Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
The best breakfast around the corner combined with a fresh bakery.
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Vlaamsch Broodhuys
122 b/g ElandsgrachtThe best breakfast around the corner combined with a fresh bakery.
Le Pain Quotidien
2 & 4 Cornelis TroostpleinDelicious french breakfast or brunch
Omelegg - de Pijp
143 Ferdinand BolstraatBreakfast and eggs!
SLA
149 CeintuurbaanOne of the...no, the MOST healthy place to go for lunch or dinner! :)
Our most favorite brunch/lunch bar in the neighborhood!
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Little Collins De Pijp
19F Eerste SweelinckstraatOur most favorite brunch/lunch bar in the neighborhood!
Delicious Japanese dishes to combine with a sparkling drink at the bar.
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De Plantenmarkt
228 Albert CuypstraatDelicious Japanese dishes to combine with a sparkling drink at the bar.
Good quality brunch/lunch/dinner in a nice atmosphere and big terrace outside in summer.
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Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 WeesperzijdeGood quality brunch/lunch/dinner in a nice atmosphere and big terrace outside in summer.
Biggest open air market of Europe (!) with food and non-food. Open daily, except Sunday.
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Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatBiggest open air market of Europe (!) with food and non-food. Open daily, except Sunday.
Good breakfast/lunch/dinner/drinks!
Located in a former cinema built in the roaring 20s.
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Coffee & Coconuts
282 CeintuurbaanGood breakfast/lunch/dinner/drinks!
Located in a former cinema built in the roaring 20s.
Portugese restaurant. We love their sunny terrace, feels like being on a beach. Classic, simple dishes on the menu.
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Girassol
135 WeesperzijdePortugese restaurant. We love their sunny terrace, feels like being on a beach. Classic, simple dishes on the menu.
Old Amsterdam restaurant, we favor their fresh mussels, prepared in a classic way.
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Restaurant 't Zwaantje
12 BerenstraatOld Amsterdam restaurant, we favor their fresh mussels, prepared in a classic way.
Oriental City
177-179 Oudezijds VoorburgwalBest DIM SUM! It can be quite busy, but it is worth waiting!
Good sunny spot for breakfast or lunch. They serve a fingerlicking ceasar salad and tasty sandwiches.
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Corner Bakery
40 Johannes VermeerstraatGood sunny spot for breakfast or lunch. They serve a fingerlicking ceasar salad and tasty sandwiches.
Perfect place to go for breakfast, lunch or high tea. Only 10 minutes by foot, on your way to the museum square. Try their freshly baked scones with clotted cream and homemade raspberry jam!
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De Bakkerswinkel Oud-Zuid
68 Roelof HartstraatPerfect place to go for breakfast, lunch or high tea. Only 10 minutes by foot, on your way to the museum square. Try their freshly baked scones with clotted cream and homemade raspberry jam!
Opened in 2014 and within a few months they received their first Michelin star. Definitely need to make a reservation in advance!
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Sinne
342 Huis CeintuurbaanOpened in 2014 and within a few months they received their first Michelin star. Definitely need to make a reservation in advance!
When strolling on the street market Albert Cuyp, you should definitely sit down for lunch at Bazar. Great Northern African food served in an old church. Also very nice for dinner: open till late!
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De Bazar Amsterdam B.V.
182 Albert CuypstraatWhen strolling on the street market Albert Cuyp, you should definitely sit down for lunch at Bazar. Great Northern African food served in an old church. Also very nice for dinner: open till late!
Get your Dutch cuisine here! Excellent potato fries and it serves great dishes combined with perfect service.
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Par Hasard
113-115 CeintuurbaanGet your Dutch cuisine here! Excellent potato fries and it serves great dishes combined with perfect service.
Pata Negra
124 UtrechtsestraatOriginal Spanish tapas in authentic atmosphere. Recommended!
Do you want a drink with a view? Enjoy the terrace of Zouthaven on a sunny afternoon or summer evening. Tram 26 stops in front of the building (Muziekgebouw).
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Zouthaven
1 Piet HeinkadeDo you want a drink with a view? Enjoy the terrace of Zouthaven on a sunny afternoon or summer evening. Tram 26 stops in front of the building (Muziekgebouw).
Excellent stop for Italian coffee on a sunny terrace. They also have luxury sandwiches and pastry. Don't forget to visit their Bomboni shop just a fews doors further.
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Puccini Bomboni
17 StaalstraatExcellent stop for Italian coffee on a sunny terrace. They also have luxury sandwiches and pastry. Don't forget to visit their Bomboni shop just a fews doors further.
Vegetarian Indian restaurant. Not the place for a romantic dinner, but a great place to try the best dosa’s of Amsterdam.
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Saravanaa Bhavan Amsterdam
123-124 StadhouderskadeVegetarian Indian restaurant. Not the place for a romantic dinner, but a great place to try the best dosa’s of Amsterdam.
Do you like Ramen? This is the place for a quick bowl of noodles in the neighborhood!
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Fou Fow Ramen van Woustraat
3 Van WoustraatDo you like Ramen? This is the place for a quick bowl of noodles in the neighborhood!
The famous Japanese ramen restaurant in Düsseldorf has a little sister in Amsterdam!
