Amsterdam · The Netherlands
Best Coffee in IJburg
Discover IJburg's quiet waterside coffee scene in Amsterdam, independent cafés, IJmeer views, and a pace far removed from the city centre.
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✦ The area
Amsterdam's east, at a slower pace
IJburg is a planned neighbourhood on artificial islands in the IJmeer, six kilometres east of the centre. Espressofabriek, one of the earliest specialty operators in the Netherlands, open since 2005, anchors the scene here, bringing in-house roasting to a part of the city that otherwise relies on roasters like Bocca and White Label Coffee.
Two located venues operate in the neighbourhood, both sitting near Haringbuisdijk and Bert Haanstrahof square. That is a thin count, and single-origin pour-over options are limited. What IJburg offers instead is waterside terraces, open IJmeer views, and a pace the centre cannot match.
Come on a weekday morning when the tram ride from Amsterdam Centraal takes around 25 minutes on the 26 line. In summer, pair a visit with Blijburg beach. Expect espresso-led menus, good food, and no queue.
At a glance
Best forQuiet mornings, families
Located venues2
Laptop-friendly2 of 2
From CentraalTram 26, ~25 min
Top-rated venueEspressofabriek (8.5)
✦ The shortlist
The best coffee bars in IJburg
The full list is in the explorer above. These are the ones we'd actually send a friend to.
- 01Espressofabriek IJburgIJburg · Café & kitchen8.5
Award-winning espresso, far from the tourist noise.
- 02Coffee and KidsIJburg · Café & kitchen7.5
Serious coffee inside a genuinely child-friendly space.
✦ Asked and answered
IJburg coffee questions
Is IJburg worth visiting just for coffee?
Only if you want the experience as much as the cup. Two venues is a thin scene, but Espressofabriek IJburg scores 8.5 and the waterside setting is genuinely different from anything in the centre.
How do I get to IJburg from Amsterdam Centraal?
Take tram 26 directly from Centraal, it runs to IJburg in around 25 minutes and drops you close to both venues.
Where should I go in IJburg with kids?
Coffee and Kids, owned by Raquel, is set up for exactly that: it runs workshops and playgroups, serves Lot 61 coffee, and has babyccinos on the menu.
Does IJburg have any specialty roasters with a retail presence?
No. There is no dedicated roaster operating a retail space in the neighbourhood. Espressofabriek does its own roasting but the closest thing to a roastery retail experience in Amsterdam's east is elsewhere in the city.
Guide status
Last updated 7 September 2026 · 2 bars, 2 verified in person. Written and maintained by the Damn Fine Coffee editorial team.
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