Guidebook for Amsterdam
Shopping
JWO Lekkernijen
1 Tweede GoudsbloemdwarsstraatAwesome Dutch sandwich place
Tenue de Nimes
60 ElandsgrachtAwesome jeans collection
Tenue de Nimes
60 ElandsgrachtAwesome jeans collection
De 9 Straatjes
Nice area with smaller boutique shops
Food Scene
Awesome international sandwich/lunch place --> one of my favorites. Owner is super cool and funny guy. I advise the lamb burrito and the tuna melt
98 lokale anbefaler
Small World Catering
14 Binnen OranjestraatAwesome international sandwich/lunch place --> one of my favorites. Owner is super cool and funny guy. I advise the lamb burrito and the tuna melt
Gs jordaan
91 GoudsbloemstraatGreat place for brunches.
Cannibale Royale Handboogstraat
17a HandboogstraatBeste ribs in Amsterdam
Sugoi Sushi
95 WillemsstraatBest take out sushi of Amsterdam
Happyhappyjoyjoy West
158HS Bilderdijkstraatawesome Asian fusion
Hummus bistro d&a
136 WesterstraatAwesome israeli restaurant, also delivers via Uber eats
Fancy, "hip" I guess... American artists/singers etc always go to this place. Really good Japanese fusion. Bit pricey.
You will need to reserve
113 lokale anbefaler
IZAKAYA Asian Kitchen & Bar
2-6 Albert CuypstraatFancy, "hip" I guess... American artists/singers etc always go to this place. Really good Japanese fusion. Bit pricey.
You will need to reserve
Mossel & Gin
12 GosschalklaanGo here if you like Mussels and Gin
Go here on saturday mornings/afternoon to buy nice organic meats, fruits and vegetables, oysters/fish, cheeses etc
892 lokale anbefaler
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktGo here on saturday mornings/afternoon to buy nice organic meats, fruits and vegetables, oysters/fish, cheeses etc
Awesome breakfast/brunch/lunch --> expect to wait 15-30 min for a table but always worth it
315 lokale anbefaler
Bakers & Roasters
54 Eerste Jacob van CampenstraatAwesome breakfast/brunch/lunch --> expect to wait 15-30 min for a table but always worth it
Chef Ron Blaauw is a hero to local food lovers and no wonder – the Netherlands native serves Michelin-starred cuisine at modest prices (no dish costs more than €15), and in a comfy space with no minimum order restrictions. It's a great spot to sample contemporary twists on vintage Dutch recipes, say smoked eel drizzled with sweet wine sauce or potatoes with shrimp and lobster gravy.
181 lokale anbefaler
Ron Gastrobar
55 SophialaanChef Ron Blaauw is a hero to local food lovers and no wonder – the Netherlands native serves Michelin-starred cuisine at modest prices (no dish costs more than €15), and in a comfy space with no minimum order restrictions. It's a great spot to sample contemporary twists on vintage Dutch recipes, say smoked eel drizzled with sweet wine sauce or potatoes with shrimp and lobster gravy.
De Hallen, where a cinema, bike-recycling store, fashion boutiques and design shops pack a revamped, century-old tram depot. The most popular (and aromatic) facet is the food hall where more than 20 vendors waft fare from oysters to chocolate tarts to gourmet croquettes, along with beer and wine. Stake out a sturdy wooden table and nibble the afternoon away, especially if the weather blusters.
615 lokale anbefaler
De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie DankbaarpassageDe Hallen, where a cinema, bike-recycling store, fashion boutiques and design shops pack a revamped, century-old tram depot. The most popular (and aromatic) facet is the food hall where more than 20 vendors waft fare from oysters to chocolate tarts to gourmet croquettes, along with beer and wine. Stake out a sturdy wooden table and nibble the afternoon away, especially if the weather blusters.
My favorite Indonesian restaurant. Go there, order a "ricetable" for the entire group. It is awesome!!!
23 lokale anbefaler
Sama Sebo
27 Pieter Cornelisz HooftstraatMy favorite Indonesian restaurant. Go there, order a "ricetable" for the entire group. It is awesome!!!
Gartine is a lovely little cafe that hides on a quiet street amid the centre's hubbub. Simple dishes – yogurt with blueberries and lavender syrup, and pancakes with smoked salmon and crème fraîche – arrive on mismatched china under the antique chandelier.
55 lokale anbefaler
Gartine
7 TaksteegGartine is a lovely little cafe that hides on a quiet street amid the centre's hubbub. Simple dishes – yogurt with blueberries and lavender syrup, and pancakes with smoked salmon and crème fraîche – arrive on mismatched china under the antique chandelier.
