Alkmaar’s Must-Visit Trendy Coffee Spots
Alkmaar is full of lovely coffee spots where you can take a relaxing break and enjoy a great cup of coffee with something tasty. We’ve listed a few for you!
De Koffiemolen
A unique espresso bar and lunchroom in Alkmaar. The interior is contemporary, filled with plants, and features a beautiful lounge area. The atmosphere is relaxed, with plenty of laughter – no surprise, since their mission is to make people happy! At De Koffiemolen, you can enjoy their excellent Bocca coffee as well as a delicious breakfast or tasty lunch.
Ritsevoort 26, Alkmaar
Anne & Max
Anne & Max is a true living room where you’re welcome seven days a week for a great breakfast, coffee, homemade cakes, a healthy lunch, an extensive high tea, or a high wine to end the day. There’s also free Wi-Fi if you want to get some work done.
Kraanbuurt 3, Alkmaar
Alkmaars Koffiehuis
Want to enjoy a relaxed breakfast in a homely atmosphere, have coffee with a delicious slice of cake, have lunch, or share drinks? Then Alkmaars Koffiehuis is the place to be.
Gedempte Nieuwesloot 42, Alkmaar
Blusch
Blusch in the Ringers Shopping Centre is the perfect spot for a delicious lunch, a cup of coffee, high tea, or drinks with snacks together with friends, family, or colleagues. It’s a place where the craft of coffee-making meets a homely atmosphere.
Noorderkade 140, Alkmaar
ECHT
At ECHT, you’re welcome all day for a delicious breakfast, great coffee, a (warm) lunch, special flavourful tea with treats, or drinks with homemade snacks. Everything here is prepared without unnecessary additives or processing – always fresh and made with love.
Marktstraat 4, Alkmaar
ROAST espressobar
ROAST Espresso Bar is a contemporary coffee bar in the centre of Alkmaar. Since 2010, their baristas (coffee masters) have been passionately preparing delicious coffees for you. Choose from their wide selection, and there’s a good chance your coffee will be served with beautiful latte art. That’s why this spot definitely deserves a place on this list!
Laat 198, Alkmaar
Kaldi
Kaldi is an age-old legend about a goat herder from Ethiopia. That’s why Kaldi is not just coffee – it’s coffee with a story. They don’t just serve you a cup of coffee; they offer you a true taste experience! The shop, with its sleek wooden interior accented with orange tones and the aroma of freshly ground coffee beans, is designed to take you on a fantastic journey through the world of coffee and tea.
Marktstraat 13, Alkmaar
Kowalski
Coffee bar and comfort store. At Kowalski, you can enjoy a great cup of coffee, a delicious lunch, and also explore contemporary art and design. But don’t take it too seriously – Kowalski is full of humour and playful touches. Like the chair you’re sitting on? It’s for sale – just like almost everything else in the shop. Items can be either new or second-hand.
Fnidsen 56, Alkmaar
Sencha Lunchstore
In the beautiful white building, right across from the Grote Kerk, you’ll find Sencha Lunchstore – a homeware shop that instantly gives you a second living room feeling. Everything is presented in a warm, inviting way to inspire you, and almost everything you see is for sale to take home right away. They also make the most delicious cakes, so be sure to have one with your coffee! With every hot drink, you receive a stamp, and with ten stamps, you get a hot drink of your choice on the house. A fun extra: you can also collect and redeem stamps at Bõcha (and vice versa).
Koorstraat 19, Alkmaar
Bõcha Lunchstore
Bõcha is a Scandinavian-style lunchroom where you can enjoy signature sandwiches, flatbreads, and salads. The lunch store is decorated with Scandinavian touches, and you’ll also find plenty of sweet treats such as cinnamon buns and pastries. Best of all, everything is homemade, sustainable, and organic.
Langestraat 103, Alkmaar
Darras Coffee Roasters
If you’re strolling through the city, you can’t miss Darras Coffee Roasters. On the corner of Langestraat, you’ll find this cosy coffee spot where the aroma of freshly roasted coffee greets you from afar. At Darras Coffee Roasters, you can enjoy unique coffee specialties made from beans they lovingly roast themselves. And if you’re feeling hungry, be sure to try one of their delicious artisan rolls!
Langestraat 2, Alkmaar
Cup of Joy
Cup of Joy is the new coffee and lunch spot on the beautifully renovated Laat. It was founded by Marcha Stam, who is also the director of Joy Living, a care organisation that provides professional support to young people with autism. This means that at Cup of Joy, your coffee may be served by one of these young people, always under the guidance of a professional supervisor. They do this with great love and joy, doing their very best to serve you in the most friendly and welcoming way possible.
Laat 179, Alkmaar
Kaatje's Bakery café
At Kaatje’s Bakery Café, you’re welcome seven days a week for a delicious barista-made coffee with a wide selection of cakes and sweets. You can also enjoy French croissants, a lazy breakfast, or a delicious homemade organic lunch.
“A happy, healthy place full of delicious food”
Zevenhuizen 8
Stadskaffee Laurens
Stadskaffee Laurens offers a welcoming, atmospheric spot with a beautiful interior where characteristic elements take centre stage. Fun fact: the building has a history in Alkmaar, as it once housed the police station.
Kerkplein 9, Alkmaar
Miss Central
Step into Miss Central and immerse yourself in the trendy atmosphere while enjoying a delicious cup of Kafa coffee. This exclusive coffee, lovingly and carefully prepared, offers you the ultimate coffee experience. And if you’re feeling hungry, you can enjoy healthy, flavourful breakfast and lunch dishes – both vegan and non-vegan.
Laat 183, Alkmaar
Ray of Light
Ray of Light has been in Alkmaar since 1999, but it’s probably still unknown to many. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a delicious slice of cake while real works of art are created right before your eyes. Ray of Light is not only a coffee bar but also a neon gallery and glassblowing studio – a truly unique place to enjoy a great cup of coffee!
Breedstraat 5, Alkmaar
Genot van Grootschermer
The restaurant is located on the water of the Eilandspolder, with a terrace next to Het Genot van Grootschermer. You can come here for anything – breakfast, lunch, and dinner – but also to enjoy the pleasure of a great cup of coffee!
Noordeinde 12
Bianca's Brasserie
Between Alkmaar, Hoorn, and Heerhugowaard lies this Dutch brasserie, “Bianca’s,” with a stunning view of a traditional Dutch windmill and a cosy Delft blue interior! Here, you can enjoy a cup of coffee with delicious homemade apple pie!
Dorpsstraat 2, Oterleek