Marjoleine's Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Mostly locals come here to enjoy the amazing coffee they make here. Simple breakfast (croissant or breakfast bowl) is also available. Super cosy :)
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Back to Black
48 WeteringstraatMostly locals come here to enjoy the amazing coffee they make here. Simple breakfast (croissant or breakfast bowl) is also available. Super cosy :)
This is our favorite family Italian restaurant. We take our kids there because the atmosphere is friendly and the food real Italian. The anti-pasta and spaghetti Bolo (for kids) are amazing as also the truffle pasta. Little trip to Italy ;)
La Storia della Vita
171 WeteringschansThis is our favorite family Italian restaurant. We take our kids there because the atmosphere is friendly and the food real Italian. The anti-pasta and spaghetti Bolo (for kids) are amazing as also the truffle pasta. Little trip to Italy ;)
This trattoria is so genuine Italian. There is an Italian cook cooking there and you can either take away food, get a coffee and sit on their wooden bench outside or have lunch there. Their Vitello Tonnato sandwich and their frittata are legendary.
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Uliveto
118 WeteringschansThis trattoria is so genuine Italian. There is an Italian cook cooking there and you can either take away food, get a coffee and sit on their wooden bench outside or have lunch there. Their Vitello Tonnato sandwich and their frittata are legendary.
In this French bakery you can have breakfast, lunch or have a nice piece of French pastry and enjoy the work of the bakers by taking a peek through the grand kitchen window. These are the best croissants in Amsterdam. Nice to do after visiting the Albert Cuyp Market if your feet need a rest and you need some sweet pastry!
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Baking with Passion
53 Albert CuypstraatIn this French bakery you can have breakfast, lunch or have a nice piece of French pastry and enjoy the work of the bakers by taking a peek through the grand kitchen window. These are the best croissants in Amsterdam. Nice to do after visiting the Albert Cuyp Market if your feet need a rest and you need some sweet pastry!
Run by an Australian cook you will find dishes made with a lot of love and creativity. Ideal for lunch or brunch and if you sit down in this cosy place do not forget to order one of their fabulous cocktails. Ideal after a visit to Albert Cuyp Market. After eating there you can make a nice stroll in the adjacent Sarphati park.
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Little Collins De Pijp
19F Eerste SweelinckstraatRun by an Australian cook you will find dishes made with a lot of love and creativity. Ideal for lunch or brunch and if you sit down in this cosy place do not forget to order one of their fabulous cocktails. Ideal after a visit to Albert Cuyp Market. After eating there you can make a nice stroll in the adjacent Sarphati park.
In the heart of China town, across the street from the Buddhist temple, this is a good place to order authentic Chinese food. Their prawn dumpling soup is one you will never forget. They use fresh shrimps from a water basin and cook them in a wonderfull broth. Epic!
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New King
115-117 ZeedijkIn the heart of China town, across the street from the Buddhist temple, this is a good place to order authentic Chinese food. Their prawn dumpling soup is one you will never forget. They use fresh shrimps from a water basin and cook them in a wonderfull broth. Epic!
The best ice-cream in Amsterdam! Freshly made from ingredients of the Albert Cuyp Market. The pistachio ice cream is a winner!
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IJscuypje
27 Eerste van der HelststraatThe best ice-cream in Amsterdam! Freshly made from ingredients of the Albert Cuyp Market. The pistachio ice cream is a winner!
This restaurant has the best terras of Amsterdam on the canals. Kids can play outside in the playing ground or kick a football on the square. Next to the cafe is a 'Jeux de Boules'- court. So enjoy the city vibe with a beer and a 'bitterbal' on the terras !
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Brasserie Nel
12 AmstelveldThis restaurant has the best terras of Amsterdam on the canals. Kids can play outside in the playing ground or kick a football on the square. Next to the cafe is a 'Jeux de Boules'- court. So enjoy the city vibe with a beer and a 'bitterbal' on the terras !
This old movie theatre is transformed in a caribbean style restaurant with great coffee and lounge spots to sit. What a relaxing get away in the busy city :) There is a daily and evening menu. From Poke bowls and breakfast bowls to soups, salads and juices. Enjoy the beach vibe here!
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Coffee & Coconuts
282 CeintuurbaanThis old movie theatre is transformed in a caribbean style restaurant with great coffee and lounge spots to sit. What a relaxing get away in the busy city :) There is a daily and evening menu. From Poke bowls and breakfast bowls to soups, salads and juices. Enjoy the beach vibe here!
This spacious Mediterranean brasserie offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the beautiful bar you can start with cocktails and snacks. The shrimp croquettes are a must! Atmospheric and next to Artis, the zoo.
