Welcome to Amsterdam
Food
Get the free ferry from Centraal station to NDSM - an industrial neighbourhood with many hidden treasures.
Pllek serves mainly vegetarian (but do have some meat options), organic and locally sourced food. It is a cool venue made out of ship containers, with a 'beach' (and deck chairs) overlooking the IJ river, with some spectacular views. Look online for live music nights or if there are any other events on.
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Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegGet the free ferry from Centraal station to NDSM - an industrial neighbourhood with many hidden treasures.
Pllek serves mainly vegetarian (but do have some meat options), organic and locally sourced food. It is a cool venue made out of ship containers, with a 'beach' (and deck chairs) overlooking the IJ river, with some spectacular views. Look online for live music nights or if there are any other events on.
De Foodhallen is a must go for any food lover. A hall with many high quality food stands in an old tram station. Make sure you go with an empty stomach and do not leave until you have tried at least eight different stands!
Our favourites are, of course, the traditional Dutch bitterballen; the dim sum; The Butcher burgers (but please check my recommendation for The Butcher on Albert Cuypstraat); and the oyster bar!
There is live music on some days, so please check the website for what's on.
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Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinDe Foodhallen is a must go for any food lover. A hall with many high quality food stands in an old tram station. Make sure you go with an empty stomach and do not leave until you have tried at least eight different stands!
Our favourites are, of course, the traditional Dutch bitterballen; the dim sum; The Butcher burgers (but please check my recommendation for The Butcher on Albert Cuypstraat); and the oyster bar!
There is live music on some days, so please check the website for what's on.
Another treasure in Amsterdam-Noord...
If you love cheese and wine, then this is the place to be. Either book a cheese and wine tasting or just drop by and order straight from the menu.
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Fromagerie Abraham Kef
192B MarnixstraatAnother treasure in Amsterdam-Noord...
If you love cheese and wine, then this is the place to be. Either book a cheese and wine tasting or just drop by and order straight from the menu.
DELICIOUS French food with a REALLY cosy atmosphere. Need to book way in advance.
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Rijsel
52 MarcusstraatDELICIOUS French food with a REALLY cosy atmosphere. Need to book way in advance.
Enjoy a fantastic Dutch-French three course meal for just over € 30, whilst surrounded by old timer cars like a Porsche 911 that remind us on the former use of the building… a car garage!
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Hotel De Goudfazant
30 AambeeldstraatEnjoy a fantastic Dutch-French three course meal for just over € 30, whilst surrounded by old timer cars like a Porsche 911 that remind us on the former use of the building… a car garage!
A restaurant with a really cool fish market concept. You start by choosing your fish at 'the market stall', then make your way to the wine market and finally, take a seat at a table and wait for your fresh fish to be beautifully served.
To avoid unnecessary food waste, the fishmongers continuously decrease the price of the fish to sell out all the fish that is available.
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Pesca
133 RozengrachtA restaurant with a really cool fish market concept. You start by choosing your fish at 'the market stall', then make your way to the wine market and finally, take a seat at a table and wait for your fresh fish to be beautifully served.
To avoid unnecessary food waste, the fishmongers continuously decrease the price of the fish to sell out all the fish that is available.
A cosy old city farmhouse from 1702, serving THE BEST cote de boeuf. That is all.
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Vergulden Eenhoorn
58 RingdijkA cosy old city farmhouse from 1702, serving THE BEST cote de boeuf. That is all.
This cool taqueria serves a small but inspiring menu of tacos, tostadas and quesadillas, alongside tequila-based cocktails, natural wines and fresh juices. You’ll need to order around two plates per person, but what they lack in size they make up for in flavour!
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Coba
4 SchaafstraatThis cool taqueria serves a small but inspiring menu of tacos, tostadas and quesadillas, alongside tequila-based cocktails, natural wines and fresh juices. You’ll need to order around two plates per person, but what they lack in size they make up for in flavour!
The best coffee in Amsterdam and potentially the best cinnamon rolls in Amsterdam (go in the morning, when they're fresh out the oven).
