Guidebook for Amsterdam

Bart & Sharon
Bart & Sharon
Guidebook for Amsterdam

Food Scene

the dutch treat: one of the few places in amsterdam where you can go for an authentic dutch meal. Peter the chef also plays the accordion. have a laugh and enjoy honest, affordable food.
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26 Roelof Hartstraat
the dutch treat: one of the few places in amsterdam where you can go for an authentic dutch meal. Peter the chef also plays the accordion. have a laugh and enjoy honest, affordable food.
popular and best breakfast & brunch place in town. right in front of you.
315 locals recommend
Bakers & Roasters
54 Eerste Jacob van Campenstraat
315 locals recommend
popular and best breakfast & brunch place in town. right in front of you.
modest and honest tiny perfect place. just the chef and her assistant.
15 locals recommend
Zen Japanese Delicatessen House
38I Frans Halsstraat
15 locals recommend
modest and honest tiny perfect place. just the chef and her assistant.
one of the best rated in the city, super friendly staff, just two doors down
13 locals recommend
Siriphon
47 Eerste Jacob van Campenstraat
13 locals recommend
one of the best rated in the city, super friendly staff, just two doors down
our friendly and humble neighbor. We love our lamb curry and pumpkin dish, but it is very suitable for vegetarians.
6 locals recommend
Walia ibex
41 Eerste Jacob van Campenstraat
6 locals recommend
our friendly and humble neighbor. We love our lamb curry and pumpkin dish, but it is very suitable for vegetarians.
The best wood oven pizza!
23 locals recommend
da portare VIA
63 Frans Halsstraat
23 locals recommend
The best wood oven pizza!
hamburgers? this is voted one of best in amsterdam. (there is a secret cocktail bar in the back for who knows the password... )
157 locals recommend
The Butcher
129 Albert Cuypstraat
157 locals recommend
hamburgers? this is voted one of best in amsterdam. (there is a secret cocktail bar in the back for who knows the password... )
also vegetarian!
111 locals recommend
Burgermeester | de Pijp
48 Albert Cuypstraat
111 locals recommend
also vegetarian!
All guests are seated around the open kitchen and can thus watch the kitchen brigade prepare their dishes on the open fire grill and two Big Green Eggs. Also vegetarian and fish!
39 locals recommend
Julius bar & grill
256 Ceintuurbaan
39 locals recommend
All guests are seated around the open kitchen and can thus watch the kitchen brigade prepare their dishes on the open fire grill and two Big Green Eggs. Also vegetarian and fish!
salad bar, also hot dishes. Local products, lovely salads!
33 locals recommend
Venkel
22 Albert Cuypstraat
33 locals recommend
salad bar, also hot dishes. Local products, lovely salads!
SLA salad bar. Entrepreneurs Nina and Jop have created a food revolution in Amsterdam with their chain of SLA salad bars.
122 locals recommend
SLA
149 Ceintuurbaan
122 locals recommend
SLA salad bar. Entrepreneurs Nina and Jop have created a food revolution in Amsterdam with their chain of SLA salad bars.
(just around the corner, we go there all the time.) One of the oldest and possibly the best vegetarian restaurant of our city.
57 locals recommend
Vegetarisch Restaurant De Waaghals
29 Frans Halsstraat
57 locals recommend
(just around the corner, we go there all the time.) One of the oldest and possibly the best vegetarian restaurant of our city.
Recommended Japanese. Also a good choice for vegetarians (two blocks north)
13 locals recommend
AN
76 Weteringschans
13 locals recommend
Recommended Japanese. Also a good choice for vegetarians (two blocks north)
The colorful pie shop on the corner called Taart Van m'n Tante is very famous since the owner is a TV star as well. in his show he invites children to bake a cake for someone special.
46 locals recommend
the cake of my aunt
10 Ferdinand Bolstraat
46 locals recommend
The colorful pie shop on the corner called Taart Van m'n Tante is very famous since the owner is a TV star as well. in his show he invites children to bake a cake for someone special.
popular (hipsters) coffee and breakfast & lunch place.
6 locals recommend
Laundry van Wou
118HS Van Woustraat
6 locals recommend
popular (hipsters) coffee and breakfast & lunch place.
You guessed it: real nice friendly people from different places in Scandinavia. They make a great breakfast!
172 locals recommend
Scandinavian Embassy
34 Sarphatipark
172 locals recommend
You guessed it: real nice friendly people from different places in Scandinavia. They make a great breakfast!
oysters, fish, bubbles. delicious! highly recommended.
64 locals recommend
Brut de mer
8 Gerard Douplein
64 locals recommend
oysters, fish, bubbles. delicious! highly recommended.
(organic!) chicken specialist with local beers. delicious! Make rsvp! Usually fully booked.
196 locals recommend
Van 't Spit
95 De Clercqstraat
196 locals recommend
(organic!) chicken specialist with local beers. delicious! Make rsvp! Usually fully booked.
IZAKAYA, a culinary hotspot in Amsterdam, has taken traditional Japanese dining experience to a higher level. In the middle of the vibrant area “De Pijp”
113 locals recommend
IZAKAYA Asian Kitchen & Bar
2-6 Albert Cuypstraat
113 locals recommend
IZAKAYA, a culinary hotspot in Amsterdam, has taken traditional Japanese dining experience to a higher level. In the middle of the vibrant area “De Pijp”
Danielle from Rome roasts his own coffee right there the store. Can't get any fresher / better! Also sandwiches.
12 locals recommend
Boutique Del Caffe Torrefazione
38 HS Eerste Jacob van Campenstraat
12 locals recommend
Danielle from Rome roasts his own coffee right there the store. Can't get any fresher / better! Also sandwiches.
lovely people, honest food and large terras to enjoy the sun.
411 locals recommend
Bagels & Beans
52 Ruyschstraat
411 locals recommend
lovely people, honest food and large terras to enjoy the sun.
like an oasis at the busy Albert Cuyp Market:honest food, Yoga classes and lots of product to buy for a healthy lifestyle.
YAY Health Store & More
101 Albert Cuypstraat
like an oasis at the busy Albert Cuyp Market:honest food, Yoga classes and lots of product to buy for a healthy lifestyle.
Coffee and Coconuts is cool to the core; a former cinema with three floors, just bursting with life and creativity. Real nice hang out. Buzzing busy vibe. lots of locals and travellers just in for a meeting, coffee and check up on work or their email
372 locals recommend
Coffee & Coconuts
282 Ceintuurbaan
372 locals recommend
Coffee and Coconuts is cool to the core; a former cinema with three floors, just bursting with life and creativity. Real nice hang out. Buzzing busy vibe. lots of locals and travellers just in for a meeting, coffee and check up on work or their email
Murals & chandeliers adorn this bustling converted church serving African & Middle Eastern dishes.
258 locals recommend
De Bazar Amsterdam B.V.
182 Albert Cuypstraat
258 locals recommend
Murals & chandeliers adorn this bustling converted church serving African & Middle Eastern dishes.

