Guidebook for Amsterdam - Buiksloterdraaibrug
Food Scene
Cookies, muffins, corn breads, spelt loaves, croissants and even some local Dutch ice-cream are on offer at Dolzon, a no-fuss local bakery.
Dolzon
15 Van der PekpleinCookies, muffins, corn breads, spelt loaves, croissants and even some local Dutch ice-cream are on offer at Dolzon, a no-fuss local bakery.
An easy option for early morning croissants at De Bakkerszonen, located in the neighbourhood mall.
30 locals recommend
de Bakkerszonen
113 MosveldAn easy option for early morning croissants at De Bakkerszonen, located in the neighbourhood mall.
Known for its rich coffee, Café Keppler roasts its own beans for a delicious brew. It also has a small but hearty breakfast menu with some fun items like green shakshuka.
38 locals recommend
Café Keppler
1 Van der PekstraatKnown for its rich coffee, Café Keppler roasts its own beans for a delicious brew. It also has a small but hearty breakfast menu with some fun items like green shakshuka.
A small, cosy coffee spot located in the heart of Amsterdam’s tech start-up scene. Watch local creative entrepreneurs hatching plans over coffee and sandwiches.
19 locals recommend
The Coffee Virus - A Lab
2 OverhoekspleinA small, cosy coffee spot located in the heart of Amsterdam’s tech start-up scene. Watch local creative entrepreneurs hatching plans over coffee and sandwiches.
This is how we do it in Holland. Go here and order schol, lekkerbek or some kibbeling. Say yes to all kinds of sauces they offer you and eat it right away. Don’t forget to order ‘haring met uitjes’. Real Dutch pride and a local delicacy.
Vispaleis 't Geveltje
76 MeeuwenlaanThis is how we do it in Holland. Go here and order schol, lekkerbek or some kibbeling. Say yes to all kinds of sauces they offer you and eat it right away. Don’t forget to order ‘haring met uitjes’. Real Dutch pride and a local delicacy.
This place is co-creating its dishes with its friend; the Big Green Egg barbecue. Its menu changes regularly and Smaaqt mainly uses seasonal products. Also fun: the Pek market takes place in its front garden.
27 locals recommend
SmaaQt
79 Van der PekstraatThis place is co-creating its dishes with its friend; the Big Green Egg barbecue. Its menu changes regularly and Smaaqt mainly uses seasonal products. Also fun: the Pek market takes place in its front garden.
Fans of hummus, saksuka and other delicious Turkish dishes head to Hanimeli.
7 locals recommend
Restaurant Turquoise Meating
160 KamperfoeliewegFans of hummus, saksuka and other delicious Turkish dishes head to Hanimeli.
A fun Mexican spot with good cocktails, tasty salsa, street-food fare and a buzz.
61 locals recommend
Coba
4 SchaafstraatA fun Mexican spot with good cocktails, tasty salsa, street-food fare and a buzz.
Informal cafe turned hipster hangout with an actual skate park inside. Great place to get acquainted with the locals!
112 locals recommend
Skatecafe
42 Gedempt HamerkanaalInformal cafe turned hipster hangout with an actual skate park inside. Great place to get acquainted with the locals!
This place is a must-visit because of the location. In the middle of the Amsterdam Marina the big terrace has a bright and shiny view over the water. The menu is crowded by classics - order a burger or a steak with some fries, and watch the sun set.
130 locals recommend
Loetje aan 't IJ
14 WerfkadeThis place is a must-visit because of the location. In the middle of the Amsterdam Marina the big terrace has a bright and shiny view over the water. The menu is crowded by classics - order a burger or a steak with some fries, and watch the sun set.
Terrace with a view of the water. This place brings food, drinks, music and art together. They host music and performing arts nights on their stage and serve dishes from finger food to serious meals for the hungry.
12 locals recommend
Rolling Rock Kitchen alias "The Rock"
451 DistelwegTerrace with a view of the water. This place brings food, drinks, music and art together. They host music and performing arts nights on their stage and serve dishes from finger food to serious meals for the hungry.
This is the ultimate hippy-like place with a stunning view. Order lunch and hang around the creative people working on the NDSM-werf. A place to hang out for hours.
489 locals recommend
Noorderlicht Café
102 NDSM-PleinThis is the ultimate hippy-like place with a stunning view. Order lunch and hang around the creative people working on the NDSM-werf. A place to hang out for hours.
