Stroopwafel! Warm,…read moredecadent, gooey but not overpowering - as a public service announcement to my fellow Yankees: If your exposure to the stroopwafel is limited to Delta Airlines or Trader Joe's, it is in your collective best interest to make the pilgrimage to the holy land of stroop and taste the authentic stroopwafel, particularly at Sprenkels. This is a cute cafe in the Jordaan district.

The hubs and I went here just about every morning during our 5-day stay in Amsterdam. The…read morebakery/cafe is small, cozy, friendly, homey, and just plain tasty. Nothing fancy, just good food at reasonable prices. The employees were helpful in assisting us in picking from the many broodjes (sandwiches with meat/cheese, no or little veg) on offer. We ended up eating an omelet broodje just about every morning, along w/ a nice koffie verkeerd (latte). They have a machine that makes fresh-squeezed OJ, lots of lovely pastries (gebak), good koffie (euro-coffee, like espresso rather than a grande brewed coffee from Starbucks), and savory sandwiches as well. I tried the tuna salad one day, it was pretty yummy. Lots of locals are constantly streaming in and out of this place for bread. Anyway, if you are staying in the Jordaan neighborhood and are looking for breakfast, lunch, bread, etc., try this spot.

We arrived for lunch on a Saturday before visiting the Eye Film museum. I had been eyeing (hehe)…read morePublic Space's instagram and menu for a while, and the space did not disappoint. The interior transported us; it's tasteful, contemporary, yet comfortable and inviting. We immediately felt peaceful. The people who greeted us were both laid back and attentive. The chefs behind the pass were cheerful and I really liked the whole vibe. We ordered the bone marrow, kohlrabi, and pumpkin dishes. The plating and presentation for each dish was creative. Each dish's sauces were so good, we could have licked the plates. They were generous with tap water (which can be rare in the Netherlands) and were laid back about us chilling on the couch after our meal, even gave us a carafe of water to make sure we didn't run out. My friend got a white chocolate chip cookie as we walked out and it was as delicious as the meal. Do not miss coming here if you're in Noord!

Simply amazing food and espresso in a modern yet comfy setting. Worth a quick ferry ride from…read moreCentraal just for this place! Try the hot pudding, it will warm you up on a rainy Dutch day. The modern interior architecture is a nice chill contrast to the traditional old world spaces in the city center. Highly recommend.

Tucked away inside Vondelpark, this spot is simply beautiful--surrounded by nature and its calming…read moresounds, it creates a truly relaxing atmosphere. They offer a wide selection of drinks and a tempting range of appetizers. We tried the Bitterballen with Dijon mustard and the cheese fingers with sweet chili sauce--both were absolutely to die for. Rich, flavorful, and perfectly crispy. This place is a must-see and must-try if you're anywhere near the park! Gelegen in het hart van het Vondelpark is deze plek simpelweg prachtig. Omringd door de natuur en haar rustgevende geluiden biedt het een heerlijk ontspannen sfeer. Er is een ruime keuze aan drankjes en populaire hapjes. Wij proefden de bitterballen met Dijonmosterd en de kaastengels met zoete chilisaus--allebei waren echt om van te watertanden. Heerlijk krokant en vol van smaak. Een absolute aanrader als je in of nabij het park bent!

We stopped in here for drinks and a snack after walking around Vondelpark and had a fun time. It…read morewas an IPA for me and the carrot & ginger juice for my husband. We also got an order of bitterballen.

If you're even slightly considering stopping here - GO...actually run! We LOVED the fresh basked…read morebread (we got the toast with mozzarella and pesto), it is incredible! Every plate they served (we were watching like hawks) looked incredible. The coffee was great as well. They have a designated person for baking/food and coffee and they both really know what they're doing. The service was really great and attentive.

Started 9 months ago, so good opportunity on sat morning for lunch. The vibe is a bit french with…read moremarble. It is less then 5 mins from albert cuyp, so great place to relax after visiting the market. Overall impression: - visitors are especially tourists - the apple pie is great....it is like a full breakfast - coffee is ok but not the best of amsterdam - price quality is ok - sitting in the cafe, you can smell the freshly baked cakes (yummie!!) There is free wifi, and menu available in english. Interestingly, a dutch breakfast is according to this place french toast. Mmmm....never knew that. Thought it was bread with cheese or chocolate sprinkles.

A one review cafe that had just recently opened, what could go wrong?…read more First off, the cafe is immaculate! Located outside of central Haarlem, it has beautiful views of the canal/river where you can people watch if you are lucky enough. Sadly I was there when it was freezing cold, so not many were out on the water, but I can see this as a popular spot during the warmer part of the years. They do offer some great brunch and lunch options, but I was set on a warm latte drink at 8:00 in the morning! The employee who was working was wonderful and went through their entire menu with me as I was unsure of some of the options to choose from. Price wise, very cheap compared to nearby Amsterdam, space wise, very ample, but could see it getting busy due to its location. All and all, a solid five star in my opinion!

A great place to enjoy brunch or lunch in Haarlem. They have a lot of wonderful sandwiches and…read moresalads here. I ordered the vegan burger, which was really good. Unfortunately I had to order it with no bread, because I am allergic to gluten. However i still enjoyed every bit of it. I also ordered their gluten-free apple pie.

We had toasties and a blt. Delicious…read more Beers on tap. I heard after we were here they have the best bitterballen. This is just a lovely neighborhood place and one of the best cafes in the Jordaan Amsterdam neighborhood. Very nice and pleasant staff.

Drinks only - fun bar with fair prices in a good area of the Jordaan. Would recommend for a before…read moreor after drink if dining at one of the popular local spots near by. I even saw people walk in from the pizza restaurant across the street and buy drinks to take over there.

Very pretty location by the water and food was great. Nice selection of desserts. Waitress was also…read morereally nice.

Very quaint little cafe in a less busy area of Amsterdam. It's located in a restored two story home…read moreon the river. The food was pretty good. I got the egg sandwich with smoked salmon which was flavorful and appetizing. My husband got the vegan burger which he enjoyed as well. The only area for improvement would be the pace of service. It took a few glances and close to 20 min in between getting our drinks and ordering our food and we weren't even there during the lunch time rush. But all in all, I would come back here for a quiet lunch and afternoon coffee.

** Cafe-Restaurant Amsterdam**…read more We chose this place for a birthday dinner because the reputation suggested it was worth it. It was not. Two hours at the table, and for the first hour and twenty minutes the kitchen sent out exactly one thing: bread. Not an amuse-bouche, not an apology, not an update. Bread. The waitress who took our order apparently clocked out mid-meal. A replacement showed up at some point, which is how we found out our original server was just gone. Nobody flagged it, nobody acknowledged the gap. We had to piece it together ourselves. When the food finslly arrived, it was average. Not terrible, just not good. For what they charge, average is not acceptable. Three people, one birthday, total letdown. Skip it.

This is a grand space, a former industrial warehouse, with a vibrant atmosphere and democratic…read moreprices. The trigger here is seafood. They serve it in generous (obscene, maybe) amounts, which makes dinner a real event. Clamps, shrimps, lobsters, oysters... they all form mountains in this baroque restaurant. It creates a feeling of stress as you realize the amount of work needed to eat it. So enjoyable. Steak tartar is good enough. Fish, better not try (overcooked). Desserts are what you would expect, not refined but tasty and sugary. Service is quite fast and incredibly professional. A fun option not to be missed.