Great location to dine outdoors overlooking one of the many canals. I enjoyed the Moscow mule & tomato soup very much. My friend was not too impressed with the grilled cheese. Our server was friendly. read more

Café van Leeuwen - Fresh and delicious tomato soup - Gastropubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

The Pastrami sándwich was the highlight of my day. The rest of place was nice and cozy, but the pastrami sandwich is everything. Many good flavors. read more

Café van Leeuwen - Gastropubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Delicious breakfast with friendly and quick service right on the Keizersgracht. Nice! read more

Café van Leeuwen - Uitsmijter met tomaat en kaas - Gastropubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Wonderful coffee and breakfast options. Friendly staff. Has a great "local" feel. Seating available outside, inside, or upstairs.

Very cute cafe on a pleasant river corner in Amsterdam. We stumbled upon the cafe randomly during an afternoon walk. Over coffee drinks were premium and served with a small, complimentary butter cake square. They offer every meal, coffees, drinks, wine, beer... It is off the beaten path a little and not touristy. If we were staying longer I'd definitely fit a meal in! read more

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So i ended up visiting this nice restaurant after a horrible and rude experience at another cafe. The wait staff at Cafe van Leeuwen is super awesome. The food is also really good. I ended up having a hamburger (sorry typical American here) which was cooked to perfection. Unfortunately they are not closer to Schiphol Airport where I usually layover on international flights. Will certainly be back next trip. read more

Cute little cafe and very busy during a Monday lunch! If you don't mind eating outside if needed, this spot has amazing sandwiches and fries. We got the grilled chicken avocado sandwich, and our friends got the burrata sandwich, the steak tartare, and the lox. Everyone loved their meal! read more

Super cute cafe around the corner from the Air BnB we were staying at. The cafe sits across two floors with seating for around 30 or so. We were seated upstairs and after a steep climb up the stairs we found a really lovely area bathed in natural light from the multiple windows. Tons of respect for the staff who bring drinks up the steep staircase; food comes through a dumb waiter. The menu is short but varied enough for whatever you might be in the mood for. Their burger was highlighted as a standout and a couple of my friends ended up getting it (they said it was excellent) but I wanted some fries so opted for the "lighter" option of the grilled spicy chicken sandwich. The bread was crunchy and fresh and held up to the chicken, onion chutney and the melted Dutch cheese. Totally perfect for Sunday brunch. The fries came freshly fried with my preferred crunchy to soft ratio (more soft potato than crunch). Went well with the slightly sweet mayo but they also had Tabasco and ketchup which was my definite go-to. I washed it all down with a very refreshing mint tea. We were a group of 6 who got things ranging from burgers and sandwiches and eggs... everyone was super happy with their choices! We were eyeing other tables and their dishes while making our decision, everything looked really great! Definitely more of a local place, based on the clientele. Fresh ingredients, really solid dishes varying from healthy (salads and soups) to hearty. If I lived in Amsterdam I could definitely see myself spending weekends here catching up with friends! read more

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Cafe van Leeuwen is a cool pub at de Keizersgracht! When the sun is shining, everybody want to get a great spot at the terrace next to the beautiful canal! Inside it is cozy and most of the times pretty crowded. They have different kind of beers (lovely white beers as well) and very trendy wine cooling system to keep the wines as a good as possible for their clients. Their bitterballen and other snacks are pretty good too! One tip: do you want to organize a big party? You can rent out the 2nd floor where you have your own bar and bartender! read more

I have to be honest, I haven't eaten here. But if I'm in the mood for a beer after work and I want to steer clear of Rembrandtplein, this is a really incredible spot. They have a prime location for afternoon beer in the sun, with outdoor seating that is perfect for unwinding The staff are friendly, and beers are just 2.50, an awesome price in comparison to all the overpriced and touristy options just 2 blocks away. I think my record was 4 sightings in a 5 day work week. I love this place. read more

I came out to Cafe Van Leeuwen for a yelp community event. I thought it was a nice and relaxing pub to chill out for a drink. I definitely plan on coming back here with some friends. It's small but has a cozy feel to it. The atmosphere was warm and the customer service was friendly. The pub has another level upstairs as well. The upper level is ideal for big groups or private parties. Cafe Van Leeuwen is right on the corner of Keizersgracht, which has a great mixture between the locals and travelers that stop through here for a warm and friendly drink. read more

