Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
You can’t miss De Bakkerswinkel (The Bakery) on the grounds of Amsterdam’s Westergasfabriek (Western Gas Factory). Great place to enjoy a coffee and their delicious homebaked scones, breads or high tea. Go there before or after a walk through the park and bring your kids too. Best time to go is in the morning or afternoon as it's packed during lunch. If the weather is good you can also get take-away and sit outside or in the park.
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De Bakkerswinkel
You can’t miss De Bakkerswinkel (The Bakery) on the grounds of Amsterdam’s Westergasfabriek (Western Gas Factory). Great place to enjoy a coffee and their delicious homebaked scones, breads or high tea. Go there before or after a walk through the park and bring your kids too. Best time to go is in the morning or afternoon as it's packed during lunch. If the weather is good you can also get take-away and sit outside or in the park.
Café Mads
1h ZoutkeetspleinTake the free ferry to NDSM and walk to Pllek. They have a small beachy area where you can sit and relax while you enjoy the great views of the IJ Canal.
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Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegTake the free ferry to NDSM and walk to Pllek. They have a small beachy area where you can sit and relax while you enjoy the great views of the IJ Canal.
Open all day from 8am till 1am. Hang out with the locals and enjoy a local beer, a good glass of wine or a delicious meal. Go dancing on Friday at Club Kobalt or enjoy live Jazz on Sunday afternoon during the winter months.
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Café Kobalt
2 A SingelOpen all day from 8am till 1am. Hang out with the locals and enjoy a local beer, a good glass of wine or a delicious meal. Go dancing on Friday at Club Kobalt or enjoy live Jazz on Sunday afternoon during the winter months.
Coffee & Such
182 HaarlemmerdijkMossel & Gin
12 GosschalklaanThe combination of mouth-watering dishes and a breathtaking view over the IJ river makes this restaurant a unique spot to enjoy a wonderful meal. www.mosamsterdam.nl
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MOS
185 IJdok The combination of mouth-watering dishes and a breathtaking view over the IJ river makes this restaurant a unique spot to enjoy a wonderful meal. www.mosamsterdam.nl
Great spot for breakfast, dinner and sometimes dancing, along the waterfront.
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Meneer Nieges
40H Westerdoksdijk Great spot for breakfast, dinner and sometimes dancing, along the waterfront.
The Breakfast Club
2-h BellamystraatI-Dock Restaurant, Bar and Marina terrace, located in Amsterdam’s city center, offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to enjoy any moment of your day. https://www.idockrestaurant.nl/en/
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I Dock
4 IJdokI-Dock Restaurant, Bar and Marina terrace, located in Amsterdam’s city center, offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to enjoy any moment of your day. https://www.idockrestaurant.nl/en/
Inspired by the rich history of the Dutch shipping trade. The seasonally changing menu feature dishes made with spices and herbs from all over the world, put together in an original Dutch way.
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De Gouden Reael
14 Zandhoek Inspired by the rich history of the Dutch shipping trade. The seasonally changing menu feature dishes made with spices and herbs from all over the world, put together in an original Dutch way.
DIS Dinner Shop
37 HaarlemmerpleinDon't feel like cooking? Pick up a freshly cooked meal here!
De Pizzabakkers are a phenomenon in Amsterdam! Pizzas from wood-fired ovens, always with a thin crispy base and always with fresh ingredients.
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De Pizzabakkers Haarlemmerdijk
128 HS HaarlemmerdijkDe Pizzabakkers are a phenomenon in Amsterdam! Pizzas from wood-fired ovens, always with a thin crispy base and always with fresh ingredients.
The first indoor food market, a variety of food from all over the world, great cocktails and a movie theatre.
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Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinThe first indoor food market, a variety of food from all over the world, great cocktails and a movie theatre.
Bistrot Neuf on the Haarlemmerstraat number 9 is all about lovely, honest and recognisable French food. Cozy and uncomplicated dining with a menu based on their extensive selection of wines
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Bistrot Neuf
9 HaarlemmerstraatBistrot Neuf on the Haarlemmerstraat number 9 is all about lovely, honest and recognisable French food. Cozy and uncomplicated dining with a menu based on their extensive selection of wines
Amsterdam's latest addition! Take a free Ferry and visit Adam tower to see the most amazing view of Amsterdam.
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A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinAmsterdam's latest addition! Take a free Ferry and visit Adam tower to see the most amazing view of Amsterdam.
