Simon Lévelt koffie & thee

a roaster that's been part of amsterdam's coffee conversation for decades, simon lévelt on waldenlaan sits in a quieter stretch of the city where you're not fighting for a seat or shouting your order over a playlist. the focus here is on the tea and coffee itself, both roasted and sourced with the kind of attention that builds a long local following rather than a tourist spike. if you're in the 1093 nh postcode for any reason, it's worth knowing this place is there. not a concept, not a pop-up, not a brand moment. just a shop that has kept showing up, year after year, on a street that doesn't ask for much attention. go for the filter in the morning, when the neighborhood is still getting started.