Food Scene
Edel on the Postjesweg 1 : Has a lovely home feel with a big wooden deck out onto the canal, great atmosphere, ideal for coffee/beer, lunch and dinner.
tel. +31 20 799 5000 - http://edelamsterdam.nl/
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Lokaal Edel
1 PostjeswegEdel on the Postjesweg 1 : Has a lovely home feel with a big wooden deck out onto the canal, great atmosphere, ideal for coffee/beer, lunch and dinner.
tel. +31 20 799 5000 - http://edelamsterdam.nl/
Fenan Klein Afrika on the Jan Pieter Heijestraat 147: Small Ethiopian restaurant, cozy feel, cheap. You can eat with your hands!!! Spicy food (unless you say you don't like it)
tel. +31 20 412 4442 - no website
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Fenan Klein Afrika
147 Jan Pieter HeijestraatFenan Klein Afrika on the Jan Pieter Heijestraat 147: Small Ethiopian restaurant, cozy feel, cheap. You can eat with your hands!!! Spicy food (unless you say you don't like it)
tel. +31 20 412 4442 - no website
De Hallen, Foodhallen on Kinkerstraat - No reservations just food-trucks, eat your way through De Food Hallen with food from all over the world - It's covered, Ideal for rainy days and if you want to eat fast and have a lot of choice. Budget friendly. Can be really crowded sometimes. Try it between 2 and 5 (more quiet). During weekends there might be live music, especially during holidays
http://www.foodhallen.nl/
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Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinDe Hallen, Foodhallen on Kinkerstraat - No reservations just food-trucks, eat your way through De Food Hallen with food from all over the world - It's covered, Ideal for rainy days and if you want to eat fast and have a lot of choice. Budget friendly. Can be really crowded sometimes. Try it between 2 and 5 (more quiet). During weekends there might be live music, especially during holidays
http://www.foodhallen.nl/
The Breakfast Club on Bellamystraat 2 - A great spot for Breakfast & Brunch! You have to try the Buttermilk pancakes! They are to die for. Ideal the day after a night out...
tel. +31 20 223 4933 - http://thebreakfastclub.nl/
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The Breakfast Club
2-h BellamystraatThe Breakfast Club on Bellamystraat 2 - A great spot for Breakfast & Brunch! You have to try the Buttermilk pancakes! They are to die for. Ideal the day after a night out...
tel. +31 20 223 4933 - http://thebreakfastclub.nl/
Radijs on Jan Evertsenstraat 41 - a funky small place with cool wood metal decor, it’s great for everything… Drinks! Lunch! And even during the day for coffee
tel. +31 20 751 3232 - http://www.radijs-amsterdam.nl/
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Radijs Amsterdam
41HS Jan EvertsenstraatRadijs on Jan Evertsenstraat 41 - a funky small place with cool wood metal decor, it’s great for everything… Drinks! Lunch! And even during the day for coffee
tel. +31 20 751 3232 - http://www.radijs-amsterdam.nl/
Cafe Cook on James Cook Straat, 2 - is a simple cafe with yummy easy and cheap food! Its got great music and is right around the corner from the house!
tel. +31 20 6120 547 - http://www.cafecook.nl/
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Café Cook
2 James CookstraatCafe Cook on James Cook Straat, 2 - is a simple cafe with yummy easy and cheap food! Its got great music and is right around the corner from the house!
tel. +31 20 6120 547 - http://www.cafecook.nl/
Eatmosfera on Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat 8 - Italian restaurant near Rembrandt plein; it has a friendly atmosphere - good food and pizza. Owned by Italians, authentic Italian food (I guarantee!!!)
tel. +31 20 7372 318 - http://www.eatmosfera.nl/
Eatmosfera
8 Korte ReguliersdwarsstraatEatmosfera on Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat 8 - Italian restaurant near Rembrandt plein; it has a friendly atmosphere - good food and pizza. Owned by Italians, authentic Italian food (I guarantee!!!)
tel. +31 20 7372 318 - http://www.eatmosfera.nl/
Moeders on Rozengracht 251 - If you want to try the Typical Dutch food: take the so called ‘rice table’ to share (minimum 2 people). (read story on their website and make sure you have a reservation)
tel. +31 20 6267 957 - http://www.moeders.com/
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Restaurant Moeders
251 RozengrachtMoeders on Rozengracht 251 - If you want to try the Typical Dutch food: take the so called ‘rice table’ to share (minimum 2 people). (read story on their website and make sure you have a reservation)
tel. +31 20 6267 957 - http://www.moeders.com/
Maoz on Leidsestraat - A healthy option for a quick lunch, the best healthy falafel with a free salad bar (it’s a chain, many around the city)
tel. +31 20 4207 435 http://www.maozusa.com/
21 locals raden deze aan
Maoz Vegetarian
1 MuntpleinMaoz on Leidsestraat - A healthy option for a quick lunch, the best healthy falafel with a free salad bar (it’s a chain, many around the city)
tel. +31 20 4207 435 http://www.maozusa.com/
Jasmine Thai on Zeedijk 119 - It’s less famous than Bird, which is on the same street. Simple but delicious thai food.