Restaurant Apostrof
49 PlanciusstraatFrench cuisine and nice wines in walking distance.
Worst Wijncafé
171 BarentszstraatGreat little local place with fantastic food & wines!
Michael Wolf, originally from Austria, earned his stripes at Michelin-star restaurants. He creates new, exciting dishes on a daily basis, hence the name Atelier. These dishes have to be as impressive as the location. A beautiful glass building that rests on a 1920 industrial railroad-bridge nearby Amsterdam Central Station. Reserve a table at the window overlooking the IJ river and enjoy a 5- or 15-course dinner with matching wine menu! #oneofmyfavouriterestaurants
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Wolf Atelier
20 WesterdokspleinMichael Wolf, originally from Austria, earned his stripes at Michelin-star restaurants. He creates new, exciting dishes on a daily basis, hence the name Atelier. These dishes have to be as impressive as the location. A beautiful glass building that rests on a 1920 industrial railroad-bridge nearby Amsterdam Central Station. Reserve a table at the window overlooking the IJ river and enjoy a 5- or 15-course dinner with matching wine menu! #oneofmyfavouriterestaurants
Great restaurant, modern haute cuisine. The chef only works with local and organic products. Great location.
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BAK restaurant
408 Van DiemenstraatGreat restaurant, modern haute cuisine. The chef only works with local and organic products. Great location.
Rayleigh & Ramsay Westerpark
Coolest winebar in town
Parks & Nature
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegVondelpark
Shopping
Carmen West Fashion
96 HaarlemmerdijkHEMA
133a SloterkadeAt Nukuhiva in the Haarlemmerstraat they sell honest Fair Trade fashion. It shows that fashionable, hip clothing can be produced in a sustainable manner.
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Nukuhiva Amsterdam
36 HaarlemmerstraatAt Nukuhiva in the Haarlemmerstraat they sell honest Fair Trade fashion. It shows that fashionable, hip clothing can be produced in a sustainable manner.
Essentials
AH Haarlemmerplein
34 HaarlemmerpleinEkoplaza
164 HaarlemmerdijkBiological/ organic supermarket
Arts & Culture
Anne-Frank-Haus
20 WestermarktVan Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinRijksmuseum Amsterdam
1 MuseumstraatStedelijk Museum
10 MuseumpleinEYE Film Instituut Nederland
1 IJpromenadeTropenmuseum
2 Linnaeusstraat Fantastic collection, also fun with kids.
Getting Around
Amsterdam, Westerdoksdijk station
Take a free Ferry to Amsterdam North (NDSM)
Korte Zoutkeetsgracht
Korte ZoutkeetsgrachtTram 3, stops around the corner. Take it to go to the Museumsquare.
The bus #18, #21 or #22 to go to Central Station. It's only 2 stops away.
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AH Haarlemmerplein
34 HaarlemmerpleinThe bus #18, #21 or #22 to go to Central Station. It's only 2 stops away.
Entertainment & Activities
Barentszplein 14
14 BarentszpleinGreat playground for kids.
Het Stenen Hoofd
1 Stenen HoofdDuring Summer Open Air Movie Theatre Pluk de Nacht
Great (free) petting zoo for kids, with rabbits, goats, chickens and a pig. ;-)
Stichting De Dierencapel
207 BickersgrachtGreat (free) petting zoo for kids, with rabbits, goats, chickens and a pig. ;-)
The Movies, is the oldest movie theater (1912) in Amsterdam. The beautiful art deco interior guarantees a pleasant evening in a stylish atmosphere (screening in original language w Dutch subtitles).
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The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkThe Movies, is the oldest movie theater (1912) in Amsterdam. The beautiful art deco interior guarantees a pleasant evening in a stylish atmosphere (screening in original language w Dutch subtitles).
NEMO is the largest science centre in the Netherlands. With five floors full of exciting things to do and discover, it is the perfect place for anyone with an inquiring mind.
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NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokNEMO is the largest science centre in the Netherlands. With five floors full of exciting things to do and discover, it is the perfect place for anyone with an inquiring mind.
Stroll among the shady trees, admire the diversity of plants and animals, travel to the stars, enjoy our heritage. Visit ARTIS-Amsterdam Royal Zoo and experience nature right in the city centre.
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ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanStroll among the shady trees, admire the diversity of plants and animals, travel to the stars, enjoy our heritage. Visit ARTIS-Amsterdam Royal Zoo and experience nature right in the city centre.