Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
"The place where coffee, art, and healthy food melt together." Their vegan and vegetarian dishes are made with love, as well as their coffee. They host occasional story-telling nights, as well as garage sales, small exhibitions, and workshops. It is a great spot for studying, or bringing your freelance work along.
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OKO - Cultural Melting Point cafe
331 Admiraal de Ruijterweg"The place where coffee, art, and healthy food melt together." Their vegan and vegetarian dishes are made with love, as well as their coffee. They host occasional story-telling nights, as well as garage sales, small exhibitions, and workshops. It is a great spot for studying, or bringing your freelance work along.
Yet another close-by lunch & coffee spot for studying or catching up with a friend.
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Samen - Lunch and Juices
72 Bos en LommerwegYet another close-by lunch & coffee spot for studying or catching up with a friend.
Waterfront on Amsterdam, with great view and a great vibe. Go to place for every weekend, escaping Amsterdams crazyness.
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Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegWaterfront on Amsterdam, with great view and a great vibe. Go to place for every weekend, escaping Amsterdams crazyness.
One of our favourite places across the IJ river. In summer they have chilled live music outside. Try their barbershop dish with a tasty local beer.
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Noorderlicht Café
102 NDSM-PleinOne of our favourite places across the IJ river. In summer they have chilled live music outside. Try their barbershop dish with a tasty local beer.
Baked goods in the morning opens at 06:30. An early morning stroll of 5 minutes.
Bakery van der Heijden
207 Bos en LommerwegBaked goods in the morning opens at 06:30. An early morning stroll of 5 minutes.
Kratiam Thai
199 Bos en LommerwegBest Thai food just around the corner
Wilde Westen
1 Bos en LommerplantsoenPasar Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatFreshly made Stroopwafels. That's all I'll say.
Cool and hip coffee place with a bohemian surf vibe. All day dining, studying and coffee with coconut, sounds great to me.
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Coffee & Coconuts
282 CeintuurbaanCool and hip coffee place with a bohemian surf vibe. All day dining, studying and coffee with coconut, sounds great to me.
What used to be a tram depot, is now an indoor street food market, with over 20 different stalls serving international dishes. Enjoy their live music while sipping G&T's. Not to mention their cinema next-door, FilmHallen.
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Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinWhat used to be a tram depot, is now an indoor street food market, with over 20 different stalls serving international dishes. Enjoy their live music while sipping G&T's. Not to mention their cinema next-door, FilmHallen.
You simply cannot not become a regular here. Try out our favourite (wood fired oven) pizza to die for just a 7 minute walk along the Erasmusgracht. Our personal favourites are the "parma" and "geit." Also, if you're Mezcal geeks like us, definitely great digestif stuff right there!
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Eetwinkel Buurman & Buurman
171 MercatorstraatYou simply cannot not become a regular here. Try out our favourite (wood fired oven) pizza to die for just a 7 minute walk along the Erasmusgracht. Our personal favourites are the "parma" and "geit." Also, if you're Mezcal geeks like us, definitely great digestif stuff right there!
Cozy and romantic south american restaurant, specialised in Mezcal and Argentinian asado. Having Argentinian roots, we can really recommend a visit.
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Salmuera
106 RozengrachtCozy and romantic south american restaurant, specialised in Mezcal and Argentinian asado. Having Argentinian roots, we can really recommend a visit.
Griekse Traiterie Ela!
68 Jan van GalenstraatAuthentic Greek food
Five Brothers Fat Champagneria
56 De ClercqstraatHands down the best Lebanese food you'll find in Amsterdam. Lentil soup for the vegetarians (and non vegetarians because damn), and "beef and hummus" for meat lovers.
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The Lebanese Sajeria
1 Wijde HeisteegHands down the best Lebanese food you'll find in Amsterdam. Lentil soup for the vegetarians (and non vegetarians because damn), and "beef and hummus" for meat lovers.
Best place for fresh, homemade and seasonal past just down the alley. Go for an easy casual meal and enjoy a delightful Italian evening.
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Spaghetteria Rijpgracht
1 Gerard CallenburgstraatBest place for fresh, homemade and seasonal past just down the alley. Go for an easy casual meal and enjoy a delightful Italian evening.
Best brunch place in town. Get the best shakshuka cooked by chef Willem and served by his wife.
