Destination-level specialty coffee with a bright, social vibe, but strict no-laptop rules and recent quality inconsistencies since a changeover may divide opinions.
LOT61 Coffee Roasters delivers solid specialty coffee and pastries in a bright, appealing neighborhood setting near Vondelpark, but quality inconsistency and a documented downtrend post-transition prevent a higher grade. Food quality shows promise with praised espresso drinks and bakes, yet reports of burnt milk and stale pastries undermine reliability. Worth visiting for specialty coffee enthusiasts, though expect variable execution and specialty pricing.
One caveat: Post-transition variability: bitterness, overheated milk, and pastry freshness noted by several recent reviewers