Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Great burgers. Dining area isn't awesome but it's close enough to get takeaway.
157 Einheimische empfehlen
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.
315 Einheimische empfehlen
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
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
56 Einheimische empfehlen
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.
107 Einheimische empfehlen
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.
61 Einheimische empfehlen
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.
40 Einheimische empfehlen
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.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
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.
4196 Einheimische empfehlen
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
138 Einheimische empfehlen
Museum 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
1100 Einheimische empfehlen
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadePretty popular but has decent beers with views of windmill