Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
My favorite lunch place (lunch served until 5pm). All of the sandwiches are great but the Sloppy Joe is a must-try if you only go there once.
In the evening the place becomes a local hang-out spot.
43 locals recommend
Café de Huyschkaemer
137 UtrechtsestraatMy favorite lunch place (lunch served until 5pm). All of the sandwiches are great but the Sloppy Joe is a must-try if you only go there once.
In the evening the place becomes a local hang-out spot.
Another great lunch place (open till 4pm).
Inexpensive, with wifi access, lot's of light and space, extremely friendly staff.
9 locals recommend
Lunchcafe Klaver 4
69 UtrechtsestraatAnother great lunch place (open till 4pm).
Inexpensive, with wifi access, lot's of light and space, extremely friendly staff.
If you like an old-style coffee shop, this is a one of a kind must-go spot!
German beers, german snacks, ... german theme.
Great hang-out place for bohemian, alterative and different crowd.
151 locals recommend
Café Brecht
157 WeteringschansIf you like an old-style coffee shop, this is a one of a kind must-go spot!
German beers, german snacks, ... german theme.
Great hang-out place for bohemian, alterative and different crowd.
De Nachtwacht
2 ThorbeckepleinThe best spare-ribs in town, trust me - try it once, you'll be hooked.
Best steak in town, there's something about their grill - the steak is great every time! Also the mixed salads, fajitas, soups - the entire menu, served unusually fast.
I frequent there since 1999.
Rancho
37 ReguliersbreestraatBest steak in town, there's something about their grill - the steak is great every time! Also the mixed salads, fajitas, soups - the entire menu, served unusually fast.
I frequent there since 1999.
Cozy italian restaurant with great chef and excellent view.
I recommend booking in advance as it's really small and is always full.
7 locals recommend
Ponte Arcari
534 HerengrachtCozy italian restaurant with great chef and excellent view.
I recommend booking in advance as it's really small and is always full.
A superb frech restaurant with 3-course menu under 25 euros. Excellent wine choice.
7 locals recommend
Bistro Bonjour
770 KeizersgrachtA superb frech restaurant with 3-course menu under 25 euros. Excellent wine choice.
Maoz Vegetarian
1 MuntpleinJust great falafel, if you wanna grab something on your way.
Bar De Burgh
2 KolksteegThe best damm burger in town!
The nicest old dutch-food restaurant. A little far from house, but a must if you care to experience typical dutch cuisine.
Stamppots, pancakes, and mussels are ... unearthly.
17 locals recommend
Restaurant 't Zwaantje
12 BerenstraatThe nicest old dutch-food restaurant. A little far from house, but a must if you care to experience typical dutch cuisine.
Stamppots, pancakes, and mussels are ... unearthly.
Great food, excellent fast service. The place can be full your you're always likely to find a spot.
59 locals recommend
Waag
4 NieuwmarktGreat food, excellent fast service. The place can be full your you're always likely to find a spot.
If you want to eat, you are in the area, and you feel like you have to treat yourself to a restaurant yet not sure which one to pick - that's the place for you. A la carte, monthly rotating menu.
6 locals recommend
Humphrey's
23 Nieuwezijds KolkIf you want to eat, you are in the area, and you feel like you have to treat yourself to a restaurant yet not sure which one to pick - that's the place for you. A la carte, monthly rotating menu.
Shopping
Etos
140 B SloterkadeToiletries
Essentials
Frederiksplein
3 FrederikspleinThe closest to the house supermarket
The cheapest grocery store with a great selection of everything, of a great quality. If you care for a little walk, that's the address for you.
No Albert Hein can ever compete with Lidl!
91 locals recommend
Lidl
25a HemonylaanThe cheapest grocery store with a great selection of everything, of a great quality. If you care for a little walk, that's the address for you.
No Albert Hein can ever compete with Lidl!