Experience Amsterdam-West as local
First coffee
The perfect spot to get a coffee, juice or smoothie. Take a seat in the sun while watching all people passing by. They also have some bakeries, bowls and sandwiches.
54 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Coffee & Juices
16I Hugo de GrootpleinThe perfect spot to get a coffee, juice or smoothie. Take a seat in the sun while watching all people passing by. They also have some bakeries, bowls and sandwiches.
Great coffee and food for on the go. There can be a line, but it's worth it!
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ikaria Food
108k BilderdijkstraatGreat coffee and food for on the go. There can be a line, but it's worth it!
My favourite for brunch/lunch because I'm in love with their (healthy) menu. Always in doubt between the Booster or Buddha Bowl.
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Benji's Toko | WEST
188 BaarsjeswegMy favourite for brunch/lunch because I'm in love with their (healthy) menu. Always in doubt between the Booster or Buddha Bowl.
Pancakes for breakfast? Why not! Get them here, they have some surprising combinations.
75 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
MOAK Pancakes West (Formerly MOOK)
34 De ClercqstraatPancakes for breakfast? Why not! Get them here, they have some surprising combinations.
Selma's
70h Jan van GalenstraatFamous because of their delicious nordic cinnamon bun.
Friendly atmosphere, some seats in the sun and nice coffee & pastries. What do you need more?
57 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Local Hero
92H Jan van GalenstraatFriendly atmosphere, some seats in the sun and nice coffee & pastries. What do you need more?
It's in the name, you go here for a nice coffee and pastry. Combine it with a walk through Westerpark.
245 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
De Bakkerswinkel
It's in the name, you go here for a nice coffee and pastry. Combine it with a walk through Westerpark.
T's
89 wkl Jan EvertsenstraatTea lover? You can't miss this spot.
It will not get more hipster than here with a super nice 100% plant-based (vegan) menu. Try the American style cookies!
Margo's Amsterdam
2A Eerste TuindwarsstraatIt will not get more hipster than here with a super nice 100% plant-based (vegan) menu. Try the American style cookies!
Good coffee and a nice place for a breakfast or lunch.
32 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Monks Coffee Roasters
46H BilderdijkstraatGood coffee and a nice place for a breakfast or lunch.
Dinner time
Nice restaurant with a lovely courtyard garden where you can have dinner (they also serve breakfast & lunch) or enjoy their cocktails.
158 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Morgan & Mees
2-6 Tweede Hugo de GrootstraatNice restaurant with a lovely courtyard garden where you can have dinner (they also serve breakfast & lunch) or enjoy their cocktails.
Vibrant restaurant and a big terrace (with heaters) with good food. Make sure you make a reservation upfront.
22 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Karavaan
2 KwakerspleinVibrant restaurant and a big terrace (with heaters) with good food. Make sure you make a reservation upfront.
A good, basic and cheap restaurant with a small menu of pasta's! They have multiple branches throughout Amsterdam.
202 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Spaghetteria Jan Hanzenstraat
32 Jan HanzenstraatA good, basic and cheap restaurant with a small menu of pasta's! They have multiple branches throughout Amsterdam.
You go here to enjoy the best slow-smoked brisket and other fine meat in town.
27 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Pendergast
14 Groen van PrinstererstraatYou go here to enjoy the best slow-smoked brisket and other fine meat in town.
Vibrant place to taste something small from a wide range of cuisines.
1500 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinVibrant place to taste something small from a wide range of cuisines.
Just in the mood for something nice, low-key and in the neighbourhood? Go to Mamas & Tapas, a place where we go often with friends.
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mamas & Tapas
6 Hugo de GrootpleinJust in the mood for something nice, low-key and in the neighbourhood? Go to Mamas & Tapas, a place where we go often with friends.
Always crowded, always tasty, always fun this pizzeria in the small streets of De Jordaan.
248 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
La Perla Pizzeria
53 Tweede TuindwarsstraatAlways crowded, always tasty, always fun this pizzeria in the small streets of De Jordaan.
We haven't been here yet, but heard so much good stories it can't miss in this list! Do you let us know how it was?
18 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Café Parlotte
182 WesterstraatWe haven't been here yet, but heard so much good stories it can't miss in this list! Do you let us know how it was?
A bit further, but such a lovely restaurant.
35 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Barrica Wine & Foodbar
109 WilhelminastraatA bit further, but such a lovely restaurant.
Boca's
30 WesterstraatA cosy restaurants where you can order platters to share.
Cozy restaurant, relax vibe, what do you need more?
57 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Café Binnenvisser
36 BilderdijkstraatCozy restaurant, relax vibe, what do you need more?
Something sweet
The most amazing ice cream of Amsterdam! Don't forget to enjoy the surroundings while wandering around, you're in the heart of the Jordaan with its cozy and vibrant streets and houses.
66 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Monte Pelmo
17 Tweede AnjeliersdwarsstraatThe most amazing ice cream of Amsterdam! Don't forget to enjoy the surroundings while wandering around, you're in the heart of the Jordaan with its cozy and vibrant streets and houses.
Tony's Chocolonely Store
23B PazzanistraatDo you know their chocolate? No? Go there and taste it!
Fancy something sweet? Go to Waldo for their small sized delicious cakes! Don't forget to take some chocolate with you as well.
WALDO chocolade & patisserie
91 ElandsgrachtFancy something sweet? Go to Waldo for their small sized delicious cakes! Don't forget to take some chocolate with you as well.
Making fun
We love games, you too? Go to the TonTon Club! A fancy game hall where you can enjoy some food and beer or cocktails on the terrace as well.