Didn't have any of the food, so I'm really only reviewing their service, location, and drinks. The location was nice. Stopped by at the end of the day to have some drinks and enjoy the outdoor seating by the canal. The drinks were good and strong, and the atmosphere and staff were very chill. One thing to watch out for is the outdoor urinal that is nearby. Super convenient for the gents, and a bit off-putting for folks who don't realize it's there until it is in use! read more

Excellent cafe cool beers mellow crowd. The food is great and prices reasonable. Right next door to Armada Hotel read more

Café van Leeuwen - Gastropubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Staying at the hotel next door. I ordered the pancakes and they were so delicious, he ordered the omelets also delicious! We would go back here! Great seating and friendly quick service read more

Decent pub in the heart of Amsterdam with less than friendly service. Came here with a group of 4 on a Saturday afternoon. I ordered a grilled cheese (overpriced) and a small order of fries (generous portion). Both were tasty; however, we never got any ketchup, mayonnaise, or water refills. Additionally, the waitress was rude and unaccommodating when we inquired about a mixup with our bill. read more

Café van Leeuwen - grilled cheese and fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

After being turned away from another brunch cafe because there wasn't enough space, we walked down slightly to Cafe van Leeuwen and it was lovely. We thought there would be no space there either but they had a second floor which was so lovely because they're on the corner with wonderful views of the canals from the window. The waitress was admirable as she climbed those stairs so many times to serve us and the food came in a dumbwaiter. Food was great, service was great, atmosphere was great:) read more

Café van Leeuwen - Gastropubs Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Cool vibe, great location, quick and friendly service, and a lovely terrace by the canal (though sadly not in the sun in the evening). Food is affordable and a good price to quality ratio, although I am giving it four stars because it wasn't particularly noteworthy - just nice, simple fare. They also have a decent wine and beer selection and a very laid-back atmosphere that I really appreciated! Great place to wind down after work. read more

Super cute cafe-like pub. Upon first arriving here, I was little confused whether this was a cafe or a pub, but liked how they had the bar set up with a bunch of beers on tap, but also had coffee cups and glasses all over. Made it feel pretty cozy and quaint. My friend and I sat upstairs right by the window, so it was really good for people watching and we had a good time amusing ourselves by locking eyes with strangers and making them feel awkward. Service was attentive, but also hands off enough where we felt like they weren't rushing us along. We definitely spent a good two hours just sipping beers here. read more

Wow! Just wow. The place is neat, stylish and cosy, with a terrace over the canal, and a room upstairs to enjoy the sight. And the food! I took scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese, and it was delicious. The bacon was perfect crispy, and the egg was cooked exactly the way it should. My girlfriend took the Van Leeuwen burger and she let me finish it : turns out it's the best burger i had in a long time. Juicy, tasty, it was so good i think we'll come back in the evening so i can have a full burger just for myself. The fries where good too. I really recommend the place. read more

Amazing Erwten/split pea soup. Great for this cold weather. Best toastie in town. Friendly staff, food comes fast to the table. It can be annoying to jockey for a seat on good weather days as terrace fills up and people sit for hours and hours. read more

Good food, nice but fairly slow service, great location.

Enjoyed an excellent breakfast here. Quality food and coffee, complete with a super friendly and informative waitress. Couldn't have asked for anything more on a Thursday morning. Definitely one of better spots to check out in terms of cafes in this neighborhood. read more

It is my fav small bar in Amsterdam, it is right on the canal, nice vibe. Cute bartenders. Especially on Sunday nights they have live Jazz. It can get super busy, so come early!!! read more

I stayed in the neighborhood for 4 days for vacation on air b&b and this place was my favorite to frequent. Great place for a view and a drink. If weather is nice then take your drink outside to have a nice view of the canal and the prices are very reasonable. The true reason for 5 stars is the breakfast/brunch food. Absolutely delicious. read more

Aka my Dutch living room. Might not get to eating often, as having cold drafts with friends tends to win, I do really enjoy the food. Don't forget the bitterballen with your cold beer. Wish I could spend more time here. read more