tel. +31 20 428 2000 Zeedijk 119 http://www.jasminethai.nl/
Jasmine Thai Cuisine
119 ZeedijkJasmine Thai on Zeedijk 119 - It’s less famous than Bird, which is on the same street. Simple but delicious thai food.
tel. +31 20 428 2000 Zeedijk 119 http://www.jasminethai.nl/
I Quattro Gatti on Hartenstraat 3 ( 9 straatjes) - A lovely little Italian in the 9 streets. Milos, the chef, is very passionate and creative; is one of Stephi’s friend. Authentic Italian, Slow food, not the usual Italian: high quality, original dishes, fresh and seasonal products, great wines. If you don't want to have a full dinner there, go around 6 for an original Italian Aperitivo, drink Aperol Spritz and eat amazing finger food!
tel. +31 20 6120 547 http://www.quattrogatti.nl/
Quattro Gatti - Ristorante e Pasticceria
3 HartenstraatI Quattro Gatti on Hartenstraat 3 ( 9 straatjes) - A lovely little Italian in the 9 streets. Milos, the chef, is very passionate and creative; is one of Stephi’s friend. Authentic Italian, Slow food, not the usual Italian: high quality, original dishes, fresh and seasonal products, great wines. If you don't want to have a full dinner there, go around 6 for an original Italian Aperitivo, drink Aperol Spritz and eat amazing finger food!
tel. +31 20 6120 547 http://www.quattrogatti.nl/
Los Pilones on Kerkstraat 59. A great Mexican food and the best pitch of Margarita of the city!!!
tel. +31 20 331 3780 http://www.lospilones.com/nl/
57 locals raden deze aan
Los Pilones
63 KerkstraatLos Pilones on Kerkstraat 59. A great Mexican food and the best pitch of Margarita of the city!!!
tel. +31 20 331 3780 http://www.lospilones.com/nl/
Morlang on Keizersgracht 451. Is one of Stephi’s favourite spots, located right on the canal, good food and great service. This restaurant is often visited by celebrities but still keeps a ‘down to earth’ atmosphere.
tel. +31 20 625 26 81 http://www.morlang.nl/
14 locals raden deze aan
Café Restaurant Morlang
451 KeizersgrachtMorlang on Keizersgracht 451. Is one of Stephi’s favourite spots, located right on the canal, good food and great service. This restaurant is often visited by celebrities but still keeps a ‘down to earth’ atmosphere.
tel. +31 20 625 26 81 http://www.morlang.nl/
Vasso on Rozenboomsteeg 10-14 good Italian, just off Spui: the cook, Tommaso, is from Napoli (where Stephi also comes from) and he cooks always with a smile on his face! His food is simple but delicious, not good if you are on a diet ;-)
tel. +31 20 626 0158 http://vasso.nl/
Vasso
10B RozenboomsteegVasso on Rozenboomsteeg 10-14 good Italian, just off Spui: the cook, Tommaso, is from Napoli (where Stephi also comes from) and he cooks always with a smile on his face! His food is simple but delicious, not good if you are on a diet ;-)
tel. +31 20 626 0158 http://vasso.nl/
Vlammickx on Voetboogstraat 33 - is known for the most famous patat (fries) in Amsterdam, it's a hole in the wall small vender. You cannot leave Amsterdam without trying the delicious thick Flemish (rather than French) fries
http://vleminckxdesausmeester.nl/
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Vlaams Friteshuis Vleminckx
33 VoetboogstraatVlammickx on Voetboogstraat 33 - is known for the most famous patat (fries) in Amsterdam, it's a hole in the wall small vender. You cannot leave Amsterdam without trying the delicious thick Flemish (rather than French) fries
http://vleminckxdesausmeester.nl/
BuonGiorno Espressobar - Good coffee, good cakes, nice atmosphere and not far from home. Ideal if you want to start your day with a good coffee and sweet breakfast. They also have sandwiches.
tel. +31 20 489 0436
98 locals raden deze aan
Buongiorno Espressobar
23-27 Admiraal de RuijterwegBuonGiorno Espressobar - Good coffee, good cakes, nice atmosphere and not far from home. Ideal if you want to start your day with a good coffee and sweet breakfast. They also have sandwiches.
tel. +31 20 489 0436
This is one of Stephi’s favorite spot! Ideal if you like chai tea, good bread and pastries, and healthy shakes. Great atmosphere. With a nice outside seating area for a sunny day.) https://coffeeroastery.nl/coffeeroastery-oud-west/
61 locals raden deze aan
CoffeeRoastery Oud West
143 Jan Pieter HeijestraatThis is one of Stephi’s favorite spot! Ideal if you like chai tea, good bread and pastries, and healthy shakes. Great atmosphere. With a nice outside seating area for a sunny day.) https://coffeeroastery.nl/coffeeroastery-oud-west/
De Koffie Salon on ten Katestraat 42 - Great Decor and delicious strong coffee! Around the corner with Ten Kate grocery market and the FoodHallen
tel. +31 20 820 8994 http://dekoffiesalon.nl/
10 locals raden deze aan
de koffiesalon ten kate
42 Ten KatestraatDe Koffie Salon on ten Katestraat 42 - Great Decor and delicious strong coffee! Around the corner with Ten Kate grocery market and the FoodHallen
tel. +31 20 820 8994 http://dekoffiesalon.nl/
White Label Coffee on Jan Evertsenstraat 136 - Specialized in self-roasted coffee. Great atmosphere and delicious quality coffee!
