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Beter & Leuk is one of Amsterdam.

1. Beter & Leuk

8.3
Eerste Oosterparkstraat 91, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Café · Weesperzijde · 54 tips and reviews

Léa T.Léa Taloc: Tasty vegetarian and healthy food ! Also vegan and gluten free options. Try the chocolate cake, one of the best I ever ate in amsterdam ☺️ ( and lactose free ! )

De Stadskantine is one of Amsterdam.

2. De Stadskantine

Van Woustraat 120 (Van Ostadestraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Diner · Nieuwe Pijp · 52 tips and reviews

Like A Local GuideLike A Local Guide: Depending on the season the city canteen offers always three dishes to choose from (meat, fish & veg). There's no service at the table but the prices are more than reasonable. Read more.

Concerto Records is one of Amsterdam.

3. Concerto Records

9.3
Utrechtsestraat 52-60 (Keizersgracht), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Record Store · Grachtengordel-Zuid · 73 tips and reviews

Meinder V.Meinder Verheggen: browse through the 2nd hand cd's and vinyl!

Café Brecht is one of Amsterdam.

4. Café Brecht

9.2
Weteringschans 157, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bar · Centrum · 173 tips and reviews

citizenMcitizenM: Speakeasy, this super cafe is filled with inspiration and an ode to a great author, the unforgettable Bertholt Brecht Read more.

Bitterzoet is one of Amsterdam.

5. Bitterzoet

8.2
Spuistraat 2 (Kattengat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Music Venue · Kuip · 66 tips and reviews

MTVMTV: Bitterzoet is the place where all the cool people in the music scene hang out. Look closely, one of your favorite artists might be sitting next to you at the bar.

Sweet Cup is one of Amsterdam.

6. Sweet Cup

Lange Leidsedwarsstraat 93h, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Coffee Shop · Kuip · 116 tips and reviews

James S.James Stewart: I've rarely seen a barista as excited as the proprietor here was when I asked for a filter coffee. He brought over eight different bags for us to select from, and brewed our selections very well.

Art Unlimited is one of Amsterdam.

7. Art Unlimited

6.9
Keizersgracht 510, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Gift Store · Grachtengordel-Zuid · 6 tips and reviews

Anneke N.Anneke Nijenhuis: Buy your postcards here.

Paradiso is one of Amsterdam.

8. Paradiso

9.3
Weteringschans 6-8 (Leidseplein), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Music Venue · Kuip · 245 tips and reviews

MTVMTV: Situated in a prominent monumental building, Paradiso has been a hotspot for decades. This is a place you should have been at least once during your stay in Amsterdam! Come early to avoid the line.

Vyne is one of Amsterdam.

9. Vyne

Prinsengracht 411, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Wine Bar · Grachtengordel-West · 48 tips and reviews

Amsterdam MagazineAmsterdam Magazine: "Trying a ‘flight’ of wine comes highly recommended. Similar to a mini-tasting of sorts, a flight consists of three half-glasses of any wine on offer." Read more.

Pllek is one of Amsterdam.

10. Pllek

9.3
Tt. Neveritaweg 62 (NDSM-werf), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Gastropub · Stadsdeel Noord · 227 tips and reviews

Ellie M.Ellie Marinova: Awesome view and wonderful vibes. Definitely top city beach. Drinks, food, couches and a great view.Make sure you take the ferry from the right place, near the Amsterdam Centraal station.

Brood & Koffie is one of Amsterdam.

11. Brood & Koffie

Ms. van Riemsdijkweg 30 (Mt. Ondinaweg), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bakery · Stadsdeel Noord · 16 tips and reviews

Hop Hey L.Hop Hey Lalaley: Best place to take tee with some fresh sandwich when you just came from Centraal. Especially when it's windy.

Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters is one of Amsterdam.

12. Lot Sixty One Coffee Roasters

9.2
Kinkerstraat 112 (Bilderdijkkade), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Coffee Shop · Kinkerbuurt · 192 tips and reviews
REM Eiland is one of Amsterdam.

13. REM Eiland

7.6
Haparandadam 45-2, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Restaurant · Westelijk Havengebied · 48 tips and reviews

Nadia W.Nadia W.: The view is spectacular and the food is great! perfect on a sunny day to enjoy the sunset (see pics). Great new place with some good Dutch history.