The name says it all. And as we like to quote them: ‘Forget all hypes about haute cuisine for a minute, it’s time to enjoy everything that is tasteful, rich in flavour and just simply good.’. Nice to know: there is more than one location in Amsterdam.
28 locals recommend
Cannibale Royale du Nord
32 Mt. OndinawegThe name says it all. And as we like to quote them: ‘Forget all hypes about haute cuisine for a minute, it’s time to enjoy everything that is tasteful, rich in flavour and just simply good.’. Nice to know: there is more than one location in Amsterdam.
This cute and tiny place in a corner of a hall at the NDSM-yard, bakes homemade pizza’s in a self-build stone oven. It’s only open for lunch, except on Fridays when it serves dinner as well.
16 locals recommend
Kebec corner
12 Tt. MelaniawegThis cute and tiny place in a corner of a hall at the NDSM-yard, bakes homemade pizza’s in a self-build stone oven. It’s only open for lunch, except on Fridays when it serves dinner as well.
The owner is Italian and the place has a real Italian vibe. He is accused of making the best pizza’s in town.
6 locals recommend
Ristorante San Remo Pizzeria
74 MosveldThe owner is Italian and the place has a real Italian vibe. He is accused of making the best pizza’s in town.
Just a very good authentic bakery. Get your croissants or pie here before you hit the city.
Bakkerij Kaandorp
20 MospleinJust a very good authentic bakery. Get your croissants or pie here before you hit the city.
Industrial and still cosy. Great spot and easy to reach.
104 locals recommend
Restaurant-Café De IJkantine
5 NDSM-KadeIndustrial and still cosy. Great spot and easy to reach.
A place for food, drinks and meetings. They serve a nice burger and fries. Top it off with a gin & tonic to start your evening.
Restaurant Brooklyn
30 NDSM-PleinA place for food, drinks and meetings. They serve a nice burger and fries. Top it off with a gin & tonic to start your evening.
Good food and ambiance. The terrace is lovely - also in winter because of the wood stove.
18 locals recommend
Café ONS
27 BuiksloterwegGood food and ambiance. The terrace is lovely - also in winter because of the wood stove.
Amazing Italian ice-cream. Not such an ice-cream lover? They also serve apple pie and a good cup of Amsterdam’s Bocca coffee.
42 locals recommend
IJssalon IJskoud de Beste
331 MeeuwenlaanAmazing Italian ice-cream. Not such an ice-cream lover? They also serve apple pie and a good cup of Amsterdam’s Bocca coffee.
This place is all about fish. In an old warehouse, where large parts remained intact, you eat fresh fish and seafood with a pretty view over the IJ.
161 locals recommend
Café-Restaurant Stork
201 Gedempt HamerkanaalThis place is all about fish. In an old warehouse, where large parts remained intact, you eat fresh fish and seafood with a pretty view over the IJ.
Shopping
Can’t decide between shopping or eating? Try Fashion & Tea for both. Clothing, coffee, tea, cake, smoothies and bags -- it’s all in the mix.
Fashion & Tea
40HS Van der PekstraatCan’t decide between shopping or eating? Try Fashion & Tea for both. Clothing, coffee, tea, cake, smoothies and bags -- it’s all in the mix.
Experience a typical local Dutch market every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday with food, drinks and general household goods.
28 locals recommend
Pekmarkt
Van der PekstraatExperience a typical local Dutch market every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday with food, drinks and general household goods.
Drinks & Nightlife
In this former shipyard expect beer brewed from the local water source, vegetarian burgers, recycled and upcycled decor. De Ceuvel is a must see for anyone interested in the circular economy, reinvention and sustainability. Don’t miss the rest of this award-winning project that includes sustainable workplaces for social enterprises.
355 locals recommend
Café de Ceuvel
4 Korte PapaverwegIn this former shipyard expect beer brewed from the local water source, vegetarian burgers, recycled and upcycled decor. De Ceuvel is a must see for anyone interested in the circular economy, reinvention and sustainability. Don’t miss the rest of this award-winning project that includes sustainable workplaces for social enterprises.
A very trendy and alternative brewery with a good beer selection and a young crowd.
105 locals recommend
Oedipus Brewing Taproom
85 Gedempt HamerkanaalA very trendy and alternative brewery with a good beer selection and a young crowd.
This place is living room, concert venue, café, restaurant, workspace and record shop in one. It’s situated on the top floor of the Control Tower (De Verkeerstoren). Go here for concerts, local beers and good food.
