Trakteren — Restaurant in Amsterdam

This is my “ode to Trakteren”: Real life human connection with a side of coffee. Ed and Erik are probably two of the most generous of spirit and most full of heart characters you’ll come across on your morning wander. Let me paint a picture: Cozy music in the background, happy regulars chatting away out the front in the sun, Erik takes your order and offers you a chocolate, Ed welcomes you with warm sparkly eyes and a cheeky smile, you sit down and watch Ed almost craft your coffee - head down, concentration focused - Erik brings you the ‘creatie’ and you know you’ve just received more than a drink. You’ve just received a small dollop of love, with one sugar. And that’s why you end up coming back almost everyday. Sorry if it’s really soppy, but we love you Erik...

Such a friendly neighborhood gem, to the point where I hesitate to write them a review as I kind of want to keep this place a secret.

It looks unassuming from the outside, with none of the hipster expat coffeeshop trimmings that’s ruining so much of Amsterdam. But the coffee is much better than most places that promise you ‘first wave whatever whatever blah blah’ coffee.

It has a lot of local customers, people who clearly know each other and the owner which gives it a friendly neighborhood vibe. Also — we only paid 6.70 for a latte and a flat white (yes you read the right, affordable good coffee sans hipster in the middle of Amsterdam).

Paradise still exists so go ahead and trakteer jezelf op een koffie bij trakteren. But just promise not to tell anyone...

Adorable little hole-in-the-wall café serving up amazing coffee in a super cozy space! Trakteren is a bit off the beaten path of the classic touristy route, but this hidden gem is absolutely worth the trek out west — plus, it’s a few blocks away from the delightful Vondelpark, so it’s a convenient spot to fuel up on caffeine before / after a park walk. The baristas are super friendly and talented, and I love the cute animal-themed latte art. The coffee is smooth and slightly nutty, and it’s clear how much they care about curating a perfect cup of joe. The space is very cozy, especially with the dim lighting, and it has way more seating than you’d expect for such...