Haku Specialty Coffee sits on Rozengracht, the broad street running west from Amsterdam's central canal belt beside the Jordaan. Dark timber, plants and a substantial central counter give the room a more enclosed feel than the traffic outside. Ceramics and art line the space, making this a pleasant place to settle with a filter and a slice of cake.
Coffee
Haku's own roasting programme connects the bags on the shelf with the espresso and filter menu. Ask which coffees are running before choosing a milk drink or something black. Pour-over is worth considering when you have time to stay; batch brew gives you a quicker filter option. Lots change, so let the current menu guide the choice rather than arriving for a specific origin.
Matcha & cake
Matcha is a substantial part of the offer, giving a companion who wants something other than coffee a reason to come too. Lemon cake, banana bread and other sweet bakes accompany the drinks. Choose from the counter on arrival; this is a coffee-and-cake stop rather than a full brunch recommendation.
The room
The broad bar, warm colours and darker wood create a settled place to pause during a walk through the western canals. Take time to look at the ceramics and art while your coffee is prepared. The room's appeal is a quieter coffee break or conversation, rather than an elaborate meal.
Rozengracht stays open until 18:00 at weekends, allowing a later afternoon visit. Haku East, at Pontanusstraat 276 opposite Muiderpoort station in eastern Amsterdam, has a separate weekend lunch offer and closes earlier. Both addresses are mapped; the original remains the focus of this review.
Why Filter Notes shortlisted Haku Specialty Coffee
Choose Haku for its own coffee, brewed-to-order filter and a settled room near the western canals. Come for a drink and cake, browse the ceramics, and take beans home if the cup suits you.