Delicious breakfast - best eggs Benedict I've ever had. Very cozy location. They don't take Visa, so have some cash on you!

we traveled to amsterdam over the summer and found gartine on tripadvisor with rave reviews the streets are sort of confusing in amsterdam. usually the same street will change names each block. we walked past gartine maybe 3 times before we actually saw it. it's a very small place, run by just 2 people. the man sat us and took our order, while the woman was in the tiny visible kitchen. there was only enough room for maybe 4 people on the front patio and 12 inside. the drink menu was all dutch and the food menu was double sided in english and dutch. we each ordered the jus d'orange which was probably the freshest squeezed orange juice i've ever had. it was full of pulp and so sweet. i probably would've had another glass if it wasn't nearly €3. i had the "french toast made of 'sugar' bread with apple cinnamon butter" and my s.o. had the "sourdough toast with scrambled eggs and herbs from our vegetable garden". both of our meals were absolutely divine. the eggs were so creamy and flavorful and i don't think i ever want to eat french toast with out apple-cinnamon butter ever again. if i ever go back to amsterdam, this is surely a place i will return to!!! we were only in amsterdam for 2 full days, but we were sure to eat breakfast here both days because it was so good! read more

This is a great spot for a quick, delicious lunch or if you have more time, their tea service looked like a nice way to spend an afternoon. The atmosphere is quaint and cozy and the service was friendly as well. I had a pumpkin and ham dish that was garnished with butter leaf lettuce, sprouts and a light nutty dressing. Served with a side of fresh bread and herb butter, it was the perfect lunch IMHO. It was really good and really unique. It definitely beats all of the other places around that are more touristy. read more

Nice, cozy place with friendly people. Food tasted amazing and fresh. I ordered the poached eggs with salmon and tasted better than I was expecting. Certainly recommended. read more

Gartine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Wow! This tiny little dollhouse of a restaurant, hidden away in a tiny alleyway packs a punch with magnificent flavors seeping from every bite. Even the bread that was severed with butter to start was so delicious. Sourdough bread with pistachios? Excellent. Every bite was a slice of heaven. The potato soup with truffle oil was so light and delicate, served in a tiny blue and white tea cup I had to close my eyes after each sip. Delightful! The homemade iced tea infused with vanilla, I could have drank an entire pitcher. We will be back for sure! read more

Stopped in for a bite in the afternoon and was lucky enough to get a table without a reservation. Got the Classic High Tea. The Quiche was light and fluffy. The cheese and califlower chutney where a fantastic combination. The smoked salmon sandwich was amazing. The desserts of Mississippi Mud Cake, Lemon Merengue Pie and Black Current Cupcakes were the best I have ever tasted! All this in a super cozy, warm, welcoming atmosphere. read more

Such a charming and lovely gem! Great service, lots of locals and amazing food. The sourdough bread was absolutely amazing!

In Amsterdam for 6 days and tried to get in the morning we arrived. We walked in and were told "Reservations Only". So tried later that day thru the Renaissance Hotel concierge. No Luck again because I didn't have a local phone number and they wouldn't accept the hotel#. So I bought a local SIM card for my iPhone and called to book a reservation. No luck again cause they were totally booked thru the weekend, and closed Monday /Tuesday. No big deal. Found lots of other great places - think this one has to be dealing with rating inflation compared to others. Lots of good choices in Amsterdam. read more

Found this through Yelp and came in without reservations or expectations on Saturday at 1:30pm, the peak of lunch time. Though packed, the VERY kind staff (owner?) told us to go shopping for 20 mins while they'd free up a table, and thats what they did. Lunch was great; all dishes tastes great and had a "little something" that set it apart from what you'd normally get. And very afordable too - moreover considering its location. Tl,dr: great staff, great food, afordable. read more

I came in a group of 6 last week for lunch only to be denied rudely at the door. The waitress saw our group and just laughed and shook her head. We asked what the wait time would be, and she just suggested that we leave. (Rude?) We were outside the restaurant, deciding where to reroute to, when she ran outside to let us know a table had just opened up for us. Score! We sat down and realized why she had thought it impossible to host a group of 6. This place is RIDICULOUSLY small from the American standard. It has 4-5 tables max. We ordered food quickly, and I went with the ham and egg salad sandwich. And I HAVE to say: this place has the freshest food I've ever tried. Hands down. The only thing it was lacking was a little more spice (I like my food drenched in Sriracha though, so maybe I'm biased.) We also ordered white chocolate cheesecake for dessert, and it tasted like it had just been made with the lightest and freshest cream cheese of all time. All in all, I recommend this restaurant for those of you who appreciate garden fresh food being made less than 10 feet away from you. But only come in small groups, otherwise seating will probably be really uncomfortable. P.S. Their food comes from a local farm, so that's extra brownie points in my book! read more

