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Hopper Coffee

Order Espresso and own-roasted filter

Established in 2010, Hopper on Schiedamse Vest is one of the founding addresses of Rotterdam's specialty coffee scene, roasting on a Giesen and serving.

Kopi Soesoe

Order Indonesian kopi soesoe with condensed milk and cardamom

Espresso bar and living-room music stage on Katendrecht's Deliplein, pouring V60 and Aeropress alongside Indonesian-style coffee with condensed milk.

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Heilige Boontjes

Order Specialty espresso and oat milk drinks

A social-enterprise cafe inside a former police station supporting long-term unemployed people. The coffee is specialty-grade and seriously good.

Mecca

Order Single-origin pour-over with Middle Eastern breakfast

A Middle Eastern brunch cafe on Noordsingel serving shakshuka, mezze, and specialty coffee in a lively room. Located in Rotterdam Noord. At Noordsingel 39.

Beach House Kralingse Bos

Order Fresh coffee and wine on the terrace by the water

Lakeside café on the Kralingse Plas with a sandy terrace, dog and child friendly seats, rolls, flammkuchen, soup and salads, many halal and vegan, and dinner.

Booon

Order Espresso drinks and homemade cakes

A neighbourhood cafe on Witte de Withstraat with a following among the local creative community. Order the espresso drinks and homemade cakes.

Harvest Coffee Brewers

Order Melbourne-style espresso and pour-over

Melbourne-style coffee and sourdough on Glashaven in Rotterdam's Centrum, with an in-house roastery programme and a brunch kitchen open daily from 08:00.

UEB West

Order Filter coffee and fresh-squeezed juice

A reliable neighbourhood cafe on Nieuwe Binnenweg serving specialty coffee and light lunches. Order the filter coffee and fresh-squeezed juice.

Coppi

Order Italian-style espresso with cycling theme

A cycling-themed espresso bar in Rotterdam Noord named after Fausto Coppi. Order the italian-style espresso with cycling theme. At Bergweg 316.

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Picknick

Order Filter coffee and seasonal smoothie

An organic breakfast and lunch bar on Mariniersweg with seasonal, mostly organic dishes. Located in Centrum. Order the filter coffee and seasonal smoothie.

Sococo Koffiebar W70

Order Single-origin Arabica espresso with daily focaccia

A social-enterprise specialty coffee bar in the W70 building near Centraal, pouring 86+ single-origin Arabicas and serving filled focaccias as a workforce.

Giraffe Coffee Bar and Academy

Order Single-origin filter from own Rotterdam roastery

The Centrum bar of Giraffe Coffee Roasters, with espresso, filter, and a JING Tea programme on Hoogstraat. Open daily 08:00-17:00. At Hoogstraat 46a.

Breakfast in Rotterdam HQ

Order Specialty filter and full Dutch breakfast

The flagship location of Rotterdam's all-day breakfast brand on Hoogstraat, serving international brunch dishes from shakshuka to uitsmijter seven days.

30ml Coffee Roasters

Order Espresso and cortado

A Pannekoekstraat roastery cafe with an espresso bar overlooking the roasting room. Located in Centrum. Open mon-fri 08:00-17:00; sat-sun 09:00-17:00.

The Tea Lab

Order Single-origin loose-leaf teas and tea lattes

A tea specialist inside the Markthal offering over 40 varieties of single-origin and blended loose-leaf teas, alongside tea lattes, cold brews.

Nine Bar

Order Pour-over and espresso

A small specialty coffee bar near the Markthal with rotating single-origin beans and a short savoury menu. The pour-over programme changes weekly and rewards.

Cinema Culinair

Order Film-paired cocktails and coffee

A film-dining experience in the Keilestraat warehouse district where screenings are paired with multi-course menus. Located in Lloydkwartier.

De Bakkerswinkel

Order Filter coffee with artisan Dutch breads

A Dutch artisan bakery cafe with genuine long-fermented bread, served as a lunchroom with local cheese, house spreads, and filter coffee in a consistent.