Guidebook for Amsterdam
Essentials
The nearby supermarket is open everyday until until 10pm. Bagging your own groceries and paying 50 cents for the bag is all part of the fun!
115 Einheimische empfehlen
Albert Heijn
21 WestermarktThe nearby supermarket is open everyday until until 10pm. Bagging your own groceries and paying 50 cents for the bag is all part of the fun!
Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanThe organic supermarket is 5 minutes away. Yes spelled with a q.
Cold beer and (inexpensive) wine. There is no cold white wine at the Albert Heijn supermarket. Open until 10.
Fa. Hanssen
116 UtrechtsestraatCold beer and (inexpensive) wine. There is no cold white wine at the Albert Heijn supermarket. Open until 10.
Food Scene
Frederix Coffee Bar & Lunch
29 FrederikspleinBreakfast!
de koffie salon centrum
130-BG UtrechtsestraatBest coffee in the neighborhood
Best Thai in Amsterdam. Real chicken and cashews (i.e. not with overly liquid sauce and inauthentic vegetables thrown in). They open at 4pm which is earlier than many!
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Bangkok
117 ReguliersdwarsstraatBest Thai in Amsterdam. Real chicken and cashews (i.e. not with overly liquid sauce and inauthentic vegetables thrown in). They open at 4pm which is earlier than many!
Bar Moustache
141 UtrechtsestraatStrangely named Italian restaurant with good food and wine
Casual but not crappy Italian food. Kids will be happy and (more importantly) so will the adults. Warm bread comes from the oven
28 Einheimische empfehlen
BAMBINO
5h VijzelgrachtCasual but not crappy Italian food. Kids will be happy and (more importantly) so will the adults. Warm bread comes from the oven
Sometimes you want Starbucks. Ours is a concept store, unique in the world. That means a new interior and a second counter with fancier coffees
66 Einheimische empfehlen
Starbucks
72 OvertoomSometimes you want Starbucks. Ours is a concept store, unique in the world. That means a new interior and a second counter with fancier coffees
Steak, lobster or both is the only choice. Served in a sultry environment that doesn't break the bank.
126 Einheimische empfehlen
Restaurant RED
594 KeizersgrachtSteak, lobster or both is the only choice. Served in a sultry environment that doesn't break the bank.
Neighborhood vegetarian with chill vibe
42 Einheimische empfehlen
Golden Temple Vegetarisch Restaurant
126 UtrechtsestraatNeighborhood vegetarian with chill vibe
Segugio
96 UtrechtsestraatWhen you want fancy (and pricey) Italian
Arts & Culture
Our hysterical comedy show is an Amsterdam institution. Our guests get free upgrades to the Comedy Central Couch
101 Einheimische empfehlen
Boom Chicago
117 RozengrachtOur hysterical comedy show is an Amsterdam institution. Our guests get free upgrades to the Comedy Central Couch
Everything Else
Our favorite neighborhood coffee shop sells bags and pre rolled joints. I don't brew my own beer either.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Barney's Lounge
27 ReguliersgrachtOur favorite neighborhood coffee shop sells bags and pre rolled joints. I don't brew my own beer either.
Drinks & Nightlife
200 year old bar and liquor store. Doesn't every neighborhood have one?
35 Einheimische empfehlen
Cafe Slijterij Oosterling
140 Utrechtsestraat200 year old bar and liquor store. Doesn't every neighborhood have one?
Small, speakeasy cocktail bar with wonderful drinks. Let me make you a table reservation (no minimum)
149 Einheimische empfehlen
Door74
74 ReguliersdwarsstraatSmall, speakeasy cocktail bar with wonderful drinks. Let me make you a table reservation (no minimum)
Shopping
Cheese from the supermarket? Egads! Spreads and bread available here too. They will vacuum pack cheese to take home too.
50 Einheimische empfehlen
Kaashuis Tromp
90 UtrechtsestraatCheese from the supermarket? Egads! Spreads and bread available here too. They will vacuum pack cheese to take home too.
Mom and pop bike rental place that rents bikes that don't look like rental bikes
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Fiets Consult
105 UtrechtsedwarsstraatMom and pop bike rental place that rents bikes that don't look like rental bikes
Sightseeing
Brewery Attraction/tour/advertisement is ten minutes away by foot.
1283 Einheimische empfehlen
Heineken Experience
78 StadhouderskadeBrewery Attraction/tour/advertisement is ten minutes away by foot.
Museumplein/Museum Square which is home to the Rijks, the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk (STAY-de-lik) and the Concertgebouw is also a short walk away
3186 Einheimische empfehlen
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
1 MuseumstraatMuseumplein/Museum Square which is home to the Rijks, the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk (STAY-de-lik) and the Concertgebouw is also a short walk away
Nightlife district Leidseplein has clubs, bars and restaurants
19 Einheimische empfehlen
The Bulldog Ex-policestation Coffeeshop
17 LeidsepleinNightlife district Leidseplein has clubs, bars and restaurants
Rembrandtplein
Bars, cafes, and restaurants
Seven bridges cross the Reguliersgracht that you can see at one time if you are at either end. Best seen from a boat
Reguliersgracht 49
Seven bridges cross the Reguliersgracht that you can see at one time if you are at either end. Best seen from a boat
Anne-Frank-Haus
20 WestermarktPowerful stuff. It's on the bucket list
Under-the-radar museum of the Amsterdam canals. Housed in an impressive canal house where people who loaned money to young country America lived in the 1700s. 45 minutes and you're out.
89 Einheimische empfehlen
Het Grachtenhuis
386 HerengrachtUnder-the-radar museum of the Amsterdam canals. Housed in an impressive canal house where people who loaned money to young country America lived in the 1700s. 45 minutes and you're out.