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Rum Baba Bakery and Roastery
15 PretoriusstraatThe best coffee in Amsterdam and potentially the best cinnamon rolls in Amsterdam (go in the morning, when they're fresh out the oven).
Another insanely good taco place, hidden in Amsterdam-Noord in a converted garage (similar vibes to Coba).
Definitely need to book ahead.
Bacalar
Another insanely good taco place, hidden in Amsterdam-Noord in a converted garage (similar vibes to Coba).
Definitely need to book ahead.
Just a five minute bike ride from the studio, is the beautiful Frankendael Park. Whilst taking a stroll, enjoy a lunch or dinner at De Kas. Situated in a massive greenhouse, this restaurant grows it's own food and serves it fresh.
Would definitely recommend to book ahead.
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De Kast
3 Kamerlingh OnneslaanJust a five minute bike ride from the studio, is the beautiful Frankendael Park. Whilst taking a stroll, enjoy a lunch or dinner at De Kas. Situated in a massive greenhouse, this restaurant grows it's own food and serves it fresh.
Would definitely recommend to book ahead.
Great place if you fancy some fancy British food, not too far from the studio.
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The Cottage
88 LinnaeusstraatGreat place if you fancy some fancy British food, not too far from the studio.
This one's a special one. A five hour experience which includes a one hour boat ride from Amsterdam-Oost to an island which has nothing but the restaurant on it; a super creative and delicious six course seasonal meal (with wine or alcohol free pairings); and a boat back. Summer version is in a greenhouse, winter version is in a cellar.
Would highly recommend going if you have something to celebrate, worth every penny.
Needs to be booked about three months in advance, but give them a call and see if they have any cancellations - you might get lucky!
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Vuurtoreneiland
This one's a special one. A five hour experience which includes a one hour boat ride from Amsterdam-Oost to an island which has nothing but the restaurant on it; a super creative and delicious six course seasonal meal (with wine or alcohol free pairings); and a boat back. Summer version is in a greenhouse, winter version is in a cellar.
Would highly recommend going if you have something to celebrate, worth every penny.
Needs to be booked about three months in advance, but give them a call and see if they have any cancellations - you might get lucky!
If you're out and about in the city centre and need a quick (but delicious) bite, get the spinach and feta wrap here.
Effendy Bakery & Cafe
148 RozengrachtIf you're out and about in the city centre and need a quick (but delicious) bite, get the spinach and feta wrap here.
The Beef Chief Oost
Big statement, but this could be the best burger in Amsterdam.
Vegan fine dining, on an a peaceful island in Amsterdam-Oost. You can sit outside on the terrace, right by the water, and even go for a swim after.
Bonboon
12 PiraeuspleinVegan fine dining, on an a peaceful island in Amsterdam-Oost. You can sit outside on the terrace, right by the water, and even go for a swim after.
An absolute hidden gem for the best Indonesian food EVER. Not likely to get a table, very likely to be a queue outside, but definitely worth the wait.
Get it to go and enjoy it by the water either right outside (and go for a swim after) or on the grass at Azartplein, with beautiful sunset views.
Check opening times before you go.
Paon Bali
84 LevantpleinAn absolute hidden gem for the best Indonesian food EVER. Not likely to get a table, very likely to be a queue outside, but definitely worth the wait.
Get it to go and enjoy it by the water either right outside (and go for a swim after) or on the grass at Azartplein, with beautiful sunset views.
Check opening times before you go.
Another hidden goodie in Amsterdam-Noord (honestly, if you want to avoid tourists and find some treasures, go Noord).
Some say this is the best pizza in Amsterdam...
Euro Pizza Restaurant
Another hidden goodie in Amsterdam-Noord (honestly, if you want to avoid tourists and find some treasures, go Noord).
Some say this is the best pizza in Amsterdam...
Middle Eastern culinary experience in the heart of Amsterdam, with an international vibe.
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Mana Mana
85H Eerste Jan SteenstraatMiddle Eastern culinary experience in the heart of Amsterdam, with an international vibe.