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Local Hero
92H Jan van GalenstraatBest brunch place in town. Get the best shakshuka cooked by chef Willem and served by his wife.
Modern Vietnamese cuisine, in a beautiful, intimate environment.
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Benji's Toko | WEST
188 BaarsjeswegModern Vietnamese cuisine, in a beautiful, intimate environment.
Gartine
7 TaksteegSkatecafe
42 Gedempt HamerkanaalLe Fournil de Sébastien Amsterdam
119 OlympiapleinPatisserie Holtkamp
15 VijzelgrachtGreat ramen ain't far. Get their walking down the gracht for 6 minutes and you find yourself in a unique and ultimately delicious ramen place.
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SORA Sapporo Ramen - West
223H Marco PolostraatGreat ramen ain't far. Get their walking down the gracht for 6 minutes and you find yourself in a unique and ultimately delicious ramen place.
Amazing Ramen in Amsterdam. If you like slurping a tasty miso in the heart of Amsterdam... it's a must.
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Fou Fow Ramen
2A ElandsgrachtAmazing Ramen in Amsterdam. If you like slurping a tasty miso in the heart of Amsterdam... it's a must.
Ramen in the heart of Amsterdam, if their main restaurant is full, check out this location 3 min away.
Fou Fow Udon
411 H PrinsengrachtRamen in the heart of Amsterdam, if their main restaurant is full, check out this location 3 min away.
Tacooooos. Get your hands dirty and dine with some mexican flair.
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Coba
4 SchaafstraatTacooooos. Get your hands dirty and dine with some mexican flair.
Best Italian Pizza in Amsterdam, the simpler the better.
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Pazzi De Clercqstraat
93III De ClercqstraatBest Italian Pizza in Amsterdam, the simpler the better.
Drinks & Nightlife
RADION Amsterdam
1 LouweswegWaterkant
55 Kapelweg Most loved summer bar right by canal
De School
3 Doctor Jan van BreemenstraatUnderground club by founders of legendary Trouw
Shelter
3 OverhoekspleinThuishaven Festivalterrein
68 ContactwegJopen
2 Gedempte VoldersgrachtBeer tasting paired with typical Dutch finger foods.
Walhalla Brewery & Taproom
10 SpijkerkadeBrouwerij Troost
21 Cornelis TroostpleinLate-night food, drinks, occasional (fun) salsa events. Open until 03:00 on Friday and Saturday.
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Bar Botanique
581 Eerste Van SwindenstraatLate-night food, drinks, occasional (fun) salsa events. Open until 03:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Wynand Fockink
31 Pijlsteeg Authentic Dutch Jenever tasting bar
Cool and hip venue with a relaxed atmosphere. Try their Dutch "kapsalon" dish, which is the equivalent of your guilty pleasure döner kebab. They have 12 rotating draft beers & live music.
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Oedipus Brewing Taproom
85 Gedempt HamerkanaalCool and hip venue with a relaxed atmosphere. Try their Dutch "kapsalon" dish, which is the equivalent of your guilty pleasure döner kebab. They have 12 rotating draft beers & live music.
You want to drink beer, where it is brewed? No problem visit the Troost Brewery in the Westerpark. One of our personal favourite the New England IPA or ever heard about beer sangria, here it's a thing.
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Brouwerij Troost Westergas
27 PazzanistraatYou want to drink beer, where it is brewed? No problem visit the Troost Brewery in the Westerpark. One of our personal favourite the New England IPA or ever heard about beer sangria, here it's a thing.
Glou Glou
3 Tweede van der HelststraatGreat club to go also during the week, in the gay street of Amsterdam.
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Club NYX
42 ReguliersdwarsstraatGreat club to go also during the week, in the gay street of Amsterdam.
Leidseplein is a vivid square in Amsterdam, ideal for bars, restaurants and clubs. Check out Melkweg, Paradiso, Jimmy Woo or Chicago Social Club for great parties.
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Leidseplein
LeidsepleinLeidseplein is a vivid square in Amsterdam, ideal for bars, restaurants and clubs. Check out Melkweg, Paradiso, Jimmy Woo or Chicago Social Club for great parties.
The touristy place to party. If you are into it, go to Escape. Also busy during the week.
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Rembrandtplein
The touristy place to party. If you are into it, go to Escape. Also busy during the week.
