Brandmeesters Amsterdam

one of those roasters where the sourcing decisions feel genuinely considered, not just marketed at you. brandmeesters operates out of maasstraat 84 in amsterdam's oud-zuid, a quieter residential stretch that doesn't get the tourist foot traffic of the jordaan or de pijp, which probably suits them fine. the focus here is on the roasting side of things, and locally they're well regarded for it, the kind of place that other coffee people in the city tend to mention without being prompted. if you're making your way through amsterdam's specialty scene with any seriousness, this one belongs on the list. come for a bag to take home, or just to see what's currently on the roster. maasstraat isn't a destination street, but brandmeesters gives you a reason to go there.