This may have been the best place I ate in Amsterdam. And of course we had to sit outside facing a canal, why not it's Amsterdam! I had squash soup and a arugula and cheese sandwich, it had a wonderful fresh taste. The soup was delicious with tons of fresh herbs. A friend of mine and I both ordered soup and a sandwich the waiter looked straight at us confused as hell and asked if we wanted it together at the same time, lol. I guess that's an American thing. My boyfriend had a burger, he said it was the best damn burger he ever had. Hmm... I'll have to take his word! read more

Café de Vergulde Gaper - Gastropubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

I came by here to meet my Couchsurfing host, who worked in the kitchen. Since he was still busy working, I stopped to have something to drink and eat. It's on Prinsenstraat, like 3 blocks north of the Anne Frank House. Easiest way I found was to get off at the Dam tram stop and just walk west like 4 canals. I had some large dutch beer of some sort, and a lemon meringue pie. The pie was pretty tasty and about 5 euro. The beer was 3 euro. Not too shabby! Service was quite good I think for Europe. Quite fast and responsive. And you can pay with card! read more

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You know how the Rolling Stones said you can't always get what you want but sometimes you get what you need? Well apparently I needed a glass of wine and an ice cream sundae on a patio with heaters and blankets. The servers were also sweet (puns always intended) and you cannot beat the atmosphere. I love being outside and still being warm in Amsterdam! read more

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Our Air BnB was a 2 minute walk from here so on our last night in Amsterdam we decided to check it out for some drinks and snacks before we went home. We first got the croquettes (they come in 6 or 12) and they were very good tasting but we both agreed that there were cold parts in them, it seems they weren't heated up the whole way. Then we split an order of French fries & bruschetta. Both were pretty good but nothing to rave about. Inside though the place is very cute, we got a "pub" feel from it. Candles on each table, pretty dark inside. Great for a date night or just a place to hangout with some friends. If the weather was better I would love to have sat outside. read more

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This cozy little bar serves appetizers and food up until 10 pm. They've got several beers on tap and a full bar. They also have a nice sound system pumping out upbeat music. This is what Amsterdammers call a "brown bar or restaurant" which literally translates to a "dive bar" though it's really not, in the sense of what a dive bar is. Regardless, this bar sits on the Prinsengracht canal on Prinsestraat on a corner near a bridge south of the Anne Frank house. It's got an outside area where you can sit next to the canal or next to the street and drink, eat or hang out. I like these kinds of places. You can have a drink, something to eat, have a nice conversation with a stranger, read a book or just chill. read more

Café de Vergulde Gaper - Gastropubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Ahh, the Gaper! It gets five stars for these five reasons: 1. The food! Thai chicken skewers with peanut sauce, rotating specials board, and some pretty solid beiderballen. The food's good, especially if you are far from home and craving something other than pastry, coffee, bread, cheese, or some combination of those four national foods. 2. Proximity to canals and the city center. 3. Waitstaff that doesn't hover and gets the job done. 4. Blankets on the benches closest to the canals to keep us all cozy. 5. Hours. It's open early for cappuccino, and late for food, beer, and more cappuccino. 6. Bonus star for their AMAZING G & T. The Superfresh blew my mind; best 10ish Euros I spent in AMS. Prime location, a fresh and flavorful menu, and fantastic cocktails are all great components of a lovely meal, and the fact that I got to experience all of those things under the stars, by a canal, in one of the best cities in the world makes me a very happy camper. read more

I really like this spot. I have been here twice for dinner and once for lunch. And I will come back when ever I happen to be back. The first time I had the classic stomppot and bitterballen and both made me adore Dutch food (and lets be honest- the Dutch are not know for their food). The mustard they were served with was enough to make me want a straw.The second I had a beautiful sauted sole. The third I had a caprese panini and it was satisfying. One of my favorite things here besides the food is the ambiance. Somehow I've only found myself in AMS during the winter and this place is intimate, hip, and sexy. I could lounge for days. read more

Guys, let me be honest with you, this place is really cozy and has a wide variety of drinks and food. Strongly recommended for beer lovers. Cheers! read more

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In a city where restaurant "service" is characterized by attitude or just plain indifference, the waitress here (didn't catch her name unfortunately) really stood out. So pleasant, helpful, and really made sure our experience was a positive one. Had the pumpkin ravioli, fish soup, and burger. All 3 items were so tasty! I really wasn't expecting it because I stopped here on a whim. The ravioli was perfectly al dente with a great mild pumpkin/rosemary flavor. The soup was paired with 2 slices of the softest bread - perfect for dipping. And the burger had great flavors, patty was thick and juicy, and the bun was soft in the middle with a great crunch on the outside. Washed it all down with a beer. Happy I found this place and had the opportunity to promote them with a solid review. read more

