Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Amazing brunch, Aussie style. Be prepared to wait in line for a while, but it's worth it.
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Bakers & Roasters
54 Eerste Jacob van CampenstraatAmazing brunch, Aussie style. Be prepared to wait in line for a while, but it's worth it.
Foodmarket (indoor), cool vibe to eat, drink & possibly do a little dance.
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De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie DankbaarpassageFoodmarket (indoor), cool vibe to eat, drink & possibly do a little dance.
Israeli food, quaint place, great for all but especially vegetarians/vegans
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Mana Mana
85H Eerste Jan SteenstraatIsraeli food, quaint place, great for all but especially vegetarians/vegans
Japanese bites, love the vibe here (if you like veggie: try the spinach salad)
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De Plantenmarkt
228 Albert CuypstraatJapanese bites, love the vibe here (if you like veggie: try the spinach salad)
Amazing views over the city, great for food & a cocktail for all ages. After 11pm the dinnertables makes place for a parties, every Sunday 12-18h there are hot-tub parties on the upper floor (check out https://www.volkshotel.nl/nl/agenda/canvas/ for the agenda).
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Volkshotel
150 WibautstraatAmazing views over the city, great for food & a cocktail for all ages. After 11pm the dinnertables makes place for a parties, every Sunday 12-18h there are hot-tub parties on the upper floor (check out https://www.volkshotel.nl/nl/agenda/canvas/ for the agenda).
A'DAM Toren is in the North (take the ferry) the tower has great views of the city, amazing restaurants, cocktails and night clubs (http://adamtoren.nl/)
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A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinA'DAM Toren is in the North (take the ferry) the tower has great views of the city, amazing restaurants, cocktails and night clubs (http://adamtoren.nl/)
Some easy, affordable but good pasta's & wines
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Spaghetteria Van Woustraat
123 Van WoustraatSome easy, affordable but good pasta's & wines
For Brunch, lunch or a drink, used to be an old theater
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Coffee & Coconuts
282 CeintuurbaanFor Brunch, lunch or a drink, used to be an old theater
Great food at a wonderful hip atmosphere, near the water
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Meneer Nieges
40H WesterdoksdijkGreat food at a wonderful hip atmosphere, near the water
One of the best Italian places in town (have to reserve in advance on most days)
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Toscanini
75 LindengrachtOne of the best Italian places in town (have to reserve in advance on most days)
Happyhappyjoyjoy West
158HS BilderdijkstraatNice Asian food, cool decor!
Fa. Pekelhaaring
127 Van WoustraatVery nice restaurant!
Escobar
10 Eerste SweelinckstraatJust opened, nice for tapas & drinks!
Entertainment & Activities
Free concerts & performances, on Sunday usually Jazz & famous (Dutch) artists (check out www.openluchttheater.nl for the program)
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Vondelpark Openluchttheater
5a VondelparkFree concerts & performances, on Sunday usually Jazz & famous (Dutch) artists (check out www.openluchttheater.nl for the program)
Shopping
Many boutique concept stores are located in the Gerard Doustraat (also check out Cotton Cake on the Eerste van der Helststraat), it is not as busy as the famous 9 straatjes & to me just as nice: a true local tip.
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Gerard Douplein
Gerard DoupleinMany boutique concept stores are located in the Gerard Doustraat (also check out Cotton Cake on the Eerste van der Helststraat), it is not as busy as the famous 9 straatjes & to me just as nice: a true local tip.
Hutspot
4 Van WoustraatNice concept store, also to get a coffee.
Lovely shopping area, boutique shops as well as some coffee bars
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De 9 Straatjes
Lovely shopping area, boutique shops as well as some coffee bars
Utrechtsestraat
UtrechtsestraatNice boutique shopping area
Drinks & Nightlife
Gerard Douplein & the parallel street Eerste van der Helststraat contain a large number of cafes with terraces (so many, just check which ones you like: walk by the Sarphatipark 5min from the apartment), where everyone will be out as soon as there is a bit of sun for coffee or wine. After the sun goes down, the party continues on until 3am in the weekends.
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Gerard Douplein
Gerard DoupleinGerard Douplein & the parallel street Eerste van der Helststraat contain a large number of cafes with terraces (so many, just check which ones you like: walk by the Sarphatipark 5min from the apartment), where everyone will be out as soon as there is a bit of sun for coffee or wine. After the sun goes down, the party continues on until 3am in the weekends.
Glou Glou
3 Tweede van der HelststraatNeighborhood Wine bar
Brouwerij Troost
21 Cornelis TroostpleinTaste some beers & have a burger!
Must-see place, a brewery with nice beer under a windmill!
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Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeMust-see place, a brewery with nice beer under a windmill!
Very cool place, industrial buildings turned into a laid-back bar with outside picnic tables & live music. Perfect also for a sunny day to chill at the water.
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Amsterdam Roest
1 Jacob BontiusplaatsVery cool place, industrial buildings turned into a laid-back bar with outside picnic tables & live music. Perfect also for a sunny day to chill at the water.
At the water, where the young crowd gathers, relaxed place with picnic tables outside, music at night, similar vibe to Hannekes Boom/Roest/Pllek but in the city center
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Waterkant
55 KapelwegAt the water, where the young crowd gathers, relaxed place with picnic tables outside, music at night, similar vibe to Hannekes Boom/Roest/Pllek but in the city center
At the water, very relaxed vibe, picnic tables outside, great for during the day beers but late at night you can also dance there
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Hannekes Boom
4 DijksgrachtAt the water, very relaxed vibe, picnic tables outside, great for during the day beers but late at night you can also dance there
Essentials
AH Stadhouderskade
101 StadhouderskadeLidl
25a HemonylaanMore of a discount supermarket, but I like it!
Getting Around
Ajax Bike
153 Gerard DoustraatParks & Nature
A city beach with beanbag chairs, loungers, music & good food. Typical North-Amsterdam vibe (also works in Winter)
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Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegA city beach with beanbag chairs, loungers, music & good food. Typical North-Amsterdam vibe (also works in Winter)