What a fabulous restaurant! If you are in search of a wonderful restaurant with a cosy feeling to…read moreit then this place will definitely dazzle your tastebuds. I loved the food, customer service, and ambiance. I definitely hope to revisit Poppe again sometime in the future. They are so flexible and courteous when it comes to any special requests or allergies. There is so much charm to this lovely and unique city that you will develop a great deal of affection for it.

If you are visiting Amsterdam and have time for only one dinner, my recommendation would be to get…read moreon the train out of the city and visit Poppe in Zwolle. This restaurant will not disappoint. I got the Blacksmith's Special (the chef"s special of the day) which started with a very creative pairing of a gumbo salad atop a mackeral tartare. The second course was a classic oxtail broth, which is perfect in it's deep, rich flavor coupled with the crisp bitterness of the scallions and soft earthiness of the Anoki mushrooms. The 3rd course was a pairing of a white fish with a seared tuna over sauteed fresh spinach - amazing! The meat course was another duet, this time of venison and wild boar both wrapped in bacon. They were served with Belgian mash and au grautin potatoes and a Waldorf salad. All so good that I didn't have an appetite for dessert! The service was as excellent as the food. Fons was particularly good at the wine pairings. Bottom line: Go and enjoy!

Wow, this place has a vibe. Huge beer list, dark interior, comfy seating, super busy for a…read moreweeknight but we found a seat and placed our order. About two great beers and 40 minutes later, two huge bowls of mussels arrived with fries. Delicious and very enjoyable. Maybe more fries would have been nice but I went deep into the mussels and in the end, they won. I simply could not finish them. But I got far enough in that I was able to dip some fries in and it was delicious. One ding was that their credit card machine "didn't work" despite a good ten minutes of trying. With that much effort, I'm leaning towards a legit failure. [Review 12096 overall, 1879 of 2019.]

Kitchen was being remodeled Service was almost as fantastic…read moreas the beer selection. The bar is fantastic.

Best authentic fries within the whole entire tiny country. The place is always packed with people,…read moreeven though seating is limited. The fries are cut fresh, and taste very authentic (not comparable with anything in the U.S.). The owner is very friendly, and does his job with passion. Tip: I had some friends disliking their fries because they usually serve it with Belgian mayo, which is a sour version of the sweet Dutch fry sauce I like. So ask for fry sauce instead of the Belgian mayo. Way more sweeter rather than sour, and less fat I can say.

This place is a local legend. You'd expect hipsters to be hanging out here all day, eating the…read morefreshly baked potato chips, but these guys did the whole farm-to-table organic thing before it was cool. Therefore you will find people from all walks of life, waiting in line, for that potato goodness. Since the Dutch and the Belgians can't have their fries without a sauce, you have a wide selection to choose from (if you like it hot, try the samurai sauce). Of course they offer the usual Dutch snacks like the frikandel, but the thing that makes this place special is the potato chips.

Epic food!! Clearly a place that focuses on quality and freshness! I came in late and they…read moreaccommodated as well, and you could tell by how they communicated that the kitchen staff are very dedicated not to just a job, but to the passion behind this restaurant. Very happy... come and enjoy for yourself!

Really nice food, friendly people and a cosy/fancy setting. I loved it!read more

I'm here now. You should be here now. Yes. You…read more Excellent beer, nice people, nice weather what more is necessary? Nada. But seriously...Café Belgique is small and quaint. It's what makes it so pleasurable. The Gravenstraat, where it's located, is literally 10 feet across. The two benches attached to their front outer wall seats 8 comfortably and standing in the middle of the narrow street or against the opposing wall - with a drink - can bring them a hefty fine. So, they draw a line of demarcation (two feet in front of the benches) on the brick street with a piece of chalk which you are asked and required to stand behind. It just makes it all the more cozier. Inside, the bar seats 6-8 and the two tables, left and right of the door, seats 12-14. And that's it. Weather permitting, sitting on the benches is the best place to people watch in Amsterdam. Trust me.