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De Plantage
36 Plantage KerklaanThis spacious Mediterranean brasserie offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the beautiful bar you can start with cocktails and snacks. The shrimp croquettes are a must! Atmospheric and next to Artis, the zoo.
Soulful fantastic Indonesian fusion food and right in our backyard at the Stadhouderskade! The staff is so friendly and in weekends there might be a life band playing. Try their salads :) Great for lunch or brunch!!
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Soulful fantastic Indonesian fusion food and right in our backyard at the Stadhouderskade! The staff is so friendly and in weekends there might be a life band playing. Try their salads :) Great for lunch or brunch!!
Totally plant based fun vegan food. Pretty straight forward with burgers, fries and nachos but then super colourful and creative presentation. The Marie heinekenplein is also great to sit outside and have a drink.
Vegan Junk Food Bar
Totally plant based fun vegan food. Pretty straight forward with burgers, fries and nachos but then super colourful and creative presentation. The Marie heinekenplein is also great to sit outside and have a drink.
Graham, the chef from Liverpool is fantastic! Beautiful, wel thought and executed food and if you want to fine dine, this neighborhood restaurant is the place to go for a great culinary experience.
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Graham's Kitchen
38 HemonystraatGraham, the chef from Liverpool is fantastic! Beautiful, wel thought and executed food and if you want to fine dine, this neighborhood restaurant is the place to go for a great culinary experience.
Latin-Peruvian cuisine with amazing classic based innovative dishes. Feast for the eye and pallet! From ceviche to arepas with a cocktail to accompany the inspiring food.
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NAZKA
354 Van OstadestraatLatin-Peruvian cuisine with amazing classic based innovative dishes. Feast for the eye and pallet! From ceviche to arepas with a cocktail to accompany the inspiring food.
Taqueria in Noord-Amsterdam. Great to get there with the free pond behind Central Station over the 'IJ' kanal. Fresh made taco's and a relaxt vibe. Always busy and full of fun!
Bacalar
Taqueria in Noord-Amsterdam. Great to get there with the free pond behind Central Station over the 'IJ' kanal. Fresh made taco's and a relaxt vibe. Always busy and full of fun!
Your all day social space. Cafe with awesome coffee by day, restaurant and wine bar with natural wines and craft beers by night.
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Public Space
301 BercylaanYour all day social space. Cafe with awesome coffee by day, restaurant and wine bar with natural wines and craft beers by night.
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A love affair between French and New York cuisine, the menu has items ranging from grilled lobster to juicy burgers, and an outstanding choice of fruits de mer in between. They anything your food-loving heart could ever dream up – all day every day. PS: They do pretty amazing cocktails too.
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Café George
84 LeidsegrachtA love affair between French and New York cuisine, the menu has items ranging from grilled lobster to juicy burgers, and an outstanding choice of fruits de mer in between. They anything your food-loving heart could ever dream up – all day every day. PS: They do pretty amazing cocktails too.
Op het menu van deze gezellige smoothiebowl bar in de Pijp staan naast smoothiebowls in prachtige kleuren ook verschillende gezonde slow juices en smoothies, ginger shots, matcha theetjes, allerlei soorten koffie met amandel, haver, cocos of sojamelk en ze hebben verse cocosnoten. Het menu is 100% vegan dus werkelijk iedereen kan hier terecht. Perfect om te ontbijten! 💚
Rainbowls Amsterdam
40 Frans HalsstraatOp het menu van deze gezellige smoothiebowl bar in de Pijp staan naast smoothiebowls in prachtige kleuren ook verschillende gezonde slow juices en smoothies, ginger shots, matcha theetjes, allerlei soorten koffie met amandel, haver, cocos of sojamelk en ze hebben verse cocosnoten. Het menu is 100% vegan dus werkelijk iedereen kan hier terecht. Perfect om te ontbijten! 💚
Sightseeing
The Rijksmuseum is a must if visiting Amsterdam. From our house you can stroll through the park in 10 minutes to the entrance. By bike you can bike through the tunnel under the museum to the Museum square. Do not forget the garden of the Rijks museum for coffee or champagne.
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Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum station
The Rijksmuseum is a must if visiting Amsterdam. From our house you can stroll through the park in 10 minutes to the entrance. By bike you can bike through the tunnel under the museum to the Museum square. Do not forget the garden of the Rijks museum for coffee or champagne.
Great market for clothes and fresh ingredients like fish, cheese, freshly made 'Stroopwafels and Poffertjes' and fruits. Also al lot of exotic ingredients for Asian cooking available. A stroll on this typical Amsterdam market is a must.
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Pasar Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatGreat market for clothes and fresh ingredients like fish, cheese, freshly made 'Stroopwafels and Poffertjes' and fruits. Also al lot of exotic ingredients for Asian cooking available. A stroll on this typical Amsterdam market is a must.
