Mather
Guidebook for Amsterdam

Food Scene

Small café with rather unenthusiastic service. Open from 8:00 to midnight (Monday to Friday only)...but it seems a bit inconsistent with its opening times. http://www.cafenoiramsterdam.nl/locatie/
Café Noir
19-21 Weesperplein
Small café with rather unenthusiastic service. Open from 8:00 to midnight (Monday to Friday only)...but it seems a bit inconsistent with its opening times. http://www.cafenoiramsterdam.nl/locatie/
GOOD PRICES, home made, lovely garden in back. Lentil soup! Open Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00 I highly recommend the Indian lentil soup for 3,95 with bread...a meal in itself! http://www.lunchroomdeburen.nl/
Eetwinkel De Buren
45-C Sarphatistraat
GOOD PRICES, home made, lovely garden in back. Lentil soup! Open Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00 I highly recommend the Indian lentil soup for 3,95 with bread...a meal in itself! http://www.lunchroomdeburen.nl/
corner Plantage Middenlaan & Plantage Kerklaan,daily specials, soups, salads, friendly, casual, good value, lunch or dinner, for a beer or wine anytime. http://www.goodfoodgroup.nl/koosje.html#
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Café Koosje
37 Plantage Middenlaan
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corner Plantage Middenlaan & Plantage Kerklaan,daily specials, soups, salads, friendly, casual, good value, lunch or dinner, for a beer or wine anytime. http://www.goodfoodgroup.nl/koosje.html#
its name means 'mayor' in Dutch gourmet burgers at a reasonable price...although the patties can be underseasoned.......unusual combinations http://www.burgermeester.eu/
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Burgermeester | Artis
37 Plantage Kerklaan
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its name means 'mayor' in Dutch gourmet burgers at a reasonable price...although the patties can be underseasoned.......unusual combinations http://www.burgermeester.eu/
For an evening out. Casual but good food prepared fresh and simply in an old dockworkers coffee house http://www.koffiehuisvandenvolksbond.nl
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Restaurant 'Koffiehuis van den Volksbond'
4 Kadijksplein
11 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
For an evening out. Casual but good food prepared fresh and simply in an old dockworkers coffee house http://www.koffiehuisvandenvolksbond.nl
Small friendly restaurant that specializes in Indonesian fare with a modern twist. Lunch or Dinner. Daily specials. Tables outside in good weather. http://www.cafekadijk.nl/KADIJK/kadijk-home.htm
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Café Kadijk
Kadijksplein
56 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Small friendly restaurant that specializes in Indonesian fare with a modern twist. Lunch or Dinner. Daily specials. Tables outside in good weather. http://www.cafekadijk.nl/KADIJK/kadijk-home.htm
A huge space...look for a gold angel on top of the facade outside. Famous for it's all-day Turkish breakfast feasts. http://bit.ly/yssquI
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Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 Weesperzijde
399 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
A huge space...look for a gold angel on top of the facade outside. Famous for it's all-day Turkish breakfast feasts. http://bit.ly/yssquI
casual, sit in the back room with view of the canal, pretzels=brezels, organic breakfast, salads, 7:30-16:30 weekdays, 8:30-16:00 saturdays www.brezel.nl
Brezel
272 Vondelweg
casual, sit in the back room with view of the canal, pretzels=brezels, organic breakfast, salads, 7:30-16:30 weekdays, 8:30-16:00 saturdays www.brezel.nl
An amazing space...look for a golden angel on top of the facade. Famous for its all-day Turkish breakfast feast. http://bit.ly/z3Kx8t Lunch & snacks too.
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ตลาดอัลเบิร์ตคุยป์
Albert Cuypstraat
1832 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
An amazing space...look for a golden angel on top of the facade. Famous for its all-day Turkish breakfast feast. http://bit.ly/z3Kx8t Lunch & snacks too.
Great coffee...good vibe. Go upstairs if it's crowded. Free wifi. Not much to eat here.
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de koffie salon centrum
130-BG Utrechtsestraat
80 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Great coffee...good vibe. Go upstairs if it's crowded. Free wifi. Not much to eat here.
This is definitely not a Starbuck's. Relaxed and casual...lunch, tea, coffee.
Lunchroom / Patisserie Kuyt
This is definitely not a Starbuck's. Relaxed and casual...lunch, tea, coffee.
Not only are their special varieties of coffee beans roasted on the premises, you can also choose how your coffee is brewed...very unique. The java is savoured not gulped. http://www.twoforjoy.nl/
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Frederix Coffee Bar & Lunch
29 Frederiksplein
52 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Not only are their special varieties of coffee beans roasted on the premises, you can also choose how your coffee is brewed...very unique. The java is savoured not gulped. http://www.twoforjoy.nl/
