One of the best things I ate during my entire 3-week trip to Belgium and the Netherlands is a…read morefreshly-made stroopwafel I got at a farmer's market in Delft. The business has been making stroopwafels from a homemade recipe since 1951. Three generations have been selling stroopwafels in farmers markets across the Netherlands. They have a fixed schedule on which markets they sell on which days. Since it's market day in Delft on Thursdays, they set up shop in Delft on Thursdays. They have various stroopwafels at different price points. Most of them are made the day before and are packaged for later consumption or for gifts. However there is a person also making fresh stroopwafels and you can get this for €1.30. Cash only. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND HAVE A FRESH STROOPWAFEL. Trust me, that shit's life-changing. (Apologies for the lack of pictures as I ate the entire thing within minutes of purchase. It's really that good. No need to warm it over a coffee nor does it taste of preservatives like the ones you can get at Costco.) Well worth the penance of walking 376 steps climbing the tower of Nieuwe Kerk!

This place is ALL OVER social media, but is it worth the hype? Absolutely…read more We stopped here in October 2025, after an already filling late lunch. But we knew we had to try it, and life is short. It is a tiny stand located along a central canal in the heart of the city. Business is hopping here. We got the picked herring and kibbeling, which are the main staples here. The pickled herring was, well, something you either love or don't. It has somewhat of a gelatinous texture that can be off-putting, but when you take a bite with the sides of sweet pickles and onions, it shines. The Kibbeling was out of this world. Perfectly fried with a crunchy batter that had a hint of, hmmm, curry, maybe. It was amazing. Although the batter was thick and tasty, it didn't outdo the delicious cod. The staff here was friendly, and having this Dutch food along a canal in Amsterdam made for a memorable experience. There are plenty of places to sit near the stand - enjoy this tasty food and watch the world go by.

Street food in Amsterdam, does it get any better? There were three street foods I wanted to try…read morewhen visiting. Herring was on the top of the list. Most herring I had eaten was Swedish herring or "sill" usually prepared in a pickled solution. We returned to this stand, located near the Bloemenmarkt, across from UNIQLO. It was quite a popular area, located on a bend over a canal with trams and trolleys rolling by. The line on the two days we were there wasn't long and waited less than 5 minutes both times to place our order. The first stop I bought one order of herring with pickles, onion and the "Nederlandse vlag." We returned two days later and purchased another order of the herring and a herring sandwich with the herring served on a simple white roll with onion and pickles. Both were excellent. Didn't sample the fried cod, eel sandwich or the mackerel. Would I return? Without a doubt! While we had some excellent food in Amsterdam, Frens topped my list as a must visit stand when walking around Amsterdam!

This was my first in the Albert Cuyp Market on a rainy Saturday morning and, at first, I was sure I…read morecould stomach a raw herring sandwich so early in the morning, but one bite of the sandwich with the herring, pickle, and chopped onions changed my mind quickly! It was delicious! The herring was pickled, I believe, so it wasn't really "raw". I shared the sandwich with my travel companion, but I could've easily finished one by myself! Definitely worth the stop and would make this a must-have again!

This particular food stand is located towards the beginning/end of the market…read more Herring is extremely fresh, and not what I expected. Not fishy and can be served alone or with bread. I had it with bread; I love my carbs! The herring is placed between a hog dog bun, with a pickle, and white onions. Simple. Delicious. Inexpensive. Convenient for on-the-go goodness!

These were the tastiest poffertjes i have ever had, they truly do "melt in your mouth" and I grew…read moreup eating these from my Dutch step-mother. Watching them being cooked was fun and fast. The Albert Cuyp Markt has a lot of vendors, make sure to stop here.

These little Dutch pancakes are to die for. Had them at a few places across town and this was one…read moreof mg favorite spots. Made fresh to the order, I tried them plain with butter and thought they were delicious. They almost melt in your mouth. Make sure to check what their hours are and what days they are open.

