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    Cafe Amsterdam

    3.1 (189 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Eggs Benedict
    Michelle D.

    Cafe Amsterdam - So Much Potential, But Feels Stuck in Time Cafe Amsterdam has a solid breakfast and sandwich menu with a large beer selection, but the atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired. The space feels extremely dated, cluttered with old décor, uncomfortable chairs, and worn-out tablecloths. The atrium could be beautiful but is wasted with dead plants and local ads. The bar area has promise, but the overall look lacks care. Food-wise, it's overpriced for what you get--$10 for half an avocado? My croissant Benedict was good, but not great, and my husband's Reuben and soup were just okay. The potential is there, but without updates, I won't be rushing back.

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    Nathan B.

    To all interested in the many reviews about COVID requirements, please see my note at the bottom. (And maybe read the four sentences above that remark as well). - - - - - I was not expecting such a phenomenal beer list. Simply incredible the variety and scope of their offerings. I love Belgian beers and there were several I've never had. I can't wait to get back here and try some of these. Service was on point. The person who sat me, took my drink order. Then another person took care of my order. He was very friendly and offered to answer all my questions. My americano was perfect. Even though I didn't ask for cream, they brought it and asked if I'd like some. I said sure, thinking I might drop a splash in. But the American was too good to mess with. My food was out in under 5 minutes from the time I ordered it. I chose it because it had Gouda on it. And I was not disappointed. The egg was gooey and ran perfectly across the toast, tomato, and ham. I thought about saving half of the meal, but it was just too good. Even though nearly every table is the place was full, I was consistently checked on and was offered an Americano to go. (Which I gladly took them up on!) I chatted briefly with the owner before I left and I can assure you, that rudeness is not a normal part of this person's demeanor. Friendly, kind, thankful is my summation. And a hint of exhaustion with being in the service industry. Be nice. Be gracious. The world is too crazy to be so put out by such little things. Just my two cents. COVID NOTE: I was a little worried when I read all the other recent reviews. I was particularly worried when I saw the owner comments. They were either the answers of a deeply frustrated person or a very rude person. After experiencing it for myself, I can say it was notes of frustration. If I am to use my own personal experience as a comparison, I would say many remarks were embellished. Is there a mask requirement here? Yes. Does the owner remind you of that at the door? Yes. Does it take ten minutes? Three? One? No, no, no Be prepared to wear a mask when you're not eating or drinking. The food and drink is worth it.

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    Andrew H.

    I was very hesitant to try Cafe Amsterdam after the horrible experiences (mainly with regard to service) that my fellow Yelpers have had. And you should read those reviews and take it into account before coming here. Having said that, I had a pretty great experience. When you first walk in, it looks like a wonderful Belgian cafe. It seriously reminds me of the cafes that dot Brussels. Café tables, bar, beer taps, warm wood. I went to a side-room that houses the place where you eat food, it looks much more pedestrian. Their food is mainly breakfast (which is served all day) and lunch. I got a "Spanish" omelet. It was large and delicious. But the real stars of the show were the sides. Usually the toast and a breakfast potato of some sort you get with a breakfast meal are pretty much filler. These were well done, and didn't feel like standard SYSCO-issued sides. (see photos) It was a bit spendy at $15, though. Worth a shot if you're in the area looking for breakfast food. If you're into Belgian/European-style beer, you're probably already a regular here. I've only been once, but service appears to be much improved from previous reviews. (my coffee was continuously filled...which is sadly not very common in Anchorage)

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    Cole M.

    Came here with the family and the place was empty, was a little worried about that. The waitress was rude and very slow, never got her name, but wow she needs some training with how to treat and talk to people. Food finally came after about an hour, I don't know why it took so long because we were the only people there. Update to the owners comment: I have the right business Cafe Amsterdam: who ever the waitress is is super rude, I am pretty sure you know who I am talking about

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    Food was ok but the place inside was in need of a make over. No one wants to look at a vacuum cleaner sitting near the tables.

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    1 year ago

    Benedict was disappointing, lacked flavor. For the price Snow City has a better offering.

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    Love it here. They have amazing food and excellent soup! I never really like the beer options, but I had a Prosecco and it was really good.

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    (pssst…ask for extra Hollandaise, no charge for the first time extra)

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    Breakfast was tasty. Day off so after late breakfast went in to Belgian Beer tasting, which is one of their specialties. Service was great!

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    Food is delicious, service is always friendly, courteous and prompt! The atmosphere is quiet and warm!

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    Yelled at?? Wow!!! Thanks for trying.

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    Great cook experienced staff- sometimes a wait but worth it. Nice Scandinavian decorations

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    3.2 mi
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    Unfortunate that this is the day I decided it was about time I left a review for House Of Bread…read more House of Bread is a lovely space, airy light dining room, and lots of baked goods, and artisanal-looking jarred goods. It feels very open. They have a menu on the wall, and a chalkboard with the types of bread available that day. Husband orders cheesy broccoli soup, and she tells him "it's not really cheesy broccoli soup, it's got lots of veggies in it too" ok, he says, but still orders a bowl. I choose Tuna Salad, and I select 14 grain as my bread choice - "sorry, we're out of that", so I then choose 9 grain - "sorry, we're out of that", and so I ask for marbled rye - "sorry, we're out of that too" I'm really quite surprised, as it's 12.30 like prime lunch time, and they're out of 3 breads already? Maybe cross them off your chalkboard, so you don't have to keep disappointing people. So i choose focaccia with my fingers crossed, and all was well. The order was complete at 12.36. We sit. We wait. Twiddling our fingers. By 20 minutes I'm becoming impatient, because I'm hangry, and the dining room is not that full - maybe 5 tables. As there are 4 staff working behind the counter (could be more round the back in the bakery) I think service could be faster, to dish up a bowl of premade soup, and assemble a cold tuna salad sandwich. Anyway i get my eye on the young man making sandwiches. He's not wearing gloves, is running his fingers through his hair, and touching his face. I see a sandwich that was on the top of the shelf, and it either fell, or he threw it, onto presumably a bench below, and then reach up angrily for a new bag of bread, I don't know - maybe he made it wrong, and was starting over. By 1.02, (26 minutes later) husband could take it no more and went to get a refund. This is not the review I expected to be leaving today, as I've never had service like this here before. I've never gone here before and had to choose my bread 4 times, due to them running out. I've never had to wait so long for lunch using pre-made ingredients. I don't know what was going on, but it's nothing like all the other times we've been here, and I hope it's a one off. If I go back and see the same staff, I'll just walk straight out again and avoid another experience like this one.

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