Museum of Modern art with a creative family room in the center where you can be creative yourself if you like.
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Museum Stedelijk Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinMuseum of Modern art with a creative family room in the center where you can be creative yourself if you like.
A beautifull collection by our famous Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh.
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Museum Van Gogh
6 MuseumpleinA beautifull collection by our famous Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh.
This street is great for shopping mostly shoes and clothes. You can also get a coffee or a glass of beer/wine in one of the 'brown' bars. Also some good restaurants in the Utrechtse straat.
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Utrechtsestraat
UtrechtsestraatThis street is great for shopping mostly shoes and clothes. You can also get a coffee or a glass of beer/wine in one of the 'brown' bars. Also some good restaurants in the Utrechtse straat.
Drinks & Nightlife
More than a century old this Art Nouveau bar has been a gathering place for the art scene. The atmosphere is in Art Nouveau style and on the walls there are paintings from the artist Schiller. Great for a good glas of wine or just a coffee.
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Schiller
24-A RembrandtpleinMore than a century old this Art Nouveau bar has been a gathering place for the art scene. The atmosphere is in Art Nouveau style and on the walls there are paintings from the artist Schiller. Great for a good glas of wine or just a coffee.
Felrode muren, een mahjongtafel en een overvloed aan Maneki Neko's (lucky cats) verwelkomen je in ‘social club’ de Chin Chin Club Amsterdam. Na de spectaculaire entree van deze arcade slash karaoke slash Asian fusion-restaurant slash nachtclub kom je uit op een dansvloer met echte bloesem en lampionnen aan het plafond waar je danst op vrolijke hits.
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Chin Chin Club
133 RozengrachtFelrode muren, een mahjongtafel en een overvloed aan Maneki Neko's (lucky cats) verwelkomen je in ‘social club’ de Chin Chin Club Amsterdam. Na de spectaculaire entree van deze arcade slash karaoke slash Asian fusion-restaurant slash nachtclub kom je uit op een dansvloer met echte bloesem en lampionnen aan het plafond waar je danst op vrolijke hits.
Cafe Brecht is an Berlin inspired Wohnzimmer cafe. Cafe Brecht is one of those places that is always busy, but in a good way. It feels like you’re relaxing with all your friends around. Everybody is sitting around: drinking beers, tea, wine and having some nice snacks. Some are playing a game, some are talking about their day and some others are just enjoying the nice and comfy chairs and couches.
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Café Brecht
157 WeteringschansCafe Brecht is an Berlin inspired Wohnzimmer cafe. Cafe Brecht is one of those places that is always busy, but in a good way. It feels like you’re relaxing with all your friends around. Everybody is sitting around: drinking beers, tea, wine and having some nice snacks. Some are playing a game, some are talking about their day and some others are just enjoying the nice and comfy chairs and couches.
Paradiso is een muziekpodium in een voormalige kerk aan het Leidseplein. Grote en minder grote artiesten hebben hier opgetreden zoals Prince, Blondie maar ook Frans Ferdinand en Interpol. Elke week staan er optredens op het programma. Ook DJ’s die draaien. Fijne plek om te dansen, luisteren en een drankje te drinken.
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Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansParadiso is een muziekpodium in een voormalige kerk aan het Leidseplein. Grote en minder grote artiesten hebben hier opgetreden zoals Prince, Blondie maar ook Frans Ferdinand en Interpol. Elke week staan er optredens op het programma. Ook DJ’s die draaien. Fijne plek om te dansen, luisteren en een drankje te drinken.
Nieuwe zomer hotspot in town :-). Waterkant Amsterdam is een fijne spot aan het water op de grens van het centrum en Amsterdam West. Het concept van Waterkant in Amsterdam is geïnspireerd op Paramaribo. Verwacht een flinke dosis relaxedheid met lekker eten en Surinaamse biertjes! Vergeet het strand bij mooi weer en ga lekker chillen bij de Waterkant in Amsterdam West!
Waterkant
Nieuwe zomer hotspot in town :-). Waterkant Amsterdam is een fijne spot aan het water op de grens van het centrum en Amsterdam West. Het concept van Waterkant in Amsterdam is geïnspireerd op Paramaribo. Verwacht een flinke dosis relaxedheid met lekker eten en Surinaamse biertjes! Vergeet het strand bij mooi weer en ga lekker chillen bij de Waterkant in Amsterdam West!
Een mix tussen een club, een pub en een bar. Of je nou houdt van disco, funk, soul, boogie, house of hiphop, bij Disco Dolly kun je 4 dagen per week terecht voor een goed feestje. De entreeprijs is laag en soms zelfs helemaal afwezig.