Absolutely delicious. I popped in on a whim after finding this place on Yelp. It's dangerously close to the nasty touristy areas of Amsterdam, a bit tricky to locate if you don't have an internet connection, and easy to walk right past. But oh my goodness - I'm in love. I'm one of the lucky ones who popped in without a reservation for a Saturday lunch and was lucky enough to get a table. I think the only reason I was allowed to sit down is because I was dining alone, and was told (nicely) that I could dine, but had to be gone in 40 minutes since the table was reserved at that point. No less than 4 parties were turned away during those 40 minutes. Service was quick, food was fresh and delicious (mint tea with squash, bacon and goat cheese main), and the whole place is just adorable. read more

Got the large breakfast for my husband and I. The tea was really great and the food was delicious.

My favorite breakfast/brunch place in Amsterdam! They have really nice teas and the crepes with pistachio/raspberries are unexpected but delicious. I'm getting hungry just thinking about them again. read more

We were lucky enough to get here early on Sunday morning to get one of the 2 tables that were not reserved that day. Our breakfast was just divine. Home made jams, cheeses and breads. Simple yet absolutely delicious. The owners really put effort into each detail of the meal. We enjoyed it so much that we made reservations for a second visit. Second time was just as amazing. It is a small place with just a few tables so I would advice to make reservations because they WILL NOT TAKE YOU otherwise. My favorite meal or shall I say two meals in Amsterdam. I wish I could bottle this place in and bring it back home to Brooklyn,. read more

Excellent meal. We ordered the small savory sample meal at lunch. However I highly recommend trying the one with the cakes it looked so yummy. Get their early if you want to eat or you may get turned away. read more

Do yourself a favor and make a reservation. Food is delicious. I love that everything is locally sourced. Staff can act a bit pretentious.

Gartine is one of the most charming restaurants I've ever been inside. As soon as we stepped in the door, we were welcomed by the restaurant owners, who were extremely cheerful and hospitable, despite our arriving a little late for our reservation. We sat down at a cute little table, marveling at our surroundings. The inside of the restaurant is so charming. It is extremely small, but is by no means overcrowded. I would definitely recommend making a reservation, however, as there are only several tables (including one located in the small upstairs area with a balcony that overlooks the rest of the restaurant). I know I've already described a lot in detail, but just you wait, we haven't even ordered our food yet. So once we sat down at an adorable little table with stacked porcelain Dutch plates, complete with paintings of windmills and canals, in addition to teacups and a small candle, we pulled out the menu. There were four different options for high tea (I should probably mention, Gartine is not just any restaurant- it serves high tea. However, this is not the Queen of whatnot, British accent, stick-your-pinky-out-when-you're-holding-the-teacup kind of high tea - it's authentic Dutch high tea. And it's incredible). Anyway, wanting to "go big or go home", we ordered the "High Tea Luxe". Another piece of advice is to not eat much before you come to Gartine - it's probably good to be pretty hungry when you come in - this definitely isn't a dainty little snack. We definitely left having eaten all we could have. When we ordered, we had forgotten to choose our tea flavor, so our very nice waitress, who also happened to be a co-owner of the restaurant, recommended a couple of options to us. I went with a fruit and herbal tea, the exact name of which I cannot recall, and it was incredible. It was so soothing and refreshing. The first course that came with the "High Tea Luxe" was probably my personal favorite, although they were all unforgettable and unique - it was a soup made from chicory, saffron, and truffle. It was warm and perfect for the drizzly day that it was. Crowds of tourists may have been walking outside in rain ponchos with umbrellas, bright lights of retail shops may have been flashing across the cobblestone street, and it may have been pouring, but in Gartine all we had to do was relax, enjoy the intricately prepared food, and eagerly await the next dish once we were finished. The soup was a perfect example of the homeliness and security Gartine offered even in a busy city. I should also mention that Gartine prepares all of its food using fresh, organic ingredients from their garden just outside of the city of Amsterdam. Anyway, the next dish consisted of three different sandwiches - a savory cake complete with hummus and asparagus, a smoked salmon and lettuce sandwich on crunchy yet fluffy bread, and a sandwich with homemade cheese with nettle and homemade berry jam. Each was equally delicious, with unique combinations of sweet and savory. The bread for each sandwich was different, which emphasized the uniqueness and individualistic characteristics and ingredients of each one. The final dish consisted of lavender lemonade with a scoop of homemade blackberry sorbet submerged in the liquid, in addition to a series of various beautiful cakes. I was a little full at this point so didn't completely finish everything, but I can tell you that the lemonade was exceedingly rich and refreshing, and the cakes were each incredibly tasty. They were all different flavors, including white chocolate mint, lemon, dark chocolate, and coconut. I didn't have room for much, but my comrade did and could tell me that they were all obviously intricately prepared, rich, and flavorful. Based on looks, they could have belonged on the cover of the magazine. Once finished, we left the comfort of the magical world of Gartine and set out home in the rain, but the experience remained a fresh and prominent memory. Anyways, I highly recommend Gartine, if you couldn't tell. Thanks for tolerating my exceedingly long review - I promise I don't usually write this much, this one was just extremely deserving. read more