Head to Letting for a classic breakfast of wentelteefjes (the local version of French toast) and orange juice in the cafe-strewn Western Canals neighbourhood.
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At Letting
3 PrinsenstraatHead to Letting for a classic breakfast of wentelteefjes (the local version of French toast) and orange juice in the cafe-strewn Western Canals neighbourhood.
Devote the afternoon to the most famous of local foods: cheese. Pop into De Kaaskamer, a Western Canals shop whose name translates to 'cheese room', and learn to distinguish your Gouda (rich and creamy) from Edam (slightly drier) by sampling the wares. To really become an expert, sign up nearby for the Reypenaer Cheese Tasting class where you can try six varieties while guides explain the differences in look, smell and taste.
36 lokale anbefaler
De Kaaskamer
7 RunstraatDevote the afternoon to the most famous of local foods: cheese. Pop into De Kaaskamer, a Western Canals shop whose name translates to 'cheese room', and learn to distinguish your Gouda (rich and creamy) from Edam (slightly drier) by sampling the wares. To really become an expert, sign up nearby for the Reypenaer Cheese Tasting class where you can try six varieties while guides explain the differences in look, smell and taste.
Intrepid types can seek out Hotel de Goudfazant, a punk, industrial, French-influenced restaurant set in an enormous garage in the hip-happening Noord district. --> a bit far but a nice place to go with a group
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Hotel De Goudfazant
30 AambeeldstraatIntrepid types can seek out Hotel de Goudfazant, a punk, industrial, French-influenced restaurant set in an enormous garage in the hip-happening Noord district. --> a bit far but a nice place to go with a group
BREDA
210 SingelSuper nice and fancy restaurant
Kaagman & Kortekaas
43 Sint NicolaasstraatReally nice French restaurant
Everything Else
Hairsalon Coup D'ètat
4 WillemsstraatBest hairdresser of Amsterdam
One of the best Coffeeshops in Amsterdam both in quality and quantity.
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Grey Area Coffeeshop
2 Oude LeliestraatOne of the best Coffeeshops in Amsterdam both in quality and quantity.
Sightseeing
Anne Franks Hus
20 WestermarktMake sure you go really early to avoid the long lines
Museumplein
MuseumpleinBig square in Amsterdam close to all the Museums
Essentials
AH Frederik Hendrikstraat
81 Frederik HendrikstraatMarqt
402 CeintuurbaanThe nicest grocery store chain of Amsterdam.
Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanThe nicest grocery store chain of Amsterdam.
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome underground nightclub. Ensure you find out what is playing before you go so the doorbitch is convinced you should be let in. Tough doorpolicy. Sometimes they are open a couple days in a row (24 hour license)
355 lokale anbefaler
De School
3 Doctor Jan van BreemenstraatAwesome underground nightclub. Ensure you find out what is playing before you go so the doorbitch is convinced you should be let in. Tough doorpolicy. Sometimes they are open a couple days in a row (24 hour license)
Brouwerij Troost Westergas
27 PazzanistraatPretty fun place to go and hang
W Amsterdam
175 SpuistraatHip and fancy bar :) Good cocktails
Disco Dolly
11 HandboogstraatFun place to get drunk and dance
Really awesome Dutch craftbeer brewery with a windmill on the roof :)
1100 lokale anbefaler
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeReally awesome Dutch craftbeer brewery with a windmill on the roof :)
Shelter
3 OverhoekspleinUnderground nightclub in the basement of awesome new building
Oedipus Brewing Taproom
85 Gedempt HamerkanaalAnother awesome brewery
Cool place around the corner to chill and have some beers. Super mellow crowd, good music and it's literally around the corner
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Cafe Broer "Brunch, Dinner & Drinks"
Cool place around the corner to chill and have some beers. Super mellow crowd, good music and it's literally around the corner
Entertainment & Activities
Awesome boat company. Rent your own little boat and cruise the canals. €60 per hour. I advise you take the boat for 3 hours, take some food and drinks on the boat and cruise around. Check www.sloepdelen.nl
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Sloepdelen Amsterdam
69 ElandsgrachtAwesome boat company. Rent your own little boat and cruise the canals. €60 per hour. I advise you take the boat for 3 hours, take some food and drinks on the boat and cruise around. Check www.sloepdelen.nl
Bar, restaurant, club --> a lot of things to do here. Next to the Eye filmmuseum. Take the (free) ferry across the water behind central station
603 lokale anbefaler
A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinBar, restaurant, club --> a lot of things to do here. Next to the Eye filmmuseum. Take the (free) ferry across the water behind central station