My husband kept picking on me for wanting to get Dutch apple pie in "a bar" and it was the best…read moredamn thing we had in Amsterdam all week! Excellent light,fluffy crust almost like a croissant and stacked thin-slices of apples /perfect amount of filling with more apples than sauce. Came with 2 huge dollops of whipped cream--and warmed! At 6euros, it's a steal!

I was taking a long walk through the city and stopped in for a few cold ones. This was a smallish…read moreplace full of furniture that doesn't match but this place was cozy and people seemed happy to be there. The service was friendly and prices were fair.

Came to Amsterdam last year. Happened on this spot. Very hard to get to- do not be fooled by the…read morewalkable side that looks like there is a bridge - it is always closed! Enter through what looks like a deserted parking lot then you are almost there. We loved our visit so much that this year coming back to Amsterdam we book lodging in walking distance. We love Roest. It's like a rockabilly beach bar with a hip vibe and no fuss. We went back during the day as well and ordered food, which was also excellent. Go to Roest. Make the journey. You may end up walking a lot to get there but it'll be worth it! Dog friendly during the day at least when the beach side is open.

Nice sunny afternoon. Perfect place to chill with a cold beer and some snacks…read more If you want to, there is a wide artificial sandy beach facing the canal where you can lounge. It is all self service. In the bar drinks and by the roach coach the food. Burgers, patatas bravas and most of the usual bar food. All the surrounding buildings and also the bar are part of a dismiss factory/docks complex. The look and feel is nice post industrial decadence. Can be crowded

Restaurant Volt really stands out in the Pijp due to it's organic ingredients, great prices, lovely…read morewines and absolutely nice service! The windows are big and it feels like when you eating in a cozy living room. There is also a terrace where you can have you dinner outside. For only 35 euro's you can choose your own 3-courses dinner! The kitchen is French, but also have some Spanish and Asian influences. Next to the organic meat and fish, there are also delicious oysters as an appetizer, vetarian dishes and also incredible desserts which you definately cannot skip! For example the chocolate dessert which comes with 3 different chocolatemousse!

Large on taste, small on food quantities. A small place in…read morethe Pijp which gets crowded on a Friday night. There is a front and a back area. The front is a busy bar which had a hip crowd, a nice selection of gin (which I unfortunately food not sample). In the back there are tables providing an atmosphere more suited for conversation. Service was fast and attentive, and gave us a table for one hour (since we had not made any reservation). This was no problem since since and food came promptly. Food was reasonable in price and great tasting, although some would find the portions small. I found them just right. Get some home made French fries on the side if you are hungry. At the end the single espresso was really good. Recommended.

Studio K is superbo for really laid back dining/drinking/wasting away the day…read more We hit this spot a few times over the course of two weeks during the world cup sessions. What I dig: it's spacious, great outdoor seating, nice service, kind of an underground, messy feel to it. StudioK really has an Amsterdam feel to it. It's difficult to say what that is, but it's just there. Anyway, I'll be back. This is a nice place to know about when you want to reel in the afternoon, slowly and comfortably.

this is the worse establishment I've ever been into. I was…read moreenjoying a movie with my very ill wife on a wheelchair. a person in front of me complained about the noise my wife was doing eating crisps... then he went downstairs called the police, the movie was stopped and we got thrown out. nasty people.

Pretty decent food. Takes a really long time to cook it so if you come hungry you will be starving…read morebefore you get your food. But at least you will know it's fresh to order. Small inside. Mainly a bar. They do offer a small couch and table t play board games on. Me and my group tried the burger, the BLT and the "toastie" which is grilled cheese and. on the side ordered the red pepper soup. The soup was unusual. It was spicy yet it had mint in it. Did not care for the mint aspect. But the rest of the food was good.

Little-ass spot between the central train station and the red light district…read more There's like 5 bar seats, jazz music and a cozy couch area to get your eat/drink/romance on. It's such a different vibe than the other bars/restos on this street. Get the meat and cheese plate and a couple of Maes beers. Its a hip spot sans annoying hipsters. True.

I am only reviewing this as a place to go out at night, not as a café…read more XO is probably one of the most popular places to go out at in Haarlem and I do not understand why. If you go on a Friday or Saturday night, the place it literally packed so tight it is sometimes impossible to even raise your glass to your mouth to take a drink of your beer. It is one of the only places in Haarlem where you have to pay to use the toilet, and during the winter, they make you pay to check your coat instead of like all other places just let you through it in a corner somewhere or hang it up yourself. For me going here usually puts me in a bad mood and I am ready to go to the next bar almost as soon as we walk into this place. The only reason that I do go back is occasionally I am with people that want to go there. The only positive thing about this place is that a lot of the best looking people in the Haarlem night scene go here.

Worst place in Haarlem. If you're not with women, there's a decent chance the doormen won't let you…read morein. After asking why my party of 4 weren't allowed in, the one doorman hit me. There are much better spots to spend your time in Haarlem. Watch out for this guy, seriously.

It's a bit pricey, but I very much enjoy the open space and decor here, the beautiful bar, floor…read morewith the tram tracks still in place and the palatial seating. They are a higher-end place than the surrounding area, but that means I can usually get a table or seat here at the bar. I often went here as a tourist or business traveler when I visited Amsterdam, especially on days when everything else was too crowded. I also loved going during the day to work. A little champagne late in the afternoon made it even nicer!

The Kanarie Club is adorable and should be at the top of your list if you are looking for a fun…read morenight with fantastic food in Amsterdam. The conference I was attending rented out half of the restaurant for a dinner. The other half appeared to be food stalls where you could order a variety of things. From the moment I walked in, I knew it would be a good night. The restaurant has several games including ping pong and a ball pit upstairs (however not filled while we were there). Since we were at an event, my experience may be a bit different. Different stations were set up and throughout the night, waiters and waitresses walked around serving us a variety of foods. Just to name a few, I tried, chicken on a stick with peanut sauce, hummus and pita bread, duck spring roll, Mexican rice bowl, and more. Everything was delicious and I was stuffed. There was even an adorable cat roaming around. Such a fun night and I highly recommend visiting if you are in the Amsterdam area.

The very tasty food, the exceptional service and the ambience - a popular restaurant where the…read moreresidents of Amsterdam, in this neighborhood, by the theater, enjoy, as we did. Great experience - a great cheeseburger, exceptional fries and many vegetarian options. Good beer and wine selections. Highly recommend this restaurant in Amsterdam!

Party of 5 Americans. Excellent service. Excellent food. Reasonable prices. We ate downstairs. The…read moreonly place all week that brought water to the table, which was very refreshing after paying 4 to 6 Euros per bottle of still water at every other meal around Amsterdam.