7 best coffeeshops to study and work in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
1. Giraffe Coffee Bar & Academy
Location: Hoogstraat 46A, 3011 PS Rotterdam
Pros:
- Their coffee is sold around the city — tastes amazing
- There is always something going on in this store, once there was a bike accessory shop inside — so you might get surprised what’s inside!
Cons:
- It can get busy
- Some places on the back are more suitable for work
Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/p58GUFtPqrxUN1j79
Website: https://giraffecoffee.com/
2. Cafecito | Coffee Bar Rotterdam
Location: Meent 52, 3011 JM Rotterdam
Pros:
- Delicious matcha and pastries
- Modern design
- Quiet place
Cons:
- Not much seating
Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/p58GUFtPqrxUN1j79
Website: https://cafecito.nl/nl/locatie-rotterdam/
3. Harvest Cafe & Bakery
Location: Glashaven 105–107, 3011 XG Rotterdam
Pros:
- Views are wonderful, you might get lucky and sit by the water
- They also sell food if you are lucky — their pastries are insane
Cons:
- This places is insanely busy. It took me 3 approaches to get inside
- Doesn’t seem like people come here for work
Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ku22SCtQVjaSYmNX6
Website: http://www.harvestcafeandbakery.com/
4. Coffee company
Location: Glashaven 105–107, 3011 XG Rotterdam
Pros:
- Plenty of places to sit, literally everyone comes there to work or study
- Has many locations around the city so you can always count this chain
Cons:
- It is a big branch so don’t expect a lot from their coffee
- Sometimes it can get busy and might be hard to find a spot to sit
Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ku22SCtQVjaSYmNX6
Website: http://www.harvestcafeandbakery.com/
5. Sound Kitchen
Location: Samuel Soesmanstraat 52, 3015 GG Rotterdam
Pros:
- Amazing coffee, roasted locally
- Modern interior
- The coffeeshop is combined with music store — you might as well check the insane music equipment they have in store
Cons:
- Not that many places to sit but because it is not located centrally you should be able to find a spot to work
Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wv2CB6UWh5ACGD6L8
Website: https://the-soundkitchen.com/
6. Bonza koffie
Location: Zomerhofstraat 71, 3032 CK Rotterdam
Pros:
- Plenty of places to sit
- Delicious home made pastry and drinks served in traditional ceramic cups
- Big open space, combined with interior design workshop/offices
Cons:
- Little bit out of the city center
Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kXXd9kABgqfuqk2H6
Website: http://www.bonzakoffie.nl/
7. The Tea Lab
Location: Nieuwe Binnenweg 178A, 3015 BJ Rotterdam
Pros:
- Most places to sit I have ever seen in a coffeeshop
- Free wifi
- Great selection of teas as it is a tea lab
- Great sandwiches
Cons:
- Little bit out of the city center
Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kXXd9kABgqfuqk2H6
Website: https://thetealab.nl/assets/files/pdf/thetealabmenu.pdf
As I look for more spots around Rotterdam to sip on coffee and work, I will update this list so you can have easier time finding a sweet spot to work!