Good place for a quick lunch. Take-out or Eat-in. Tables outside in good weather.
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Soup en Zo - Jodenbree
94 Jodenbreestraat
25 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Good place for a quick lunch. Take-out or Eat-in. Tables outside in good weather.
Lunch, Dinner, Coffee Open Mon-Fri 8:30 - 19:00 but closed Sat & Sun. Nothing fancy but excellent prices even though you won't qualify for the student discount. Open to the general public.
Roetersstraat 11
11 Roetersstraat
Lunch, Dinner, Coffee Open Mon-Fri 8:30 - 19:00 but closed Sat & Sun. Nothing fancy but excellent prices even though you won't qualify for the student discount. Open to the general public.
Lunch, Dinner, Coffee Mon-Fri 9:00-19:00 Cheap prices Open to all Oudezijds Achterburgwal 237. In a modern atrium between two 19th century university buildings that were once a hospital.
Binnengasthuisstraat
Binnengasthuisstraat
Lunch, Dinner, Coffee Mon-Fri 9:00-19:00 Cheap prices Open to all Oudezijds Achterburgwal 237. In a modern atrium between two 19th century university buildings that were once a hospital.
Bags of unpretentious charm. The apple pie is pretty good too. It can be busy but be bold and commandeer a chair like the locals do.
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Noordermarkt
42B Noordermarkt
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Bags of unpretentious charm. The apple pie is pretty good too. It can be busy but be bold and commandeer a chair like the locals do.
Offers quality dishes that Dutch mothers & grandmothers used to make. Many styles of mashed potatoes and vegetables with sausages or stewed beef and boy, is it good! Best to make a reservation.
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Restaurant Moeders
251 Rozengracht
252 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Offers quality dishes that Dutch mothers & grandmothers used to make. Many styles of mashed potatoes and vegetables with sausages or stewed beef and boy, is it good! Best to make a reservation.
The best thing about this establishment is the large open terrace with tables on the Amstel River. It's casual and unpretentious...enjoy a drink with nibbles and watch the boats go by.
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Girassol
135 Weesperzijde
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The best thing about this establishment is the large open terrace with tables on the Amstel River. It's casual and unpretentious...enjoy a drink with nibbles and watch the boats go by.
A sweeping view from the terrace on the water. Take the free ijplein veer (ferry) from the back of Central Station to the other side of the harbour and walk along the sea wall a few meters east.
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Wilhelmina Dok
1 Noordwal
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A sweeping view from the terrace on the water. Take the free ijplein veer (ferry) from the back of Central Station to the other side of the harbour and walk along the sea wall a few meters east.
Not cheap but this modern box-like restaurant has been built on, yes ON, an old railway bridge near the harbour. Seasonal French & Italian inspired dishes. Special 3, 4 & 5 course menus.
15 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Café Restaurant Open
15 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Not cheap but this modern box-like restaurant has been built on, yes ON, an old railway bridge near the harbour. Seasonal French & Italian inspired dishes. Special 3, 4 & 5 course menus.
Unique restaurant in a greenhouse-like building in a park. They grow their own vegetables. It is also possible to book a table in the kitchen to watch the chefs at work. Expensive but worth it.
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De Kast
3 Kamerlingh Onneslaan
267 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Unique restaurant in a greenhouse-like building in a park. They grow their own vegetables. It is also possible to book a table in the kitchen to watch the chefs at work. Expensive but worth it.
The service has never been good but it is a huge bustling modern café great for people watching or meeting a friend. Terrace on the water in the back.
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Café de Jaren
20-20 Nieuwe Doelenstraat
119 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The service has never been good but it is a huge bustling modern café great for people watching or meeting a friend. Terrace on the water in the back.
Up an acutely steep staircase to the first floor. Tiny & cosy. The plate-sized pancakes are greasy & heavy just like granny used to make. Visit the Dutch Royal Family shrine in the back corner.
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Pancakehouse Upstairs
2 Grimburgwal
18 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Up an acutely steep staircase to the first floor. Tiny & cosy. The plate-sized pancakes are greasy & heavy just like granny used to make. Visit the Dutch Royal Family shrine in the back corner.
