Great Brunch Spots in Amsterdam
From canal-side eggs Benedict to Mexican brunch, fried chicken pancakes, inventive plates and bagels, the brunch spots I always recommend in Amsterdam. Read more
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Canal-side cafés, sandwiches, and the places I returned to again and again while living in Amsterdam.
Where to Drink in Amsterdam: Wine Bars, Brown Cafés, Beer and Cocktails
From natural wine bars and traditional brown cafés to craft beer, cocktails and canal-side terraces, my favorite places to drink in Amsterdam. Read more
My Favorite Spots for Specialty Coffee in Amsterdam
After living in Amsterdam, the specialty coffee shops I kept returning to, from world-class roasters like Bocca and Wakuli to cozy neighborhood cafés like Back to Black, Café Maha, and Kafenion. Read more
Amsterdam Bakeries I Keep Going Back To
After living in Amsterdam, the bakeries I still return to for croissants, cookies, stroopwafels, and pastries, from Fort Negen to Rudi's, Layers, and Holtkamp. Read more
Where to Eat in Amsterdam: Affordable-ish Meals I Love
Our favorite quick, casual, and relatively affordable places to eat in Amsterdam, from focaccia sandwiches and ramen to Turkish kumpir, hand-pulled noodles, bagels, and bitterballen. Read more
Where to Actually Eat Well in Amsterdam (From Someone Who Lived There)
Skip the tourist traps. A former Amsterdam resident shares the restaurants, casual spots, brunch, and quick eats actually worth your time in Amsterdam. Read more