
Food​
Traditional Dutch
Café Sonneveld
*Stamppot (mashed pot) – mash potatoes, vegetables mixed in and a sausage or meatball on top with gravy.
*Snert (Pea and Bacon soup)
*Bitterballen (bitter balls - some say deep-fried gravy, others deep-fried ragu, a deep fried ball served with mustard)
Indonesian
Kantijl & The Tiger
Aneka Rasa
Restaurant Blauw Amsterdam
*Rice Table (a bunch of different dishes to share, like Tapas)
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Flemish Fries
De Vleminckx
*Originated in Belgium, they are thick cut fries eaten with mayo
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Dutch Pancakes
The Pancake Bakery (traditional Dutch pancakes)
De Carrousel Pannenkoeken Amsterdam
*Pannenkoek (A Dutch Pancake)
*Poffertjes (A E5 coin-sized flapjack served with butter, Dutch syrup and icing sugar)
*Most traditional pancake (bacon, cheese and topped with Dutch syrup - made with molasses)
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Coffee/Cafes
Lot 61
Cafe Oslo
Caffe il Momento
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Sandwiches AND Deli’s
Caldi e freddi (Italian sandwiches)
Broodje Bert (Dutch-style sandwiches)
*A melted Dutch goat cheese sandwich topped with honey and Walnuts is by far the top pick
Small World Sandwiches
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Breweries
Brouwerij’t IJ (one of the best micro-brewery in town)
Oedipus
Gollem
Cafe de Prael
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Jenever Tasting (Dutch Gin)
Wynand Fockink Proeflokaal and Spirits
A. van Wees Proeflokaal
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Herring
Albert Cuyp Market
Stalls (the best place to buy herring is from the small stalls on squares in the city)
*Haring
Seafood
The Seafood Bar
Mussels & Gin
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Thai
Thai Bird/The Bird
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Asian stir-fry
Wok to Walk (on the go)
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Chinese
Wang's Flavour
Dumplings (Great dumplings, but they make amazing “Beijing pancakes)
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Sushi
Tanoshii Sushi
Sumo Amsterdam
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Ramen
Takumi Ramen Kitchen
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Surinamese
Roopram (Get a Roti)
Simz Exotic Food Indian & Surinaams Specialiteit
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Bakeries
Winkel 43 (the best Apple Pie in Amsterdam)
Van Stapele Koekmakeri
Saint Jean Bakery
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Markets
Northern Market/Westerstraat Markt (a farmer market with fresh produce)
Nieuwmarkt (Get Indonesian spring rolls and fresh stroopwafels)
Albert Cuyp Market (Kibbling, fresh stroopwafels, poffertjes and Herring)
IJ-Hallen Flea Market (biggest flea market in Europe)
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Food Trucks
Foodhallen (big hall, filled with different food trucks, long tables and drinks)
Rollende Keukens (A food truck festival in Westerpark every May/June)
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Pizza
La Perla Pizzeria
Pizzabakers (The one on Leliegracht)
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Italian Restaurants/Deli’s
Toscanini
Pane e Olio (Deli)
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Brunch/Lunch
Greenwoods
Little Collins
Bakers & Roasters
The Avocado Show
G’s Brunch Boat
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegan Junk Food Bar
The Meatless District
SOIL Cafe
Veganees
Vegan Temple Bar
Hearth
Vegan Sushi Bar
Moaz (Late Night Vegan Street Food)
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Cocktail Bars
Tales & Spirits
The W Hotel
Door 74 (speakeasy-style, hidden away. You MUST book in advance, as you need a password to enter)
Sins of Sal
Law & Order Cocktail Bar
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Bars
Cafe De Knoop
Arendsnest (Dutch and Belgium Beer bar with snacks)
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Clubs/Dance Events
Belushi’s (Beer, cocktails, music, game nights)
Escape
Chin Chin Club
ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event, Food
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