Ideal place to people watch and view the famous white wooden bridge (magere brug=skinny bridge) on the little terrace in front in good weather. Service and food not exceptional.
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Café de Magere Brug
81 Amstel
65 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Ideal place to people watch and view the famous white wooden bridge (magere brug=skinny bridge) on the little terrace in front in good weather. Service and food not exceptional.
Very special - go for afternoon tea in the Amstel Hotel's Riverside Lounge. http://bit.ly/x4KjxE From 35 euros per person. 13:00-15:00 & 16:00-18:00 daily
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InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam
1 Professor Tulpplein
78 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Very special - go for afternoon tea in the Amstel Hotel's Riverside Lounge. http://bit.ly/x4KjxE From 35 euros per person. 13:00-15:00 & 16:00-18:00 daily
Casual yet upmarket at the same time. Quality fresh and healthy pizzas baked in a wood oven. Wash it down with a prosecco. Friendly and enthusiastic service-a rarity in Amsterdam.
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De Pizzabakkers
2 Plantage Kerklaan
182 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Casual yet upmarket at the same time. Quality fresh and healthy pizzas baked in a wood oven. Wash it down with a prosecco. Friendly and enthusiastic service-a rarity in Amsterdam.
The usual chain coffee place with free wifi.
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coffeecompany
92 Van Woustraat
172 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The usual chain coffee place with free wifi.
A local place with daily specials. A typical Amsterdam middle-class eatery.
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café Smit en Voogt
10 Plantage Parklaan
9 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
A local place with daily specials. A typical Amsterdam middle-class eatery.
A very charming place to stop for refreshments while out walking or biking. The painted wooden houses along this dike are also postcard worthy. Lots of tables outside in good weather.
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Café ‘t Sluisje
297 Nieuwendammerdijk
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A very charming place to stop for refreshments while out walking or biking. The painted wooden houses along this dike are also postcard worthy. Lots of tables outside in good weather.
Handy for a cup of coffee while you're waiting for the ferry...great for people watching. Nice toilets too.
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Cafe De Poort
44 Haarlemmerdijk
50 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Handy for a cup of coffee while you're waiting for the ferry...great for people watching. Nice toilets too.
In a half-basement along the beautiful Prinsengracht. Busy but the pancakes come BIG and fast...try a very Dutch ginger or savoury pancake. Have a look at the big cast iron stove in the back.
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Café Nielsen
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
In a half-basement along the beautiful Prinsengracht. Busy but the pancakes come BIG and fast...try a very Dutch ginger or savoury pancake. Have a look at the big cast iron stove in the back.
Local place specializing in tea and european breakfasts using some organic products. http://www.t-etenendrinken.nl/
Roetersstraat 4, Weesperbuurt en Plantage
4 Roetersstraat
Local place specializing in tea and european breakfasts using some organic products. http://www.t-etenendrinken.nl/
Casual & alternative but welcoming. Hearty food & non-touristy Opened when this ship building area was being redeveloped. Artist studios & MTV in huge warehouses. http://www.noorderlichtcafe.nl/
118 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
REM Eiland
45-2 Haparandadam
118 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Casual & alternative but welcoming. Hearty food & non-touristy Opened when this ship building area was being redeveloped. Artist studios & MTV in huge warehouses. http://www.noorderlichtcafe.nl/
Friendly, bright. Everything is freshly made when you order it. Breakfast, sandwiches, salads, soups, daily specials. Open 8 - 16. Displays art from a gallery around the corner.
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Utrechtsestraat
Utrechtsestraat
421 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Friendly, bright. Everything is freshly made when you order it. Breakfast, sandwiches, salads, soups, daily specials. Open 8 - 16. Displays art from a gallery around the corner.
Bread, pastries, savoury baked goods, coffee. Mouth-watering window display. Nice music. Not so comfortable for sitting inside...best for take away.
Langebrugsteeg 4
4 Langebrugsteeg
Bread, pastries, savoury baked goods, coffee. Mouth-watering window display. Nice music. Not so comfortable for sitting inside...best for take away.

