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    Kessens

    4.7 (68 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    KESSENS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Croissant, eggs, granola
    Evan O.

    Walked in a cold winter afternoon for some warm brunch and came to the perfect spot. This place was busy and I think we got lucky a table just opened up so I would recommend a reservation. Food was just what I needed to get me back on the streets of Amsterdam!! Aye turn it up!!

    Chocolate croissant
    Kristyn W.

    Step off the streets of Amsterdam into LA. That's immediately what it felt like once inside. The restaurant is clean, quiet, and all the patrons seem to be having intimate/semi-important conversations. Totally fine, just... it felt like we could've been in Austin or California at that very moment. We ordered coffee, cheese toast, and the chocolate croissant. The cappuccinos were brought out first and were perfect. Then the cheese toast and chocolate croissant came out. The cheese toast came with a slice of toasted multi-grain bread, softened butter, and slices of the most delicious Gouda. It's the definition of simplicity, executed perfectly. The croissant was warm, buttery, and made a nice crispy crunch when biting into it. The chocolate spread was delightful and was a wonderful way to start the day. This isn't a quick place to step inside for coffee and croissants. Be prepared to sit down, relax, and be served some delicious, high-quality food from people who care about details.

    Amy C.

    Is... is... is it true? You're saying that the mystical, #aestheticaf, thumb-stopping Instagram pic of a modern hipster restaurant in a foreign locale (for that millennial je nais sais quoi), the one that you double tap whenever you see it in your feed, actually exists in real life? And it's even better than you had even imagined? Yes, in Jordaan--a picture perfect neighborhood with a cluster of some of the most beautiful canal houses in Amsterdam. Home to effortlessly European cool boutiques and Kessens, the previously described restaurant. It's open all day, perfect for those whose jet lag has their stomachs growling at 3:30 p.m. Its appropriate all-day menu is influenced by a variety of different European countries: Sweden (gravad lax and toast skagen, both with plenty of dill à la Scandinavian cuisine), Britain (welsh rarebit sandwiches), the U.S. (the server's kindness!) and, well, the Netherlands (Dutch croquettes). I enjoyed a delicious and filling open-faced smoked trout sandwich, which was worth every cent of the slightly inflated Jordaan price I paid for it at €10.95. Your confused circadian rhythm still leaving you without an appetite? The other two soups that we tried were beyond flavorful as well, without feeling too heavy in your stomach.

    Lattes

    Cutest little iced lattes with these little muffins! Coffee was very good and service is great

    Little dessert that come with coffees or hot chocolate available for purchase too
    Amy L.

    The best breakfast place! The service was welcoming and helpful, and the ambiance was the perfect cafe. I ordered the avocado toast with a scrambled egg, and they were able to accommodate the change I made. Cute and cozy place with great food to enjoy a morning in Amsterdam.

    Asparagus soup, croquettes, and steak sandwich.
    Hailey G.

    Perfect little brunch place. Enjoyed the unique options and atmosphere. The asparagus soup was perfect for a chilly day and the steak sandwich was also very delicious.

    Apple Something Uber Delicious
    Phil G.

    Best meal in Amsterdam. Stumbled in here after a long walk and felt so fortunate to get a table. I forget exactly what we ordered for dinner but you can't really make a mistake here. Most memorable was the dessert: Apple Pie (in America, crumble in the UK) amazing here!

    Allison M.

    Perfect cozy breakfast spot in Amsterdam. Great espresso drinks, super friendly sweet service. Food was great. Highly recommend the shrimp croquettes, they were my favorite in Amsterdam. Spent two mornings here and would spend more!

    Coffee
    Rachel E.

    Stopped here for breakfast after visiting the Anne Frank House! Amazing breakfast! Large portions, all fresh food, and great coffee! Highly recommend!

    FoodChick _.

    Kessens is a light and bright cafe about one block from Anne Frank House. I thought I'd try Dutch food--so I ordered the shrimp croquette with brown bread. The croquette inside was like cream shrimp soup with a few bits of minced shrimp. Not at all what I was expecting; not terrible either just not what I would have picked to eat had I known. The coffee was excellent, like I've had all over Holland. #Kessens is a wonderful cafe--great service, clean, with a small but diverse menu that changes often for lunch. I recommend a visit. Like all places that I ate in Holland, you can linger at Kessens; no one will rush you out the door. Quite a different vibe from American food establishments in D.C. or many parts of U.S.A. The yogurt bowl is large and had more than the usual fruit, it also had kiwi, pomegranate, almonds, and grapes along with the goodies from granola. Chow! food chick

    Scrabbled Eggs with Brown toast
    Nachiket L.

    This place is simple yet very elegant. The staff is friendly and the location is great. I had a beer accompanied by scrambled eggs and toast and it made my day.

    lemon merengue
    Soohyun Y.