Coffee Bru is one of Amsterdam.

14. Coffee Bru

8.9
Beukenplein 14 (Oosterpark), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Coffee Shop · Oosterparkbuurt · 116 tips and reviews
Hutspot is one of Amsterdam.

15. Hutspot

Van Woustraat 4, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Clothing Store · Oude Pijp · 61 tips and reviews

citizenMcitizenM: A store, cafe, gallery and barbershop, there's a lot going on in this concept store! Read more.

Trakteren is one of Amsterdam.

16. Trakteren

8.6
J.P. Heijestraat 119A, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Coffee Shop · Helmersbuurt · 47 tips and reviews

Remco J.Remco Janssen: Best coffee roasters in town! You heard it, coffee. Although they have some excellent teas and sweets, I unanimously *wink* decided this is the best coffee place in Amsterdam. By far.

Van Mechelen is one of Amsterdam.

17. Van Mechelen

9.0
Sloterkade 96/97, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Café · Hoofddorppleinbuurt · 155 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Go here in the morning (they open at 09:00 already) for sunshine with your coffee! Read more.

18. De Kas

9.1
Kamerlingh Onneslaan 3, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
French Restaurant · Stadsdeel Oost · 123 tips and reviews

Amsterdam MagazineAmsterdam Magazine: 'De Kas is a really nice restaurant focusing solely on seasonal fresh ingredients.' - Mette te Velde, co-founder of Strawberry Earth Read more.

Neef Louis is one of Amsterdam.

19. Neef Louis

7.2
Papaverweg 46-48, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Furniture and Home Store · Stadsdeel Noord · 6 tips and reviews

Amsterdam MagazineAmsterdam Magazine: "Neef Louis is the best vintage furniture store in the city. They travel all around Europe and find amazing pieces that are nearly impossible to find." -Studio Jux Read more.

Dappermarkt is one of Amsterdam.

20. Dappermarkt

7.7
Dapperstraat, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Market · Dapperbuurt · 51 tips and reviews

Amsterdam MagazineAmsterdam Magazine: This is the place to go for diverse food and culture. Get a turkish pizza at the first stall and go further back for a great selection of cheapest chicken and fish in town!

Hannekes Boom is one of Amsterdam.

21. Hannekes Boom

9.1
Dijksgracht 4 (IJtunnel), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Gastropub · Oostelijke Eilanden en Kadijken · 224 tips and reviews

Renato V.Renato Valdes Olmos: Really nice place, good music, decent coffee. Large concentration of Amsterdam's hipster population are regulars. Just don't come here for the food.

Poptasi creative pastry agency is one of Amsterdam.

22. Poptasi creative pastry agency

7.0
Gerard Doustraat 103 (Gerard Douplein), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Dessert Shop · Oude Pijp · 7 tips and reviews

Sasha G.Sasha Grudska: Macarons for 1 euro!

Foam is one of Amsterdam.

23. Foam

8.7
Keizersgracht 609 (Vijzelstraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Art Museum · Grachtengordel-Zuid · 131 tips and reviews

MuseumNerdMuseumNerd: Don't go in the magazine gallery unless you want to subscribe. Foam magazine will suck you right in with its rich production and seductive photos.

Bar Baarsch is one of Amsterdam.

24. Bar Baarsch

7.9
Jan Evertsenstraat 91 (Vespuccistraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bar · Stadsdeel West · 63 tips and reviews

Chloe V.Chloe Vernimmen: Very hot & happening. Delicious food, great atmosphere, friendly service and a very hot bartender.

Bar Bukowski is one of Amsterdam.

25. Bar Bukowski

9.0
Oosterpark 10, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bar · Oosterparkbuurt · 122 tips and reviews

Sanne v.Sanne van der Beek: Yummy food, classy cocktails and a relaxt environment: what's not to love in Henry's bar?

De Wasserette is one of Amsterdam.

26. De Wasserette

8.8
Eerste van der Helststraat 27, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Deli · Oude Pijp · 121 tips and reviews
NDSM Wharf is one of Amsterdam.

27. NDSM Wharf

9.3
(NDSM Werf)
Tt. Neveritaweg 61 (Mt. Ondinaweg), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Arts and Entertainment · Stadsdeel Noord · 49 tips and reviews

Jim A.Jim A.: Enjoy the raw / creative atmosphere! And don't forget to visit noorderlicht for a great view over the city!

