Guidebook for Amsterdam
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Vondelpark
Food Scene
Staring at Jacob is your favorite neighbourhood brunch bar serving their famous chicken and waffles and dirty Bloody Mary's. - https://www.staringatjacob.nl/
180 locals recommend
Staring at Jacob
215 Jacob Van LennepkadeStaring at Jacob is your favorite neighbourhood brunch bar serving their famous chicken and waffles and dirty Bloody Mary's. - https://www.staringatjacob.nl/
"It is a BurgerBar where you can choose from a variety of plant-based takes as our NOTORIOUS SUMO burger, BLACK DADDY Mc CHICKEN, the Loaded VJFB FRIES AKA ‘KAPSALON’, Amsterdam BITTERBALLEN and many more." - veganjunkfoodbar.com
92 locals recommend
Vegan Junk Food Bar
22 Staringplein"It is a BurgerBar where you can choose from a variety of plant-based takes as our NOTORIOUS SUMO burger, BLACK DADDY Mc CHICKEN, the Loaded VJFB FRIES AKA ‘KAPSALON’, Amsterdam BITTERBALLEN and many more." - veganjunkfoodbar.com
Indoor foodmarket, lots of different little stalls, bars & restaurants under one roof - http://foodhallen.nl/foodhallen/
1500 locals recommend
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinIndoor foodmarket, lots of different little stalls, bars & restaurants under one roof - http://foodhallen.nl/foodhallen/
Good food (lunch & dinner) and nicely located in a monumental building, great spacious terrace next to the water - http://lokaaledel.nl/en/
376 locals recommend
Lokaal Edel
1 PostjeswegGood food (lunch & dinner) and nicely located in a monumental building, great spacious terrace next to the water - http://lokaaledel.nl/en/
Hidden little secret, all kinds of nice little plates to share - fijnkost.nl
28 locals recommend
Fijnkost Vondelpark
10 ZocherstraatHidden little secret, all kinds of nice little plates to share - fijnkost.nl
Indian Express
37 Pieter LangendijkstraatNice Indian take-away with a real tandoori oven! indianexpress.nl
Cozy place for a drink and to share little plates - https://www.dikkegraaf.nl/
38 locals recommend
De Graaf
153 WilhelminastraatCozy place for a drink and to share little plates - https://www.dikkegraaf.nl/
Forno is famous for its stone oven pizzas! And dishes that are always freshly made with fair products and ingredients. - https://www.restaurantforno.nl/en/restaurant-forno/
34 locals recommend
Restaurant Forno
43 Rhijnvis FeithstraatForno is famous for its stone oven pizzas! And dishes that are always freshly made with fair products and ingredients. - https://www.restaurantforno.nl/en/restaurant-forno/
Cozy, informal place with nice terrace next to the water, for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - https://www.gentaandeschinkel.nl/
243 locals recommend
Gent aan de Schinkel
1 Theophile de BockstraatCozy, informal place with nice terrace next to the water, for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - https://www.gentaandeschinkel.nl/
Little big brother of Gent aan de Schinkel, nice industrial setting. Gastropub with bourghondian informal atmosphere, also for breakfast & lunch - https://www.stadscafevanmechelen.nl/
314 locals recommend
Stadscafé Van Mechelen
96/97 SloterkadeLittle big brother of Gent aan de Schinkel, nice industrial setting. Gastropub with bourghondian informal atmosphere, also for breakfast & lunch - https://www.stadscafevanmechelen.nl/
“Ron Gastrobar...where it all began. Not your typical
Michelin star restaurant, we do it differently." ...."We have put together a gastronomic boating or bike route that takes you through the Amsterdam canals along the various Gastrobars and Nacarat." - https://www.rongastrobar.nl/en/
181 locals recommend
Ron Gastrobar
55 Sophialaan“Ron Gastrobar...where it all began. Not your typical
Michelin star restaurant, we do it differently." ...."We have put together a gastronomic boating or bike route that takes you through the Amsterdam canals along the various Gastrobars and Nacarat." - https://www.rongastrobar.nl/en/
"Lot Sixty One is a coffee lover’s paradise. Great tasting coffee that’s roasted fresh daily in Amsterdam."
237 locals recommend
Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters
112 Kinkerstraat"Lot Sixty One is a coffee lover’s paradise. Great tasting coffee that’s roasted fresh daily in Amsterdam."
