Who said healthy is boring? SHOT Amsterdam thinks otherwise.

Health, lifestyle, matcha's you're being bombarded with it these days. But what actually tastes good, who misses the mark, and where does the creative added value lie?

At SHOT Amsterdam, founded by Kendra Kroon, Isadee Jansen and Amijé Roos van der Laan, they know exactly how to do it. Team Valk Life takes you along to the most hyped hotspot of 2025.

Text: Mara Donker
Photography: Mara Donker

The bar is the heart of the interior, while the rest of the space is kept fairly minimalist.

A SPACE THAT BREATHES

SHOT Amsterdam is not an exuberant, chaotic place; it is an oasis of calm in soft beige tones, built with materials that feel natural.

Your eye is immediately drawn to the bar, which stands out because of the relief in the stonework. The bar is the heart of the interior, while the rest of the space is kept fairly minimalist.

There are a few seats inside by the window and some extra outside, but SHOT is mainly a takeaway spot. That choice perfectly fits the fit, on-the-go mentality they project.

CREATIVE BLENDS FOR ON THE GO

As for the drinks: at SHOT the menu demonstrates that you can combine health and creativity in a stylish way.

Think of a crème brûlée matcha with collagen, a spirulina coconut cloud, or a creatine cherry matcha. It's certainly sweet, but it's also healthy — exactly the balance you're increasingly looking for these days.

THE SHOP CORNER THAT MAKES YOUR FEED SMILE

If you're at SHOT anyway, be sure to check out the small shop corner. There you'll find carefully selected lifestyle items, from jewelry to phone cases and candles. It feels like stepping into a curated corner of your online feed, but in physical form. Perfect if you want to treat yourself or are looking for that one subtle gift.

In every way, SHOT Amsterdam feels like an extension of the modern wellness lifestyle. Not ostentatious luxury, but thoughtful, natural and stylish — exactly the place you go for a can of matcha that's a little more than just a drink.

Definitely not to be missed when you're in Amsterdam!