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Umaimon
51 Korte LeidsedwarsstraatThe famous Japanese ramen restaurant in Düsseldorf has a little sister in Amsterdam!
Great restaurant (French cuisine) in the neighborhood. Reservation recommended.
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Arles
251 Govert FlinckstraatGreat restaurant (French cuisine) in the neighborhood. Reservation recommended.
Essentials
High quality supermarket with local and fair trade products. Cards only.
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Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanHigh quality supermarket with local and fair trade products. Cards only.
AH is the biggest supermarket company of the Netherlands with a broad range of products.
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AH Stadhouderskade
101 StadhouderskadeAH is the biggest supermarket company of the Netherlands with a broad range of products.
Landmarkt
339 SchellingwouderdijkSupermarket with many fresh products and prepared meals.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rembrandtplein is one of the places to go at night. There are all kinds of bars and clubs around the square.
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Rembrandtplein
Rembrandtplein is one of the places to go at night. There are all kinds of bars and clubs around the square.
Leidseplein is one of the squares to go at night. There are several bars and clubs situated around the square.
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Leidseplein
LeidsepleinLeidseplein is one of the squares to go at night. There are several bars and clubs situated around the square.
Restaurant by day, club at night. Great view, it's on the 7th floor of a hotel called Volkshotel. Good food and friendly service.
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Canvas
150 WibautstraatRestaurant by day, club at night. Great view, it's on the 7th floor of a hotel called Volkshotel. Good food and friendly service.
Just behind Dam Square you'll find a small bar where you can taste all the different flavors of 'Dutch gin'. The authentic tasting room is opened daily from 3.00pm to 9.00pm.
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Wynand Fockink
31 PijlsteegJust behind Dam Square you'll find a small bar where you can taste all the different flavors of 'Dutch gin'. The authentic tasting room is opened daily from 3.00pm to 9.00pm.
Taste a variety of beers on the sunny terrace. 't IJ beers are brewed in the traditional manner, without filtering or pasteurisation. If you want to know more about how they brew, you can take a tour!
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Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeTaste a variety of beers on the sunny terrace. 't IJ beers are brewed in the traditional manner, without filtering or pasteurisation. If you want to know more about how they brew, you can take a tour!
Looking for a night out? Try the world famous Paradiso, one of the favourite clubs of all the bands.
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Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansLooking for a night out? Try the world famous Paradiso, one of the favourite clubs of all the bands.
Jazz Cafe Alto
115 Korte LeidsedwarsstraatJazz Cafe with live music
Sightseeing
Community and chapel of the Begijnen, where a miracle has occurred in the 14th century. Peaceful spot in the middle of Amsterdam
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Begijnhof
1 BegijnhofCommunity and chapel of the Begijnen, where a miracle has occurred in the 14th century. Peaceful spot in the middle of Amsterdam
From this point you are in the middle of 9 charming shopping streets, with lot's of cafes and restaurants. Just go there and discover! You can download a map online http://www.de9straatjes.nl/en/home
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De 9 Straatjes
From this point you are in the middle of 9 charming shopping streets, with lot's of cafes and restaurants. Just go there and discover! You can download a map online http://www.de9straatjes.nl/en/home
Parks & Nature
The Vondelpark is the largest park in the city center and a great place to relax on a sunny day
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Vondelpark
The Vondelpark is the largest park in the city center and a great place to relax on a sunny day
One of the oldest botanic gardens in the world, the Hortus is located in the center of Amsterdam. Enjoy the silence.
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Hortus Botanicus
2a Plantage MiddenlaanOne of the oldest botanic gardens in the world, the Hortus is located in the center of Amsterdam. Enjoy the silence.
Arts & Culture
The Anne Frank House is a must see for most people traveling to Amsterdam. Beware of the long lines, so plan you visit early in the morning
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Anne-Frank-Haus
20 WestermarktThe Anne Frank House is a must see for most people traveling to Amsterdam. Beware of the long lines, so plan you visit early in the morning
The Stedelijk Museum is the Dutch museum for modern and contemporary art and design
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Stedelijk Museum
10 MuseumpleinThe Stedelijk Museum is the Dutch museum for modern and contemporary art and design
Visit the Dutch dependance of the famous museum from St. Petersburg.
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Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelVisit the Dutch dependance of the famous museum from St. Petersburg.
The largest collection of Van Gogh-pieces, A fabulous overview of his life.
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Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinThe largest collection of Van Gogh-pieces, A fabulous overview of his life.
After 10 years of restauration the largest collection of world famous pieces is open for the public again. Even Obama came over for a visit. Be sure to buy your tickets online to skip the line.
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Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
1 MuseumstraatAfter 10 years of restauration the largest collection of world famous pieces is open for the public again. Even Obama came over for a visit. Be sure to buy your tickets online to skip the line.
Entertainment & Activities
After (of before) you enjoyed a lovely dish with the neighbors you can see diverse cult movies here. Just on a 2 minute walk!
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Rialto
338 CeintuurbaanAfter (of before) you enjoyed a lovely dish with the neighbors you can see diverse cult movies here. Just on a 2 minute walk!