Essentials

This is the biggest supermarket nearest me. Open 8 am to 10 pm daily the map icon isn't exactly in the correct place
125 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
AH Jodenbreestraat
21 Jodenbreestraat
125 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
This is the biggest supermarket nearest me. Open 8 am to 10 pm daily the map icon isn't exactly in the correct place
The wines are inexpensive and drinkable. Good fruit and vegetables. Close to the Albert Cuyp street market. Monday to Saturday. 8.30-20.00 Sunday 12.00-20.00 www.lidl.nl (in Dutch only)
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Lidl
25a Hemonylaan
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The wines are inexpensive and drinkable. Good fruit and vegetables. Close to the Albert Cuyp street market. Monday to Saturday. 8.30-20.00 Sunday 12.00-20.00 www.lidl.nl (in Dutch only)
Baked goods, fruit and veg and every kind of health and organic food imaginable Mon-Fri: 08.00 - 19.00 uur Sat: 09.00 - 18.00 uur Sun: 11.00 - 18.00 uur
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โบสถ์ยิวในปอร์ตุเกส
3 Mr. Visserplein
55 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Baked goods, fruit and veg and every kind of health and organic food imaginable Mon-Fri: 08.00 - 19.00 uur Sat: 09.00 - 18.00 uur Sun: 11.00 - 18.00 uur
Baked goods, fruit and veg and every kind of health and organic food imaginable Mon-Fri: 08.00 - 19.00 uur Sat: 09.00 - 18.00 uur Sun: 11.00 - 18.00 uur
De Natuurwinkel
Baked goods, fruit and veg and every kind of health and organic food imaginable Mon-Fri: 08.00 - 19.00 uur Sat: 09.00 - 18.00 uur Sun: 11.00 - 18.00 uur

Sightseeing

Must see! International newspapers in the café on ground floor (rear). Free wifi in the healthy reasonably-priced cafeteria on the top floor with great terrace views over the city Open 10-22 Mon-Sun
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OBA Library of Amsterdam
143 Oosterdokskade
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Must see! International newspapers in the café on ground floor (rear). Free wifi in the healthy reasonably-priced cafeteria on the top floor with great terrace views over the city Open 10-22 Mon-Sun
Enter through a wooden door in the Spui. An English protestant church sits in this green oasis, across from a 'hidden' Catholic church. Please be respectful of the residents around the square.
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Begijnhof
1 Begijnhof
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Enter through a wooden door in the Spui. An English protestant church sits in this green oasis, across from a 'hidden' Catholic church. Please be respectful of the residents around the square.
A tiny green oasis. Perfect for a cold and/or rainy day. Enjoy the tropical greenhouses, butterfly house or view 300 year-old palm trees. Nice cafe...even nicer in the sunshine. Shop.
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สวนพฤกษศาสตร์ฮอร์ตัส
2a Plantage Middenlaan
299 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
A tiny green oasis. Perfect for a cold and/or rainy day. Enjoy the tropical greenhouses, butterfly house or view 300 year-old palm trees. Nice cafe...even nicer in the sunshine. Shop.
Walk up the outdoor stairs to catch some sun and enjoy the views on the roof of this iconic Renzo Piano building. If you're visiting the museum you can take the lift up. There's a café.
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NEMO Science Center
2 Oosterdok
603 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Walk up the outdoor stairs to catch some sun and enjoy the views on the roof of this iconic Renzo Piano building. If you're visiting the museum you can take the lift up. There's a café.
Modern office block built atop a former elevated shipbuilding crane rail. Designed by a woman! It only has 3 floors & 14 meters wide but it's longer than 2 soccer fields http://bit.ly/pKEL1c
Kraanspoor
Modern office block built atop a former elevated shipbuilding crane rail. Designed by a woman! It only has 3 floors & 14 meters wide but it's longer than 2 soccer fields http://bit.ly/pKEL1c
It's surreal. You'll stare until you believe it. Witty and out-of-the-box thinking (literally!). If you want to be surprised don't look at this link http://bit.ly/PtwD4n
Ookmeerweg 237
237 Ookmeerweg
It's surreal. You'll stare until you believe it. Witty and out-of-the-box thinking (literally!). If you want to be surprised don't look at this link http://bit.ly/PtwD4n
http://stadsarchief.amsterdam.nl/english/ Architecture!Must see the safety deposit box area of this former bank now city archives. Films, cafe, toilets, excellent shop FREE except some exhibitions.
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Amsterdam City Archives
32 Vijzelstraat
32 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
http://stadsarchief.amsterdam.nl/english/ Architecture!Must see the safety deposit box area of this former bank now city archives. Films, cafe, toilets, excellent shop FREE except some exhibitions.

