Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Great burgers. Dining area isn't awesome but it's close enough to get takeaway.
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The Butcher
129 Albert CuypstraatGreat burgers. Dining area isn't awesome but it's close enough to get takeaway.
Good spot for North American style brunch -- lines can be long on the later side.
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Bakers & Roasters
54 Eerste Jacob van CampenstraatGood spot for North American style brunch -- lines can be long on the later side.
De Wasserette
27 Eerste van der HelststraatCafe on Douplein that also serves light meals
Scandinavian Embassy
34 SarphatiparkAlso serve brunch
In a pretty touristy area but the sandwiches can't be beat.
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Lombardo's
50 Nieuwe SpiegelstraatIn a pretty touristy area but the sandwiches can't be beat.
Good authentic pizza in a no frills environment -- most of the staff are Italian
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Fuoco Vivo
12 De ClercqstraatGood authentic pizza in a no frills environment -- most of the staff are Italian
I recommend this place during the day if you're interested in a little bike ride. The gardens of this former country house are picturesque and the park is cute.
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Huize Frankendael / restaurant Merkelbach
72 MiddenwegI recommend this place during the day if you're interested in a little bike ride. The gardens of this former country house are picturesque and the park is cute.
Essentials
A little out of the way but if you're looking for a good selection of beers, ciders, tonics, etc. they stock interesting items. Also have coconut milk ice cream.
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Suit Amsterdam
41 RaadhuisstraatA little out of the way but if you're looking for a good selection of beers, ciders, tonics, etc. they stock interesting items. Also have coconut milk ice cream.
Everything Else
Bike rental open most days of the week. Have used bikes -- so you won't look like a tourist. Location, next door to apartment, can't be beat.
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Ajax Bike
153 Gerard DoustraatBike rental open most days of the week. Have used bikes -- so you won't look like a tourist. Location, next door to apartment, can't be beat.
The other recommended bike rental shop: high quality black bikes. They sell out quickly so go early or when it's cloudy.
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Het Zwarte Fietsenplan Spiegelkwartier
282 LijnbaansgrachtThe other recommended bike rental shop: high quality black bikes. They sell out quickly so go early or when it's cloudy.
Amsterdam's central park. Ride around, have a picnic -- everyone else is doing it.
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Vondelpark
Amsterdam's central park. Ride around, have a picnic -- everyone else is doing it.
Sightseeing
Smaller museum with only a handful of rooms but a nice look inside one of the grand canal houses and gardens
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Iziko leMuziyam Van Loon
672 KeizersgrachtSmaller museum with only a handful of rooms but a nice look inside one of the grand canal houses and gardens
Drinks & Nightlife
Pretty popular but has decent beers with views of windmill
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Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadePretty popular but has decent beers with views of windmill