Belle’s guidebook
Local market
The Albert Cuijp market is very well known and larger, also good for shopping and souvenirs, and is located in the Pijp district (tram 3 from the “Kinkerstraat” / “Bilderdijkstraat” stop).
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Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatThe Albert Cuijp market is very well known and larger, also good for shopping and souvenirs, and is located in the Pijp district (tram 3 from the “Kinkerstraat” / “Bilderdijkstraat” stop).
The Dapper market is very well known, big and the oldest Amsterdam market. Good for shopping clothes flowers and food, and located Amsterdam East with amazing food close by on the Javastraat, and the Tropical museum (tram 19 from the “Admiraal de Ruijterweg" tram stop).
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Dappermarkt
383 Eerste Van SwindenstraatThe Dapper market is very well known, big and the oldest Amsterdam market. Good for shopping clothes flowers and food, and located Amsterdam East with amazing food close by on the Javastraat, and the Tropical museum (tram 19 from the “Admiraal de Ruijterweg" tram stop).
The Ten Kate market is just around the corner and has mainly food and flowers. There are lots of cute café’s and bars, as well as boutiques and vintage shops. A great place to stroll to for some local vibes.
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Ten Kate Markt
32 Ten KatestraatThe Ten Kate market is just around the corner and has mainly food and flowers. There are lots of cute café’s and bars, as well as boutiques and vintage shops. A great place to stroll to for some local vibes.
Local coffee spot
STACH Food is on the corner of the street (Admiraal de Ruijterweg, exit house to the right) great for a quick sit / to-go coffee with free tasters (yum!) and pre-made meals (including vegan breakfast pots), snacks, wines and beers.
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STACH Food
154 Van WoustraatSTACH Food is on the corner of the street (Admiraal de Ruijterweg, exit house to the right) great for a quick sit / to-go coffee with free tasters (yum!) and pre-made meals (including vegan breakfast pots), snacks, wines and beers.
Buongiorno Espresso Bar does an early-bird special with to-go cappuccinos for 1 euro before 8:30am!
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Buongiorno Espressobar
23-27 Admiraal de RuijterwegBuongiorno Espresso Bar does an early-bird special with to-go cappuccinos for 1 euro before 8:30am!
Buongiorno Espresso Bar does an early-bird special with to-go cappuccinos for 1 euro before 8:30am!
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Buongiorno Espressobar
23-27 Admiraal de RuijterwegBuongiorno Espresso Bar does an early-bird special with to-go cappuccinos for 1 euro before 8:30am!
White Label Coffee is a hotspot for specialty coffee and hipster laptop working space. It’s on the Jan Evertsenstraat, worth the few mins extra walk if you have time
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white label coffee
136 Jan EvertsenstraatWhite Label Coffee is a hotspot for specialty coffee and hipster laptop working space. It’s on the Jan Evertsenstraat, worth the few mins extra walk if you have time
Bar Spek has a lovely terrace that catches the early sun overlooking the canals.
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Bar spek
1 Admiraal de RuijterwegBar Spek has a lovely terrace that catches the early sun overlooking the canals.
Vegabond is a haven for veggie / vegan delights. Also good for lunch.
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Vegabond
16 LeliegrachtVegabond is a haven for veggie / vegan delights. Also good for lunch.
Local brunch spots
Benji’s Toko | West is on the square at the end of the block when you exit the house to the left. The self-coined and all-round endorsed Urban Jungle with terrace for a coffee, cakes and Asian inspired bites.
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Benji's Toko | WEST
188 BaarsjeswegBenji’s Toko | West is on the square at the end of the block when you exit the house to the left. The self-coined and all-round endorsed Urban Jungle with terrace for a coffee, cakes and Asian inspired bites.
Bar Spek has a lovely terrace on the water's edge that catches the early sun and nice sandwiches and salads.
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Bar spek
1 Admiraal de RuijterwegBar Spek has a lovely terrace on the water's edge that catches the early sun and nice sandwiches and salads.
The Breakfast Club does all day breakfast (eggs bennie, waffles and pancakes) and cocktails (Bloody Mary is a winner!).
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The Breakfast Club
2-h BellamystraatThe Breakfast Club does all day breakfast (eggs bennie, waffles and pancakes) and cocktails (Bloody Mary is a winner!).
Dignita is my personal favourite for amaaaazing brunch. It’s a bit further out of the way at 25 mins by public transport bus 15 (address Koninginneweg 218) but well worth it! Try the Salmon Royal, home made crumpets or rose and rhubarb pancakes.
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Dignita Vondelpark
218 KoninginnewegDignita is my personal favourite for amaaaazing brunch. It’s a bit further out of the way at 25 mins by public transport bus 15 (address Koninginneweg 218) but well worth it! Try the Salmon Royal, home made crumpets or rose and rhubarb pancakes.
Vegabond is a haven for veggie / vegan delights. Also good for lunch.
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Vegabond
16 LeliegrachtVegabond is a haven for veggie / vegan delights. Also good for lunch.
Vegan Junk Food Bar
22 Staringpleinveggie / vegan delights. Also good for lunch.
Local dinner spots
Dignita is my personal favourite for amaaaazing brunch. It’s a bit further out of the way at 25 mins by public transport bus 15 (address Koninginneweg 218) but well worth it! Try the Salmon Royal, home made crumpets or rose and rhubarb pancakes.