From the owner: Bei uns können Sie die leckersten holländische Pommes und Snacks geniessen für einen kleinen Preis…read more Komme, und probieren Sie einfach mal, Sie sind herzlich wilkommen.

This open air stand seemed very sus at first glance, however this isnone of those diamonds in the…read morerough I love to stumble upon. The fries are wedges, but then cut down the middle of the back so they fry up crisp and are actually seasoned including with salt (a rarety in Amsterdam). The star was the double fatboy burger though, two nice sized patties with great texture and flavor oozing hot grease and living up to the name. The real cheddar cheese was nicely melted and the bun was so toasted the edges were crisp. The thick cut bacon was plentiful and brought the salt. Lettuce, tomato and pickle complemented the whole packacge nicely and brought variety to the flavor and texture of the burger. This was a much better burger than I expected, but be warned its for the meat loving American and is sized and seasoned that way. Service was friendly and fast.

Had a single fat boy burger as a little snack. We also had wedges. Very good! There was plenty of…read moreseating under covered umbrellas. Highly recommend! The bun is so soft. Delish! The worker was friendly and the burger was ready quickly!

So, they come on the Tuesday (Martinus Nijhofflaan, 8:30-15:30) and Thursday (Markt, 8:00-5:00)…read moremarkets, and I never paid attention since I am following a gluten free diet and they are a traditional Dutch bakery. Or so I thought! Thanks to a tip online, I found out about their gluten free products - and wow, they have a really impressive selection! Roze koeken, kruidnootjes, snelle henkie, pain provence, and appel muffin were among my choices, and although I haven't eaten them all yet, so far everything is really tasty. Not the usual texture problems with gluten free items. Everything is individually wrapped. So glad to have found them - definitely a step up from the packaged stuff at the supermarkets.

I enjoy food halls, especially when I'm on vacation. Market 33 was a short walk from my hotel. It's…read morelocated in the Business District not too far from Station Zuid. There's 10 food vendors and they offer a nice variety of cuisines. I was on a mission to try bitterballen and discovered that a vendor called Snackbear had it. The bitterballen was good, but I couldn't eat all of it (the order came with 6 pieces). All drinks (including non-alcoholic) are ordered at the bar. They have two bars. I found that to be a little different from the food halls that I've been to in the U.S. The building is split level. They have a patio at the front entrance. There's plenty of tables throughout the building, however if you have mobility issues, you may have difficulty. I only recall one or two vendors being on the bottom floor. I'm not sure if they have a lift. I visited on a Tuesday afternoon during lunch so it wasn't terribly busy. They have live music on Fridays as well as other events like sports watch parties. If you're in the Business District, check it out!

So much fun and great food! We are a group of 6 people and everyone enjoyed something different. We…read morehad burgers, pizza, sushi, dim sum and ramen from the different food places. The bar is great for a variety of gin and tonic drinks. Service was quick and staff is very efficient with cleaning tables. The atmosphere is fun with great music.

Vleminckx is supposedly the "best" place to get friets in Amsterdam but that simply is not true…read more They do have a very interesting selection of sauces but the fries are standard. Standard food bathed in good sauce is still standard food. De Kale Man has the best friets I've had anywhere. This unsuspecting little friet stand at the beginning of the Javastraat is truly a hidden gem. The regular customers know it and the newcomers are confused that they didn't already know. You WILL NOT find better friets in Amsterdam or Brussels or Paris or.......

The best haring place in Amsterdam! Great food and easy easy. Take time to learn the short menu…read morebefore just guessing. Go with cash or Dutch bank card. The long time customers tell me it's "The best haring in Amsterdam" too. Always fresh and consistent. Prices are so low it's easy to go often. Fast and Lekker! Many different options and they prepare most of them quickly for you while you wait! Took them a few weeks to warm up to me but they were always professional and pleasant. Worth a trip if you're in Amsterdam! Located in the lovely oud-west area - a close walk from Jordaan or Leidseplein.