A true gem. Such lovely people, amazing food and good selection of tea. The blue cheese sandwich is awesome and definetely try the cakes!

Secluded in the busy shopping center. We stopped in for afternoon snack. Everyone there was having afternoon tea and sweets and it looked like a cosy spot to catch up with friends or relax from the busy streets. We ordered a salad and a soup and both were delicious. The menu changes daily and is fresh from their garden. Also try their home made juices and drinks here. We ordered a cinnamon pear cider and something that tasted 100x better than mulled wine. ENJOY! read more

The ideal brunch spot in Amsterdam. The ingredients are fresh and locally sourced. The egg dishes are excellent. The homemade jams & chutneys are spectacular. The seating is limited, but the atmosphere wonderful. Reservations are almost always required. With a group of 6 -8 you can enjoy the loft table above the kitchen with a great view of the small restaurant. read more

My girlfriend and I arrived very early to a quiet, rainy Amsterdam after an overnight flight. Both tired and hungry, we dropped our bags and began the search for a nice breakfast. We can honestly say we hit the jackpot with Gartine! We coincidentally found Gartine as soon as it opened at 10AM, just in time to score the last non-reserved table. We were seated inside the cozy restaurant, which could sit maybe 20-25 people max, and immediately served and fed - waiting no more than 10 minutes for our food. My girlfriend ordered the scrambled eggs with fresh garden herbs, which came on a delicious, fresh sourdough toast and a green salad for just 8.50. She is also gluten intolerant and was able to enjoy the bread with no reaction! I had the eggs benedict with perfectly prepared soft boiled eggs, authentic old dutch gouda cheese, spinach and fresh brioche bread also for 8.50. All in all, the food, service, and atmosphere are well worth paying a visit. We left happy and full, spending no more than 25 euro for a breakfast we'll always remember. Highly recommend making a reservation, as the place fills up extremely quick and tends to be fully reserved for most of the day! They're also only open Wednesday - Saturday, as they operate farm to table and spend their closed days attending to their chickens and crops. read more

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Adorable little place with amazing food made with the freshest ingredients from their garden!

Recently went here while on vacation in Amsterdam. It was by far the BEST breakfast I have ever had. The eggs on sourdough bread were so incredibly flavorful, as was the house-made blackberry jam on a croissant. If you go to Amsterdam, make a reservation here! read more

This little gem was fantastic! I had the Eggs Benedict Royal, a benedict that replaced the ham with cured salmon, and had perfectly soft boiled eggs instead of poached. My wife had scrambled eggs with fresh herbs from their kitchen garden, and fresh made bread. The service was excellent with every member of the very friendly staff participating and knowledgeable. If I find myself in Amsterdam again, I would definitely come here again! Reservations recommended, it's a pretty small place. read more

I tried this place today based on the positive Yelp reviews and I was not let down. It is a sweet sweet little cafe tucked away off the busy touristy Kalverstraat. The ambiance felt almost like a cafe in Paris, the music was French, the dishes had unique rose prints, there were pink flowers on our table, and the food was tasty. I had the pancakes which were thin Swedish style, buttery and sweet and had sliced toasted almonds on top. My boyfriend had the French toast which was incredible!! It came with an applesauce spread. We also got lattes. Everything was great, the service was so warm and kind, and again, the ambiance was so sweet. read more

