Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Typical Oud-West vibe. Brooklyn chef, crunchy deep fried chicken thighs and fluffy waffles and the tastiest american pancakes. Try to book ahead in the weekend.
180 locals recommend
Staring at Jacob
215 Jacob Van LennepkadeTypical Oud-West vibe. Brooklyn chef, crunchy deep fried chicken thighs and fluffy waffles and the tastiest american pancakes. Try to book ahead in the weekend.
Lokaal Edel
1 PostjeswegEnjoy a cup of coffee and a delicious cheese cake facing the canal.
Mediterranean deli and restaurant with delicious organic food and drinks.
36 locals recommend
Saffraan Traiteur Brasserie
128 Jan Pieter HeijestraatMediterranean deli and restaurant with delicious organic food and drinks.
Hearty grub & 25 brands of beer in a lively, relaxed cafe with fireplace & outdoor terrace.
133 locals recommend
Café Kostverloren
70 Tweede KostverlorenkadeHearty grub & 25 brands of beer in a lively, relaxed cafe with fireplace & outdoor terrace.
TEDS
60 Bosboom ToussaintstraatPopular neighborhood brunch spot. Good food and good coffee.
The best coffee roaster in Amsterdam. If you are into coffee, be sure to drop by.
237 locals recommend
Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters
112 KinkerstraatThe best coffee roaster in Amsterdam. If you are into coffee, be sure to drop by.
This is where the Dutch royal family get their cakes from. Delicious selection of Dutch sweets!
62 locals recommend
Patisserie Holtkamp
15 VijzelgrachtThis is where the Dutch royal family get their cakes from. Delicious selection of Dutch sweets!
Fou Fow Ramen
2A ElandsgrachtBest ramen in Amsterdam!
Shopping
This bustling outdoor market has everything you need to fill up your cupboard. Fresh fruits and veggies, nuts, seeds, fresh fish, huge variety of cheese and lovely fresh bread.
290 locals recommend
Ten Katestraat
Ten KatestraatThis bustling outdoor market has everything you need to fill up your cupboard. Fresh fruits and veggies, nuts, seeds, fresh fish, huge variety of cheese and lovely fresh bread.
Magazine store with incredible selection of independent magazines from around the world.
26 locals recommend
Athenaeum Boekhandel & Nieuwscentrum
14-16 SpuiMagazine store with incredible selection of independent magazines from around the world.
Essentials
Ekoplaza
164 HaarlemmerdijkAll organic food supermarket.
AH Jan Pieter Heijestraat
132 H Jan Pieter HeijestraatDutch supermarket chain.
Drinks & Nightlife
OT301 is a creative non-profit organisation started in a former squatted building. You can enjoy nice food, beers, movies and parties here.
89 locals recommend
OT301
301 OvertoomOT301 is a creative non-profit organisation started in a former squatted building. You can enjoy nice food, beers, movies and parties here.
Typical grungy Amsterdam bar. Sound Garden is the place where you forget what time it is. Be sure to check out the terrace in the back!
86 locals recommend
Cafe Sound Garden
164-166 MarnixstraatTypical grungy Amsterdam bar. Sound Garden is the place where you forget what time it is. Be sure to check out the terrace in the back!
Best coffeeshop in the neighborhood with good selection of weed and hash. The Lounge bar across is also theirs and allows smoking and enjoying a drink.
17 locals recommend
Coffeeshop Kashmir
82 Jan Pieter HeijestraatBest coffeeshop in the neighborhood with good selection of weed and hash. The Lounge bar across is also theirs and allows smoking and enjoying a drink.
This is a go-to place in the neighbourhood if you want to experience a typical Dutch/Belgian beer locale. 22 taps and more than 100 different beers on bottle!
174 locals recommend
Gollem's Proeflokaal
160-162 OvertoomThis is a go-to place in the neighbourhood if you want to experience a typical Dutch/Belgian beer locale. 22 taps and more than 100 different beers on bottle!
A hidden gem and an Amsterdam institution for live blues and rock'n'roll music.
22 locals recommend
Maloe Melo
163 LijnbaansgrachtA hidden gem and an Amsterdam institution for live blues and rock'n'roll music.
Popular nightclub with tons of dancing in Westerpark, 10 min bike from home.
428 locals recommend
Pacific Parc
23 PolonceaukadePopular nightclub with tons of dancing in Westerpark, 10 min bike from home.
If you are into techno, this is one of the best clubs in the world to experience a true techno party. Try to get tickets in advance.
355 locals recommend
De School
3 Doctor Jan van BreemenstraatIf you are into techno, this is one of the best clubs in the world to experience a true techno party. Try to get tickets in advance.
Parks & Nature
The true poet's park, a beautiful place to go for a walk or a run or a bike ride.
4196 locals recommend
Vondelpark
The true poet's park, a beautiful place to go for a walk or a run or a bike ride.
Arts & Culture
Landmark 19th-century concert hall with renowned acoustics for orchestral, chamber & pop music.
476 locals recommend
The Concertgebouw
10 ConcertgebouwpleinLandmark 19th-century concert hall with renowned acoustics for orchestral, chamber & pop music.
W139
139 WarmoesstraatW139 is a presentation and production space for contemporary art.
Eclectic photography exhibition program in museum in 18th-century, canalside house with airy atrium.
792 locals recommend
Foam
609 KeizersgrachtEclectic photography exhibition program in museum in 18th-century, canalside house with airy atrium.