09 Sep 9X GREAT WORK SPOTS IN AMSTERDAM FOR FREELANCERS

As a freelancer I work pretty much everywhere. On Monday I always work from home just because it’s harder to wake up that morning-so-I-might-as-well-chill. For this reason you can find me and my laptop in several lunch or coffee bars throughout Amsterdam. Somehow I always seem to return to a few where I really like to work. These are my favourites work spots in Amsterdam with free wifi and great coffee:

ZOKU Amsterdam – Weesperstraat

Recently discovered but they’ve been around for ages. with discovered we mean, we tried and tested this (pretty amazing) place. You can rent Japanese style lofts from 65 euro which includes coffee/tea and healthy lunch. You can also rent meeting spaces on the 6th floor but having a loft for the day is the ultimate workspot if you ask us. Additional people can join for an extra fee. Zoku also operates as an hotel and restaurant and they have a supercool rooftop where you have a view over the city.

NOOK – Sarphatipark 23

Is a wine bar? Or coffee? It’s a little bit of both, and there is a large wooden table available for laptops! Located next to Sarphatipark, and the tram, so easy to get to.

Café Baskets – Eerste van der Helststraat 15A

You may need to share your workspace with a lot of GenZ, but then again, it’s the coolest coffee bar in De Pijp at the moment. Matcha, Barista coffees and some easy lunch is also served here. In the back there is a table for a few work spots, good for a few hours work!

SLA, Amstelveenseweg

We love working at one of their newest locations and right across from the famous Vondelpark in Amsterdam. Their salad options are endless and healthy. Best of all, they offer free tea refills! 

The Hoxton, Herengracht 255

Okok, this one has been mentioned soooo many times but I would lie if I said this isn’t one of the best  work spots in Amsterdam. Big chairs, open spaces and tout creative Amsterdam walks in and out, making it a freelance hub where you can network your ass off if you have to. The only point of critic I have, is that they have a problem with making a killer Latte Machiato. They just can’t seem to get that foamy part right. (believe me I’ve tried many times) Despite this minor detail, I always come back for a work session during the week. Website

The Coffee Company – various locations

Somehow we always end up working at a Coffee Company location in Amsterdam. Friendly staff, nice coffee (oat milk is free of charge here), and plenty of room (and plugs), for your laptop.

Capital Kitchen, Wibautstraat 4a

The perfect workspot for freelancers? Perhaps it’s the new hangout for after work drinks? Whatever it may become, you may recognise this place as Stan & Co which it was called previously. Now, Capital C has decided to keep the restaurant space for themselves and so Capital Kitchen was born, including a complete make-over. This also applies to the menu, come check it out!

Kanarie Club, De Hallen

If you live in Amsterdam new west, you may have used this spot as a working spot. With enough space and an outside terrace, and coffee that keeps on flowing, this is a favourite by many.

The Social Hub, West & East Amsterdam

You may have heard from this one but did you know it’s the perfect place to work? There is plenty of space and the chairs are comfortable to work in when you’re a laptop-on-lap kind of person. They have 2 locations, one in West and one in East Amsterdam so take your pick. More on the Social Hub here.

Coffee Lounge at B-Amsterdam, Johan Huizingalaan 763a

B’s living room (as they call it), you can work, have meetings, welcome your guests or simply relax after a busy day. They offer a daily lunch buffet, snacks, drinks and fresh coffee throughout the day! Their co-working space is built to give entrepreneurs the flexibility and inspiration they need to grow their business. You’ll find like-minded people, full membership to our entrepreneurial community and unlimited access to the events, support and facilities. Website

Creative and cool, B-Amsterdam

T’s – Jan Evertsestraat 89

Located in Amsterdam West, this is a pretty special work spot. Instead of coffee, you can drink the best kind of Tea’s. Enough tables,plugs and the tea menu is something I can’t get enough of. Ice tea, popcorn tea, beauteas! To learn more about this amazing work spot in Amsterdam, check my review. 

Overrated Work Spots in Amsterdam

There is something a bit daunting about HOTspots. They become so hot, that they burn out a little bit and they are always crowded:

Coffee & Coconuts

When you arrive it’s running for a table or you need to touch elbows with your freelancer neighbour. Great for those tasty coconuts and as a really great coffee bar but not to work.

La Place, at the Public Library

It’s too noisy. Period. The library itself is actually really good – located next to Amsterdam Central Station.

At Home

Yes I work from home every Monday but I seriously get so much less work done than I would do in a different environment. I have 2 bunnies that are just too cute to ignore, plus I do the occasional dancing through the living room if a nice song comes on. Not one of the best work spots in Amsterdam.

Work Work Work Work Work Rihanna said so we might a well do it at a good spot. Enjoy the free wifi and let me know what your favourite work spot in Amsterdam is!

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