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Posted Thu Sep 17, 2009, 5:15am Subject: Recommendations for good Coffee places in the Netherlands?

Just arrived in Amsterdam today and will be here off and on for the next 6 months. I am looking for some places to drink espresso and buy beans. Thanks.

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Posted Mon Oct 5, 2009, 12:15pm Subject: Re: Recommendations for good Coffee places in the Netherlands?

Unfortunately there are not a lot of good Coffee places in Amsterdam. I was in Amsterdam again, twice this month and tried all the places listed here except Palladium, which wasn't open when I went. http://coffeegeek.com/forums/worldregional/europe/362806 I also tried a bunch of other places and found nothing worth writing about. I can recommend Espressofabriek, Gosschalklaan 7, although quality varied with barista. I only visited Brandmeesters once, but based on my experience I wouldn't go back unless purchasing equipment. At Coffee Connection they had a nice machine but the barista was very inexperienced. I would love to hear others experiences there, perhaps I got an off day. Please let me know if you find any good spots! Thanks, Rand.

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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009, 4:05am Subject: Re: Recommendations for good Coffee places in the Netherlands?

Who was the barista @ CoffeeConnection? A bald guy?

Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009, 12:12pm Subject: Re: Recommendations for good Coffee places in the Netherlands?

A young Woman, she seemed nice but remarked she had only just started. I got the feeling it could be a good place. I would like go back and try it again when I get the chance. what has been your experience there? Do you work there?

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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009, 11:47am
Subject: Re: Recommendations for good Coffee places in the Netherlands?

coffeecalgary Said:

A young Woman, she seemed nice but remarked she had only just started. I got the feeling it could be a good place. I would like go back and try it again when I get the chance.

what has been your experience there? Do you work there?

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I don't work there. I live in the suburbs of Amsterdam. But i come regular there for a coffee when i am in town.
Go when Dave, the owner, is working.

Another good place to drink a coffee.

Tramezzino
Johannes Verhulststraat 107
1071 MX Amsterdam

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Posted Fri Apr 23, 2010, 12:02pm Subject: Re: Recommendations for good Coffee places in the Netherlands?

Hi! I have a suggestion in my blog (espressoaroundtheworld.wordpress.com). If you get other good suggestions, please consider to post them too so everybody can benefit. Cheers! Haddock

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Posted Thu Aug 5, 2010, 2:14pm Subject: Re: Recommendations for good Coffee places in the Netherlands?

A good place to drink an excellent Espresso is Café Nineteen. Café 19 Leidsekruisstraat 19 (Near Leidseplein across Restaurante Antonio's) 1017 Amsterdam To buy coffeebeans you should visit a Simon Levelt store.

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Posted Sat Oct 16, 2010, 5:48am Subject: Re: Recommendations for good Coffee places in the Netherlands?

one of my favorites cafes (probably more for ambiance than coffee) is Die koffie salon Utrechtsestraat 130 i had a very nice cappuccino there last week- nuanced chocolate flavors that were delicious. in the past I remember their espressos were o.k. and agreed in general that the quality varies quite a bit depending on the barista- at least at Brandmeesters I don't mind sending the ristretto back if I find it sub-par. jim

Posted Sat Oct 16, 2010, 10:09am Subject: Re: Recommendations for good Coffee places in the Netherlands?

I think I found my favourite Coffee in Amsterdam! Your Coffee - Spuistraat 60 Excellent Microfoam, chocolate flavours. I really can't say enough about this place, they really know how to pull a shot!! and excellent friendly service. The only drawback to some people might be the lack of table space for sitting, but there is a bench out front which gets a lot of sun in the morning. I think their focus is probably take out. Good place to pick up a coffee on the way to the Market. Give it a try! One thing I would like to see from Brandmeesters is a little more consistency with good velvet microfoam creation. I'm definitely more of a milk drink type person then strictly espresso. Also, I would like revise my opinion of Coffee Connection. I have gone back since and it is quite good. My opinion from my previous post was based on one mediocre experience. On subsequent visits I have quite enjoyed the Coffee there. "Your Coffee" is still my favourite place, though. Thanks, Rand.

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Posted Thu Nov 18, 2010, 8:11am Subject: Re: Recommendations for good Coffee places in the Netherlands?

Before I go abroad anywhere new, I normally have a quick gander online to see if I can find not only travel websites but I also find reading people's personal blogs really useful to get 'insider' info. They're especially good when you're traying to find great places to eat and drink. This blog recommends a place called Bruin Café. I actually have a friend who lives about 20 minute walk away from said café and she said its a very famous café for being super chilled out and always being full of locals. Not sure on the quality of the coffee but worth a visit nonetheless. Thats 2 recommendations what more do you need?! I will find out its exact location when I next speak to her because I'm not sure if its near the centre where most of main sights and tourist accommodation is but I guess you could google map it from where you are? Enjoy Holland!

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