We stopped in after dinner and before hitting our room, as it was close to our hotel & the reviews…read morewere promising/ it was long-standing. Staff were a playful group & rather personable. I appreciated the correct glassware for each brew & the appropriate logo on the tap options & ample selections available. Staff were knowledgeable and tolerant with people coming in looking for something they'd like with no idea of what they like. I also appreciated the no groups policy, as they denied service to a party of 10 that had very clear potential to be disruptive. Perhaps most of all, I appreciated the RECORDS the dj was spinning- wowza & the decor was quirky.

UNF! You know what they say about being in Rome and all. Well, when in Haarlem the saying is, "When…read morein Haarlem, eat delicious Flemish fries." All right, maybe I made that up. But it's still true! I came to the Netherlands having been instructed by my Dutch friend to try some fries with "special sauce." I had no idea what a "special sauce" was, but suspected it had something to do with mayonnaise (I was wrong!). Regardless, when I spotted this wee chip shop in town with a steady stream of customers, as well as a cute location close to the grote markt, I added it to my must-visit list! By the time we actually got round to visiting after a long cycle, we arrived to find quite the line of like-minded individuals. Despite the queue we had placed our order in no time to the friendly guys behind the counter: one order of the most gargantuan fry cone I've ever clapped eyes on + special sauce. With fry cone in hand, we ambled off to savor our prize. And let me tell ya. This five-star review was well deserved. Those were some GOOD fries. The special sauce turns out to be some kind of tomato-based sauce with onions, and that coupled with the most perfectly crispy-soft fries made for the perfect snack. (Really, more of a meal for us, considering the size of the cone!) I wish that I could transport this fry shop to my current homebase, because I think I could easily sample every other sauce/fry combo they had on a daily basis. I'm particularly intrigued by the "Amerikain" sauce on offer. I don't know what that is, but it probably tastes like freedom. A must-visit when in the lovely city of Haarlem, hands-down! (Not necessary but also quite fun: standing in the gigantic wooden clogs just next door to take a cringe-worthy tourist photo while holding your prize. Not that we did that. No way!)

Based on other reviews I ordered small with special ketchup. 5 euros, mayonnaise, onions, and…read moreketchup. Quite tasty, and better than any I've gotten in Amsterdam. Oddly, at 1:45 they had run out of the little wooden forks--their reasoning was that they had run out since they were about to "changeover". Not sure to what since they were supposed to be open until 5.

Are you looking for an outstanding collection of beers, both on tap, and in bottles? Look no…read morefurther! The bartender was amazing, made great beer recommendations/suggestions. You order directly at the bar, then find the seating that you like. Plenty of seating inside, with a few seats outside as well. Will absolutely be back to explore more of the menu!

Second beer stop on a touristy day in Utrecht. Walked in and first thing you see on the right is an…read moreentire wall beer menu - all the ones available in bottles. The bartender was super friendly and so helpful - definitely guided me in the right direction for my beer choices. If you like beer, this is a must visit.

Delicious food for a low price. The only drawbacks are that it's usually full - so you need to make…read morea reservation - and noisy because there are so many people enjoying their meal.

Van Wonderen Frieten is a must-try when you're in Amsterdam. The fries are incredibly fresh,…read moreperfectly crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside. Topped with rich cheese sauce and creamy Dutch mayo, they make for an indulgent and delicious treat. Whether you're looking for a quick snack or want to experience one of the Netherlands' classic street foods, this place is definitely worth a stop.

Of all the fry options in town, I think this is one of the best and worth adding to your to do list…read morein Amsterdam. Lines can get long, but they move things along quickly. Made to order so the fries come out super fresh and hot. Must get the fries with Parmesan cheese and truffle mayo. Delish! Haven't tried other flavors/sauces, but if you must get only one, get the parmesan and truffle mayo. No eating area, so stand and eat. Add to your Amsterdam do to list!