like my coffee strong, and my baristas friendly, so this is not the place for me. read more

5 stars for Leon, who served us a fantastic flat white 5 minutes before closing and for the wonderful conversation. This is one of a small number of third wave, specialty coffee bars in Amsterdam. Check my reviews for a few others. read more

The coffee and the food are both nice, but it was definitely not the place where I felt most comfortable. I had the feeling that the people working there were quite pretentious and I didn't see any kind of order... and I had heard the same thing from other people who went before me. For coffee, I would rather go to any other specialty coffee bar in Amsterdam. read more

The chef and wait staff deserve more than five stars. My breakfast was incredible and the coffee selection is amazing.

Very disappointed. The place didn't have a "cozy" feeling. Service was weird, not necessarily bad but uncomfortable. Overpriced.

Over priced small amount of finger food you have to order 3 or 4 dishes (per person) to satisfy your hunger ... a real place to watch the dishes and the look great. but were is the food ? read more

Fantastic coffee. A little slice of Scandinavia in the 'Dam.

Quaint and minimalist little cafe by a great park. The staff here are passionate about design, coffee and meat, and it shows in the layout of the place and the quality coffee and cuts on offer. read more

Great little coffee shop up the road from our AirBnB on the way to the train. The latte was perfect and the interior décor and overall style of the place was really cool. I felt like I was at home. We watched one the chefs prepare the most amazing looking eggs benedict with the artistic perfection of a Zen master. We wanted to order it so badly but I didn't want to make her spend another 10 minutes arranging more carrot and cucumber slices into a flower blossom lol. read more

Favourite place in town. Good location, excellent service and coffee. Great breakfast. You can also buy their coffee.

Yet again, another great spot in de pijp where service is top priority. Nikolas and Rickard really connect with all guests radiating their passion for all they do and serve. The coffee is obviously superb and the service way beyond. And then the excellent food accompanied with some mellow music in the back make this place a laid-back hangout! Highly recommended... read more

When you walk into this place you are immediately taken by warm, cozy, sparse and wooden interior with lingering aromas of freshly baked Swedish cinnamon buns and, just brewed Swedish filter coffees. I worked here for hours sampling stuff as I went. The coffee is excellent, people lovely and cinnamon buns to die for!! The cook is a very talented and experimental guy. As I sat there with a friend he offered samplings of divine coffee ice cream he had just made. 10/10 would come here again! read more

Scandinavian Embassy - Cinnamon bun with Swedish filter coffees and sumptuous early morning granola! Yummm - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Sat at their counter, menu and coffee choices were explained to us. Our meal was prepared right in front us. Also recommended a pour over coffee that complemented our breakfast. This was my first experience with herring and both herring salads were amazing. My husband enjoyed his salmon and poached eggs. read more

Scandinavian Embassy - Salmon and poached eggs, herring salads, and pour over coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Outstanding! This place is run like a Michelin star restaurant. Sets a new standard for coffee in Amsterdam. And food was fantatlstic. Seating options are limited though. read more

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Minimalist cafe, wooden floors, fabulous coffee and muesli. Great way to start the day.

Staff weren't very well organized. Food was good but hardly anything to eat for people with lactose intolerance!

Best coffee period!! I have been traveling for 5 weeks and had visited great cafés in Vienna, Prague, Berlin, and Munich but this place is several cuts above. Staff is very friendly and willing to strike up a conversation with you if not too busy. If you are in Amsterdam I highly suggest getting away from the hectic city center and visiting Scandinavian Embassy. read more

Wow! I had really high hopes for this place based on the other reviews, and the place exceeded my expectations! The coffees were phenomenal and the food was delicious. I had one of the best iced coffees I've ever had...it was so smooth and not bitter at all. My husband and I each had the cured salmon and egg dish, and the ingredients were so fresh - we haven't had a breakfast over the last 2 years in the NL that was THIS good! Other Yelpers had said the place was a bit pricey, but I didn't think so at all; great value for the ingredients and care put into the food. Without a doubt, we'll be back. read more

Very friendly staff and incredible food. Their cinnamon buns were incredibly fluffy and just the right amount of sweet. I'd highly recommend

Oh wow, come here for a top coffee experience. Raising the standards for coffee making, pour over, espresso, aero press, with sustainable careful sourcing and tasty healthy meals! Organic milk, quality stuff, friendly and staff who knows about coffee brewing and the origin of their coffee. And Argentinian coffee specialist if u want to order in spanish! I'd come here everyday if i lived in Amsterdam! read more

Expensive, but truly wonderful. Need to impress a date? Have lunch here. Their flat whites are the best and staff is cute and knowledgeable. Make sure you are seated at the bar since it offers you a great view at the kitchen. read more

This place could not live up to the expectations built by the reviews. The may have had the best coffee to years ago now it doesnt get close. The staff if rude and the place is very loud, i could barely hear my conversation partner speak due to all the noise. read more

Outstanding food. Delicious coffee. Delightful servers. Only complaint is that the seat was uncomfortable. But I hardly noticed because I was so happy about those poached eggs and salmon. Mmm... read more

A few weeks ago I went to Scandinavian Embassy for a coffee. I read the coffee was really good so decided to try. I ordered a capuccino, when i got it looked really ok, but then spoon and sugar were missing. Went to ask for it and the waiter told me that they would like me to try with no sugar. I did not comment that i just repeated please bring me a spoon and sugar. Then the owner came and before giving me what i asked, he insisted that i would try my capuccino that way (with no sugar and spoon). I did not tell them that their request sounded to me more showing off their ego then wanted a client to be happy with her choice, but for sure i wont go back to that place. (by the way as a typical italian to me coffee is an act of extreme pleasure i don't like when people ruin my experience just because they learn to make a coffee). read more

Delishes & healthy, wonderful atmosphere. Great service, not afraid to send away annoying customers te keep the good vibe going. Will definitely come back soon. read more

very nice place to hang out for brunch or just coffee. the whole place is super calm, chill and über cool - takes you straight back to Scandinavia for some hours, for granted. plus, the cinnamon buns are great! read more

The barista made me a new warm cup of latte when I asked for a to go cup. What an amazing service with good drink, food and ambiance. Highly recommend this place!!! read more

If you're a foodie, you have to check this place out! The poached eggs with salmon was perfect in every way. I don't usually get dessert, but one of the staff was icing the carrot cake as I was eating and I couldn't resist. Needless to say, it was also superb. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the restaurant seemed to be full of regulars. The coffee was also amazing as many people have written in their reviews. These guys obviously take their coffee seriously. The pour over coffee was prepared with amazing attention to detail...the temperature of the water, preheating the cup with some hot water, and slowly pouring the water over the grinds. All in all, I had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend Scandinavian Embassy to anyone living or visiting Amsterdam. read more

Good coffee and juices, but the the food was underwhelming. Beautifully presented but small portions. Of the two dishes we tried (the smoked wild duck and the salmon, both with poached eggs), the duck was flavoursome but not very filling and the salmon was neither filling nor flavoursome. Both sounded great on the menu but there was little of the star ingredient in either. The eggs were well poached, but plated far too early and no longer hot by the time they were served. read more

Amazing coffee and breakfast, great(looking) staff and truly great milieux- hipster done right.

Very beautiful and small cafe. Enjoyed my latte and cinnamon bun and the interior design.