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Bar Bukowski

4.3 (73 reviews)
ModerateBreakfast & Brunch, Bars
Wed 8:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
Thu 8:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Loud
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Eggs Benedict! Delish
Mary D.

Delicious breakfast! Generous portions and high quality. Eggs Benedict was SO good. Not usually a fan of ham, but it was perfect here. Asparagus omelet was also delicious. I think the oatmeal with almond milk was maybe the best I've ever had, and that's saying a lot because I am an oatmeal snob- I make it for myself almost everyday for breakfast and pretty much never order it out because it's normally too sweet, too mushy, too runny, too something... but this bowl of oatmeal was perfection. Loved all the fruit toppings... never would have thought to top oatmeal with grapes but I'm on board! Coffee was also good, and the complimentary little breakfast cookie/muffin that came with it was probably the best I had in Amsterdam. On top of the delicious food, the service was friendly and prompt. Enjoyed the outdoor seating on the beautiful morning we came. This place is small with limited tables, but luckily there wasn't a wait on the Friday morning we came.

Vic S.

Weather was nice, food was great and service was excellent. What more can you ask for? I had the açai bowl, delicious and filling. Friends ordered the Atlantic egg Benedict, omelet and American pancake, all were excellent!

Kim V.

This place has opened about a month ago next to the Oosterpark and when I cycled past this place a few weeks ago it immediately attracted me! It looks so awesome and beautiful! The lovely logo, the cool bar with nice lamps, the floors and the ceiling...everything is lovely! And when you peak into the speakeasy bar Henry's...wow! Amazingly awesome. But I'll have to make an other review for that place sometime when I've been there 'cause it's like a whole other bar (the waiter told me). So, I was very exited to go the Bukowski today, on my day off. Because the weather was so lovely I wanted to sit outside to enjoy the weather. I like this spot next to Oosterpark, it is a busy place but that also makes it more interesting and it is great for people watching. The staff at the place is super friendly, cool and also in for a little chat. I loved the drinks they offered. All sorts of coffee, very interesting teas (also fresh teas: mint, vervain or ginger), fruit juices, smoothies, milkshakes, hot chocolate or chai tea and a few cool sodas like Fritz Kola, Wostok, Bionade and Club-mate. You can have various kinds of breakfast dishes until 11. After 11, it's time for lunch: poached eggs (benedict, Florentine etc), a Moroccan omelette maybe? There is also French toast with blueberries! Gotta try those next time. Of course they also have sandwiches, and many of them. I've tried a bite of the egg-salad with truffle and it was nice! They also have warm dishes like soup, a burger or ravioli. But I had the to order the flammkuchen! There are four different ones and I had the Capresse. It was delicious! Yum! Try one! So this place is awesome for breakfast, lunch or drinks! And it is very beautiful with friendly staff! What more could I wish for? Great cocktails maybe, but wait.. yes, they do that as well! Every Friday and Saturday at Henry's. Will check that place out as soon as possible!

Telmo O.

Usually when reviewing a place, I try to have some light fun remarks here and there. I may not always get it, but at least the intention is there. The thing is, I have zero witty comments to make on this fine establishment. Everything is just great, had to go there twice in a week. Now, this review could very easily end here but let's milk it some more: - The location is great, right by Oosterpark. - For the stingy people (looking at you, guy in the mirror), it's not expensive at all. - The food is not only tasty but damn, it *looks* the part! I wish the pictures did it justice but the meals are even better when seen live. It is so idyllic that makes you feel sorry for ruining the dish, but at some point someone's gotta give up in the staring contest, and I guess I lost (won) because I blinked (ate) what was in front of me (om nom). - The friendliest staff! This is especially valued here in NL where the service industry still lags behind that of other places (sorry dutchies, I really think you're the best, but search your feelings, you know it to be true! #useTheForceLuke). - It's huge, so great for groups. - Dogs are welcome. Not sure if this qualifies the place as animal friendly though, you really have to test with other animals. I read on another review that you must have cash on you, but in my case I went fully digital all over that terminal and it didn't beep back ;) Definitely recommend this for this for brunches and borrels!

Oh la la loved this cap!
Mike S.

Omg! Belinda Carlisle must've created this restaurant because Heaven is a Place on Earth, for sure! First, the decor is amazingly vibrant and hippy chic, the 3 levels of dining (one of which is cantilevered) and even an awesome translucent step so you can see into the kitchen. Oh! And the food is suuuuuper yum! Def go here for breakfast, def def def!!! Ce súper magnifique!

Amanda L.

This place!! Oh man. So cute, so hipstery. I, like Daniella, was suspicious at first. Could it really live up to its external image? Turns out, yes, yes it can. I've been here two days in a row now, and never been disappointed. The serrano ham sandwich is delectable. Seriously. Perfectly balanced and their mozzarella is great!! Tried the pizzas today, and also stellar. I'm not a huge coffee person, so I can't speak really to the quality of the coffee, but I can say that I've gotten coffee twice here when I usually don't at all... So that's a good sign! Love the atmosphere. Seriously. Every little area is fun to sit in. Their service is wonderful-and the people are great! And, bonus... Their banana bread is on point!

Omelette with spinach, goat cheese and mushrooms...
Daniella S.