Super duper fun place to go out to. Hip place to go party as locals and if you want you can also dine in the same location.
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Chin Chin Club
133 RozengrachtSuper duper fun place to go out to. Hip place to go party as locals and if you want you can also dine in the same location.
Entertainment & Activities
Mezrab
576 VeemkadeStand-up Comedy, Storytelling and Music
TonTon Club West
27 PolonceaukadeCafe/ exhibition space/ creative center/ work hub/ bar an all in all amzing space to have a coffee in the morning or beer in the afternoon. There is always something new to see and don't forget to try their delicious healthy food items.
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No Man's Art Gallery
90 Bos en LommerwegCafe/ exhibition space/ creative center/ work hub/ bar an all in all amzing space to have a coffee in the morning or beer in the afternoon. There is always something new to see and don't forget to try their delicious healthy food items.
The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkCozy and intimate cinema at Haarlemmerdijk.
Cool cinema, next foodhallen. Why don't go to the cinema after a nice dinner with friends.
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Filmhallen
12 Hannie DankbaarpassageCool cinema, next foodhallen. Why don't go to the cinema after a nice dinner with friends.
Essentials
AH Bos en Lommerweg
117 Bos en LommerwegOur go-to grocery store, 9 minute walk away.
Very friendly and quick service. Open from 08:00-18:00. Closed on Sundays.
Erasmus Wasserette Stomerij
220-HS Admiraal de RuijterwegVery friendly and quick service. Open from 08:00-18:00. Closed on Sundays.
De Ruyter Pharmacy B.V.
129 HS Admiraal de RuijterwegYour local Pharmacy open from 08:30-17:30. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Martin's Avondwinkel
106 Jan van GalenstraatNight shop open until 01:00.
Pharmacy-led beauty and health shop. For us, it is our "first aid" go-to when coming down with the flu or cold.
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Etos
140 B SloterkadePharmacy-led beauty and health shop. For us, it is our "first aid" go-to when coming down with the flu or cold.
Another 10 minute walk close-by grocery store with all necessities.
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AH Jan van Galenstraat
87 Jan van GalenstraatAnother 10 minute walk close-by grocery store with all necessities.
Unlimited Health
1 A WaverveensepadShopping
Vlooienmarkt IJhallen
The biggest fleamarket in Europe
Wide beer selection (also limited editions), wine, liquor on request, as well as premium foods. A connoisseur's go-to.
Open until 3AM on Friday and Saturday. Tram 19 takes you there in 12 minutes.
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Suit Amsterdam
41 RaadhuisstraatWide beer selection (also limited editions), wine, liquor on request, as well as premium foods. A connoisseur's go-to.
Open until 3AM on Friday and Saturday. Tram 19 takes you there in 12 minutes.
Pasar Waterlooplein
2 WaterloopleinSecond-hand clothes, bags, bikes and jewellery
Marbles Vintage
64 HaarlemmerdijkMaybe not your typical souvenir store...but wouldn't it be thoughtful to create a piece of jewellery for your friend or loved one? Be stunned by the selection of more than a 100 different unique beads. Get your artist on! The sentiment is real. Unless your friend is a fridge magnet collector...
Coppenhagen beads
54 RozengrachtMaybe not your typical souvenir store...but wouldn't it be thoughtful to create a piece of jewellery for your friend or loved one? Be stunned by the selection of more than a 100 different unique beads. Get your artist on! The sentiment is real. Unless your friend is a fridge magnet collector...
Great street market, close to home for everyday products. Great place to lunch (check out their super tasty falafel) and escape the overpriced foodhallen.
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Ten Kate Markt
32 Ten KatestraatGreat street market, close to home for everyday products. Great place to lunch (check out their super tasty falafel) and escape the overpriced foodhallen.
Parks & Nature
Erasmusparkbuurt
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegRembrandtpark
RembrandtparkOne of the most beautiful spring gardens of Europe.
Open 21 March 2019 - 19 May 2019.
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Keukenhof
166A StationswegOne of the most beautiful spring gardens of Europe.
Open 21 March 2019 - 19 May 2019.
Hutan Amsterdam
Getting Around
020 Amsterdam Bicycles
129-131 Jan van GalenstraatSecond-hand bikes, fast bike repairs
Rijken Tweewielers
332 Admiraal de Ruijterweg