Fuku Ramen
Homemade ramen noodles, local ingredients, juicy sake.
Troef
Buurtcafé De Tros
Restaurant and bar on the top floor of Volkshotel (on the end of our street). Have breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks or a dance, with a great view of the city!
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Canvas
150 WibautstraatRestaurant and bar on the top floor of Volkshotel (on the end of our street). Have breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks or a dance, with a great view of the city!
Bars
Hidden in the beautiful Flevopark, a 10 minute cycle away, is this tranquil hideaway with a pond side terrace, with the most beautiful view.
Enjoy some homemade genever and Dutch snacks, or even some amazing Spanish cider (highly recommend).
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Distillery 't Nieuwe Diep
13a FlevoparkHidden in the beautiful Flevopark, a 10 minute cycle away, is this tranquil hideaway with a pond side terrace, with the most beautiful view.
Enjoy some homemade genever and Dutch snacks, or even some amazing Spanish cider (highly recommend).
An awesome microbrewery / taproom, serving a variety of delicious beers and great burgers.
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Oedipus Brewing Taproom
85 Gedempt HamerkanaalAn awesome microbrewery / taproom, serving a variety of delicious beers and great burgers.
Apart from the fact that a brewery inside a beautiful windmill is a must-see, this place also serves great beers and snacks.
Would definitely recommend getting the selection of small beers to taste on the menu.
TIP: Check opening times and go early, as it gets VERY busy.
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Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeApart from the fact that a brewery inside a beautiful windmill is a must-see, this place also serves great beers and snacks.
Would definitely recommend getting the selection of small beers to taste on the menu.
TIP: Check opening times and go early, as it gets VERY busy.
Super cool arcade with lots of retro games, such as Pacman and Super Mario. Just pay for entry and play away with a beer.
They also serve great food. Get the gyozas and a kapsalon (typical Dutch kebab) with an Asian twist.
Blast Galaxy
5 Mt. LincolnwegSuper cool arcade with lots of retro games, such as Pacman and Super Mario. Just pay for entry and play away with a beer.
They also serve great food. Get the gyozas and a kapsalon (typical Dutch kebab) with an Asian twist.
Not only does it have a bar on the ground floor, which often sells art, vinyls or where you can even get a haircut... It also has a rooftop bar called Canvas, where you can get amazing views of the city over a nice meal.
On Fridays and Saturdays, there is a secret basement bar which opens at midnight!
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Volkshotel
150 WibautstraatNot only does it have a bar on the ground floor, which often sells art, vinyls or where you can even get a haircut... It also has a rooftop bar called Canvas, where you can get amazing views of the city over a nice meal.
On Fridays and Saturdays, there is a secret basement bar which opens at midnight!
If you love natural wines, this is the place to be. Not really a bar, but they do sell wine by the glass sometimes.
Chenin Chenin | Natural Wine Shop
If you love natural wines, this is the place to be. Not really a bar, but they do sell wine by the glass sometimes.
Right, words cannot describe this place. Kombucha on tap / tastings. The owner is an absolute kombucha scientist and magician - so passionate and knowledgable, it's amazing. And the kombucha is honestly out of this world, I have never tasted anything so spectacular. They have pastries too!
Check opening times before you go.
Leave Your Sword Kombucha
Right, words cannot describe this place. Kombucha on tap / tastings. The owner is an absolute kombucha scientist and magician - so passionate and knowledgable, it's amazing. And the kombucha is honestly out of this world, I have never tasted anything so spectacular. They have pastries too!
Check opening times before you go.
Film
Super cool old film house, showing not only new films, but also old. Decorated with vintage furniture and old film gear.
Has a bar and serves food - Taco Tuesdays are a thing!
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Filmtheater Kriterion
170 RoetersstraatSuper cool old film house, showing not only new films, but also old. Decorated with vintage furniture and old film gear.
Has a bar and serves food - Taco Tuesdays are a thing!
Although very touristy, it is definitely worth a visit. It is without a doubt the most beautiful cinema you will ever visit.
