As artisanal as it gets, Bocca offers simple original specialty beans brewed and extracted with…read moreexpert craftsmanship. The cafe is a perfect space. The workers serve you with a smile. They even offer lessons for baristas which I thought was very unique.

We stopped by here for the drip coffee and a hibiscus ginger tea. The manager here talked about how…read morethe coffee was sourced from Brazil. Staff were friendly and helpful. Welcoming vibe with plenty of seating in a big U shape around the coffee counter. A separate laptop area is also designated in the back but not enforced. Groups of students gathered here to chat, friends met up to catch up, families congregated to rest amidst their adventures, a some people like us stopped to read and people watch. Our beverages were piping hot and delicious. While here we heard several different languages spoken, including Spanish. We stayed until closing, at which time the manager offered us a cup of coffee to go. Wonderful way to avoid waste and make customers feel special. It was a nice way to stay warm a bit longer. Highly recommend!

Winkel 43 is a legendary stop right on the corner of Westerstraat and Noordermarkt in the Jordaan,…read moreperfectly situated along the Prinsengracht canals and just a short walk from the Anne Frank House. While it functions as a cozy, traditional Dutch brown café, virtually everyone comes here for one main reason: the famous Dutch apple pie (*appeltaart*). It completely lives up to the reputation. Served warm with a massive dollop of fresh whipped cream, it's thick, perfectly spiced, and has an almost cake-like crust that sets it apart. Pairing a slice with a fresh mint tea is pretty much mandatory. Because of its status and location, it's almost always buzzing with people--especially on market days--but the staff manages the perpetual queue remarkably fast. Snagging a table on the outdoor terrace for some people-watching along the canal is hard to beat. Whether you're taking visitors around the neighborhood or just out exploring the Jordaan.

Great location and service! Outstanding apple cake. The sandwiches were good but nothing…read moreoutstanding. Good roasted pumpkin salad. We sat outside, plenty of seating and good for people watching.

I'm writing this assuming anybody interested is an American on vacation. Anyway…read more.. This is the best breakfast (best meal, really) I had in Amsterdam in my short time there. Everybody makes a big deal about the "Dutch pancakes" at the restaurants along the canals but personally the last thing I want is a gigantic pancake (sweet or savory) before spending the entire day walking around as a tourist. The food here is filling without being overly heavy and didn't feel unreasonably priced like one might find in the more touristy areas on the south side of the Ij. We had the "Egg with Bread" and the Shakshouka (which also comes with bread) and they were both delicious. The Shakshouka was by no means authentic but it was unique. The sauce and eggs were perfect and the whole thing was loaded with greens and eggplant. The Egg with Bread is exactly what it sounds like, fried eggs on a thick slice of bread with melted cheese and chives. Very simple, perfectly cooked with high quality ingredients. We also had the mint and ginger teas which are both house made (i.e. no teabags) and were served dangerously hot (think McDonald's lawsuit hot) which is exactly how I like it. We actually went there for breakfast twice. On the second, two days after the first, the staff recognized us and the chef came out to apologize for forgetting the eggplant in the Shakshouka and made sure to add extra. Well worth the short trip away from the city center.

Near our hotel, we found this cute little cafe. My friend and I wanted to have a light breakfast…read moreand this was perfect! We ordered the omelette and egg fried sandwich with some cappuccino. Honestly , the food was so delicious, you can even taste the high quality ingredients compared to America. This was 11/10! The service was excellent, everyone was very friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend and definitely coming back again to this place!

This is by far my best coffee shop find ever…read more The locals here were impeccable and so too is the staff. They just let me blaze and blaze here. Vision, Grey Haze and Éxodos Cheese are some of the best things you can find here. A truly remarkable place. Thanks what an amazing experience! The ambiance is fantastic too. Amazing stickers everywhere.

I like to get my smoke on more than I like to get my drink on. I'm a midnight toker for sure. I…read morewent to quite a few coffee shops and found the bud to be weak comparatively to our dispensaries in Detroit, Michigan. Grey Area was the best high in my experience. Just don't travel back to Paris on the train with any. The dogs will get you. And if Snoop and Willie have bellied up you know it's the spot.

They don't really serve food but the service and ambiance are amazing …read more I've been coming for 20 years+ and it's great to see their blue cheese, liberty haze, Pineapple Express and Gelato 41 thriving. The staff is very knowledgeable and kind. Great atmosphere and you meet people from all over the world. Staff was also incredibly kind.

I really appreciated my experience at this place. The service was excellent, and the budtenders…read morewere incredibly helpful and friendly. It made a big difference!

Nice little cafe. My broodje uitsmijter - sandwich with ham, fried eggs and cheese - was just as…read morefilling as I would have hoped.

Absolutely amazing breakfast experience at Bakers & Roasters! We got there just before the lines…read morestarted forming and were seated right away. The customer service was exceptional from start to finish. My wife ordered the Eggs Benedict, and I had the banana nut French toast, which was incredible, easily one of the best French toast dishes I've ever had. The coffee was absolutely astounding, and the freshly squeezed orange juice was the perfect addition to breakfast. The location is also hard to beat. It's a great spot to start your day if you're planning to explore Amsterdam and see the attractions afterward. Great food, amazing coffee, excellent service, and a fantastic location. We would absolutely come back!

Cool vibes, cute spot They're was a bit of a wait but the…read morewaitress offered drinks while waiting. The milkshakes were huge. The breakfast options were good and delicious

This is a review of the SOOP - a weekly swing dancing party that happens in Kompaszaal on Fridays…read morestarting at 9PM. This is not the review of the establishment that I would described as having great views from the balcony, minimalist interiors, friendly service. Logistics: during the summer, the DJ music party is free; this is what I have attended. At other times, party goes to live music and has an admittance fees, presumably. The place is on the outskirts of the central Amsterdam; the Uber trips to and from the touristy areas will cost 10-14 Euros or less. The dancing floor is pretty large, but subdivided into square-shaped areas by a set of columns. There was more than enough space with the summer DJ crowd (about 70 dancers), I expect thing to get more cozy when the live music is playing. The floor is pretty smooth and stone-looking with no grouts (plastic, I presume), your dance shoes will work well. The music selection on the night I have visited was excellent, with proper balance of tempos and styles. The crowd appears to be very skilled, more than half the follows I have danced with were way above my skill level, practically all of them were quite good with very few beginners. There were significantly more follows than leads, but not disastrously so, still, if you are an out-of-town follow, consider bringing your own lead. Overall, a must-visit event for a swing dancer visiting Amsterdam. For a reasonably skilled lead, a chance to dance with some truly great followers.

Super cozy spot with outdoor tables, covered outdoor tables, AND indoor tables. Food took a long…read moretime to come out but servers were nice, and the waitress was the friendliest. The bitterballs, even though they scratched the roof of my mouth from how crispy they are, were delicious. Also loved the Chef's daily special sandwich-- ham with honey mustard sauce, which came with a mini-salad. The salad had a coleslaw-like sauce and pineapples, which I liked with the ham. Might not work out for others though. Cinnamon ice cream was really tasty, but it was a very meager scoop. Overall, I'd come here again if I had a lot of time to relax!

The staff took care of everyone I saw with the graciousness that is the Netherlands. The food was…read moreoutstanding. You will enjoy your time here. I recommend to see the chefs specials page on the menu and the DJ on the weekend night he is here is very much worth a visit.