Buurtboerderij Ons Genoegen is one of Amsterdam.

28. Buurtboerderij Ons Genoegen

8.5
Spaarndammerdijk 319, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Farm · Spaarndammer en Zeeheldenbuurt · 16 tips and reviews

Patrick P.Patrick Plaggenborg: Someone plucking a guitar on your left, some sheep bleating on your right. A great place to unwind, this peaceful farm right in the middle of Amsterdam.

Java Bookshop is one of Amsterdam.

29. Java Bookshop

8.3
Javastraat 145, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bookstore · Indische Buurt West · 4 tips and reviews

BarbaraBarbara: Very well-curated selection of cookbooks. They're on top on what's happening. Plenty of veggie inspiration, too.

Helena Primakoff is one of Amsterdam.

30. Helena Primakoff

Czaar Peterstraat 135, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Sandwich Spot · Oostelijke Eilanden en Kadijken · 38 tips and reviews

kittynel c.kittynel cris cros: go have lunch there and take home with you the homemade lemoncurd from the ministore. it's fantastic with tea:)

STACH food is one of Amsterdam.

31. STACH food

7.8
Van Woustraat 154 (Pieter Aertszstraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Food and Beverage Retail · Nieuwe Pijp · 19 tips and reviews

Patrick d.Patrick de Laive: Great food to go. New concept and the store is named after the first name of the owner. Always ask if Stach is around. Open until 10pm

Fa. Pekelhaaring is one of Amsterdam.

32. Fa. Pekelhaaring

8.5
Van Woustraat 127-129 (Rustenburgerstraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Italian Restaurant · Nieuwe Pijp · 80 tips and reviews

citizenMcitizenM: Tasty Italian food all day long from 12:00 to 22:00 hours: no difference between lunch and dinner. Enjoy the food while keeping an eye on all the things happening on the lively streets in De Pijp.

EYE is one of Amsterdam.

33. EYE

9.2
IJpromenade 1, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Museum · Stadsdeel Noord · 199 tips and reviews

citizenMcitizenM: It's a restaurant, bar, movie theater, museum, and a stunning view, the Dutch film institute has it all. Read more.

Eetcafé de Brakke Grond is one of Amsterdam.

34. Eetcafé de Brakke Grond

7.3
Nes 43, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bar · Amsterdam Centrum · 21 tips and reviews

Remco J.Remco Janssen: Order Belgium beer of course, duh! They have all sorts of Blond and Tripel beer in big bottles (75cc), nice to share and have a good taste of what Belgium beer is all about. There are bitterballen too

Patta is one of Amsterdam.

35. Patta

7.8
Zeedijk 67, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Boutique · Amsterdam Centrum · 10 tips and reviews

HighsnobietyHighsnobiety: There is no arguing that the sneaker collabs developed by this small shop are the most sought after and collectable of shoes. One of the worlds top sneaker destinations in the heart of Amsterdam.

Concrete Image Store Amsterdam is one of Amsterdam.

36. Concrete Image Store Amsterdam

7.6
Spuistraat 250, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Clothing Store · Kuip · 8 tips and reviews

Concrete S.Concrete Store: Our Amsterdam Image Store! We exclusively carry brands like Walter van Beirendonck, Acronym, Pretty Green & Maharishi here besides other brands such as Obey, Mishka, Staple, Wood Wood, Nike & more.

Carhartt is one of Amsterdam.

37. Carhartt

7.0
Hartenstraat 18, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Clothing Store · Grachtengordel-West · 3 tips and reviews

NaldenNalden: official Carthartt store in Amsterdam. Proper street wear.

The Frozen Fountain is one of Amsterdam.

38. The Frozen Fountain

9.0
Prinsengracht 645, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Furniture and Home Store · Grachtengordel-West · 19 tips and reviews

Luc d.Luc de Boer: Cool design shop. From furniture to little gifts! Read more.

Toussaint is one of Amsterdam.

39. Toussaint

Bosboom Toussaintstraat 26 (De Genestetstraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Café · Helmersbuurt · 71 tips and reviews

Christoph J.Christoph Junker: Very friendly café in a quiet quarter. Cosy and kind of authentic but bourgeois aswell.

Mazzo is one of Amsterdam.