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Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 ReguliersbreestraatAlthough very touristy, it is definitely worth a visit. It is without a doubt the most beautiful cinema you will ever visit.
The free ferry from Azartplein will take you directly to this cute cinema with a small restaurant, serving a seasonal menu and great organic wines, which you can enjoy on the terrace on the bank of the IJ river.
TIP: Although it is possible to eat whilst watching a film, I would highly recommend eating before or after the film, in the restaurant. The novelty quickly wore off, when we realised the importance of tables and light when eating and how loudly we chew.
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FC Hyena
24 AambeeldstraatThe free ferry from Azartplein will take you directly to this cute cinema with a small restaurant, serving a seasonal menu and great organic wines, which you can enjoy on the terrace on the bank of the IJ river.
TIP: Although it is possible to eat whilst watching a film, I would highly recommend eating before or after the film, in the restaurant. The novelty quickly wore off, when we realised the importance of tables and light when eating and how loudly we chew.
Nature
In this gorgeous farm just West of Amsterdam, you can pick your own fruit straight off the trees; eggs from the numerous chickens freely roaming around; or mushrooms from their mushroom cave.
You can enjoy an apple pie at the cafe or get some goodies from their farm shop.
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Fruittuin van West
48 Tom SchreurswegIn this gorgeous farm just West of Amsterdam, you can pick your own fruit straight off the trees; eggs from the numerous chickens freely roaming around; or mushrooms from their mushroom cave.
You can enjoy an apple pie at the cafe or get some goodies from their farm shop.
An absolutely must visit! Just a 30 minute bike ride, but it will feel like you're miles away from the city. A beautiful forest, with lakes that you can swim in and a goat farm... To name just a few of the wonders of this magical place.
TIP: The goats love cuddles and the farm sells goat ice-cream!
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Floresta de Amsterdã
An absolutely must visit! Just a 30 minute bike ride, but it will feel like you're miles away from the city. A beautiful forest, with lakes that you can swim in and a goat farm... To name just a few of the wonders of this magical place.
TIP: The goats love cuddles and the farm sells goat ice-cream!
Markets
Probably the most well known market in Amsterdam, with stands selling everything from shoes and luggage to fresh vegetables and fish. You’ll also find typical Dutch treats like raw herring or warm, freshly made stroopwafels.
The market is situated in the heart of the De Pijp district, one of Amsterdam's liveliest areas, filled with (ethnic) shops, cafés, restaurants, and cosy bars... Definitely get a matcha latte at Matcha Mafia.
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Mercado Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatProbably the most well known market in Amsterdam, with stands selling everything from shoes and luggage to fresh vegetables and fish. You’ll also find typical Dutch treats like raw herring or warm, freshly made stroopwafels.
The market is situated in the heart of the De Pijp district, one of Amsterdam's liveliest areas, filled with (ethnic) shops, cafés, restaurants, and cosy bars... Definitely get a matcha latte at Matcha Mafia.
The oldest flea market in Amsterdam, established 133 years ago. Open six days a week, stalls selling everything from vintage cameras, to used books, to jewelry and the latest fashion at very small prices.
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Mercado de Waterlooplein
2 WaterloopleinThe oldest flea market in Amsterdam, established 133 years ago. Open six days a week, stalls selling everything from vintage cameras, to used books, to jewelry and the latest fashion at very small prices.
IJ-hallen is the largest and most attractive flea market in Europe, located in the industrial Amsterdam-Noord. You can find hundreds of stalls selling second-hand items such as furniture, home accents & clothing.
It's on one weekend every month (check the website). Don't be put off by the € 5 entry fee, as everything inside is SUPER cheap. Happy hunting!
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Vlooienmarkt IJhallen
IJ-hallen is the largest and most attractive flea market in Europe, located in the industrial Amsterdam-Noord. You can find hundreds of stalls selling second-hand items such as furniture, home accents & clothing.
It's on one weekend every month (check the website). Don't be put off by the € 5 entry fee, as everything inside is SUPER cheap. Happy hunting!