Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
I'm Australian, this little cafe/restaurant is Australian.. they make some of the best bloody marys, this side of the city! Definitely worth a visit!
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Little Collins De Pijp
19F Eerste SweelinckstraatI'm Australian, this little cafe/restaurant is Australian.. they make some of the best bloody marys, this side of the city! Definitely worth a visit!
Our own little bit of Spain here in the heart of De Pijp. These guys do wonderful little tapas and they have an extensive wine list. Worth a visit if you have time to sit around and enjoy good food.
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Barra
23 Eerste SweelinckstraatOur own little bit of Spain here in the heart of De Pijp. These guys do wonderful little tapas and they have an extensive wine list. Worth a visit if you have time to sit around and enjoy good food.
This is the walking-distance local! They serve great beers and some Dutch basics that everyone must try! When here, get the bitterballen and brouwerij t ij beer for the local low-down!
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Cafe Tapmarin
157 CeintuurbaanThis is the walking-distance local! They serve great beers and some Dutch basics that everyone must try! When here, get the bitterballen and brouwerij t ij beer for the local low-down!
Great little pizza hotspot for woodfire oven pizzas! Definitely try the Scroppino whilst you're here too, they're delish!
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De Pizzakamer
16 Tweede van der HelststraatGreat little pizza hotspot for woodfire oven pizzas! Definitely try the Scroppino whilst you're here too, they're delish!
Coffee, brunch and sweets! This place is the spot to visit before you embark on your Amsterdam adventure towards museums and more! It's great for families and the meals are delightful, don't miss it!
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Bakers & Roasters
54 Eerste Jacob van CampenstraatCoffee, brunch and sweets! This place is the spot to visit before you embark on your Amsterdam adventure towards museums and more! It's great for families and the meals are delightful, don't miss it!
This place is only open for dinner (and lunch on weekends soon) but it's worth the time. Vietnamese food is on the rise here in Amsterdam and these guys have mastered the flavours!
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Pho 91
91 H Albert CuypstraatThis place is only open for dinner (and lunch on weekends soon) but it's worth the time. Vietnamese food is on the rise here in Amsterdam and these guys have mastered the flavours!
Vegan or vegetarian? Don't worry, these guys have it covered! Make your way across the Amstel for this little gem. Worth it just to see the sights (Hello Amsteeeeeel!) and of course the great food!
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Beter & Leuk
91 Eerste OosterparkstraatVegan or vegetarian? Don't worry, these guys have it covered! Make your way across the Amstel for this little gem. Worth it just to see the sights (Hello Amsteeeeeel!) and of course the great food!
Fancy a nice juicy steak with frites for dinner? Do it Dutch style here at this friendly restaurant. Kid friendly with a massive menu, come here for a satisfying meal!
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Loetje Oost
15 RuyschstraatFancy a nice juicy steak with frites for dinner? Do it Dutch style here at this friendly restaurant. Kid friendly with a massive menu, come here for a satisfying meal!
This is my favourite little place for coffee and toasties. Sometimes all you want is a toasted sandwich with cheese and ham. The coffee here is creamy but good, worth the walk!
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Toastable Koningsplein
441 SingelThis is my favourite little place for coffee and toasties. Sometimes all you want is a toasted sandwich with cheese and ham. The coffee here is creamy but good, worth the walk!
Great little spot for breakfast! The omlettes and eggs here are super fresh and delicious. Worth the visit if you're walking in this direction!
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Omelegg - de Pijp
143 Ferdinand BolstraatGreat little spot for breakfast! The omlettes and eggs here are super fresh and delicious. Worth the visit if you're walking in this direction!
For the best ribs this side of Amsterdam! Visit here. If you're vegetarian though.. this place is not for you, sorry!
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Cafe De Klos
41 KerkstraatFor the best ribs this side of Amsterdam! Visit here. If you're vegetarian though.. this place is not for you, sorry!
The best coffee you can get in the area, hands down. They also make really nice brunches too!
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Frederix Coffee Bar & Lunch
29 FrederikspleinThe best coffee you can get in the area, hands down. They also make really nice brunches too!
This place is the best place to visit for breakfast! Porridge, poached eggs and fika! These guys know how to make good food!
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Scandinavian Embassy
34 SarphatiparkThis place is the best place to visit for breakfast! Porridge, poached eggs and fika! These guys know how to make good food!
Shopping
Local bike shop only 450m away. You can rent bikes here quickly and cheaply! To boot, the guys that work here are super friendly. Get about on a bike and do it in style (the Dutch way)!
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Local bike shop only 450m away. You can rent bikes here quickly and cheaply! To boot, the guys that work here are super friendly. Get about on a bike and do it in style (the Dutch way)!
Ok, it's Hipster central here but here you can get coffee, a quick bite to eat and shop up a storm! These guys carry some lush brands, clothing for everyone (you, the partner and kids) and booze too!
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Hutspot
4 Van WoustraatOk, it's Hipster central here but here you can get coffee, a quick bite to eat and shop up a storm! These guys carry some lush brands, clothing for everyone (you, the partner and kids) and booze too!
This entire STREET is full of shopping! Actually.. the entire AREA is full of just that! Pop along this way for food, shoes, jewellery, sporting goods, fashion and tourist trinkets!