Nice place for breakfast & lunch - http://thebreakfastclub.nl/
219 locals recommend
The Breakfast Club
2-h BellamystraatNice place for breakfast & lunch - http://thebreakfastclub.nl/
Beautifully located in the middle of the park, great for a drink in summer or enjoying a nice hot chocolate upstairs inside with park views on a winter day..
292 locals recommend
The Blue Tea House
5 VondelparkBeautifully located in the middle of the park, great for a drink in summer or enjoying a nice hot chocolate upstairs inside with park views on a winter day..
"Café Cómodo is your favorite living room in Amsterdam West, spiced with warm and sexy Latin-American influences. Sip on a glass of your favorite wine on the terrace and witness the buzz on the street, or settle down at our bar and ask the bartender for one of her signature drinks."- https://www.cafecomodo.nl/
32 locals recommend
Café Cómodo
110 Jan Pieter Heijestraat"Café Cómodo is your favorite living room in Amsterdam West, spiced with warm and sexy Latin-American influences. Sip on a glass of your favorite wine on the terrace and witness the buzz on the street, or settle down at our bar and ask the bartender for one of her signature drinks."- https://www.cafecomodo.nl/
Hidden away in one of the corners of Amsterdam's Old Church, beautiful little tea garden and on rainy & wintery days a very atmospherical place to have a coffee or tea with some homemade goodies!
13 locals recommend
De Koffieschenkerij
27 OudekerkspleinHidden away in one of the corners of Amsterdam's Old Church, beautiful little tea garden and on rainy & wintery days a very atmospherical place to have a coffee or tea with some homemade goodies!
De Drie Graefjes
130 RokinCozy place for breakfast, lunch, coffee & all sweet goodies!
Love this place! http://scheepskameel.nl
Beautiful building next to the water, and great (European/fusion) food, lots of pure ingredients, great German wines
74 locals recommend
Scheepskameel
5 KattenburgerstraatLove this place! http://scheepskameel.nl
Beautiful building next to the water, and great (European/fusion) food, lots of pure ingredients, great German wines
Lovely typical Dutch 'eetcafe' as we would call it, informal and cozy kind of bar/restaurant with high quality Bourgondic style food. Lots of ecological ingredients and wonderful art deco/jugendstil type interior
32 locals recommend
Café Restaurant De Reiger
34 Nieuwe LeliestraatLovely typical Dutch 'eetcafe' as we would call it, informal and cozy kind of bar/restaurant with high quality Bourgondic style food. Lots of ecological ingredients and wonderful art deco/jugendstil type interior
Lovely always good restaurant in the Jordaan, weekly changing menu, let the chefs surprise you! Relatively small and cozy, better to reserve (closed on Mondays)
https://balthazarskeuken.nl/menu
89 locals recommend
Balthazar's Keuken
108 ElandsgrachtLovely always good restaurant in the Jordaan, weekly changing menu, let the chefs surprise you! Relatively small and cozy, better to reserve (closed on Mondays)
https://balthazarskeuken.nl/menu
Wonderful (quite high end) gastronomic experience! Hidden away in the crowded red light district it is situated in an attractive courtyard with an old warehouse, wonderful secret terrace in summer.. "CHANGING MENU WITH A MODEST PASSION AND INSPIRING SEASONAL PRODUCTS" - http://www.blauwaandewal.com/en/impression
22 locals recommend
Restaurant Blauw aan de Wal
99 Oudezijds AchterburgwalWonderful (quite high end) gastronomic experience! Hidden away in the crowded red light district it is situated in an attractive courtyard with an old warehouse, wonderful secret terrace in summer.. "CHANGING MENU WITH A MODEST PASSION AND INSPIRING SEASONAL PRODUCTS" - http://www.blauwaandewal.com/en/impression
Go here if you want to make a wonderful journey through their 3-4 or 5 course menu! Set in an industrial atmosphere they take you on a culinary experience with lots of pure ingredients, close to Central Station -- http://choux.nl (Sunday & Monday closed)
61 locals recommend
Choux
128 De RuijterkadeGo here if you want to make a wonderful journey through their 3-4 or 5 course menu! Set in an industrial atmosphere they take you on a culinary experience with lots of pure ingredients, close to Central Station -- http://choux.nl (Sunday & Monday closed)
Drinks & Nightlife
"Golden Brown Bar is one of the hottest spots on the westside of Amsterdam and it’s well known voor it’s cosy atmosphere, good thai food and a nice drink and beer menu." - http://goldenbrownbar.nl/en/
189 locals recommend
The Golden Brown Bar
60 Jan Pieter Heijestraat"Golden Brown Bar is one of the hottest spots on the westside of Amsterdam and it’s well known voor it’s cosy atmosphere, good thai food and a nice drink and beer menu." - http://goldenbrownbar.nl/en/
Nice Bourghondian/Mediterranean bites & wines - https://barrica.nl/food/
