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You will find the best reading tables in Amsterdam at these special locations

Emma

 

29 February 2024
Last updated: February 10, 2025

What's better than a lazy morning with good coffee, fresh croissants, the morning paper, and everything you need? You guessed it: our favorite time of the week happens outside. At one of the reading tables at the establishments below, to be precise. Discover the best reading tables in Amsterdam below!

Here you will find the best reading tables in Amsterdam

A slow morning after a hectic work week, or perhaps a peaceful start to break up the week? The restaurants, cafés, and coffee bars below are perfect for that. These are the best reading tables in Amsterdam.

The Ysbreeker

The Ysbreeker is a friendly establishment on the Amstel River, known primarily for its large terrace. Anyone who visits the Ysbreeker in the winter knows there's more to it than just the usual drinks by the water: the enormous reading table alone makes this place worth a visit.
Weesperzijde 23, Amsterdam, deysbreeker.nl

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© De Ysbreeker, @deysbreeker

Cafe de Jaren

Café de Jaren has been around for years – as the name suggests – and is known for its large reading table. This reading table isn't just a hit in the mornings; in the afternoon, you can also enjoy newspapers and magazines with a glass of wine.
New Doelenstraat 20, Amsterdam, cafedejaren.nl

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© Cafe de Jaren, @cafedejaren

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Back to Black

Few coffee shops take coffee as seriously as Back to Black on Weteringstraat and Van Hallstraat. That's a good thing, and it also gets your morning off to a great start. The friendly atmosphere makes it a place you'll return to again and again.
Weteringstraat 48, and Van Hallstraat 268, Amsterdam, backtoblackcoffee.nl

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© Back to Black, @backtoblackcoffee

Toki

Granted, Toki doesn't have a proper reading table, but it's packed with newspapers and good (indie!) magazines, and there's a large shared table. Add to that the relaxed atmosphere and the best coffee in Amsterdam, and you have plenty of reasons to include Toki on the list of Amsterdam's best reading tables.
Binnen Dommersstraat 15, Amsterdam, toki-times.com

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The Plantation

In Amsterdam-Oost, right next to Artis Zoo, you'll find the Plantage – a well-known Amsterdam institution. Visitors to Artis Zoo love to settle in, as do those looking for a peaceful start to the day.
Plantation Kerklaan 36, Amsterdam, caferestaurantdeplantage.nl

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The Coffee Salon

De Koffiesalon (multiple locations) is one of those places that's simply consistently good. The coffee is strong, the atmosphere is cozy, and you know what you're getting. No fuss, just enjoy the latest newspapers and magazines at the reading table on Saturday morning.
Utrechtsestraat 130, Amsterdam, dekoffiesalon.nl

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© Koffiesalon, @koffiesalon

Coffee Company

It might seem obvious, but most Coffee Companies in the city have a large reading table. On weekends, settle in for a large cup of coffee with the morning papers and locals. Our favorite locations? They're on Rijnstraat, Ferdinand Bolstraat, Plantage Muidergracht, and Haarlemmerdijk.
Multiple locations throughout the city, coffeecompany.nl/locations

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© Coffee Company, @coffeecompany

Café Wildschut

Café Wildschut is a surefire hit, because this place never really changes. The coffee is the same, the menu features the classics you're used to, and the reading table has everything you could wish for. Perfect for a slow morning in Oud-Zuid.
Roelof Hartplein 1, Amsterdam, cafewildschut.nl

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© Wildschut, @cafewildschut

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Bar Bouwmeester

In Rivierenbuurt You'll find Bar Bouwmeester – a cozy neighborhood café where you'll spend most of your morning around the reading table. It's also the perfect place for a full breakfast or brunch.
Rijnstraat 36, Amsterdam, barbouwmeester.nl

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© Bar Bouwmeester, @barbouwmeester

The Bouncer

At De Uitsmijter, they're not just good at fried eggs—they're also known for their other breakfasts and excellent coffee. The corner of Niersstraat and Europaplein is the perfect spot for a morning reading.
Europaplein 71, Amsterdam, deuitsmijter.com

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