Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Foodhallen with street style food from around the world, cinema, bars, restaurants, vintage & local goods shops, art. Great vibe.
615 Einheimische empfehlen
De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie DankbaarpassageFoodhallen with street style food from around the world, cinema, bars, restaurants, vintage & local goods shops, art. Great vibe.
The Breakfast Club
2-h BellamystraatGreat spot for breakfast or lunch. With terrace.
Simple but good Italian pasta dishes for a quick meal. No reservations, but just find a spot at one of the shared tables.
201 Einheimische empfehlen
Spaghetteria Jan Hanzenstraat
32 Jan HanzenstraatSimple but good Italian pasta dishes for a quick meal. No reservations, but just find a spot at one of the shared tables.
Best coffee in the area. You can also buy coffee to bring home.
237 Einheimische empfehlen
Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters
112 KinkerstraatBest coffee in the area. You can also buy coffee to bring home.
Reasonably good coffee. Free wifi, good spot to work or relax.
219 Einheimische empfehlen
Coffee Company
14 JavapleinReasonably good coffee. Free wifi, good spot to work or relax.
One of the newest hot spots. Ecclectic place, great for all kinds of Asian street food. Also take away. Pls. make sure to make reservations in time.
185 Einheimische empfehlen
Happyhappyjoyjoy West
158HS BilderdijkstraatOne of the newest hot spots. Ecclectic place, great for all kinds of Asian street food. Also take away. Pls. make sure to make reservations in time.
New hotspot in a former market storage booth. Relaxed and creative vibe. Good food, also bar food and cocktails by pitcher.
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Café Panache
117 Ten KatestraatNew hotspot in a former market storage booth. Relaxed and creative vibe. Good food, also bar food and cocktails by pitcher.
Roast chicken restaurant. Also great with kids. No reservations.
196 Einheimische empfehlen
Van 't Spit
95 De ClercqstraatRoast chicken restaurant. Also great with kids. No reservations.
Pazzi De Clercqstraat
93III De ClercqstraatBest Italian pizza in the area.
Great street style food. You order from each stall whatever you like: Vietnamese, French, American, Indian, Spanish, fish, cheese, healthy sushi. Also nice for drinks. Wine bar, G&T bar.
1500 Einheimische empfehlen
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinGreat street style food. You order from each stall whatever you like: Vietnamese, French, American, Indian, Spanish, fish, cheese, healthy sushi. Also nice for drinks. Wine bar, G&T bar.
The Westergas terrain is quite something. It's a park with a creative vibe built around old factory buildings. There are bars, restaurants, theatres, play grounds, festivals and weekend markets.
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Westergasterras
6 KlönnepleinThe Westergas terrain is quite something. It's a park with a creative vibe built around old factory buildings. There are bars, restaurants, theatres, play grounds, festivals and weekend markets.
Take the NDSM pont from behind Central Station for a nice trip on the IJ river to this old factory terrain turned hip. Pllek is nice for a drink or lunch. They have a beach (no swimming).
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Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegTake the NDSM pont from behind Central Station for a nice trip on the IJ river to this old factory terrain turned hip. Pllek is nice for a drink or lunch. They have a beach (no swimming).
Everything Else
Wonderful local fresh produce market. Vegetables, fruit, bread, cheese, charcuterie, olives, best houmous (De Gouden Tent, with the banners) in Amsterdam.
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Ten Kate Markt
32 Ten KatestraatWonderful local fresh produce market. Vegetables, fruit, bread, cheese, charcuterie, olives, best houmous (De Gouden Tent, with the banners) in Amsterdam.
Great place for a stroll or to go cycling, a drink at one of the terraces or bars. Nice for kids too. They have a toddlers pool, several playgrounds and a small canopy trail.
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Vondelpark
Great place for a stroll or to go cycling, a drink at one of the terraces or bars. Nice for kids too. They have a toddlers pool, several playgrounds and a small canopy trail.
Bike 4 U
1 KinkerstraatNearest bike rental. Good reviews.
Monthly market with food, art and fashion with a creative vibe at the Westergasterrein.
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Sunday Markets
7 PazzanistraatMonthly market with food, art and fashion with a creative vibe at the Westergasterrein.
Take the NDSM pont from behind Central Station for a nice trip on the IJ river to this old factory terrain turned hip. There's a nice
127 Einheimische empfehlen
NDSM Loods
85 NDSM-PleinTake the NDSM pont from behind Central Station for a nice trip on the IJ river to this old factory terrain turned hip. There's a nice
Essentials
Firma Ad Straathof Marktbakkerij
21 Ten KatestraatBest bread in the neighbourhood. Spelt, pain levain, pastries.
Best shopping for organic and 'real' food. Large selection of fresh (organic) meat, fish, fruit, vegetables. Passion for good food.
857 Einheimische empfehlen
Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanBest shopping for organic and 'real' food. Large selection of fresh (organic) meat, fish, fruit, vegetables. Passion for good food.
AH Kinkerstraat
89 KinkerstraatGrocery shop.
AH Bilderdijkstraat
37 H BilderdijkstraatGrocery shop.
Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie HeinekenpleinGrocery shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice brasserie, great setting in De Hallen. Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Halte 3 Café Restaurant
Nice brasserie, great setting in De Hallen. Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fier Amsterdam
79 De ClercqstraatCafé and restaurant. Belgian beer & food.
Café "De Eland"
296 PrinsengrachtTypical old fashioned Amsterdam 'brown café' @ the canals.
Café Heuvel B.V.
568 Prinsengracht Typical old fashioned Amsterdam 'brown café' @ the canals.
Entertainment & Activities
Nice city farm with sheep, goats, rabbits, pigs, chicken and cavia's. Kids can cuddle with some of the animals. Next to playground with several sandpits, swings, soccer area and a large field.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Zimmerhoeve kinderboerderij
44 SchimmelstraatNice city farm with sheep, goats, rabbits, pigs, chicken and cavia's. Kids can cuddle with some of the animals. Next to playground with several sandpits, swings, soccer area and a large field.
Groot Melkhuis
2 VondelparkPlayground and restaurant in the Vondelpark.
De Vondeltuin
7 VondelparkPlayground with sand pit & bar/restaurant at the Vondelpark.
At the little square across the street is a toddler pool, open in summer on warm days.
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Bellamyplein
BellamypleinAt the little square across the street is a toddler pool, open in summer on warm days.
Shopping
Great concept store with shop-in-shop approach. Vintage & bohemien home decor, clothing from individual designers, house plants, souvenirs & coffee.
Gekaapt
131 BilderdijkstraatGreat concept store with shop-in-shop approach. Vintage & bohemien home decor, clothing from individual designers, house plants, souvenirs & coffee.
Amsterdam largest shopping mall with designer brands fashion, jewelry, cosmetics, furniture, toys, shoes.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Q-Park Bijenkorf
15 BeurspleinAmsterdam largest shopping mall with designer brands fashion, jewelry, cosmetics, furniture, toys, shoes.
Sightseeing
The nicest street of Oud West. Great for a stroll to see the oldest houses with nice gardens.
Bellamystraat
BellamystraatThe nicest street of Oud West. Great for a stroll to see the oldest houses with nice gardens.
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanOne of the oldest City zoos. Great for children.