35 locals recommend
Barrica Wine & Foodbar
109 WilhelminastraatNice Bourghondian/Mediterranean bites & wines - https://barrica.nl/food/
Nice hidden but to locals well known Amsterdam style 'brown' bar! Also open during the day, nice terrace
84 locals recommend
Café L'Affiche
39 Jacob van LennepstraatNice hidden but to locals well known Amsterdam style 'brown' bar! Also open during the day, nice terrace
De Zotte
29 RaamstraatCozy Belgian beer café & pub style restaurant
Café de Toog Amsterdam
142 hs Nicolaas BeetsstraatNice cozy local Amsterdam style pub
Dance dance dance! Former school building, also nice for a coffee, lunch or drink - https://www.deschoolamsterdam.nl/en/
355 locals recommend
De School
3 Doctor Jan van BreemenstraatDance dance dance! Former school building, also nice for a coffee, lunch or drink - https://www.deschoolamsterdam.nl/en/
Cozy café & also open for breakfast, lunch and dinner/bites. Nice to play games inside on a rainy day, also poetry events
114 locals recommend
Festina Lente
40B LooiersgrachtCozy café & also open for breakfast, lunch and dinner/bites. Nice to play games inside on a rainy day, also poetry events
"Step out of the rush and enter the hidden gem of the historic Red Light District. At Mata Hari, you will feel at home, while you feast your eyes and lift your spirits. Let yourself be seduced by our love for delicious food, exquisite drinks, solid hospitality and a warm atmosphere."
121 locals recommend
Mata Hari
22 Oudezijds Achterburgwal"Step out of the rush and enter the hidden gem of the historic Red Light District. At Mata Hari, you will feel at home, while you feast your eyes and lift your spirits. Let yourself be seduced by our love for delicious food, exquisite drinks, solid hospitality and a warm atmosphere."
Café Lux B.V.
403 MarnixstraatAround the corner from the Leidseplein but way less touristy!
Supernice place to hang out, have a drink or meal, lots of live music - http://noorderlichtcafe.nl/?p=program
489 locals recommend
Noorderlicht Café
102 NDSM-PleinSupernice place to hang out, have a drink or meal, lots of live music - http://noorderlichtcafe.nl/?p=program
Nice, more alternative place for a drink or some food next to the water! Sunday afternoon free live music - https://www.nemosciencemuseum.nl/en/visit/food-drink/
533 locals recommend
Hannekes Boom
4 DijksgrachtNice, more alternative place for a drink or some food next to the water! Sunday afternoon free live music - https://www.nemosciencemuseum.nl/en/visit/food-drink/
Nice place for a drink, food and also the little sister of Paradiso, hosting lots of concerts, exhibitions and events - tolhuistuin.nl
322 locals recommend
Tolhuistuin
2 IJpromenadeNice place for a drink, food and also the little sister of Paradiso, hosting lots of concerts, exhibitions and events - tolhuistuin.nl
"Hello! Welcome at Café de Ceuvel! On the veranda, in the hammock and on the beautiful ship-wharf terrace at the waterside you can enjoy yummy food, delicious drinks and beautiful music! But there's more! We are a café with a sustainable mission and we would like to invite you on our adventure!" - http://deceuvel.nl/en/cafe/cafe-home/
355 locals recommend
Café de Ceuvel
4 Korte Papaverweg"Hello! Welcome at Café de Ceuvel! On the veranda, in the hammock and on the beautiful ship-wharf terrace at the waterside you can enjoy yummy food, delicious drinks and beautiful music! But there's more! We are a café with a sustainable mission and we would like to invite you on our adventure!" - http://deceuvel.nl/en/cafe/cafe-home/
Entertainment & Activities
House of storytelling! Multi culti stories , live music & stand up comedy, hosting a lot of nights in English (especially on Fridays). Entrance is often free/on donation basis and on storytelling evenings mom makes soup :)
http://mezrab.nl
27 locals recommend
Mezrab
576 VeemkadeHouse of storytelling! Multi culti stories , live music & stand up comedy, hosting a lot of nights in English (especially on Fridays). Entrance is often free/on donation basis and on storytelling evenings mom makes soup :)
http://mezrab.nl
Arts & Culture
Our beloved classical/orchestral music hall, famous for it's acoustics. Guided tours are given through the beautiful building & they host free lunch concerts on Wednesdays. Be sure to be in time! - https://www.concertgebouw.nl/en/
476 locals recommend
The Concertgebouw
10 ConcertgebouwpleinOur beloved classical/orchestral music hall, famous for it's acoustics. Guided tours are given through the beautiful building & they host free lunch concerts on Wednesdays. Be sure to be in time! - https://www.concertgebouw.nl/en/
Spectacular views of the city from the rooftop bar & restaurant of the science museum! Sit on the stairs for that top of the world drink or enjoy the panoramics from inside on a rainy day.