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Kalverstraat
KalverstraatThis entire STREET is full of shopping! Actually.. the entire AREA is full of just that! Pop along this way for food, shoes, jewellery, sporting goods, fashion and tourist trinkets!
For all your fancy handbags and designer threads, head to the one stop shop for all these things!
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Q-Park Bijenkorf
15 BeurspleinFor all your fancy handbags and designer threads, head to the one stop shop for all these things!
Sightseeing
Markets that sells fresh bread, fruit, vegetables, flowers and other Dutch treats (stroopwafels, poffertjes and lumpias).
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Isakhiwo se-Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatMarkets that sells fresh bread, fruit, vegetables, flowers and other Dutch treats (stroopwafels, poffertjes and lumpias).
Worth the visit to stroll around, picnic, bike ride and people watch. This here is the biggest park in the city!
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Vondelpark
Worth the visit to stroll around, picnic, bike ride and people watch. This here is the biggest park in the city!
Smack bang in the middle of all the museums. This area is lovely to stroll around in, sit and people watch! It's also a lovely spot to take a break whilst you're between museums!
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Museumplein
MuseumpleinSmack bang in the middle of all the museums. This area is lovely to stroll around in, sit and people watch! It's also a lovely spot to take a break whilst you're between museums!
The local park, worth an afternoon stroll through if the weather is nice!
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Sarphatipark
37I SarphatiparkThe local park, worth an afternoon stroll through if the weather is nice!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great gins are available here and also, cute boys behind the bar! Worth a visit into this small bar, purely for atmosphere and drinks!
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Pink Flamingo Pizza
8 Gerard DoupleinGreat gins are available here and also, cute boys behind the bar! Worth a visit into this small bar, purely for atmosphere and drinks!
DEFINITELY VISIT! If you're a beer fan, it's a small way away but it's worth it! Try some of the best local beers here for under €3! Worth the tram ride and for the pictures alone, you need to go now!
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Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeDEFINITELY VISIT! If you're a beer fan, it's a small way away but it's worth it! Try some of the best local beers here for under €3! Worth the tram ride and for the pictures alone, you need to go now!
A fun little (TINY) German bar within walking distance (and stumbling home distance). Nice service, fancy beers and basic bar food.
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Café Brecht
157 WeteringschansA fun little (TINY) German bar within walking distance (and stumbling home distance). Nice service, fancy beers and basic bar food.
Essentials
Fancy making yourself a really fancy meal? Definitely check out this store! They have very exclusive labels and incredible produce! A little on the pricey side but it's definitely worth it though!
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Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanFancy making yourself a really fancy meal? Definitely check out this store! They have very exclusive labels and incredible produce! A little on the pricey side but it's definitely worth it though!
The local Albert Heijn, the local grocery store, within stumbling distance. You'll see many of these stores everywhere, for snacks or meals and they're great for basics if you need them on your trip!
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Albert Heijn
70 Westelijk HalfrondThe local Albert Heijn, the local grocery store, within stumbling distance. You'll see many of these stores everywhere, for snacks or meals and they're great for basics if you need them on your trip!
Arts & Culture
Also within walking distance, a beer museum for all the beer fans! Here, you go behind the scenes and see where it all began and get a tasting (or three) as well!
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I-Heineken Experience
78 StadhouderskadeAlso within walking distance, a beer museum for all the beer fans! Here, you go behind the scenes and see where it all began and get a tasting (or three) as well!
Amsterdam and the modern arts go hand in hand so the Stedelijk is a must see. This place place is a quick 15-20 walk away and is a real eye opener! Bring the camera and the comfy shoes!
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I-Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinAmsterdam and the modern arts go hand in hand so the Stedelijk is a must see. This place place is a quick 15-20 walk away and is a real eye opener! Bring the camera and the comfy shoes!
This museum was only reopened last year and it's one helluva museum and worth if it you love art. The Asian art collection here is awesome! So is the costuming! Comfy shoes are a must!
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Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatThis museum was only reopened last year and it's one helluva museum and worth if it you love art. The Asian art collection here is awesome! So is the costuming! Comfy shoes are a must!
Amazing photography museum, with different shows on every few months. Check out the schedule for more: http://www.foam.org/
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Foam
609 KeizersgrachtAmazing photography museum, with different shows on every few months. Check out the schedule for more: http://www.foam.org/
This is the Amsterdam science museum! They say it's for kids but honestly, this place is great for kids of all ages. Worth a visit to satisfy your inner geek!
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NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokThis is the Amsterdam science museum! They say it's for kids but honestly, this place is great for kids of all ages. Worth a visit to satisfy your inner geek!
The Amsterdam zoo that's not just a zoo, it's an aquarium and also a planetarium!
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ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanThe Amsterdam zoo that's not just a zoo, it's an aquarium and also a planetarium!
Everything Else
In-between all the eating and drinking, if you need a quick spot to work out in (to work off all the guilt eating), you can visit here. Small but has all the equipment you could need!
Your Future Fitness Center
2-8 Tweede van der HelststraatIn-between all the eating and drinking, if you need a quick spot to work out in (to work off all the guilt eating), you can visit here. Small but has all the equipment you could need!
This gym is much shinier but also costs a little more. So again, if you're feeling the pudge from too many stroopwafels, go here!
Fresh Fitness
59 TolstraatThis gym is much shinier but also costs a little more. So again, if you're feeling the pudge from too many stroopwafels, go here!