Shopping

Very good assortment of world travel guides, maps, phrase books, photo books, cycling guides and maps, and fun travel accessories. A lot is available in English. Helpful and friendly staff.
Reisboekhandel A LA CARTE
134 Sint Antoniesbreestraat
Very good assortment of world travel guides, maps, phrase books, photo books, cycling guides and maps, and fun travel accessories. A lot is available in English. Helpful and friendly staff.
Amazing array of local artisan cheeses. They will hand cut whatever size you want from a large wheel & vacuum pack it for you. Knowledgeable staff. FREE SAMPLES! Great for grazing.
50 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Kaashuis Tromp
90 Utrechtsestraat
50 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Amazing array of local artisan cheeses. They will hand cut whatever size you want from a large wheel & vacuum pack it for you. Knowledgeable staff. FREE SAMPLES! Great for grazing.
Multi-ethnic, working class, street market...great for people watching.
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Dappermarkt
383 Eerste Van Swindenstraat
673 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Multi-ethnic, working class, street market...great for people watching.
Saturdays only. Food, flowers, you-name-it. Typical of this neighbourhood, the Jordaan. Good to visit in combination with the nearby Saturday organic market in the Noordermarkt (Northern market).
12 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Lindengracht Markt
39 Van Slingelandtstraat
12 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Saturdays only. Food, flowers, you-name-it. Typical of this neighbourhood, the Jordaan. Good to visit in combination with the nearby Saturday organic market in the Noordermarkt (Northern market).
Mini-chocolates (small but big in flavour) as well as artisan chocolate from other countries. It is probably the only thing you can afford in this street of expensive antique shops and art galleries.
Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 72
72 Nieuwe Spiegelstraat
Mini-chocolates (small but big in flavour) as well as artisan chocolate from other countries. It is probably the only thing you can afford in this street of expensive antique shops and art galleries.
Amazing assortment of cheeses...in the wonderful and charming 'Nine Streets" area of the canal belt. http://www.kaaskamer.nl
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De Kaaskamer
7 Runstraat
36 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Amazing assortment of cheeses...in the wonderful and charming 'Nine Streets" area of the canal belt. http://www.kaaskamer.nl
This stylish cheese tasting venue also serves wine and port at its workshops! A great marketing tool to promote and SELL their top brand Dutch artisan cheeses. Book ahead. wijngaardkaas.nl/en/
12 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Reypenaer Proeflokaal
19 Singel
12 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
This stylish cheese tasting venue also serves wine and port at its workshops! A great marketing tool to promote and SELL their top brand Dutch artisan cheeses. Book ahead. wijngaardkaas.nl/en/