Essentials

organic and affordable. our beloved organic store in this street on the next block
14 locals recommend
De Aanzet (Organic (Food) Store Supermarket)
10 Eerste Jacob van Campenstraat
14 locals recommend
organic and affordable. our beloved organic store in this street on the next block
the closest supermarket, just outside to your left at the Marie Heineken Plein.
744 locals recommend
Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie Heinekenplein
744 locals recommend
the closest supermarket, just outside to your left at the Marie Heineken Plein.
top of the market, is located underground below Museum Square, open daily till 10PM
91 locals recommend
AH Van Baerlestraat
33 a Van Baerlestraat
91 locals recommend
top of the market, is located underground below Museum Square, open daily till 10PM
14 locals recommend
Clean Center B.V.
7-9 Ferdinand Bolstraat
14 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

Het Zuiderbad swimming pool. (two blocks west) Over a 100 years old and recently 100% renovated. Beautiful.
52 locals recommend
Zuiderbad
26 Hobbemastraat
52 locals recommend
Het Zuiderbad swimming pool. (two blocks west) Over a 100 years old and recently 100% renovated. Beautiful.
HOP ON, HOP OFF BOAT RIDE Experience the city from the canals and get off at interesting places. Amsterdam is built from the water. It was The Dam in the Amstel River. Amstel-Dam became Amsterdam.
102 locals recommend
Amsterdam BBQ Canal Cruise
75 Rokin
102 locals recommend
HOP ON, HOP OFF BOAT RIDE Experience the city from the canals and get off at interesting places. Amsterdam is built from the water. It was The Dam in the Amstel River. Amstel-Dam became Amsterdam.
1283 locals recommend
Heineken Experience
78 Stadhouderskade
1283 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

We recommend the ‘highlight tour’ which is 45 minutes to an hour. Buy ticket on line when in high season. Note you can visit the shop and their restaurant separately and for free. Both worth it.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
3186 locals recommend
We recommend the ‘highlight tour’ which is 45 minutes to an hour. Buy ticket on line when in high season. Note you can visit the shop and their restaurant separately and for free. Both worth it.
no introduction needed...
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
6 Museumplein
2485 locals recommend
no introduction needed...
museum of modern art
1544 locals recommend
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 Museumplein
1544 locals recommend
museum of modern art
"A private museum of modern and contemporary art has joined the heavy hitters on the city’s Museumplein." -- New York Times,
113 locals recommend
Moco Museum
20 Honthorststraat
113 locals recommend
"A private museum of modern and contemporary art has joined the heavy hitters on the city’s Museumplein." -- New York Times,

Shopping

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The Chippy
335 Keizersgracht
Creamy, dairy free chocolate treats, enriched with a vitamin B complex, D3, Chromium and coenzyme Q10. Luxurious cold pressed Skin Elixirs with THC/CBD, Q10 and essential oils.

Parks & Nature

same (architecture) as vondelpark, but smaller and close by.
685 locals recommend
Sarphatipark
37I Sarphatipark
685 locals recommend
same (architecture) as vondelpark, but smaller and close by.

Getting Around

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