603 locals recommend
NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokSpectacular views of the city from the rooftop bar & restaurant of the science museum! Sit on the stairs for that top of the world drink or enjoy the panoramics from inside on a rainy day.
Really nice to do a boat tour through the canals passing all the light installations! They also have walking tours which you can do on your own - https://amsterdamlightfestival.com/en
8 locals recommend
Amsterdam Light Festival
4A WeesperpleinReally nice to do a boat tour through the canals passing all the light installations! They also have walking tours which you can do on your own - https://amsterdamlightfestival.com/en
Sightseeing
So... make sure to have your nerves prepared for standing on the rooftop & looking down through the glass floor to the ground far below..
For those who crave for even more adrenaline, try the swing on the rooftop!
603 locals recommend
A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinSo... make sure to have your nerves prepared for standing on the rooftop & looking down through the glass floor to the ground far below..
For those who crave for even more adrenaline, try the swing on the rooftop!
Film museum & cinema in futuristic building with nice lookout over the IJ. Arthouse movies, quality exhibitions, museum shop & nice place to have a drink or meal!
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeFilm museum & cinema in futuristic building with nice lookout over the IJ. Arthouse movies, quality exhibitions, museum shop & nice place to have a drink or meal!
"The Jordaan is possibly the most famous neighbourhood in the Netherlands. Akin to the reputation enjoyed by London’s Cockneys, this once working-class bastion was renowned for tight community bonds, radical politics and a love for drink and over-the-top sing-a-longs. Gentrification of decades past has attracted more galleries, restaurants, specialty shops and upwardly-mobile residents to its scenic streets but there’s undeniably still a distinct atmosphere to be enjoyed here." - https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/about-amsterdam/amsterdam-neighbourhoods/centre/jordaan
756 locals recommend
Jordaan
"The Jordaan is possibly the most famous neighbourhood in the Netherlands. Akin to the reputation enjoyed by London’s Cockneys, this once working-class bastion was renowned for tight community bonds, radical politics and a love for drink and over-the-top sing-a-longs. Gentrification of decades past has attracted more galleries, restaurants, specialty shops and upwardly-mobile residents to its scenic streets but there’s undeniably still a distinct atmosphere to be enjoyed here." - https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/about-amsterdam/amsterdam-neighbourhoods/centre/jordaan
Getting Around
Bike rental around the corner!
http://ottobikes.nl/rent-a-bike-english/
24 hours € 10,00, 2 days€ 20,00, 3 days € 25,00
35 locals recommend
Otto-Bikes Amsterdam - Fietsverhuur- Verkoop - Reparaties
402 OvertoomBike rental around the corner!
http://ottobikes.nl/rent-a-bike-english/
24 hours € 10,00, 2 days€ 20,00, 3 days € 25,00
S106 289
289 OvertoomTram stop line 1 & 11 towards Leidseplein, Damsquare, Central Station etc
Another bike rental around the corner - http://www.defietserij.nl/website/en-versie/verhuur-en.html
€ 12,00 per 24h
11 locals recommend
the Fietserij
457 OvertoomAnother bike rental around the corner - http://www.defietserij.nl/website/en-versie/verhuur-en.html
€ 12,00 per 24h
Tram stop Rhijnvis Feithstraat, coming from Station Lelylaan (when coming by train from Schiphol)
Overtoom 447
447 OvertoomTram stop Rhijnvis Feithstraat, coming from Station Lelylaan (when coming by train from Schiphol)
Tram stop Rhijnvis Feithstraat going towards Station Lelylaan, to take the train to Schiphol
Overtoom 490
Tram stop Rhijnvis Feithstraat going towards Station Lelylaan, to take the train to Schiphol
Tram stop tram 17 towards Central Station, or arriving from Station Lelylaan (train from Schiphol)
Kinkerstraat 315
315 KinkerstraatTram stop tram 17 towards Central Station, or arriving from Station Lelylaan (train from Schiphol)