40. Mazzo

Rozengracht 114, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Italian Restaurant · Jordaan · 136 tips and reviews

Amsterdam MagazineAmsterdam Magazine: Great for pre-drinks or after work happy hours. The wine is good, cheap, and the vibe feels like you're already on a night out!

Vlaamsch Broodhuys is one of Amsterdam.

41. Vlaamsch Broodhuys

6.4
Eerste Constantijn Huygenstraat 64 (Tweede Helmersstraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bakery · Helmersbuurt · 41 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Go for the high tea when you've got something to celebrate with your friends! Read more.

Peperwortel is one of Amsterdam.

42. Peperwortel

7.5
Overtoom 140, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Deli · Helmersbuurt · 24 tips and reviews

NaldenNalden: The reason for not cooking at all! Finger licking delicacies from all kinds of cuisines.

Struik is one of Amsterdam.

43. Struik

Rozengracht 160, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Café · Jordaan · 57 tips and reviews

Amsterdam MagazineAmsterdam Magazine: "For hip-hop, Cafe Struik on Rozengracht also has nice music playing. It’s a small cafe that kind of resembles Cafe De Duivel [ed: now closed]." -Owners of Ontfront Read more.

Bazar is one of Amsterdam.

44. Bazar

Albert Cuypstraat 182 HS, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Mediterranean Restaurant · Oude Pijp · 175 tips and reviews

KatrinaKatrina: Came for dinner and loved the interior decor and the entire space. Food was ok but really enjoyed the atmosphere.

Dwaze Zaken is one of Amsterdam.

45. Dwaze Zaken

7.9
Prins Hendrikkade 50, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bar · Amsterdam Centrum · 81 tips and reviews

RoaldRoald: Super friendly staff. Great lunch and every monday evening dinner for just €6,-

Droog Amsterdam is one of Amsterdam.

46. Droog Amsterdam

8.8
Staalstraat 7B, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Design Studio · Kuip · 50 tips and reviews

Emil C.Emil C: World-class design shop with great products to admire + some more affordable to give as a gift! Recently extended with a nice cafe, a lovely one-room hotel, a garden and more exhibition space.

COTTONCAKE is one of Amsterdam.

47. COTTONCAKE

8.5
1e van der Helststraat 76HS, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Boutique · Oude Pijp · 39 tips and reviews

irishboyinlondonirishboyinlondon: Go for breakfast! Sit upstairs near the windows and have the porridge and breakfast burrito! Yum yum yum!

RESTORED is one of Amsterdam.

48. RESTORED

8.3
Haarlemmerdijk 39, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Arts and Crafts Store · Haarlemmerbuurt · 14 tips and reviews

citizenMcitizenM: Every item breathes beauty, balance, and originality. From garments, accessories, magazines to items that will give your interior an instant upgrade, and more Read more.

Baskèts is one of Amsterdam.

49. Baskèts

8.2
Elandsgracht 57-59, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Shoe Store · Jordaan · 4 tips and reviews

Mark H.Mark Huijnen: Designer sneakers galore. Excellent place to burn your cash on some Converse by John Varvatos or hip New Balance shoes.

Izakaya is one of Amsterdam.

50. Izakaya

8.1
Albert Cuypstraat 2-6, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Japanese Restaurant · Oude Pijp · 70 tips and reviews

Maarten M.Maarten Meiners: Amazing food!! Asian fusion cuisine. Try the sushi; crispy duck and hot tuna!

HPS is one of Amsterdam.

51. HPS

9.4
Rapenburg 18, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Cocktail Bar · Kuip · 87 tips and reviews

52. Stedelijk Museum

8.9
Museumplein 10, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Art Museum · Museumkwartier · 245 tips and reviews

Jean-Paul S.Jean-Paul Schaddé van Dooren: Modern art. Usually with great temporary expositions and the regular art collection is awesome too. Go to the halls where you find the Roy Lichtenstein item and Who's Afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue.

Louie Louie is one of Amsterdam.

53. Louie Louie

8.8
Linnaeusstraat 11, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Café · Dapperbuurt · 57 tips and reviews

Elise B.Elise Bomhof: Fantastic new hot spot in Amsterdam East! Great vibe, beautiful decoration and tasty food. Try the Coñjo mix for dinner; the best sharing platter with a lot of small Latin American dishes.

Ron Gastrobar is one of Amsterdam.

