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Dwaze Zaken

4.0 (76 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Megan P.

We loved our food. Ambiance is great. Our server was great. It was late and the prefect way to end the night.

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Elizabeth R.

We had breakfast here and we're delighted. The service was fast and friendly and our food was delivered hot and quickly. I had the apple crepe and my partner had the chocolate crepe, which came with both dark and white chocolate. We also had a bowl of vegan yogurt with strawberries and it was delicious. We loved that the music being played was classic jazz and the decor of the restaurant is beautiful art nouveau. The price was right and I highly recommend this restaurant.

Mary H.

We wanted a snack, something light but also a place to sit and plan our day. The staff was friendly and attentive! The menu had nice options. This place fills up fast! We shared a slice of apple pie. It was huge! But more importantly it was delicious! Plus we also shared a sausage and cheese tray. It was so filling though, we had to skip dinner. Mmmm and the bread they served it with tastes so fresh!!! We would definitely return. This is a great location in the center of all your tourist spots to regroup and get some sustenance!

Artsy walls
Gabrielle D.

I'm all about a restaurant with a view and this one has a great one overlooking the canal in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam. Had a nice spontaneous lunch. The eggs were a tad underdone but still yummy! And it was a greatly sized space with very high ceilings.

Apricot Ginger Pancake
Daniel H.

This was our first stop in Amsterdam since it's literally right across the street from central station. The location is awesome because after a long day of traveling it was quick and easy to find without having to wait for long lines or sit outside in the cold. I enjoyed the decor of this spot it was very young and hip reminding me a lot of walking into an urban outfitters or Anthropologie store. The employees were all really nice and attentive. I had ordered the black coffee and ginger apricot pancake. I thought the coffee was great, strong just like I like it. The pancake for me was a different experience just because it definitely is not like the pancakes that we have in the states. The pancake was as thin as a crepe and it wasn't super sweet. It was a nice change I definitely felt healthy eating it, but I probably would order something else to try the next time I go.

Roasted sweet potato with fresh figs, goat cheese and chili-garlic dressing.
Ian T.

A cute café near the Grand Central Station, it's a convenient bite, and the food is quite good. It's basically modern fusion with a Netherlands touch. There was a stage in this small space, although nobody was playing at the time. The walls are festooned with funky murals. Special mention of the bathroom, which is a weird work of art in itself, with the tiling and angles reminiscent of a Gaudi building. Service was very friendly if, like with most of Europe, slow. The wife, chatting with the server, also learned that a key element of the "Dwaze Zaken" experience is that all the ingredients are locally sourced. Of course, buyer beware on this review as it is the view of a tourist, and not a local.

Ann P.

Stopped in for late dinner and wish I just walked a little further to where we were staying. Kids had ravioli and steak and I had the fondue. This was my first time having fondue and I didn't like it. The decor and history of the space is cool but the food was mediocre at best and overpriced. Skip this place!

Tyler A.

One of the few Christian business owners in Amsterdam & it was an absolute pleasure. Sweet employees, Delicious food, I got the English Breakfast, and it was SO yummy! We will be coming back again for fondue for dinner!

Lamb sausage on desem bread with tzatziki, lettuce and red onion.
Lindsey B.

Delicious food and coffee. The staff is friendly and eager to make sure everything taste great. It is located on a busy corner close to Dam Square so it might be better to eat inside as it can get a little noisy outside. Overall this place is great!

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Great cozy place with good service and nice atmosphere, right by the central station. We always come here for the french breakfast!

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4.1(61 reviews)
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4.5(45 reviews)
2.6 km•De Pijp, Zuid
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This is a great new place and I am so happy it opened quite nearby! :) Today I went here for the…read morefirst time, finally! I had the 'Linzen liefde' salad, which means Lentil love. It is a salad with of course lentils, but also goats cheese and nuts and it tastes delicious! I thought all the salads on the menu looked really good so I really want to come back soon. You can also create your own salad and choose all the ingredients. I also a had juice; apple/pear/mint. Delicious! Well it should be because its pretty damn expensive. 5 euros, and not even a big glass.. But well, it was good. There is also free water which is nice. The interior was beautiful and cozy. It really felt good and I felt very relaxed. I really like Venkel! I thought SLA was the best but now I like Venkel even more. The salads just taste amazing. LOVE LOVE LOVE. Just try it soon!

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4.2(11 reviews)
1.0 km•Centrum
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Fabulous Surinamese in Amsterdam, recommended by Phil of Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix. This did…read morenot disappoint. We ordered it via UberEats and it arrived fresh and delicious. The only dish that was not a stand out was the Samosa. Highly recommend the Bakje Bami, Nasi (stir fried noodles with a wonderful and unusual sauce) and the Kip Ketjap (chicken in sweet soy). I want more of this, and will have to return to beautiful Amsterdam soon!

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