Caffènation

We stopped here randomly while on a long walk, and without doing our research beforehand. We had no idea we’d stumbled into a really special café! The coffee selection and quality was excellent. I had a Ginger Spice (a cappuccino with honey and ginger powder artfully arranged on top), my mom had a Bitter Moon (espresso with bitter chocolate and cinnamon) — both delicious. The location is close to the Rembrandtpark and to the bridge over the Schinkel that leads to the Vondelpark. Good spot for people watching.
Also noticed the downstairs area is kid-​friendly. There’s a special play nook, so looks like families are welcome.

Best coffee spot in Amsterdam. Get the flat white. It’s awesome and so is the friendly barista.

L o v e! This place is rapidly going up to my 5 top coffee places in Amsterdam. Because it has everything a good coffee place should have.
First of all, the service/​the owner was up his game in a very attentive and polite way, at the same time very laid back chill kinda way. Love that about a place as much as I love my good cappuccino.
We ordered one cappuccino and one latte, 2 sweets: pear chocolate cake and fruit passion pastry. The cappuccino is really good, so they have my blessing from now on. Also the sweets were good, I didn’t enjoyed that much my pear chocolate cake and I went and took another fruit passion pastry and the guy was sorry I didn’t like it, so nice :)
And this is one big coffee place, very chill sfeer, not your usual small crowded hipster coffee place. And it’s pretty close from Vondel Park :)
You will be seeing more of me and my friends there, I always take my friends in the places I love.

Being such a big fan of Antwerp’s Caffènation, I almost cried of joy when I read there was a second location coming up in Amsterdam.
And while we were already tired of minimalistic cafes that look like libraries, this place is probably the most charismatic bar in town. Bright, colourful, with a different menu, TOP coffee and the atmosphere is great. So bad that I live on the other side of the city and therefore I can’t go as often as I’d want.

I had a really nice latte on the sidewalk here a few weekends ago. The staff are attentive but the atmosphere is very chill. Lots of cozy places to sit inside.

Coolste koffieplek.
Koffie is zoals ie al jaren in hippe kringen wordt gedronken; beetje zuur, beetje bloemig, licht gebrande bonen. Niet helemaal mijn ding.
Maar wel echt goede koffie. De bitter moon (espresso met beetje bittere chocolade) vind ik wel te gek en de melk varianten zijn ook echt heel goed.
Filterkoffie moet ik nog eens proberen…

I would say, by far, this is my favorite coffee spot in Amsterdam. The fact there is a ‘help yourself’ filter coffee is AMAZING! And they will make you a RED EYE!!! If you are a caffeine junkie… this is your place. Not to mention the barista really knows his stuff.
On a second note, the atmosphere is fun, chill and always inviting. Also, there is always good music at this place… Always!
Seriously, it is a must go.

If you’re looking for a low key relaxed vibe while drinking great coffee then Caffeination is your spot. Bert is the coolest dude, super friendly and had the best recommendations. Can’t wait to go back for the atmosphere, coffee and to try their cakes– they looks scrumptious but sadly sold out by the time I got around to order. Next time then!

Lovely specialty café, clean nice design. Space is divided on two levels, like a loft, tables, sofas and chairs, very relaxing.
Friendly service.
Had a cappucino and it was good, will have to go back try the other ones and different coffees available.

Caffènation is your new place to be in Amsterdam if you are in need of a good flat white or any other cup of coffee. The café recently opened near the Hoofddorplein and is already getting very popular with the locals. I totally get why, since Bert makes a delicious coffee and is also a very cool guy who is in for a little chat. The good reputation of their Antwerp location also does not hurt at all. Antwerp location? Well yes, Caffènation is a much loved coffeeshop in Antwerp. We are very lucky that Bert fell in serious love with a Dutch girl because that is what brought him here! And now he owns the Caffènation location here in Ansterdam. Cool stuff right?
Coffee lovers will really enjoy the big drinks menu at this place which offers a lot of different choices like cappuccino and espresso but also more adventurous drinks like a ‘Ginger Spice’ or a ‘Bitter Moon’. Last few times I went with a flat white (like usual, they are my favorite!) and that tasted great.
The space is quite big and has a lot of cosy spots to sit. You can even come over with a group of friends since in the downstairs area are a lot of seats. Great right?! Not so crowded like most city center spots and a way nicer and more personal vibe. I can imagine this place would do great for working or studying as well. Just go soon because i’m sure this place be discovered by the big crowds soon!

Beste koffie van België nu ook in Nederland! Leukste gekste barista included, WE LOVE BERT!