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Disco Dolly
11 HandboogstraatEen mix tussen een club, een pub en een bar. Of je nou houdt van disco, funk, soul, boogie, house of hiphop, bij Disco Dolly kun je 4 dagen per week terecht voor een goed feestje. De entreeprijs is laag en soms zelfs helemaal afwezig.
At Jimmy Woo, a luxurious night club located near Leidseplein, you'll be dazzled by the design and blown away by the sound; the club won the "Dutch Design" prize and was awarded the "best club sound in the Netherlands."
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Jimmy Woo
18 Korte LeidsedwarsstraatAt Jimmy Woo, a luxurious night club located near Leidseplein, you'll be dazzled by the design and blown away by the sound; the club won the "Dutch Design" prize and was awarded the "best club sound in the Netherlands."
Entertainment & Activities
Old Art Deco movie theatre, named in 2021 by Time Out magazine the most beautiful cinema in the world. The carpet was uniquely designed for this movie theatre as the glass stained windows and ceiling paintings. Grand red carpet events have taken place in this movie theatre.
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Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 ReguliersbreestraatOld Art Deco movie theatre, named in 2021 by Time Out magazine the most beautiful cinema in the world. The carpet was uniquely designed for this movie theatre as the glass stained windows and ceiling paintings. Grand red carpet events have taken place in this movie theatre.
The Movies aan de Haarlemmerdijk is de oudste bioscoop van Amsterdam en een begrip voor Amsterdammers. Naast de monumentale zaal uit 1912, bestaat de bioscoop uit nog drie andere zalen, allen ingericht in een klassieke art-decostijl. In The Movies worden voornamelijk arthouse films, documentaires en de betere Hollywood-producties vertoond.
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The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkThe Movies aan de Haarlemmerdijk is de oudste bioscoop van Amsterdam en een begrip voor Amsterdammers. Naast de monumentale zaal uit 1912, bestaat de bioscoop uit nog drie andere zalen, allen ingericht in een klassieke art-decostijl. In The Movies worden voornamelijk arthouse films, documentaires en de betere Hollywood-producties vertoond.
Fabrique des Lumières is a digital art center conceived and created by Culturespaces. In Fabrique des Lumières, art is brought to life: the work of history's greatest artists, cast in a digital ode of image and sound. State-of-the-art projection technology is used in the Zuiveringshal on the Westergasterrein in Amsterdam.
Fabrique des Lumières
Fabrique des Lumières is a digital art center conceived and created by Culturespaces. In Fabrique des Lumières, art is brought to life: the work of history's greatest artists, cast in a digital ode of image and sound. State-of-the-art projection technology is used in the Zuiveringshal on the Westergasterrein in Amsterdam.
Arts & Culture
If you like photo's this photo museum is a must. Walkable from the house in 5 minutes :)
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Busa
609 KeizersgrachtIf you like photo's this photo museum is a must. Walkable from the house in 5 minutes :)
Great science museum for kids and adults with a lot of things you can do. There is even a real laboratory where you can do test in a true lab coat!
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NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokGreat science museum for kids and adults with a lot of things you can do. There is even a real laboratory where you can do test in a true lab coat!
This museum shows how the Dutch roamed the ocean's with their wooden sailing ships from our Golden Age. Great for kids and adults.
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Museum Maritim
1 KattenburgerpleinThis museum shows how the Dutch roamed the ocean's with their wooden sailing ships from our Golden Age. Great for kids and adults.
Take a free pond across the river 'ij' and visit this museum in 'Noord' (=North) Amsterdam. There also is a nice exhibition for kids and adults called 'Holland Experience'.
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Museum Film Eye
1 IJpromenadeTake a free pond across the river 'ij' and visit this museum in 'Noord' (=North) Amsterdam. There also is a nice exhibition for kids and adults called 'Holland Experience'.
Essentials
This supermarket has a lot of artisanal made products and has amazing fresh local produce.
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Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanThis supermarket has a lot of artisanal made products and has amazing fresh local produce.
Albert Heijn is the closest supermarket for daily shopping.
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AH Weteringschans
165 D WeteringschansAlbert Heijn is the closest supermarket for daily shopping.
Ekoplaza
164 HaarlemmerdijkOrganic supermarket that is the closest by.
Shopping
In this chocolate shop they make all of their chocolate bon bons and other chocolate bars themselves. You can take a peek into their kitchen and enjoy al these delicious delicacies.
They also sell ice-cream :)
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Van Soest Amsterdam
1a FrederikspleinIn this chocolate shop they make all of their chocolate bon bons and other chocolate bars themselves. You can take a peek into their kitchen and enjoy al these delicious delicacies.
They also sell ice-cream :)