Dinner
The Foodhallen is in an old tram remise and has lots of different food stalls with a big dining hall and a bar. They often have events and live music, and even a cinema to visit! Great for when you can’t choose and want the casual city atmosphere.
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Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 BellamypleinDignita is my personal favourite for amaaaazing brunch. It’s a bit further out of the way at 25 mins by public transport bus 15 (address Koninginneweg 218) but well worth it! Try the Salmon Royal, home made crumpets or rose and rhubarb pancakes.
Dinner
The Foodhallen is in an old tram remise and has lots of different food stalls with a big dining hall and a bar. They often have events and live music, and even a cinema to visit! Great for when you can’t choose and want the casual city atmosphere.
Buurman and Buurman is on the Witte de Withstraat, literally around the corner at just 2 mins walk, and serves pizzas and pastas to the neighbours (=literal translation of “Buurman”).
Buurman De With
102 Witte de WithstraatBuurman and Buurman is on the Witte de Withstraat, literally around the corner at just 2 mins walk, and serves pizzas and pastas to the neighbours (=literal translation of “Buurman”).
Cuisine pizzas with fresh toppings baked in a stone oven. Delicious.
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Restaurant FAAM
10 Reinier ClaeszenstraatCuisine pizzas with fresh toppings baked in a stone oven. Delicious.
Cuisine pizzas with fresh toppings baked in a stone oven. Delicious.
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Pazzi De Clercqstraat
93III De ClercqstraatCuisine pizzas with fresh toppings baked in a stone oven. Delicious.
At Van ‘t Spit you can have a chicken from the grill with a selection of sides (coleslaw, amazing chips, corn on the cob). Healthy and scrumptious.
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Van 't Spit
95 De ClercqstraatAt Van ‘t Spit you can have a chicken from the grill with a selection of sides (coleslaw, amazing chips, corn on the cob). Healthy and scrumptious.
Restaurant Moeders serves local Dutch cuisine (mashed potato, veg and meat); make sure to reserve in advance.
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Restaurant Moeders
251 RozengrachtRestaurant Moeders serves local Dutch cuisine (mashed potato, veg and meat); make sure to reserve in advance.
De Japanner is great for sushi and Teriyaki. They have fun background music, NYC vibe.
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De Japanner West
203 BilderdijkstraatDe Japanner is great for sushi and Teriyaki. They have fun background music, NYC vibe.
HappyHappyJoyJoy is the DimSum hub with fab interior design. Best reserve in advance.
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Happyhappyjoyjoy West
158HS BilderdijkstraatHappyHappyJoyJoy is the DimSum hub with fab interior design. Best reserve in advance.
Vegabond is a haven for veggie / vegan delights. Also good for lunch.
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Vegabond
16 LeliegrachtVegabond is a haven for veggie / vegan delights. Also good for lunch.
Vegan Junk Food Bar
22 StaringpleinFive Brothers Fat West is a personal favourite and serves affordable cava with yummy tapas and cute bar tenders.
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Five Brothers Fat Champagneria
56 De ClercqstraatFive Brothers Fat West is a personal favourite and serves affordable cava with yummy tapas and cute bar tenders.
Local drinks
Five Brothers Fat West is a personal favourite and serves affordable cava with yummy tapas and cute bar tenders.
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Five Brothers Fat Champagneria
56 De ClercqstraatFive Brothers Fat West is a personal favourite and serves affordable cava with yummy tapas and cute bar tenders.
Café Binnenvisser
36 BilderdijkstraatOrganic wines and beers, and great food
Flora
106H KinkerstraatDrinks and tacos in the middle of cute Bilderdijkpark.
At Gebrouwen door Vrouwen you can enjoy beer brewed (and served) by women. Their bar is located on the Kanaalstraat/JP Heijestraat. Girlpower!
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Gebrouwen door Vrouwen BAR
119D Jan Pieter HeijestraatAt Gebrouwen door Vrouwen you can enjoy beer brewed (and served) by women. Their bar is located on the Kanaalstraat/JP Heijestraat. Girlpower!
EdelWise
1 PostjeswegAmazing terrace for afternoon sun on the water's edge
Radijs Amsterdam
41HS Jan EvertsenstraatDrinks on the water's edge in the late afternoon sun.
Local supermarket
The Wine Spot is a cute little wine cellar on the Admiraal de Ruijterweg (not to drink/eat in, only take home), so if you want to support the locals and get expert advice without the heavy price tag this is the place to go to.
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The Wine Spot
43 Admiraal de RuijterwegThe Wine Spot is a cute little wine cellar on the Admiraal de Ruijterweg (not to drink/eat in, only take home), so if you want to support the locals and get expert advice without the heavy price tag this is the place to go to.
The main chain; you can find everything and anything.
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AH Jan Evertsenstraat
13 A Jan EvertsenstraatThe main chain; you can find everything and anything.
ALDI
56C Admiraal de RuijterwegBudget supermarket where you can find most daily items,
Neighborhoods
Kinkerstraat
KinkerstraatShops and cafe's
AH Jan Pieter Heijestraat
132 H Jan Pieter HeijestraatShops and cafe's
Elandsgracht
13 A ElandsgrachtShops and cafe's
De 9 Straatjes
9 streets filled with shops and cafe's