Haku Coffee is a small but striking specialty coffee bar in the center of Amsterdam. The interior is minimalist and clean: light wooden furniture, white walls and carefully chosen ceramic cups. Everything is designed to exude tranquility and simplicity, as if you have stepped into a Japanese tea house.
The menu is all about slow coffee. The baristas brew filter coffee with extreme precision, drop by drop, giving each cup a bright and pure character. In addition, matcha plays a major role. Prepared according to traditional Japanese methods, this green tea is almost as popularly ordered here as coffee. There are also a few small patisserie options, but the focus is entirely on the drinks.
The atmosphere is different from many other coffee shops. You don't come here to work for hours with your laptop, but to deliberately take a moment for yourself. The crowd ranges from coffee lovers who travel specifically to Haku, to local residents taking a short break, to expats who appreciate the Japanese vibe.
"At Haku, coffee tastes like a ritual, not routine."
What makes Haku unique is the combination of precision and tranquility. You taste that every detail is right, from the grind of the beans to the temperature of the water. It almost feels like a ritual. One cup here and you not only have caffeine, but a little meditation on your day.