Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Koffiespot
53 ElandsgrachtStart the day with their Breakfast to the Max.
Check out their avocado starters! The line is worth the wait, less crowded on weekdays.
75 preporuka/e lokalaca
MOAK Pancakes West (Formerly MOOK)
34 De ClercqstraatCheck out their avocado starters! The line is worth the wait, less crowded on weekdays.
Kessens
24 RozengrachtGo Scandinavian! Great entourage & friendly staff.
Vlaamsch Broodhuys
122 b/g ElandsgrachtOur favourite is the Avocado sandwich!
Pluk
19 ReestraatTry their Acai or Smoothie Bowl.
Ree 7
7 ReestraatThat Strawberry Dream Milkshake!
More a cosy living room than a café. The decor is a mishmash of things and they have lots of (board) games available. Nice bites! Open till late.
114 preporuka/e lokalaca
Festina Lente
40B LooiersgrachtMore a cosy living room than a café. The decor is a mishmash of things and they have lots of (board) games available. Nice bites! Open till late.
Balthazar's Keuken
108 ElandsgrachtTry their 3-course menu, great atmosphere.
Best Italian in town. Housed in a former (and very old) local bar, Amsterdam style. Make reservations!
66 preporuka/e lokalaca
Eetcafé Koevoet
17 LindenstraatBest Italian in town. Housed in a former (and very old) local bar, Amsterdam style. Make reservations!
Café George
84 LeidsegrachtFor lunch and dinner, a fashion-crowd favourite.
Restaurant Jansz.
8 ReestraatClassics with a Dutch attitude, also breakfast & lunch.
Restaurant Nooch
11 ReestraatCreative Asian kitchen.
Akitsu
228-230 RozengrachtDoesn’t look very appealing but the Japanese food is amazing!
Restaurant Moeders
251 RozengrachtTypical Dutch food, very popular place.
Entertainment & Activities
Pathe City
15-19 Kleine-GartmanplantsoenClean & comfortable theater, mainly blockbusters.
Cinecenter
10 LijnbaansgrachtArthouse movies, great for a Sunday morning.
When you want to treat your kids to some fun times. Underground play area.
62 preporuka/e lokalaca
TunFun
7 Mr. VisserpleinWhen you want to treat your kids to some fun times. Underground play area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Oldenhof
84-H ElandsgrachtGreat cocktails and likewise ambience!
A small but nice café with a hip crowd, Café Lux next door is also cool.
51 preporuka/e lokalaca
Bar Weber
397 MarnixstraatA small but nice café with a hip crowd, Café Lux next door is also cool.
Jimmy Woo
18 Korte LeidsedwarsstraatWell-know nightclub, strict door-policy so dress up!
Melkweg
234A LijnbaansgrachtConcert venue, a little bit alternative.
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansGreat historical concert venue. Fantastic concerts.
Very typical, old-fashioned, local bar with music from local singers.
7 preporuka/e lokalaca
Cafe Rooie Nelis
101 LaurierstraatVery typical, old-fashioned, local bar with music from local singers.
Cafe Chris
42 BloemstraatJordaan's oldest bar.
Arts & Culture
Good plays, nationally renowned. Some plays have English 'subtitles', so worth a look.
136 preporuka/e lokalaca
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam
26 LeidsepleinGood plays, nationally renowned. Some plays have English 'subtitles', so worth a look.
NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokInteractive science museum designed for children.
Parks & Nature
Vondelpark
When it comes to city-parks it just doesn't get any better.
Amsterdam, Artis station
Europe's oldest city-zoo.
Shopping
Gray Label
17 HuidenstraatDutch quality children’s fashion brand.
Baskets Stores
57 ElandsgrachtUp-to-date sneaker & streetwear collection.
Tenue de Nimes
60 ElandsgrachtSophisticated jeans store, great selection.
Komono Store Amsterdam
42 HeiligewegSunglasses & watches, cool and affordable.
Crazy and unique collection of books on design, architecture and much much more.
Architectura & Natura
22-H LeliegrachtCrazy and unique collection of books on design, architecture and much much more.
OU. Boutique Stories
252 HerengrachtThey even have a Beauty bar.
L' Étoile de Saint Honoré
24 ReestraatVintage Chanel, Hermes & Louis Vuitton bags.
De Bijenkorf
1 DamHolland’s most luxurious department store.
Everything Else
Jordaan
Walk around and get lost amongst the many small historical streets.
The world-famous Anne Frank house is within walking distance of our home. Pre-book tickets to avoid long waiting lines!
2775 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kuća Anne Frank
20 WestermarktThe world-famous Anne Frank house is within walking distance of our home. Pre-book tickets to avoid long waiting lines!
On Saturday there is an organic food market and don’t forget to stop by Winkel, best apple pie! On Monday morning the same market offers brocante interior finds & second-hand clothing (very populair).
892 preporuka/e lokalaca
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktOn Saturday there is an organic food market and don’t forget to stop by Winkel, best apple pie! On Monday morning the same market offers brocante interior finds & second-hand clothing (very populair).