Coffee Worth Cycling For in Amsterdam

These cafés sit far enough from the centre that you won't stumble onto them on a canal walk — you have to actually decide to cycle there. All are rated 4.5 or higher, spread from the Coffee District's two Zuid locations and Sam's Koffie West to Badeta Koffiebranders and Wakuli out in Oost.

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  1. South

  The Coffee District (Olympiaplein)

  The Coffee District (Olympiaplein) is 17 minutes' cycling from the centre (4.2 km) — The Coffee District's second, smaller bar behind the Van Gogh Museum — the same books-and-conversation ethos, no laptop crowd.

  Distance:

  4.2 km, ~17 min by bike

  District:

  South

  Rating:

  4.8

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  2. South

  The Coffee District (Hendrik Jacobszstraat)

  The Coffee District (Hendrik Jacobszstraat) is 16 minutes' cycling from the centre (4.1 km) — A quiet, light-filled café with original stained glass and a retro bar in leafy Oud-Zuid — shelves of design and cooking books stand in for a laptop culture.

  Distance:

  4.1 km, ~16 min by bike

  District:

  South

  Rating:

  4.8

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  3. West

  Friedhats FUKU Café

  Friedhats FUKU Café is 12 minutes' cycling from the centre (3.1 km) — The café outpost of Friedhats, one of the Netherlands' most decorated micro-roasteries, pouring the full lineup including competition-grade lots most cafés never get access to.

  Distance:

  3.1 km, ~12 min by bike

  District:

  West

  Rating:

  4.8 (900 reviews)

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  4. South

  Coffee Bru (Van Woustraat)

  Coffee Bru (Van Woustraat) is 11 minutes' cycling from the centre (2.8 km) — Same Rum Baba-sourced coffee as the Beukenplein original, but reads as more of a quiet study spot in this stretch near De Pijp — iced lattes are the local favourite here.

  Distance:

  2.8 km, ~11 min by bike

  District:

  South

  Rating:

  4.8 (216 reviews)

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  5. West

  Sam's Koffie

  Sam's Koffie is 11 minutes' cycling from the centre (2.6 km) — Sam's original bar by the Ten Katemarkt, working with Amsterdam-roasted Brazuca Coffee — their Mistura Fina blend brings maple syrup and hazelnut notes to a long, light-filled room.

  Distance:

  2.6 km, ~11 min by bike

  District:

  West

  Rating:

  4.8 (254 reviews)

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  6. East

  Badeta Koffiebranders (Watergraafsmeer)

  Badeta Koffiebranders (Watergraafsmeer) is 16 minutes' cycling from the centre (4.1 km) — Badeta's second bar, roasting single-sourced, direct-farmer-relationship beans with a choice of lots rather than one house blend. Limited seating, but locals don't seem to mind.

  Distance:

  4.1 km, ~16 min by bike

  District:

  East

  Rating:

  4.7 (125 reviews)

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  7. East

  Harvey

  Harvey is 16 minutes' cycling from the centre (3.9 km) — A Watergraafsmeer coffee bar and patisserie built around a genuine neighbourhood living-room feel — chef Clara bakes fresh cakes and tarts daily, and a dedicated kids' corner makes it a real family stop, not just a coffee break.

  Distance:

  3.9 km, ~16 min by bike

  District:

  East

  Rating:

  4.7 (298 reviews)

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  8. East

  Wakuli

  Wakuli is 13 minutes' cycling from the centre (3.2 km) — The retail front of a direct-trade roastery buying straight from smallholder farmer groups across 14-15 origin countries. A sourcing story first, a destination bar second.

  Distance:

  3.2 km, ~13 min by bike

  District:

  East

  Rating:

  4.7

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  9. South

  Caffènation

  Caffènation is 18 minutes' cycling from the centre (4.4 km) — An independently owned Amsterdam offshoot set up with the blessing of Antwerp's original Caffènation roastery — beans still come imported directly from there. A real lineage, not just a shared name.

  Distance:

  4.4 km, ~18 min by bike

  District:

  South

  Rating:

  4.6