    I really love this little Swedish cafe. They have a lovely interior that sets a calming atmosphere. The cappuccino was good but not incredible, but I think that's the nature of cappuccinos, so I'm not mad. The food wasn't stellar, I had an open face salmon sandwich, again, good but not great. The only thing I really loved was the lemon merengue cake. I recommend getting a cake and a cup of coffee so that the bitterness cuts through the sweet cake. If you want some peace and quiet in this lovely shop, go during an off hour. It's a great place to sit and study. When there are a lot of people, the wifi isn't great, so keep that in mind. Lastly, the staff was very friendly.

    Flat white, on point.
    Jeff M.

    The Airbnb where we stayed had a copy of Kessens menu, so we took that as a recommendation. We came every day and enjoyed a great breakfast, good service, and a nice cup of coffee. The reviews are good, and they are well-founded. The service is perfect for breakfast. Just Swift and helpful. We usually ordered eggs with toast and a coffee, it was a great thing to look forward to each morning, knowing that we didn't have to find another place to eat or decide upon each morning. Coffee is tough in Holland, it seems difficult to order just a plain cup of drip coffee. We tried flat whites and americanos, but both were not quite right. Flat Whites have too much foam. Oh well, first world problems. Food was served quickly and was tasty, good scrambled eggs and lots of bread (not uncommon in Holland).

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    Kessens Reviews in Other Languages

    Lombardo's - Silence of the Lambs. Ththppthpththppthppp.

    Lombardo's

    (123 reviews)

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    Centrum

    There is almost *no* room to sit inside comfortably. Just a handful of bar stools around the sides,…read moreyou'll be cramped uncomfortably next to your neighbors. Busy lunch hours seemed to be dropping off around 13:30, about when I was there. It's possible there's an upstairs, but it was roped off on my visit. I decided to go with a unique combination, an unconventional choice, with the "Silence of the Lambs" burger, a patty made out of lamb, topped with goats cheese and sautéed onion. There was just one guy manning the register, and one lady cooking in the back. The first bite was divine, but towards the end I found it to mellow out to a rather neutral impression. I'd like to have tried a beef burger, and was contemplating the Dragon, but when in Ams. Worth a try, if convenient to do so.

    This was our last meal in Amsterdam and I have to say, they had the best burger i have ever had! I…read moremean, no joke! I ordered the cheesy freak, my daughter ordered the silly cheesesteak and my other daughter and hubby got the classic plus we ordered a side of roasted potatoes. Our burgers were cooked PERFECTLY to medium rare! The three cheeses were so nicely melted and complemented each other beautifully. The burger was juicy but somehow not greasy! We realized this just be the difference between American beef and grass fed Dutch beef! And the potatoes were to die for! I do not typically like roasted potatoes, but these were perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked so they were slightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The service was spot on! When we walked in, there were not enough seats, but the staff took our order, and assured us that there would be seats by the time our food was ready. As soon as other patrons finished their meal, the staff called us in from outside to come and take our seats. Minutes later, our meal was delivered! They were so friendly and accommodating to us and made conversation. The vibe is very inviting and cozy. It is amazing that they were able to rotate all of the patrons in and out in an appropriate amount of time. I loved the music too! I am so glad we came here! It was a perfect end to our visit to Amsterdam!

    Ter Marsch & Co - The Holy Moly burger

    Ter Marsch & Co

    (46 reviews)

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    Our group of 6 went for dinner, it's more like a bar vs pub based on the few drafts they had. The…read moreone I chose was on draft but only bottle available Affligem was yummy. We enjoyed burgers; mine had yuzu and ponzu sauce which doesn't sound great but it really was & tasty; lettuce & tomato, pickles which were diff & so good, seeded brioche bun. I'd get again. Husband got the sliders, there was 2; had Serrano ham, shredded pork; mine was our fav.. Service was not great but not terrible. Fries were crisp and hot and had a green type sauce, a bit herbal went well with the fries. All enjoyed! Any Water must be bought.

    I rule from Southern California - the Capitol of Burgerland. So maybe the level of the bar in my…read moreburger reviews is inflated. I believe the level burgerdom at Ter Marsch is good quality - yet mediocre in taste. The bun is stale. At least mine was. I'm not sure if it was intended to be in that condition. The burger is thick and juicy, but lacking in the fresh beefiness that I wanted. What sets it apart is the aioli sauce - really top notch. The lettuce fell out. Shredded lettuce would have been better. The problem was the hockey puck burger sat high in the middle of the bun. When you bite into it, you get a mouthful of bun, and the hockey puck gushes out the side. If you bite into the hockey puck the rest of the ingredients gush out the side and down your hand, and you're left with disintegrated stale bun pieces. Sweet potato fries were ok, and the truffle sauce sent it over the top. But honestly, it's middle of the road in Southern California Burger Land.

    Kessens - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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