Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Great with kids: it has a toys corner. Works for coffee, simple lunch or dinner.
228 locals recommend
Het Badhuis
21 JavapleinGreat with kids: it has a toys corner. Works for coffee, simple lunch or dinner.
Best coffee next to best gym in town.
I would not advise you to order the food here though.
219 locals recommend
Coffee Company
14 JavapleinBest coffee next to best gym in town.
I would not advise you to order the food here though.
If you look for a quiet spot, try this little square. Nice hangout for breakfast and lunch, especially when the sun is out. Filling pancakes and usually a soup of the day.
122 locals recommend
Drovers Dog Atjehstraat
Eerste AtjehstraatIf you look for a quiet spot, try this little square. Nice hangout for breakfast and lunch, especially when the sun is out. Filling pancakes and usually a soup of the day.
This is a good lunch place to observe city life on the busy Javastraat. Watch the whole neighbourhood passing by while you have your smoothie or sandwich.
22 locals recommend
Bar James
49 JavastraatThis is a good lunch place to observe city life on the busy Javastraat. Watch the whole neighbourhood passing by while you have your smoothie or sandwich.
Good sushi and not too expensive. When I have something to celebrate I like to go here. Taking out or ordering in is an option too.
41 locals recommend
Sushi 'n Sake
34A DapperstraatGood sushi and not too expensive. When I have something to celebrate I like to go here. Taking out or ordering in is an option too.
This old farm on the outskirts of Amsterdam has now become the warm and lively center of the brand new university campus 'Science Park'.
If the sun is out, the opposite student canteen at the USC (university sports center) also has a marvelous terrace.
41 locals recommend
Cafe Restaurant Polder
201 Science ParkThis old farm on the outskirts of Amsterdam has now become the warm and lively center of the brand new university campus 'Science Park'.
If the sun is out, the opposite student canteen at the USC (university sports center) also has a marvelous terrace.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice place to taste locally brewed beers. Local hipster and student space.
94 locals recommend
BAR JOOST
33 MolukkenstraatNice place to taste locally brewed beers. Local hipster and student space.
Brewery in a windmill. Fantastic terrace. Popular spot for students and workers who come here on weekdays after 17 to have a drink before going home. Closes early: no night club.
1100 locals recommend
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeBrewery in a windmill. Fantastic terrace. Popular spot for students and workers who come here on weekdays after 17 to have a drink before going home. Closes early: no night club.
Parks & Nature
Want to escape the city? Take the bicycle into this park. It's closer than you might think.
50 locals recommend
Diemerpark
Want to escape the city? Take the bicycle into this park. It's closer than you might think.
Great park on every day of the week. Walk, play, barbecue, swim, or hangout in the hidden cafe in the woods - if you can find it.
398 locals recommend
Flevopark
FlevoparkGreat park on every day of the week. Walk, play, barbecue, swim, or hangout in the hidden cafe in the woods - if you can find it.
Shopping
If you are looking for books about Amsterdam, this place has a good selection. Also design, cooking, and children's books.
15 locals recommend
Java Bookshop
145 JavastraatIf you are looking for books about Amsterdam, this place has a good selection. Also design, cooking, and children's books.
My favorite Vintage shop in Amsterdam.
In fact, most of the chairs and lamps in my house were bought here (and transported here on my bicycle).
Jansen Vintage
31 H JavapleinMy favorite Vintage shop in Amsterdam.
In fact, most of the chairs and lamps in my house were bought here (and transported here on my bicycle).
Large shopping mall with a large Albert Heijn, drug store, farmacy, wine store, snack bar. If you are looking for fresh Dutch herring, check out the fish store.
81 locals recommend
Shopping Center Brazilië
1065 Oostelijke HandelskadeLarge shopping mall with a large Albert Heijn, drug store, farmacy, wine store, snack bar. If you are looking for fresh Dutch herring, check out the fish store.
Essentials
AH Molukkenstraat
101 A MolukkenstraatFor all your daily requirements.
Sightseeing
Walking around the KNSM and Borneo islands is a fantastic pass time. You can sometimes see huge ships pass by, but the architecture and the urban design are also worth exploring. During winter evenings I like to walk here with music on my ears. On summer days, kids know exactly where to go for safe swimming.
9 locals recommend
KNSM island
Walking around the KNSM and Borneo islands is a fantastic pass time. You can sometimes see huge ships pass by, but the architecture and the urban design are also worth exploring. During winter evenings I like to walk here with music on my ears. On summer days, kids know exactly where to go for safe swimming.
Entertainment & Activities
Movie theater. The adjacent cafe is great for a beer, and for non-fancy but affordable dinners. This place is entirely run and managed by students. Slow down a bit, as the service is not the fastest, but the atmosphere is great and friendly.
384 locals recommend
Studio/K
62 TimorpleinMovie theater. The adjacent cafe is great for a beer, and for non-fancy but affordable dinners. This place is entirely run and managed by students. Slow down a bit, as the service is not the fastest, but the atmosphere is great and friendly.