Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Nice café, especially for a nice drink on the terrace. They also serve some nice lunch food.
133 residents recomanen
Café Kostverloren
70 Tweede KostverlorenkadeNice café, especially for a nice drink on the terrace. They also serve some nice lunch food.
Nice café/restaurant.
Great terrace by the water to have a coffee/drink/breakfast/lunch.
The inside is nice and cosy as well on a colder or greyer day . Also a nice place for dinner.
Note: on Friday and Saturday nights, it's sometimes closed for party events.
376 residents recomanen
Lokaal Edel
1 PostjeswegNice café/restaurant.
Great terrace by the water to have a coffee/drink/breakfast/lunch.
The inside is nice and cosy as well on a colder or greyer day . Also a nice place for dinner.
Note: on Friday and Saturday nights, it's sometimes closed for party events.
Great local street market with produce, cheese stalls, goodies and more. It's been here over a hundred years..
Open Monday - Saturday 9:00-17:00
Cheap and delicious.
Tip: Highly recommend the hummus at the hummus specialty stand.
371 residents recomanen
Ten Kate Markt
32 Ten KatestraatGreat local street market with produce, cheese stalls, goodies and more. It's been here over a hundred years..
Open Monday - Saturday 9:00-17:00
Cheap and delicious.
Tip: Highly recommend the hummus at the hummus specialty stand.
Café serving North American-style brunches located on the canal
180 residents recomanen
Staring at Jacob
215 Jacob Van LennepkadeCafé serving North American-style brunches located on the canal
Trakteren
119-Ah Jan Pieter HeijestraatSmall specialty coffee place that makes a great cup of coffee.
Great Ethiopian Food.
There's a couple of nearby Ethiopian places that are good, but I've always preferred this one.
19 residents recomanen
Fenan Klein Afrika
147 Jan Pieter HeijestraatGreat Ethiopian Food.
There's a couple of nearby Ethiopian places that are good, but I've always preferred this one.
There are also a few nice cafés in the park. My favourite being the iconic 'Blauwe Theehuis' (Blue Teahouse). A 1930s modernist building - an iconic 'flying saucer' shaped building in the middle of the park. It has a huge terrace and is a nice place to grab a coffee or beer in the park. On weekends the cosy upstairs level is open and offers a nice view and usually less lineups at the bar.
292 residents recomanen
The Blue Tea House
5 VondelparkThere are also a few nice cafés in the park. My favourite being the iconic 'Blauwe Theehuis' (Blue Teahouse). A 1930s modernist building - an iconic 'flying saucer' shaped building in the middle of the park. It has a huge terrace and is a nice place to grab a coffee or beer in the park. On weekends the cosy upstairs level is open and offers a nice view and usually less lineups at the bar.
Pizza place very nearby that makes a decent pizza.
Also a nice place to just grab a coffee in the day or a wine / beer in the evening on their outdoor terrace.
67 residents recomanen
Restaurant Forno Communale
Pizza place very nearby that makes a decent pizza.
Also a nice place to just grab a coffee in the day or a wine / beer in the evening on their outdoor terrace.
Deli for gourmet dishes to take home.
Specializing in Mediterranean and world cuisine.
36 residents recomanen
Saffraan Traiteur Brasserie
128 Jan Pieter HeijestraatDeli for gourmet dishes to take home.
Specializing in Mediterranean and world cuisine.
Harring Food stall ("Haringhandel Kees Tol")
The Dutch are famous for loving raw herring. If raw fishy bites are your thing or you want to be adventurous and try a Dutch delicacy, I'm told that this nondescript food stand that has been run by the same couple for many many decades has some of the best raw herring in town.
They are located on the little square just before the bridge. (Note: their hours are little unpredictable).
6 residents recomanen
Overtoom 578
578 OvertoomHarring Food stall ("Haringhandel Kees Tol")
The Dutch are famous for loving raw herring. If raw fishy bites are your thing or you want to be adventurous and try a Dutch delicacy, I'm told that this nondescript food stand that has been run by the same couple for many many decades has some of the best raw herring in town.
They are located on the little square just before the bridge. (Note: their hours are little unpredictable).
Drinks & Nightlife
bar Brå
137 Jan Pieter HeijestraatA nice trendy, little bar that also serves food on some days.
Stylish bar with nice drinks.
Also a great place to have dinner as they've got a Thai chef and team that takes over the kitchen in the evening and makes some delicious food.
189 residents recomanen
The Golden Brown Bar
60 Jan Pieter HeijestraatStylish bar with nice drinks.
Also a great place to have dinner as they've got a Thai chef and team that takes over the kitchen in the evening and makes some delicious food.
De Figurantenbar
Rhijnvis FeithstraatA friendly tiny neighbourhood pub a stone's throw away.
Belgian beer bar with a very large selection of beer.
Gets lively on weekend evenings and has live jazz every Saturday from 8:30pm
174 residents recomanen
Gollem's Proeflokaal
160-162 OvertoomBelgian beer bar with a very large selection of beer.
Gets lively on weekend evenings and has live jazz every Saturday from 8:30pm
For a glimpse into the Amsterdam alternative scene.
This is an iconic establishment in the city that started as a squat and was legalized several years ago.
This cultural centre has a bar and party venue on the ground floor as well as cinema and event space upstairs.
For up to date schedules on what is happening there, check: ot301.nl
89 residents recomanen
OT301
301 OvertoomFor a glimpse into the Amsterdam alternative scene.
This is an iconic establishment in the city that started as a squat and was legalized several years ago.
This cultural centre has a bar and party venue on the ground floor as well as cinema and event space upstairs.
For up to date schedules on what is happening there, check: ot301.nl
Café Panache
117 Ten KatestraatTrendy and stylish bar/restaurant.
http://cafepanache.nl/
Essentials
Albert Heijn: grocery store with everything you need
227 residents recomanen
AH Jan Pieter Heijestraat
132 H Jan Pieter HeijestraatAlbert Heijn: grocery store with everything you need
AH Overtoom
116 H OvertoomAlbert Heijn: grocery store with everything you need
Arts & Culture
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatMuseu Van Gogh
6 MuseumpleinMuseu Stedelijk d'Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinParks & Nature
The most important park in the city is just a few blocks away from the apartment.
On a sunny day, it feels like the whole city is out enjoying themselves in the park. Weather-permitting, a great place to have a picnic, bbq, go for jog or a relaxing meander.
4196 residents recomanen
Vondelpark
The most important park in the city is just a few blocks away from the apartment.
On a sunny day, it feels like the whole city is out enjoying themselves in the park. Weather-permitting, a great place to have a picnic, bbq, go for jog or a relaxing meander.
Getting Around
Rijwielhandel IZZO
279 Eerste HelmersstraatSmall bike shop nearby that has some bikes to rent.
Another bike rental place a little farther away but I am told they rent bikes with child seats, etc..
109 residents recomanen
MacBike | Bike Rental Amsterdam | Vondelpark
45 OvertoomAnother bike rental place a little farther away but I am told they rent bikes with child seats, etc..
Entertainment & Activities
De Hallen is an old tram depot that's been converted into a trendy hub of activity. Including a large independent movie theatre, a food hall, a library and some boutique stores. They also have a market of local goods on many weekends.
243 residents recomanen
Filmhallen
12 Hannie DankbaarpassageDe Hallen is an old tram depot that's been converted into a trendy hub of activity. Including a large independent movie theatre, a food hall, a library and some boutique stores. They also have a market of local goods on many weekends.