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The Block
★ 4.0(1 review)Café
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About the Vibe
The Block is the kind of café that makes the still-developing Kop Zuidas feel like it has a soul. This specialty coffee bar on Gaasterlandstraat pulls serious espresso and ceremonial-grade matcha, pairs them with toasties and pastries, and stays open until 8 PM every day — a rarity in Amsterdam's coffee scene. The minimalist interior with its sculptural stone counter and artistic details makes it as much a design moment as a caffeine run.
Why it's worth it
One of Amsterdam's rare all-day specialty coffee bars, serving ceremonial-grade matcha and design-forward minimalism from 8AM to 8PM in the Kop Zuidas.
Highlights
specialty coffeeceremonial matchaopen until 8PMtoasties
Before you go
Go before 10 AM on weekends to grab a good seat — the space is small and fills up fast, especially on sunny days when the all-day hours draw the laptop crowd.
Known For
- •Specialty coffee
- •Ceremonial-grade matcha
- •Toasties and salads
- •Long opening hours (8AM–8PM daily)
Best For
remote workingafternoon coffeecasual lunch
1 review
City InsidersEditorialJuly 6, 2026
Specialty coffee and ceremonial matcha in Amsterdam's Kop Zuidas
The Block Coffee is one of those places that makes you reconsider your usual café routine. Tucked away on Gaasterlandstraat in the Kop Zuidas, it's a specialty coffee bar that takes both its espresso and its matcha seriously — and in Amsterdam, finding a spot that does ceremonial-grade matcha properly is still pretty rare. The interior is minimalist with a sculptural stone counter and design-forward details that make it feel more like an art installation than a neighborhood café, but the vibe stays relaxed and welcoming.
What really sets The Block apart is the hours. Open from 8 AM to 8 PM Monday through Thursday (9 AM to 8 PM Friday through Sunday), it's a lifesaver when you need a place to settle in with a laptop or meet a friend for an afternoon pick-me-up and most other coffee shops have already closed. The toasties, salads, and pastries round things out nicely — this isn't just a coffee bar, it's an all-day spot. The V60 is worth ordering; they spend time dial in their roasts, and it shows.
It's not the biggest space, so it can fill up, and the Kop Zuidas location means you're a bit off the beaten path if you're coming from the center. But that's also the appeal — it feels like a local find rather than a tourist stop.