Drinks & Nightlife

Brewery in a former bathhouse beside a windmill. It has a lively & fun outdoor terrace in good weather. Open 15:00 - 20:00 only. Snacks. http://www.brouwerijhetij.nl/index_en.htm
1100 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 Funenkade
1100 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Brewery in a former bathhouse beside a windmill. It has a lively & fun outdoor terrace in good weather. Open 15:00 - 20:00 only. Snacks. http://www.brouwerijhetij.nl/index_en.htm
You can't get more 'Amsterdam' than this. Unpretentious, non-touristy with tons of character. The nonchalant cat is up for a cuddle. Have a beer or a coffee. Basic lunch fare.
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't Loosje
32 Nieuwmarkt
24 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
You can't get more 'Amsterdam' than this. Unpretentious, non-touristy with tons of character. The nonchalant cat is up for a cuddle. Have a beer or a coffee. Basic lunch fare.
You'll think you're in a movie when visiting this genuine old 'brown bar'. It isn't a theme bar it's the real thing. President Clinton also had a drink here. http://www.papeneiland.nl/en/
Prinsengracht 2
2 Prinsengracht
You'll think you're in a movie when visiting this genuine old 'brown bar'. It isn't a theme bar it's the real thing. President Clinton also had a drink here. http://www.papeneiland.nl/en/
A good place to have an aged Dutch gin with a beer chaser (ask for a "kopstoot") Gin is poured à table to the brim Unpretentious and real Long a meeting place for journalists, writers and students.
10 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Pilsener Club
4 Begijnensteeg
10 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
A good place to have an aged Dutch gin with a beer chaser (ask for a "kopstoot") Gin is poured à table to the brim Unpretentious and real Long a meeting place for journalists, writers and students.
Accessible from Sint Barbarenstraat 7 around the corner when the theatre isn't open. Modern yet cosy. Lots of greenery. Hopping with theatregoers, or quiet and intimate.
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Frascati
63 Nes
16 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Accessible from Sint Barbarenstraat 7 around the corner when the theatre isn't open. Modern yet cosy. Lots of greenery. Hopping with theatregoers, or quiet and intimate.
Have a drink and people watch. The terrace will improve once the restoration of the Hoge Sluis bridge in front has been completed and the replacement bridge has been removed (end 2012).
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Bar Lempicka
23 Sarphatistraat
51 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Have a drink and people watch. The terrace will improve once the restoration of the Hoge Sluis bridge in front has been completed and the replacement bridge has been removed (end 2012).
The cool-vibe café is popular with University of Amsterdam students and there's always a great selection of first-run arthouse movies.
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Filmtheater Kriterion
170 Roetersstraat
176 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The cool-vibe café is popular with University of Amsterdam students and there's always a great selection of first-run arthouse movies.
Very unpretentious and very Amsterdam. Snuggle around the stove in winter or enjoy a table out in front the the colourful regulars in better weather
16 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Cafe Scharrebier
1 Rapenburgerplein
16 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Very unpretentious and very Amsterdam. Snuggle around the stove in winter or enjoy a table out in front the the colourful regulars in better weather
It's future is in doubt but just go in for the interior. Very authentic. You can't put on airs here. Smokers.
20 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Cafe de Druif
83 Rapenburgerplein
20 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
It's future is in doubt but just go in for the interior. Very authentic. You can't put on airs here. Smokers.
A great place to try many Belgian beers or one of the many micro-breweries around the Netherlands. Lots of atmosphere. There are even books about beer to read.
31 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Beer Tasting Room In The Wildeman
3 Kolksteeg
31 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
A great place to try many Belgian beers or one of the many micro-breweries around the Netherlands. Lots of atmosphere. There are even books about beer to read.
It is one of the few (if only) places in town that has a very large selection of purely Dutch beers. (A lot of places include Belgian beers as well, but not here.)
65 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Proeflokaal Arendsnest
90 Herengracht
65 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
It is one of the few (if only) places in town that has a very large selection of purely Dutch beers. (A lot of places include Belgian beers as well, but not here.)
No need to see a movie or pay an entrance fee to have a drink in this café/restaurant inside or outside with spectacular views of the harbour. No longer in the vondelpark. Building is sculptural.
1109 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
พิพิธภัณฑ์ภาพยนตร์ Eye
1 IJpromenade
1109 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
No need to see a movie or pay an entrance fee to have a drink in this café/restaurant inside or outside with spectacular views of the harbour. No longer in the vondelpark. Building is sculptural.
While most establishments in the Rembrandtplein are rather tawdry, this gem is cosy and warm for a coffee, drinks or a meal. To the right of the entrance to the Schiller hotel. Wines by the glass.
36 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Schiller
24-A Rembrandtplein
36 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
While most establishments in the Rembrandtplein are rather tawdry, this gem is cosy and warm for a coffee, drinks or a meal. To the right of the entrance to the Schiller hotel. Wines by the glass.

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Amsterdam doesn't have many easy-to-find public toilets...here's a solution. A store-front concept that will soon be toilet rolled out all over Europe. It costs 1 euro...um, to.spend a penny.
C. Treurniet Ventures
759 Jan Evertsenstraat
Amsterdam doesn't have many easy-to-find public toilets...here's a solution. A store-front concept that will soon be toilet rolled out all over Europe. It costs 1 euro...um, to.spend a penny.
Buy some lunch at the nearby Albert Heijn supermarket and enjoy it on the grass here along the water. One of the few parks in Amsterdam's center...can get crowded in the summer. Auschwitz memorial.
13 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Wertheimpark
13 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Buy some lunch at the nearby Albert Heijn supermarket and enjoy it on the grass here along the water. One of the few parks in Amsterdam's center...can get crowded in the summer. Auschwitz memorial.
Medicijnman Apotheek (Medicine Man Pharmacy) Small and friendly neighbourhood pharmacy. Advice in English Telefoon: 020 - 6244333 http://bit.ly/Ikc7xJ
Medicine Man
86 Utrechtsestraat
Medicijnman Apotheek (Medicine Man Pharmacy) Small and friendly neighbourhood pharmacy. Advice in English Telefoon: 020 - 6244333 http://bit.ly/Ikc7xJ
Fast and quirky with good bikes. Several locations but this one is closest to my place. www.mackbikes.nl
77 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
MacBike Repair Shop Waterlooplein
289 Waterlooplein
77 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Fast and quirky with good bikes. Several locations but this one is closest to my place. www.mackbikes.nl
Amazing theatre...just walk in and you don't need a ticket to see the lobby of this wondrous film palace of yesteryear.
340 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 Reguliersbreestraat
340 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Amazing theatre...just walk in and you don't need a ticket to see the lobby of this wondrous film palace of yesteryear.