Which of them are open on Sunday?

Werkplaats (Sun 07:30–00:00), Kaffee (Sun 09:00–17:00), Rum Baba East (Sun 08:30–17:00), Anne&Max Oostenburg (Sun 08:00–17:00), Benji's Oost (Sun 09:00–17:00), Breman Brasserie (Sun 07:30–23:00) and OBA Javaplein (Sun 13:00–16:30).

Which of them stay open after 21:00 on a weekday?

Werkplaats (Mon 07:30–00:00), Breman Brasserie (Fri 07:00–00:00), CREA Café (Mon 10:00–00:00) and House of Watt (Mon 09:00–22:00).

Which of them open before 8:00 on a weekday?

Werkplaats (Mon 07:30–00:00), Rum Baba East (Mon 07:30–16:30) and Breman Brasserie (Mon 07:00–23:00).

Where to work with a laptop in Oost, Amsterdam

13 places in Oost where you can sit and work with a laptop: 7 cafés, 3 hotel lobbies and venues, 2 coworking spaces and 1 library. Among them: Werkplaats, Startup Village, Kaffee and Ruby Luuk Workspaces, and 9 more. We have worked from 1 of them ourselves: Werkplaats.

13 places

We worked from these

Rooms we’ve spent a working day in. The notes are ours.

HybridOost

Werkplaats (Volkshotel)

More democratic than the fancy hotel lobbies, with a library vibe. Often crowded.

“The cafe provides a buzzing work spot, filled with students, creatives and entrepreneurs making use of the free wifi, tables with power outlets and great coffee.”
I amsterdam, Jun 2026

Laptops: It's assumed you buy a coffee.
Noise: Talking is not welcome.
Wifi: Fast and free of charge (the venue says)

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More places to work

We have not worked from these yet. What you see comes from the venues’ own pages and from people who worked there, each with its source.

CoworkingScience Park

Startup Village

“If you’re on the hunt for a dedicated coworking space with heaps of innovative people in a unique location, Startup Village in Amsterdam’s Science Park is the place.”
DutchReview, Jan 2025
“Better yet? It’s coworking space is completely free!”
DutchReview, Jan 2025

Price: Free

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CaféOost

Kaffee

Laptops: Set up especially for guests who come to work on their laptop (the venue says)
Outlets: Endless power sockets (the venue says)
Wifi: Ultra-fast internet (the venue says)

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CoworkingAmstelkwartier (Oost)

Ruby Luuk Workspaces

Best time: Adjustable chairs and sofas (the venue says)
Calls: Quiet corners for calls (the venue says)
Wifi: Free, fast wifi (the venue says)

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CaféOost

Rum Baba East (Coffeeroasters Shop & Brew-bar)

“Rum Baba: A cozy café and bakery in Amsterdam East, offering cakes, sandwiches, and a warm feeling for freelancers.”
One Coworking, Sep 2025
“This is one of my favorite places to work from in Amsterdam Oost.”
Spend Life Traveling (blog), May 2026

Best time: Limited seating: it is officially a shop, and busier at weekends (the venue says)

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CaféOostelijke Eilanden

Anne&Max Oostenburg

Best time: A lounge sofa, and a reading table to keep working at (source)
Wifi: Free wifi for guests at every Anne&Max (source)

Benji's Oost

“Hoge ramen, een urban jungle , goede koffie, lekkere broodjes… alle ingrediënten die voor mij perfect zijn als ik even wat werk wil verzetten op een inspirerende plek!”
Your Little Black Book, Oct 2025
“There’s reliable wifi and you’ll even find power outlets in the outside spaces”
I amsterdam, Oct 2026

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CaféOostelijk Havengebied

Breman Brasserie

“Als onderdeel van het nieuwste Hoxton Hotel in Amsterdam, is Breman Brasserie een fijne flexwerkplek.”
Your Little Black Book, Oct 2025

Wifi: Fast, complimentary WiFi is available throughout every Hoxton (the venue says)

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CaféCentrum (Roeterseiland)

CREA Café

“CREA Café is located very close to Roeterseiland, one of the University of Amsterdam's campuses. Studying here is easy on the wallet, so you can study in peace while enjoying a brownie with your coffee.”
I amsterdam, Sep 2026

Wifi: Wifi in the café (the venue says)

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HybridOost

The Social Hub Amsterdam City

“Pal tegenover het Volkshotel vind je The Social Hub en ook daar ben je als flexwerker meer dan welkom.”
Your Little Black Book, Oct 2025

Price: Day pass €24

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HybridOost (Amstel)

House of Watt

“The flexible workspaces at House of Watt have plenty of natural light, fast WiFi and good coffee.”
I amsterdam, Sep 2026

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Also on the list

Little on file for these yet. Hours and prices come from each venue’s own pages, where they publish them.

OBA Javaplein
Library · Indische Buurt / Oost
Website Google Maps
Wanakam
Café · Oost
Website Google Maps

Quick answers

Which of them are open on Sunday?: Werkplaats (Sun 07:30–00:00), Kaffee (Sun 09:00–17:00), Rum Baba East (Sun 08:30–17:00), Anne&Max Oostenburg (Sun 08:00–17:00), Benji's Oost (Sun 09:00–17:00), Breman Brasserie (Sun 07:30–23:00) and OBA Javaplein (Sun 13:00–16:30).
Which of them stay open after 21:00 on a weekday?: Werkplaats (Mon 07:30–00:00), Breman Brasserie (Fri 07:00–00:00), CREA Café (Mon 10:00–00:00) and House of Watt (Mon 09:00–22:00).
Which of them open before 8:00 on a weekday?: Werkplaats (Mon 07:30–00:00), Rum Baba East (Mon 07:30–16:30) and Breman Brasserie (Mon 07:00–23:00).
Which of them are free to sit in?: Startup Village.

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