Back to Black Amsterdam

Weteringstraat 48, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Back to Black started in 2014 with one specialty coffee bar on Weteringstraat, and now they run two of the coziest coffee bars in Amsterdam plus their own roastery and bakery. They roast their own beans since 2015, and they're picky about it: they work with importers who push farmers toward more sustainable practices, and they keep the whole chain from cherry to cup as transparent as possible. The pastries follow the same logic. They bake their own cakes with mostly organic and local ingredients, which is how they ended up with their own secret recipes over the years. No mystery fillers, just stuff they actually know what's in. You can hit up their bars in Amsterdam-Centrum or Amsterdam-West, grab a bag of beans or gear to take home, or get a coffee subscription if you're the type who likes good coffee on autopilot. They're also often looking for baristas who know their way around specialty coffee, and apparently there are regular cuppings and room to level up your skills. It's a solid…