Bagels & Beans Amsterdam

Overtoom 306, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Bagels & Beans is not trying to be a fancy brunch spot. It’s a place that takes a simple ring of dough way too seriously, and honestly, that’s exactly why it works. The bagel itself is just water, flour, malt, and yeast. That’s it. They steam it before baking, which gives it that chewy outside and soft inside. No shortcuts, no weird extras. The whole vibe here is anti-herd. They literally call it AntiKuddegedrag, which is Dutch for not following the crowd. That means the menu goes beyond the classic: think whole wheat, veggie, everything, plus an oat version and a gluten-free one. All organic, all with a hole, all a little imperfect. And that’s kind of the point. They lean into the fact that no two bagels look the same, just like people. You come here for coffee, a bagel, and some time to exist. It’s not a production. It’s a place where the food is honest and the atmosphere matches. If you’re tired of places that overcomplicate breakfast, this is your spot. Just look at the world throu…