5 stars for the wonderful outdoor seating and great waiter. There is shade for almost every table. The club sandwich and buffalo mozzarella sandwich were good and fresh but nothin special. I would give the food a 3. Overall a nice place to stop for some refreshments and good people watching. read more

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This is an excellent (non-touristy) place to go to eat, drink and sit outside on a nice day. The staff is very friendly, the atmosphere is inviting and there is plenty to eat and drink. This bar also serves as a meetup spot for couchsurfing.com people so there it's a diverse crowd. Do yourself a favor and order a hertog jan beer and a shot of jenever (essentially dutch gin) and you won't look as much like a crappy tourist. read more

This place was a bit disappointing: we had lunch there and the soup got us a stomachache. The tables were sticky and it was absurdely expensive... I would not recommend going there to eat but it could probably be a good place for a drink since they serve belgian beer. read more

This cafe is princengracht canal, the last & farthest from the center in prime location. It's one of more visible cafes along many canals which are plenty. There are plenty of seats, so grab a beer & key lime pie & enjoy ppl watching. read more

Absolutely my favorite pub in all of Amsterdam. Very down to earth and fun staff, who all pour fantastic beers. No frills type of a spot, which is great to meet up for some day drinking with friends. read more

First time in Amsterdam and seems like to chill is the thing to do. This place has a great spot to do so. I had a chance to try the turkey burger it was on point large burger with veggies and a tangy sauce. Like I said first time in Amsterdam so I was digging the fries with mayo. Beer selection wasn't huge but for what they had the local brew was excellent. Great service keep up the good work guys. read more

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We noticed there's not a lot of inventive for excellent service here in Amsterdam. We stopped by for dinner. The service was painful. The food as average. The prices were average. We really felt the quality and experience was just middle of the road. I ordered the burger. It comes with jalapeños and spices. I wanted just the burger. No spices. I had to sent it back twice. I also fully understand that special ordering is not the standard around here. My husband ordered the steak. It was over cooked. Good for drinks. Skip the food. read more

Nice bar, would have been nicer if service was better, but they were really crowded when we went, so it can happen. Food and drinks were OK, nothing great but neither bad. read more

Excellent pub/cafe in the Jordaan. Bartender is also server so things can get a bit busy (i.e. slow), but the service is friendly, and the food was tasty and good value. Ate here two nights a week ago. Menu is pretty creative for a pub with good daily specials. read more

We had a view across the gracht of Vergulde Gaper for four nights in Amsterdam before we finally ventured in. It's good that we waited because we never would have left and all five days would have disappeared in this perfectly gezellig spot. The frites were stand-out, the service reasonably attentive and good-natured about being conducted in English, and the vibe totally grooved with that relaxed cafe culture the Netherlands makes so appealing. read more

Wanted to get out of the touristy area and love the walk around the more residential part. Came across this place and looked like a nice neighborhood bar/restaurant. Great ambiance if you want to be where the locals hang out ! I came around supper time - so stared with the shrimp rolls - delicious - portion enough to share but I was alone so no problem finishing them off myself ! Followed that up with the salmon and grilled vegetables - also delicious - great friendly service with a nice local like ambiance read more

Unfortunately, the beer you see on the cover, is the beer you get when you sit. It's only 1/2 full. The foam makes up the rest. Then, if you order the burger, it's 'frozen' not fresh. So I can't endorse my neighbourhood pub, as it simply doesn't care about the quality nor the value. read more

We stopped there for lunch and weren't disappointed. Club sandwich was huge, maybe a little big. Good drink selection and a good price.

Where do I begin?! From the refreshing SUPERFRESH G&T to the sinful chocolate pie (homemade), this place could do no wrong. If you are looking for a cozy and comfortable atmosphere, especially after hours of walking or standing in long lines, this would be a wonderful option. In addition to what my partner and I ordered above, the nachos and pea soup were quite good. Added to this exceptional Sunday evening was a talented jazz quartet. Go! read more

Fine place to grab a drink. Nice outdoor seating. But not much more. I believe all food on menu was deep fried so more of a place to drink a beer and people watch than to eat a meal. read more

If I could I would give 0 star to this place purely due to the very very bad service. The lady worked there is very rude. Please avoid this place if you can, as there are so many other nice restaurants nearby. read more

My gf and I got the burgers and they were amazing. The environment is what you expect for a gastropub. The best part was the bartender who was amazing and took the time to talk to us and provide us with great suggestions for food and drink spots. He even wrote them down for us. If your in the city for the first time try this place and hopefully you get the same bartender! read more