Clik here to view.
Six and Sons – Amsterdam (NL)
Ever since the disappearance of the traditional corner store and the exorbitant rise of shopping malls, “we have all you need and don’t need supermarkets” and endless online stores that push prices to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
White Label – Amsterdam (NL)
It’s always very exciting when a promising coffee place opens near your house. I’ve mentioned before that Amsterdam’s West is currently the most happening area with regards to specialty coffee and to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lot Sixty One @ Bouncespace – Amsterdam (NL)
Anyone who appreciates great coffee and lives in Amsterdam, or has recently passed through the city, will most likely already be familiar with Lot Sixty One. You know, that corner shop roastery on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Espressofabriek (Ijburg) – Amsterdam (NL)
We always say that Amsterdam is a village and it really is. Mostly because the vast majority of my friends live 5 minutes away from me and hardly anyone has to commute more than a few streets away to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Filter – Amsterdam (NL)
A few weeks ago I was invited to visit a brand new café near Waterlooplein and being curious and eager as I usually am, I quickly hopped on my bike and cycled across town to find out what this fresh...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Aloha Bar – Rotterdam (NL)
There’s something truly fascinating about historic buildings that have been abandoned. Sometimes when you come across them you wonder what kind of people worked or lived there. What they must have been...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lokaal – Rotterdam (NL)
In my previous review of Aloha Bar I spoke about how these days abandoned buildings are often being rescued by young entrepreneurs who help the city blow new life into them, rather than tearing them...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Back to black – Amsterdam (NL)
I truly love the internet sometimes, don’t you? It has been the most essential tool for finding almost all of the wonderful coffee places that I have so far reviewed for The Coffeevine. And my list of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
De Wasserette – Amsterdam (NL)
In recent years, De Pijp has been one of Amsterdam’s most happening foodie heavens. Full of cute little restaurants, eatieries and good bars, it’s still very high up on any local’s list when it comes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
De Koffieschenkerij – Amsterdam (NL)
There is something really interesting about Amsterdam. You might have noticed it too. There is a very striking lack of religion in this city, despite its many churches. Sure, you see many Muslims in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Coffee & Coconuts – Amsterdam (NL)
View from the 3rd floor Just when you thought that only Amsterdam North, East and West still had room for awesome new venues to open a brand new place opened its doors in De Pijp this week. In fact,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cafe Scrapyard – Amsterdam (NL)
It has become a bit quiet recently with regards to new cafés opening in Amsterdam. Maybe it’s just that I’ve been traveling so much that I am simply a bit behind but to kickstart my local coverage of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Man met Bril – Rotterdam (NL
The Rotterdam food and drink scene is certainly one of the most exiting in The Netherlands. To some degree maybe even more exciting than Amsterdam but you’ll be your own judge. In coffee, the city in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stielman – Rotterdam (NL)
In a part of town that used to be a real “no go” area, different entrepreneurs are breathing new life into derelict buildings and former prostitution hang outs. Previously reviewed De Zeeuwse Meisjes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Caffènation – Amsterdam (NL)
“Tea? That’s for sick people darling,” said Bert van Wassenhove with a loud laugh when the daughter of a regular customer ordered her drink. Quite frankly, that’s the best line I’ve ever heard anyone...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Screaming Beans III – Amsterdam (NL)
Screaming Beans is one of Amsterdam’s most iconic coffee businesses. Having been around for many years and being one of the first coffee shops to focus on high quality specialty coffees, Screaming...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Yirga – Breda (NL)
Most people probably won’t know where Breda is on the map but the small city in the south of The Netherlands is a great destination to visit for a day none the less. Its quaint center and gorgeous...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rapha – Amsterdam (NL)
If there is one thing where the Dutch have been world leaders for decades then its cycling. No other country has more bike lanes than The Netherlands and no other capital city has more bikes per capita...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hopper Noord – Rotterdam (NL)
Amsterdam is gorgeous. Yes we all know it. But there are plenty of other places in The Netherlands that are great to visit for various reasons. Rotterdam is one of them and I can’t stop raving about it...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Black Gold – Amsterdam (NL)
Black Gold is one of those coffee bars that I have really been looking forward to. There are two reasons for that. 1: Black Gold is the first place in Amsterdam that combines great coffee with truly...
View Article