They were closed on our first attempt so we returned another day and were so glad we did. Tucked down a tiny obscure alley and such a cozy atmosphere! We grabbed the only table outside and had a lovely light lunch, obviously lovingly prepared. Romantic inside and very tasty mix of breakfast and lunch specialties and superb desserts. Worth hunting down and sitting for awhile - and actually enjoying lunch. read more

oh wow, this place so soooo good. it's in a little alley and only serve breakfast from 10-12 but oh my gawd it was ever so good! they do serve large cup coffee (the canadian in me screams yes!) but you just have to ask for hot water and milk so you can make your own.. cappuchino. the milk they give you is hot and frothy... mmm so i ordered scrambled eggs on sourdough toast, hubby ordered a large breakfast. my eggs were soo yum with fresh herbs. the large breakfast is actually a combination of many samples of toast, crossaint, jams, cheeses, salami, and french toast. the plates were super cute and the server/chef/bartista was so friendly. small sitting area, def call to reserve to make sure you get a good seat. loved it! read more

What a chic little restaurant! Really enjoyed this hole-in-the-wall place. Food and service were brilliant, could have been taken out of a film set in the 1960's. Be warned, however, there is no real sign for this place, and unless you know where it is, you might be wandering for a minute before you find it. Just down one of the alleyways off of one of the main shopping drags, but quiet and secluded enough to give the impression of being transported into a different, artsy world (with proper place-settings). read more

Excellent. French toast was divine. The homemade jams are awesome too. Its a small place and fills up quick. Reserve ahead of time.

Fantastic! Fresh ingredients, quite little alleyway off the beaten path, charming atmosphere, delicious food.

Fantastic hidden gem in the touristy part of Amsterdam. Get a reservation if possible. Best service I've had in Holland

Perfect place for perfect cheesecake, after first piece you'll wanna come back to try all of them! Better to make a reservation because the place is always full of people ;) read more

Absolutely wonderful. Most of the food is harvested from the owners garden. They manage and serve the food. Flavors are incredible an the restaurant is adorable. read more

We were so excited to be able to walk in to Gartine without a reservation at noon on a Wednesday and get a table for lunch. We had the pancakes with goat cheese and salad on top which was delicious. The pancake was thin and buttery, the goat cheese melted, and the salad a perfect compliment to the richness of the cheese. We also had the beets served with a salad and a soft cheese that was amazing! The crusty, seedy bread they serve with butter was amazing and an important compliment to the soft cheese that comes with the beets. Finally we had the lemon meringue pie which was ok. It was creamy, but a bit bland. I like more tartness. One thing I appreciated was that it wasn't too sweet. Even though our dessert wasn't amazing, we LOVED this place. We hope to go back for breakfast before we leave town! It is tiny, but that adds to the charm. There is one small step in and then a flight of steps to the bathroom. read more

Homely and cozy little restaurant serving breakfast/brunch/lunch made of local/organic produce, good coffee and tasty cheeses. Very welcoming and accommodating owner/operator couple do a great job in the cafe with about 10 tables. In a great location on a quiet little side street away from the noise of the city. read more

I never want to leave Amsterdam. I fall more in love with this city each day, and my experience at Gartine made me fall head over heels. We got lucky and were seated at the sole second floor table, which provided a beautiful view of the restaurant's decor. Although it's next to the bathroom, it's not a bother at all. We got the "Crackers with braised onions, celery, Farmers Gouda Oplegkaas and watercress" and the "Cream of white beans and goat cheese with a concentrate of juniper berries, served with sourdough toast." Both were hearty, down-to-earth and clearly made with love. Each came with a large green salad dressed with a delicious light citrus vinaigrette. The portions were much larger than I expected and we were incredibly full afterwards. I love that the owners, who source most of their food from their local farm, wait on the tables and serve the food (I didn't see whether they were also in charge of the kitchen, but I wouldn't be surprised if they were). They truly care about their restaurant and are incredibly sweet. read more

Super cute and yummy breakfast spot. They do that thing with their scrambled eggs where they are soft and like crack and you just want them all the time... read more

Great organic homemade products. Everything tastes so good here and the staff is super nice. 5-star brunch spot!

Walked here from our hotel for breakfast one weekday morning last week and they weren't open - no idea why. Frustrating when places are closed at times they advertise to be open. Didn't try to go back again. read more

We found this place only because of the reviews on Yelp. We met a couple while there who told us that it was also in the Lonely Planet guide book. This was perhaps the best breakfast I have ever had. All that could be heard from our table when we got our food was "ooh" and "ahh". We laughed when the people at the table next to ours starting getting their order -- lots of oohs and ahhs from them as well (for both the food and the coffee). IT's tucked away in an alleyway, so I think that helps it from being too busy (so far anyway - it is going to keep getting busier as the word gets out). We talked to the owner of Lof (another good restaurant in Amsterdam) that evening and told him of our experience at Gartine, and he too expressed his good opinion of it. Highly recommended. read more