120 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
TonTon Club West
27 PolonceaukadeWe love games, you too? Go to the TonTon Club! A fancy game hall where you can enjoy some food and beer or cocktails on the terrace as well.
Want to relax during your stay in Amsterdam? Drop-in for a yoga class. Check their website for the schedule.
The White Door Yoga
39-H VisseringstraatWant to relax during your stay in Amsterdam? Drop-in for a yoga class. Check their website for the schedule.
Filmhallen
12 Hannie DankbaarpassageBest place to watch a (arthouse) movie.
Once a month you find the IJ-hallen at the NDSM, one of the biggest flea markets. Nice trip to go with the free ferry (from Amsterdam Central Station or Pontsteiger).
166 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
NDSM
28 NDSM-PleinOnce a month you find the IJ-hallen at the NDSM, one of the biggest flea markets. Nice trip to go with the free ferry (from Amsterdam Central Station or Pontsteiger).
Foam
609 KeizersgrachtA lovely museum, not too big, to enjoy photography.
6 days a week (Monday till Saturday) you find here a nice, cozy market with a wide variety of stands such as such as flowers, cheese, wine, baby items, clothing, vegetables, fruit... Combine it with a nice stroll at the Kinkerstraat.
371 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ten Kate Markt
32 Ten Katestraat6 days a week (Monday till Saturday) you find here a nice, cozy market with a wide variety of stands such as such as flowers, cheese, wine, baby items, clothing, vegetables, fruit... Combine it with a nice stroll at the Kinkerstraat.
Sunny weather? Rent a boat and enjoy Amsterdam from the canals!
29 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Boats4rent
153G NassaukadeSunny weather? Rent a boat and enjoy Amsterdam from the canals!
I know it looks a bit questionable, but the ladies are super nice and you can get a great massage for an affordable price.
Thailand Dreams Wellness Massage
20 Hugo de GrootpleinI know it looks a bit questionable, but the ladies are super nice and you can get a great massage for an affordable price.
Equal Yoga
30 LinnaeusstraatMore into Hot Yoga? This is your place to be!
Visit the Noordermarkt on Saturday (9:00-16:00) close to the Noorderkerk. It has a lot of biological products and a small flea market.
892 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktVisit the Noordermarkt on Saturday (9:00-16:00) close to the Noorderkerk. It has a lot of biological products and a small flea market.
If you visit the Noordermarkt, don't forget to continue on the Lindengracht Markt. Smell all the flavours!
12 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Lindengracht Markt
39 Van SlingelandtstraatIf you visit the Noordermarkt, don't forget to continue on the Lindengracht Markt. Smell all the flavours!
Your visit to Amsterdam isn't complete without a bike ride! A place close to our home to rent one.
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Rijwielhandel OudWest
59-61 Frederik HendrikstraatYour visit to Amsterdam isn't complete without a bike ride! A place close to our home to rent one.
Shop till you drop
They sell unique products from local makers and unique brands. If you need a nice present or souvenir, go here!
11 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Maker Store
39 Hannie DankbaarpassageThey sell unique products from local makers and unique brands. If you need a nice present or souvenir, go here!
Fabula Rosa
15D RozengrachtA spiritual shop where you can search endlessly for beautiful crystals or books.
CuKi
62 De ClercqstraatPlants are maybe not handy to take with you in your suitcase, but still a nice shop to visit.
Conceptstore Gekaapt
320 KinkerstraatSo many things you immediately want to take with you!
Just a lovely and peaceful shop which you can combine with a stroll on the Haarlemmerdijk.
21 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sukha Amsterdam
110 HaarlemmerstraatJust a lovely and peaceful shop which you can combine with a stroll on the Haarlemmerdijk.
Mahara Holistic Lifestyle
123HS De ClercqstraatAnother peaceful, spiritual shop.
We love photography! And in this store you can get some affordable photographs for on your wall.
YellowKorner Amsterdam
282 SingelWe love photography! And in this store you can get some affordable photographs for on your wall.
Because Second-hand is the new New
It's always a surprise what you find here in the overflowing clothes racks.
12 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
We Are Vintage
43 Eerste Van SwindenstraatIt's always a surprise what you find here in the overflowing clothes racks.
My favourite festival blouse is coming from them, so since then in love with the store.
Kilostore Kinkerstraat
149 KinkerstraatMy favourite festival blouse is coming from them, so since then in love with the store.
You don't know where to start looking, so just start! Don't go here during the day in the weekends, because it can be really crowded. Better around opening or closing time. They have several stores throughout the city.
40 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Episode
1 BerenstraatYou don't know where to start looking, so just start! Don't go here during the day in the weekends, because it can be really crowded. Better around opening or closing time. They have several stores throughout the city.
Combine this with a stroll on the Haarlemmerdijk.
12 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Rumors Vintage & Design
29 HaarlemmerstraatCombine this with a stroll on the Haarlemmerdijk.
Bij Ons Vintage
37 HaarlemmerdijkCombine this with a stroll on the Haarlemmerdijk.
Marbles Vintage
64 HaarlemmerdijkCombine this with a stroll on the Haarlemmerdijk.
Drinks
de Neef van Fred
41HS Jan EvertsenstraatNice bar with a fancy terrace at the waterside.
Tales & Spirits
5-7 LijnbaanssteegA true cocktailbar in the centre of Amsterdam.
Two Chefs FoodBar West
7-15 Hugo de GrootpleinGreat vibes, great terrace, great bears.
Drink a beer at Brouwerij Troost Westergas and if you're interested you can get a tour through the brewery on Saturday (check their website to book it).
137 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Brouwerij Troost Westergas
27 PazzanistraatDrink a beer at Brouwerij Troost Westergas and if you're interested you can get a tour through the brewery on Saturday (check their website to book it).