Coffee lounge West — Restaurant in Amsterdam

Have been here every day for a week.

Coffee was so consistent we didn't even try other local shops. It became our local stop before starting each day - micro foam was a great texture and consistency. Coffee was not too weak or strong.

However, the service is rather indifferent. Barely a smile most days. There is no table service - you order/pay/collect at the counter. There are no smiles or thankyous if you return tray/glasses.

Even a regular came in and only received a curt nod of recognition from the barista.

We did have an excellent server one day out of the 8 so far. He was super friendly and brought our coffee out before I even noticed...

June 2025, Long time fan of this chain. One of the first in Amsterdam and they still exists. Their quality of koffie is so constant - really a true performance. Buscaglione is a long time supplier and I can understand why. Not the cheapest, but you at least taste coffee with your cappuccino. Pastries depending on delivery I guess, sometime a full pastry case sometimes empty. Only one working was the barista, lady behind the cash desk was constantly talking to a friend passing by and blocking (and irritating the barista) the counter where coffees are handed over. Closing the 'back door' is not a smart move for...

One of few places in Amsterdam for decent coffee Edited: after going there many times got a different opinion: the coffee is not always good: sometimes too milky other times burnt. I don’t recommend getting anything from the display window as almost each time there were huge flies munching on their pastries. Also, the price for the coffee is too high for the amount of failed coffees. I don’t go there anymore, though the atmosphere and interior...