I have to say I was a little bit suspicious of this place... Maybe being a bit too trendy for me. So I only came here for coffee so far. Then I finally went there for brunch on Sunday and was totally reformed...! The food was really really nice! I had a great omelette with spinach, goat cheese and mushrooms... So yummy! The coffee was also nice - had an option with almond milk too that wasn't bad... And sitting outside on the benches was cool - especially on Sunday when there wasn't that much traffic. I'll definitely come back here. Nice to know I have such a cool hangout close to my house...

Hanna J.

Good atmosphere! Good service! Nice interior! Affordable delicious food and drinks! What else could you ask for?!!

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Monica G.

From the moment we walked in this was a great experience. We had amazing service food and drinks. Our waiter was adorable and made our visit tons of fun. It's a lively place on the corner and we arrived shortly before happy hour time. We had a Maroon's Gin and tonic with grapefruit recommended by our server which was done perfect along with the food! Best omelettes in Amsterdam! My only regret is not having time for a return visit this trip.

Hashbrowns with avocado side.
Michael C.

For a casual place to get brunch with friends or family this place is great. It's warm, the food is wholesome, and they have American pancakes for your lil 'mericans. I haven't been here at night, but their bar looks stocked.

Apple pie, ham and cheese croissant, coffee, and hot cocoa. Gnome for scale.

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8 years ago

Great hot chocolate and baguettes, a little slow on service but it was a Sunday and was very busy!

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Boca's

4.3(94 reviews)
1.7 kmDe Pijp, Zuid
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Everything about this place was great!…read more I'll start with the service. We walked in around 4:10 and they didn't start food service for another 20 minutes. The waiter was super cool and told us to have a seat anywhere we liked and brought us a drink menu. He knew we wanted to eat so at exactly 4:30 he came and took our orders. Through out the meal he was on top of everything and even offered many suggestions! The food was spectacular as well. I had the trio of fries and my friends had other small plates that were all so good! And the sauces that come with the fries, mamma mia! We also shared the Boca's Platter and it was absolutely to die for. Do not pass this up. I repeat, do not pass this up! Between 4 people, the medium was plenty of food. The space itself was also nice. They had outdoor seating for nicer days. We went right when food service began on a Monday afternoon so can't speak to how busy it gets during peak hours. Go for the great service, go for the Boca Platter, whatever you do, just go!

Our first stop in Amsterdam for a late lunch. We ordered mushroom bruschetta, 1 medium boca…read moreplatter(meat,cheese,fish), three kinds of fries and of course STEAK TARTARE. The bruschetta was delicious and if you love blue cheese, get it...it's extremely rich and creamy. The three kinds of fries were solid; curly, sweet potato, and regular with some chili ketchups. The boca platter was HUGE and we got the medium for 4 people. Came with steak, fried shrimp, mackerel potato salad, crostini, and an assortment of cheeses and some pepperoni. Last but not least...my favorite...the tartare. The quail egg was delicately placed atop the center of the meat and placed alongside the four little crostini on the plate. It was juicy and had so much flavor, a little spicy but not an overwhelming amount of chili spice. This meal reminded me of tapas in Madrid; definitely stop by bocas and get everything!

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Boca's - Foto via personeel, staat ook op de website

Foto via personeel, staat ook op de website

Boca's - Scallop carpaccio & Serrano ham

Scallop carpaccio & Serrano ham

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Coffee & Coconuts - Scrambled Eggs Avo (~€15)

Coffee & Coconuts

4.0(230 reviews)
1.9 kmDe Pijp, Zuid
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Coffee & Coconuts, seriously another amazing cafe that I visited during my trip in Amsterdam!…read more This cafe is hidden on the outside, but once you step inside, it is massively huge with three stories of dining tables. After waiting to be seated, our hostess guided us upstairs to the third floor, where they have several more dining tables and cozy couches that you can sit on while you enjoy your coffee. My parents, having visited this cafe before during their last trip to Amsterdam, raved about this place and suggested that I try their famous coconut coffee. All three of us ordered their coconut coffee, with my dad adding an espresso shot to his own so that he could stay awake for the rest of the night. Once I reached that first sip, OMG. SO DELICIOUS. How can I make my own coconut coffee back at home?! I loved it so much that I really want to make a copycat of it. The straws are also bendable, which really makes it handy if you need to lower your straw a bit. If I could, I would get on a plane to Amsterdam just to come back for their coconut coffee. That's how delicious it is! Local or tourist, I strongly suggest Coffee & Coconuts. You will not regret coming here at all!

Fantastic ambiance. Friendly service. Excellent food and drink options…read more Casual, trendy, comfy spot for just coffee or a full meal. - Coconut Coffee: A delicious iced drink, rich in coconut and strong coffee flavors. - Royal Apple Juice: Very refreshing blend of apple, carrot, ginger & lime juice. - Kimchi Toast: Good, filling. Not too spicy at all. - Smoked Mackerel Sandwich: A whole, huge mackerel fish is served atop this toast. Yum! Bathrooms are located on European first floor (for Americans, that's not the ground floor. It's equivalent to the 2nd floor).

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Coffee & Coconuts - Second floor

Second floor

Coffee & Coconuts - Fruit Bowl

Fruit Bowl

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Bar Bukowski - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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