Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
One of my favorite restaurants! Nice gem that is not too well known tourist-wise. Amazing argentinian food and if you like mescal or tequila, their drinks specialty
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Salmuera
106 RozengrachtOne of my favorite restaurants! Nice gem that is not too well known tourist-wise. Amazing argentinian food and if you like mescal or tequila, their drinks specialty
Seasons
16 HerenstraatGood food
Luna
152 LindengrachtGood food, very close to the house
One of the best! Simple "Dutch-Style" Fried steak at reasonable prices, great fries and salad and highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding--- heavenly. Try to get a table outside if weather is nice.
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Café Loetje
52 Johannes VermeerstraatOne of the best! Simple "Dutch-Style" Fried steak at reasonable prices, great fries and salad and highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding--- heavenly. Try to get a table outside if weather is nice.
Best bakery in Amsterdam. French guy that shows us Amsterdam folks the way bread should taste. Everything is superb, from the baguettes, to the gouda-cumin bread, to the lime tart.
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Le Fournil de Sébastien Amsterdam
119 OlympiapleinBest bakery in Amsterdam. French guy that shows us Amsterdam folks the way bread should taste. Everything is superb, from the baguettes, to the gouda-cumin bread, to the lime tart.
If you are in the mood for some BBQ, this is the spot! try to get here early or late as peak dinner time will involve a wait
88 abantu bendawo batusa
Cafe De Klos
41 KerkstraatIf you are in the mood for some BBQ, this is the spot! try to get here early or late as peak dinner time will involve a wait
Fantastic for Dim Sum and on the edge of the red-light district if you will be sightseeing there
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Oriental City
177-179 Oudezijds VoorburgwalFantastic for Dim Sum and on the edge of the red-light district if you will be sightseeing there
Street market, check dates for when it is open, can buy fresh fruits, drinks, stroopwafels and other desserts and goodies.
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Isakhiwo se-Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatStreet market, check dates for when it is open, can buy fresh fruits, drinks, stroopwafels and other desserts and goodies.
Piqniq
59HS Lindengrachtnice spot, good food, no fuss and close to the apartment
Bagels & Beans Van Hallstraat Amsterdam
613 Van HallstraatStarbucks
72 OvertoomA Starbucks set in a very cool venue in a lively location.
Good coffee and pastry/cake selection with American desserts (They sometimes have Pumpkin Pie!)
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De Drie Graefjes
130 RokinGood coffee and pastry/cake selection with American desserts (They sometimes have Pumpkin Pie!)
Old gasworks building converted into eateries, cafes and bars
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Zuiveringshal West
37 PazzanistraatOld gasworks building converted into eateries, cafes and bars
Great local cafe with a terrace. Perfect on a good weather day!
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Café Thijssen
107 BrouwersgrachtGreat local cafe with a terrace. Perfect on a good weather day!
Thought to have the best apple pie in the Netherlands! Brave the long lines if you are a fan of apple pie!
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Winkel 43
43 NoordermarktThought to have the best apple pie in the Netherlands! Brave the long lines if you are a fan of apple pie!
Toscanini
75 LindengrachtTop-notch Italian Restaurant. Try to book ahead of time.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great chic/somewhat upscale lounge-area, also with a restaurant, close to Leidseplein to go clubbing or to a concert afterwards.
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Bo Cinq
494 PrinsengrachtGreat chic/somewhat upscale lounge-area, also with a restaurant, close to Leidseplein to go clubbing or to a concert afterwards.
MOMO
1 HobbemastraatUpscale, slick restaurant and lounge to see and be seen.
Awesome venue for live shows and close to all the bars for afterwards!
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Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansAwesome venue for live shows and close to all the bars for afterwards!
Awesome drinks at this place, can also get dinner. Cozy feel and not too touristy though expats work there
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Tales & Spirits
5-7 LijnbaanssteegAwesome drinks at this place, can also get dinner. Cozy feel and not too touristy though expats work there
Parks & Nature
Amsterdam's equivalent to New York's central park, and on a proportional scale. Absolutely beautiful and lovely for a bike ride or walk.
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Vondelpark
Amsterdam's equivalent to New York's central park, and on a proportional scale. Absolutely beautiful and lovely for a bike ride or walk.
Westerpark
4 HaarlemmerwegBeautiful park nearby that serves as a cultural hub as well.
Essentials
AH Westerstraat
79 WesterstraatAH Frederik Hendrikstraat
81 Frederik HendrikstraatAH Van Limburg Stirumstraat
44 Van Limburg StirumstraatShape all in
617 Van HallstraatGetting Around
Bike rental Amsterdam
171 Piet MondriaanstraatEntertainment & Activities
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 ReguliersbreestraatUnique movie theater with Art Deco Architecture
North Sea Jazz Club
1 PazzanistraatCool Art Deco interior. Oldest art house movie theater in Amsterdam
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The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkCool Art Deco interior. Oldest art house movie theater in Amsterdam
Shopping
Amazing home furnishings store showcasing some of the work of top Dutch and international designers.
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Moooi Amsterdam Brand Store
145-147 WesterstraatAmazing home furnishings store showcasing some of the work of top Dutch and international designers.
De Bijenkorf
1 DamThe Macy's/Saks Fifth Avenue of the Netherlands
Haarlemerdijk
HaarlemmerdijkGreat shopping street with many independent boutiques
Saturday for the true market experience where fresh food and organic produce, local delicacies, trinkets, wares and the rest are sold.
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Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktSaturday for the true market experience where fresh food and organic produce, local delicacies, trinkets, wares and the rest are sold.