In Gouda, you can enjoy coffee with character. We’ve rounded up 10 great coffee spots for the perfect break during your stroll or city trip to Gouda.
1. Keck.Gouda
When you arrive by train in Gouda, Keck immediately catches your eye: cheerful, colorful, and designed to help you start your day with energy. They serve Illy coffee, which you can even enjoy while sitting on a giant saucer from the famous coffee brand. Hold meetings, relax, and let your kids play in the play area: at Keck, it’s all possible.
2. Barista Café Gouda
At Kleiweg 100, they serve the perfect cappuccino or latte. The patio is a great spot for people-watching, and inside it’s warm and cozy, with play areas for your little ones. It’s the ideal place to recharge during a shopping trip or a stroll through town. From espresso to cortado, coffee lovers are sure to find their favorite here.
3. Kaldi
Located near the historic town hall is Kaldi, the place to go for a coffee to go, brewed by top-notch coffee connoisseurs. You can also buy coffee beans and coffee machines there for home use. That way, you can take a little bit of Gouda’s coffee atmosphere home with you.
4. Berg’s Bakery
Artisanal cakes, aromatic coffee, and the famous Van Vliet syrup waffles from Gouda… at Berg’s Bakery, it always smells like something delicious. Perfect for a quick coffee break, but also for high tea, lunch, or a sweet treat. Here, you’ll taste Gouda at its best.
5. Flossy
Silk flowers, Buscaglione coffee, and cake from Luux Patisserie: Flossy is a colorful oasis filled with flowers and coffee. Regularly voted the best coffee shop in Gouda and South Holland. Here, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the most beautiful gifts, with a delicious cup of coffee in hand. And if the sun is shining? Then the French terrace awaits.
6. WSHS Relais & Châteaux – COCO
In the former 16th-century orphanage, you’ll find COCO, the stylish coffee and cocktail bar decked out in purple and green velvet with gold accents. Expect refined pastries and top-quality coffee in an interior that pays homage to Gouda’s pottery history. The courtyard garden is a dream spot to unwind, and coffee is served from Thursday through Sunday.
7. Café Central
Known for its apple pie topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Trust us: you’ll want to enjoy it with a fragrant cup of coffee. Café Central has a casual and cozy atmosphere, perfect for catching up with friends. A Gouda classic located on the Markt in the heart of downtown.
8. Kruim at the Chocolate Factory
Books, coffee, creativity. At Kruim, it all comes together. The atmosphere at the Chocolate Factory—which also houses the Library, the Regional Archives, and the Printing Workshop—is unique. The service is top-notch, and the place buzzes with inspiration.
9. Museum Café Gouda
Under the vaulted ceilings, with a view of St. John’s Church, you can enjoy a cup of coffee in serene tranquility. In the basement of Museum Gouda, you can also enjoy pastries, tea, and light lunches. It’s the perfect spot to discuss the art in the museum and the history of the city of Gouda.
10. Cantina van Jongkind
Italian coffee in a Gouda courtyard dating back to 1702. That alone is reason enough to stop by. It’s all about the Dolce Vita rhythm, attention, and enjoying the moment together. From a quick bar espresso to leisurely coffee breaks: at Cantina, drinking coffee feels like a little ritual. And once you realize they also make artisanal pizzas, you won’t want to leave.
