Atlas #031 · Zuid
The Coffee District (Hendrik Jacobszstraat) Zuid
Hendrik Jacobszstraat 18, 1075 PD Amsterdam
Why it's worth the detour
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.
4.8 rating
The order
Banana cake or carrot slice
Why we'd go back
- — Natural light, stained glass and retro-bar interior praised across multiple sources
- — No-laptop, social weekend policy shapes the room's character
- — Banana cake and carrot slice repeatedly called out
- — Described consistently as a hidden, non-touristy neighbourhood find
Coffee profile
- Roastery
- Five Ways Coffee Roasters, plus a rotating filter selection from other Dutch roasters
Address & hours
Hendrik Jacobszstraat 18, 1075 PD Amsterdam
Good to know
- Beans for sale
- Pastries only
- Terrace
- Design destination
- Quiet atmosphere
Quick answers
Why is it worth visiting?
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.
What should you order?
The Coffee District (Hendrik Jacobszstraat)'s recommended order is Banana cake or carrot slice.
What is it best for?
The Coffee District (Hendrik Jacobszstraat) is best for the interior itself.
Does it roast its own coffee?
No — The Coffee District (Hendrik Jacobszstraat) serves beans from Five Ways Coffee Roasters, plus a rotating filter selection from other Dutch roasters.
Is food available?
Yes — food is available alongside the coffee.
Is it suitable for laptops?
Not especially — The Coffee District (Hendrik Jacobszstraat) isn't tagged as a laptop-friendly spot.
Which neighbourhood is it in?
The Coffee District (Hendrik Jacobszstraat) is in Zuid, Amsterdam, at Hendrik Jacobszstraat 18, 1075 PD Amsterdam.
When was the information last checked?
This page was last checked in August 2026.
Selected by Atlas Amsterdam
Last checked: August 2026
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