Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Great place to grab some pastries and coffee in the morning
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De Bakkerswinkel
Great place to grab some pastries and coffee in the morning
Cozy place to have Mossels! They also have a large selection of gin & tonics :)
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Mossel & Gin
12 GosschalklaanCozy place to have Mossels! They also have a large selection of gin & tonics :)
La Perla Pizzeria
53 Tweede TuindwarsstraatBest pizza in Amsterdam!
MOAK Pancakes West (Formerly MOOK)
34 De ClercqstraatAmazing pancakes
Best. Apple. Pie. Ever. (make sure to get the whipped cream)
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Winkel 43
43 NoordermarktBest. Apple. Pie. Ever. (make sure to get the whipped cream)
Pikoteo
9 HoutmankadeDelicious and unique Spanish tapas
The Breakfast Club
2-h BellamystraatCafe serving breakfast all day
Braai Westerpark
14A Van Limburg StirumstraatRelaxed place for South African BBQ
Fou Fow Ramen
2A ElandsgrachtBest ramen in town
Large food hall with different types of food stands, including a gin & tonic bar!
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Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinLarge food hall with different types of food stands, including a gin & tonic bar!
Great take-away place for delicious sandwiches and other fresh food
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Small World Catering
14 Binnen OranjestraatGreat take-away place for delicious sandwiches and other fresh food
Best ribs and BIG portions! Expect a 1 hour wait or so, but there is a bar across the street you can have drinks at until they have your table :)
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Cafe De Klos
41 KerkstraatBest ribs and BIG portions! Expect a 1 hour wait or so, but there is a bar across the street you can have drinks at until they have your table :)
Bakers & Roasters
54 Eerste Jacob van CampenstraatAmazing brunch spot!
Morgan & Mees
2-6 Tweede Hugo de GrootstraatGood brunch spot
Coffee & Such
182 HaarlemmerdijkCoffee!
Great place if you're craving meat!
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Cannibale Royale Handboogstraat
17a HandboogstraatGreat place if you're craving meat!
Gs jordaan
91 GoudsbloemstraatSmall, hip place for brunch
Best eggs benedict (and all around good brunch/lunch place). Try the soda bread!
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Greenwoods Singel
103 SingelBest eggs benedict (and all around good brunch/lunch place). Try the soda bread!
Viscafé De Gouden Hoek
Casual place for fish and chips
Van Stapele Koekmakerij
4 HeisteegThe BEST cookies!!
Frietsteeg
73 /A StadionkadeTiny shop serving the best fries and mayo for takeaway
Fast food place serving classically good burgers
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THE BUTCHER Nine Streets
14 PaleisstraatFast food place serving classically good burgers
Delicious nachos and other soul food in brown bar setting
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Harlem Soul Food
77 HaarlemmerstraatDelicious nachos and other soul food in brown bar setting
De Pizzabakkers Haarlemmerdijk
128 HS HaarlemmerdijkPho Viet
6 HaarlemmerdijkDrinks & Nightlife
Brewery Troost brews their own beers and serves delicious burgers to go with them!
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Brouwerij Troost Westergas
27 PazzanistraatBrewery Troost brews their own beers and serves delicious burgers to go with them!
Restuarant/Bar that usually has dancing on the weekends. There is also a large terrace in case there is any sun.
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Pacific Parc
23 PolonceaukadeRestuarant/Bar that usually has dancing on the weekends. There is also a large terrace in case there is any sun.
Chill, outdoor spot right on the water. Great for a sunny day.
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Waterkant
55 KapelwegChill, outdoor spot right on the water. Great for a sunny day.
Brewery in a windmill. It's a bit out of the center, but worth it if you are a fan of beers!
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Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeBrewery in a windmill. It's a bit out of the center, but worth it if you are a fan of beers!
Relaxed place right on the water, great for a sunny day. Just catch the (free) ferry across.
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Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegRelaxed place right on the water, great for a sunny day. Just catch the (free) ferry across.
Hannekes Boom
4 DijksgrachtRelaxed outdoor spot right on the water
Vesper
57 VinkenstraatSmall, cosy place to drink cocktails
Tales & Spirits
5-7 LijnbaanssteegCosy cocktail bar
Getting Around
This is where you can catch the bus to Central Station. Likewise, this is where you get off to walk to the apartment.
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AH Haarlemmerplein
34 HaarlemmerpleinThis is where you can catch the bus to Central Station. Likewise, this is where you get off to walk to the apartment.
Closest place to rent a bike, also open on Sundays!
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Fiets Studio Rentabikey
33 HaarlemmerpleinClosest place to rent a bike, also open on Sundays!
Sightseeing
The famous Anne Frank House. It's recommended to buy tickets in advance or to go early/late in the day, the lines are always massive!
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Indlu kaAnne Frank
20 WestermarktThe famous Anne Frank House. It's recommended to buy tickets in advance or to go early/late in the day, the lines are always massive!
Square with the famous Amsterdam museums - the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh museum, and Stedelijk modern art museum
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Museumplein
MuseumpleinSquare with the famous Amsterdam museums - the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh museum, and Stedelijk modern art museum
Essentials
AH Van Limburg Stirumstraat
44 Van Limburg StirumstraatShopping
RESTORED
6 G.J.M. SarlemijnstraatCute concept store
Six and Sons
41 HaarlemmerdijkStylish concept store
Mostly a man's store, but very stylish and worth a look
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Gift Shop Amsterdam - Concrete Matter
127 HaarlemmerdijkMostly a man's store, but very stylish and worth a look
Store Without a Home
40-04 MiddenhavenstraatStylish furniture store
Entertainment & Activities
I-Heineken Experience
78 Stadhouderskade