26 locals recommend
De Ruimte
83 DistelwegThis place is living room, concert venue, café, restaurant, workspace and record shop in one. It’s situated on the top floor of the Control Tower (De Verkeerstoren). Go here for concerts, local beers and good food.
Brand new East-African restaurant in Amsterdam. Semai means ‘heaven’ in Tigrinya and Amharic, the languages they use in Eritrea and Ethiopia. And that is exactly the word we would use to describe this place.
9 locals recommend
Semai Restaurant & Lounge
35 PapaverhoekBrand new East-African restaurant in Amsterdam. Semai means ‘heaven’ in Tigrinya and Amharic, the languages they use in Eritrea and Ethiopia. And that is exactly the word we would use to describe this place.
An Amsterdam classic. Everybody knows it. Just across the IJ, looking out over Amsterdam Central Station. A no-nonsense bar where you can eat an old school ham and cheese sandwich.
50 locals recommend
Cafe De Poort
44 HaarlemmerdijkAn Amsterdam classic. Everybody knows it. Just across the IJ, looking out over Amsterdam Central Station. A no-nonsense bar where you can eat an old school ham and cheese sandwich.
This old bar exists for over 100 years already. Drink a beer or go to one of the pub quizzes or theater nights.
127 locals recommend
Café ‘t Sluisje
297 NieuwendammerdijkThis old bar exists for over 100 years already. Drink a beer or go to one of the pub quizzes or theater nights.
Getting Around
Green Budget Bikes 6 Banne
237 BezaanjachtpleinGo Dutch and rent a bike, tendem or e-bike.
Turn your day into a wonderful mini vacation when discovering the meadows and villages of North Holland. Interested in a full experience? Book a cycling tour!
20 locals recommend
NDSM BIKES
8 NDSM-PleinTurn your day into a wonderful mini vacation when discovering the meadows and villages of North Holland. Interested in a full experience? Book a cycling tour!
Only a fifteen minute walk from your SWEETS house you can park your car for an attractive rate.
[P] De Bomen
Only a fifteen minute walk from your SWEETS house you can park your car for an attractive rate.
Arts & Culture
This acclaimed architectural icon is impressive enough just to look at, but its incredible film archive, film line-up and film exhibitions are legendary too. Not to be missed!
1109 locals recommend
Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeThis acclaimed architectural icon is impressive enough just to look at, but its incredible film archive, film line-up and film exhibitions are legendary too. Not to be missed!
Tolhuistuin is the cultural hub of Amsterdam North with a vibrant line-up of exhibitions and events, also a great place for lunch, dinner or a drink.
322 locals recommend
Tolhuistuin
2 IJpromenadeTolhuistuin is the cultural hub of Amsterdam North with a vibrant line-up of exhibitions and events, also a great place for lunch, dinner or a drink.
A small peek into the history of Amsterdam through the lens of a chalk mill dating back to 1792.
7 locals recommend
Krijtmolen d'Admiraal
21 NoordhollandschkanaaldijkA small peek into the history of Amsterdam through the lens of a chalk mill dating back to 1792.
Catch up on the history of your neighbourhood from this small museum.
7 locals recommend
Museum Amsterdam Noord (MAN)
28A ZamenhofstraatCatch up on the history of your neighbourhood from this small museum.
Parks & Nature
A leafy oasis for locals and their dogs, a stone’s throw from your house.
21 locals recommend
Amsterdam, Noorderpark station
A leafy oasis for locals and their dogs, a stone’s throw from your house.
Essentials
No need to take your luggage with you. Store your luggage here while discovering the city. Get there early - they fill up pretty fast!
154 locals recommend
Centraal Station
No need to take your luggage with you. Store your luggage here while discovering the city. Get there early - they fill up pretty fast!
Leave those heavy bags for FREE while enjoying your day in lovely Amsterdam. You might also want to take this change to discover this unique fashion hotel – our sister hotel.
19 locals recommend
Hotel The Exchange
50 DamrakLeave those heavy bags for FREE while enjoying your day in lovely Amsterdam. You might also want to take this change to discover this unique fashion hotel – our sister hotel.
With this self-service laundry close to your bridge house you don’t have to worry about dirty clothes anymore.
7 locals recommend
Waspunt Amsterdam-Noord
140 MeeuwenlaanWith this self-service laundry close to your bridge house you don’t have to worry about dirty clothes anymore.
Jumbo
55H Eerste Constantijn HuygensstraatFor your daily grocery shopping.
Lidl
52 a Eerste Van SwindenstraatGet your food and drinks at this local discount supermarket.