Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Start your morning right by enjoying a fresh and mouthwatering breakfast at the Bakkerswinkel. You can choose from one of the many delicious items on the menu or just stop by for a scone and some tea.
245 locals recommend
De Bakkerswinkel
Start your morning right by enjoying a fresh and mouthwatering breakfast at the Bakkerswinkel. You can choose from one of the many delicious items on the menu or just stop by for a scone and some tea.
Located in a former water pumping station dating back to the late 19th century, the building itself never fails to impress with its expansive dining room, high ceilings and waterside terrace.
284 locals recommend
Café Restaurant Amsterdam
6 WatertorenpleinLocated in a former water pumping station dating back to the late 19th century, the building itself never fails to impress with its expansive dining room, high ceilings and waterside terrace.
Located in a large, industrial space at De Westergasfabriek, this creative, somewhat chaotic restaurant serves decently-priced dishes. On Thu, Fri and Sat evenings, there are DJ's and live bands.
428 locals recommend
Pacific Parc
23 PolonceaukadeLocated in a large, industrial space at De Westergasfabriek, this creative, somewhat chaotic restaurant serves decently-priced dishes. On Thu, Fri and Sat evenings, there are DJ's and live bands.
The Espressofabriek is the ideal meeting place at the Westergasfabriek. There is WiFi, old-fashioned apple cake and of course the best coffee made by a genuine barista.
80 locals recommend
Espressofabriek
39 PazzanistraatThe Espressofabriek is the ideal meeting place at the Westergasfabriek. There is WiFi, old-fashioned apple cake and of course the best coffee made by a genuine barista.
Savour Algerian dishes at nomadic restaurant Raïnaraï with its terrace on the quayside.
69 locals recommend
Rainarai Westerpark
40 PolonceaukadeSavour Algerian dishes at nomadic restaurant Raïnaraï with its terrace on the quayside.
What can you do at De Culinaire Werkplaats? - Dine in an informal setting or pick up take away from the delicatessen - Learn about contemporary cooking by joining a workshop
13 locals recommend
de culinaire werkplaats
What can you do at De Culinaire Werkplaats? - Dine in an informal setting or pick up take away from the delicatessen - Learn about contemporary cooking by joining a workshop
Yam Yam is both trattoria and pizzeria. The trattoria menu offers typical dishes - saltimbocca or linguine with salsicce and porcini. The pizza, however, is so good that I rarely get to try them.
129 locals recommend
YamYam Trattoria Pizzeria
88-90 Frederik HendrikstraatYam Yam is both trattoria and pizzeria. The trattoria menu offers typical dishes - saltimbocca or linguine with salsicce and porcini. The pizza, however, is so good that I rarely get to try them.
This striking and transparent brasserie with its fabulous terrace on the NDSM harbour has something to offer anytime of the day: coffee, royal lunch or a cocktail next to the fireplace in the evening.
104 locals recommend
Restaurant-Café De IJkantine
5 NDSM-KadeThis striking and transparent brasserie with its fabulous terrace on the NDSM harbour has something to offer anytime of the day: coffee, royal lunch or a cocktail next to the fireplace in the evening.
It has been said that Café Tabac is the most photographed café in Amsterdam, as it’s situated on a particularly lovely corner.
105 locals recommend
Cafe Tabac
101 BrouwersgrachtIt has been said that Café Tabac is the most photographed café in Amsterdam, as it’s situated on a particularly lovely corner.
Sightseeing
Head to Westerpark and you'll find trendy cafés, charming eateries, cutting-edge galleries, a cinema and an avant garde club.
1599 locals recommend
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegHead to Westerpark and you'll find trendy cafés, charming eateries, cutting-edge galleries, a cinema and an avant garde club.
Architecture fans can learn about the Amsterdam School style of architecture at Museum Het Schip on the Spaarndammerplantsoen. The building itself is an architectural highlight.
121 locals recommend
Museum Het Schip
45 OostzaanstraatArchitecture fans can learn about the Amsterdam School style of architecture at Museum Het Schip on the Spaarndammerplantsoen. The building itself is an architectural highlight.
Named after the nine side streets connecting the main canals, this area is a charming neighbourhood full of unique shops, wonderful places to have lunch and a great atmosphere.
1405 locals recommend
De 9 Straatjes
Named after the nine side streets connecting the main canals, this area is a charming neighbourhood full of unique shops, wonderful places to have lunch and a great atmosphere.
With its picturesque humpback bridges and many houseboats, the Brouwersgracht may just be the most charming canal of Amsterdam. The best way to experience the Brouwersgracht is to just go for a stroll
26 locals recommend
Brouwersgracht
BrouwersgrachtWith its picturesque humpback bridges and many houseboats, the Brouwersgracht may just be the most charming canal of Amsterdam. The best way to experience the Brouwersgracht is to just go for a stroll
Arts & Culture
An important Amsterdam landmark for Dutch cinema and international art house and documentary film. With a nice terrace for a drink and a bite.
106 locals recommend
Het Ketelhuis
4 PazzanistraatAn important Amsterdam landmark for Dutch cinema and international art house and documentary film. With a nice terrace for a drink and a bite.
Multiple art forms are accommodated in this theatre and production house: in addition to theatre performances, there is space for music, new media, dance, exhibitions and more.
9 locals recommend
MC theater
5 PolonceaukadeMultiple art forms are accommodated in this theatre and production house: in addition to theatre performances, there is space for music, new media, dance, exhibitions and more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Head to the club on Fri and Sat evenings for an intimate meal before live acts take to the stage. DJs take to the decks later in the evening, keeping the dance floors grooving until the small hours.
111 locals recommend
North Sea Jazz Club
1 PazzanistraatHead to the club on Fri and Sat evenings for an intimate meal before live acts take to the stage. DJs take to the decks later in the evening, keeping the dance floors grooving until the small hours.
Café Thijssen draws in all sorts of guests.
This bar opens at 8 in the morning, many choose to have breakfast here. In the summer there is a great terrace.
160 locals recommend
Café Thijssen
107 BrouwersgrachtCafé Thijssen draws in all sorts of guests.
This bar opens at 8 in the morning, many choose to have breakfast here. In the summer there is a great terrace.
Shopping
Offering independent boutiques, little salons, trendy but affordable restaurants and bars and the oldest cinema in Amsterdam, this street has been voted best shopping street of The Netherlands.
269 locals recommend
Haarlemerdijk
HaarlemmerdijkOffering independent boutiques, little salons, trendy but affordable restaurants and bars and the oldest cinema in Amsterdam, this street has been voted best shopping street of The Netherlands.
Every first sunday of the month. Designers and creative sell their unique products: design, fashion, retro, kids stuff, illustrations, paintings, jewelry, ceramics and much more..
263 locals recommend
Zuiveringshal West
37 PazzanistraatEvery first sunday of the month. Designers and creative sell their unique products: design, fashion, retro, kids stuff, illustrations, paintings, jewelry, ceramics and much more..
Essentials
AH Haarlemmerplein
34 HaarlemmerpleinOrganic Farmer’s Market - every Wednesday
The most famous and nice evening store in A'dam. Offers a wide variety of fresh products and bread, plus a good wine selection.
67 locals recommend
the Night market
90-96 De WittenkadeThe most famous and nice evening store in A'dam. Offers a wide variety of fresh products and bread, plus a good wine selection.