54. Ron Gastrobar

8.7
Sophialaan 55 (Amstelveenseweg), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Restaurant · Stadsdeel Zuid · 78 tips and reviews

Gijsbregt B.Gijsbregt Brouwer: Immensely popular with the real estate clique of Amsterdam. Do not let this deter you: one of the best fine dining spots in Amsterdam

van Wonderen Stroopwafels is one of Amsterdam.

55. van Wonderen Stroopwafels

8.4
Kalverstraat 190, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Bakery · Kuip · 61 tips and reviews

Gijsbregt B.Gijsbregt Brouwer: Overpriced tourist trap, but stroopwafels with m&ms is a good idea

Kanarie Club is one of Amsterdam.

56. Kanarie Club

7.5
Bellamyplein 51, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Modern European Restaurant · Kinkerbuurt · 21 tips and reviews

Gijsbregt B.Gijsbregt Brouwer: Great terrace, old swimming pool and very good fries

Caffènation is one of Amsterdam.

57. Caffènation

9.0
Theophile de Bockstraat 37, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Coffee Shop · Hoofddorppleinbuurt · 80 tips and reviews

Gijsbregt B.Gijsbregt Brouwer: First coffee bar of this outlet outside Belgium. Very good coffee and very few else.

Escobar is one of Amsterdam.

58. Escobar

6.9
Eerste Sweelinckstraat 10, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Spanish Restaurant · Oude Pijp · 17 tips and reviews

Gijsbregt B.Gijsbregt Brouwer: New (tapas) bar in De Pijp with changing menu

Restaurant Breda is one of Amsterdam.

59. Restaurant Breda

8.4
Singel 210, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Restaurant · Grachtengordel-West · 26 tips and reviews

Gijsbregt B.Gijsbregt Brouwer: Top of the list in Amsterdam. Classy but modern and anxiously looking for their first star

Foodhallen is one of Amsterdam.

60. Foodhallen

8.9
Bellamyplein 51, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Food Court · Kinkerbuurt · 395 tips and reviews

Gijsbregt B.Gijsbregt Brouwer: First of its kind in NL: food court with higher prices and cooler concepts

Scandinavian Embassy is one of Amsterdam.

61. Scandinavian Embassy

8.8
Sarphatipark 34, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Coffee Shop · Oude Pijp · 217 tips and reviews

Gijsbregt B.Gijsbregt Brouwer: Good food & coffee. Try the chilled coffee + tonic

A'DAM Toren is one of Amsterdam.

62. A'DAM Toren

9.1
Overhoeksplein 1, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Monument · Stadsdeel Noord · 15 tips and reviews

Gijsbregt B.Gijsbregt Brouwer: Get some one to take you to the private club

Kaagman & Kortekaas is one of Amsterdam.

63. Kaagman & Kortekaas

9.0
St. Nicolaasstraat 43, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
French Restaurant · Kuip · 22 tips and reviews

Gijsbregt B.Gijsbregt Brouwer: Brilliant little place. Top of the food chain in Amsterdam. Expect all parts of the animal and surprising combinations.

De School is one of Amsterdam.

64. De School

8.5
Dr. Jan van Breemenstraat 1, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Night Club · Stadsdeel West · 38 tips and reviews

Gijsbregt B.Gijsbregt Brouwer: Nostalgia galore and hipster parties. Have to come back to try the food though

Happyhappyjoyjoy is one of Amsterdam.

65. Happyhappyjoyjoy

Bilderdijkstraat 158, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Asian Restaurant · Da Costabuurt · 86 tips and reviews

Gijsbregt B.Gijsbregt Brouwer: It's that whole shared dining street food Asian fusion thing and yet it is good food. Try the lemon octopus rings or shezuan beef or all the rest of the menu

W Amsterdam is one of Amsterdam.

66. W Amsterdam

9.0
Spuistraat 175, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Hotel · Kuip · 51 tips and reviews

Gijsbregt B.Gijsbregt Brouwer: Check out the bar on the sixth floor

Volkshotel is one of Amsterdam.

67. Volkshotel

9.1
Wibautstraat 150, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Hotel · Weesperzijde · 84 tips and reviews

Maikel R.Maikel Rosa: small rooms, but the coolest hotel I've ever stayed in my life! you almost don't need to go out: there's a good bar, restaurant, sauna and even kinda night club. awesome!