tel. +31 20 737 1359 https://whitelabelcoffee.nl/
211 locals raden deze aan
white label coffee
136 Jan EvertsenstraatWhite Label Coffee on Jan Evertsenstraat 136 - Specialized in self-roasted coffee. Great atmosphere and delicious quality coffee!
tel. +31 20 737 1359 https://whitelabelcoffee.nl/
Kevin Bacon Bar in Hotel not Hotel on the Witte De Withstraat - great cocktails but also delicious Thai food. The bartender knows a lot about cocktails and will prepare you amazing gin tonics or different versions of Moscow mules. Less than 10 mins walk from home. You can just crawl back home afterwards...
tel: +31 20 820 45 38 - http://www.hotelnothotel.com/kevin-bacon/
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Kevin Bacon Bar (Thai Restaurant & Cocktailbar)
38 Witte de WithstraatKevin Bacon Bar in Hotel not Hotel on the Witte De Withstraat - great cocktails but also delicious Thai food. The bartender knows a lot about cocktails and will prepare you amazing gin tonics or different versions of Moscow mules. Less than 10 mins walk from home. You can just crawl back home afterwards...
tel: +31 20 820 45 38 - http://www.hotelnothotel.com/kevin-bacon/
Drinks & Nightlife
Hendrix on Clercqstraat 82 - Great music and great Gin and Tonics!
tel: +31 20 22 14 184 - http://www.hendrix.nu
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Hendrix
82 De ClercqstraatHendrix on Clercqstraat 82 - Great music and great Gin and Tonics!
tel: +31 20 22 14 184 - http://www.hendrix.nu
Golden Brown on JP Heijestraat 146 has good thai food and drinks and beer! its got a funky relaxed atmosphere, perfect for chilled out drinks. Not too far from home
Tel: +31 20 61 24 076 - http://goldenbrownbar.nl/
189 locals raden deze aan
The Golden Brown Bar
60 Jan Pieter HeijestraatGolden Brown on JP Heijestraat 146 has good thai food and drinks and beer! its got a funky relaxed atmosphere, perfect for chilled out drinks. Not too far from home
Tel: +31 20 61 24 076 - http://goldenbrownbar.nl/
Bierfabriek on Nes 67 - is a beer factory that brews its own beers and makes the best roast chicken. It’s a simple place with simple food but is always full of people and has a lively atmosphere
+31 20 528 9910 http://www.bierfabriek.com/
61 locals raden deze aan
Bierfabriek Amsterdam
67 NesBierfabriek on Nes 67 - is a beer factory that brews its own beers and makes the best roast chicken. It’s a simple place with simple food but is always full of people and has a lively atmosphere
+31 20 528 9910 http://www.bierfabriek.com/
Parks & Nature
Rembrandt park - Right by the house, this part is great for walks and bike rides and links up to one of Amsterdams most famous parks, Vondelpark. Its very easy to find your way, just cross the bridge that links the two parks! Go here to picnic or just chill out on the grass (use the blankets in the picnic basket). In this park you can still have bbq - buy the disposable bbq set at the local Supermarket Albert Heijn
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Rembrandtpark
PostjeswegRembrandt park - Right by the house, this part is great for walks and bike rides and links up to one of Amsterdams most famous parks, Vondelpark. Its very easy to find your way, just cross the bridge that links the two parks! Go here to picnic or just chill out on the grass (use the blankets in the picnic basket). In this park you can still have bbq - buy the disposable bbq set at the local Supermarket Albert Heijn
Arts & Culture
The Jordaan - Here you can see some of the most beautiful classic Dutch houses; there are 4 different weekly markets. On Saturday you will find the Lindenmarkt, a general market, on Lindengracht and a biological food market at Noordermarkt. On Monday a great antique market; and there are lots of little shops and restaurants and the the old Northern Church is a beautiful sight too! Don't forget to visit the many secret gardens of this neighbourhood: these beautiful inner-courtyards with little houses and peaceful gardens were built by rich people for older women: a kind of charity and protection. You download the list with all the addresses online Enjoy.
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Jordaan
The Jordaan - Here you can see some of the most beautiful classic Dutch houses; there are 4 different weekly markets. On Saturday you will find the Lindenmarkt, a general market, on Lindengracht and a biological food market at Noordermarkt. On Monday a great antique market; and there are lots of little shops and restaurants and the the old Northern Church is a beautiful sight too! Don't forget to visit the many secret gardens of this neighbourhood: these beautiful inner-courtyards with little houses and peaceful gardens were built by rich people for older women: a kind of charity and protection. You download the list with all the addresses online Enjoy.