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Loved this place so much we came back twice! Delicious pancakes, stellar kind service, and a wonderful hip hop vibe. There's a unique combination of good food and humor one doesn't see often in food service. Very much hope this place is still here and flourishing whenever we are back in Amsterdam
Moak takes the humble American pancake and turns them into ingredient loaded, sweet and savory versions perfect for the gram. Their menu is a memorable one, with tongue-in-cheek rap references. If you are feeling extra, you can order the 100 euro "Golddigger" which comes with not one, but three 22-carat gold leaves and rosé champagne. I'm pre-IPO, so I opted for the more affordable "Bubba Sparxxx". But I splurged on the avocado add on. This millennial couldn't resist. I'm not sure how I went through life without knowing the wonder of BBQ sauce on pancakes. The corn, tomato, cobb salad, and pulled chicken were like a summer picnic in one. The pancake itself was not sweet. I bravely added their house maple syrup, and the sweetness actually enhanced the crazy combo. I dined alone so didn't get sample other pancakes, but the sweet towers passing by looked exciting as well. I enjoyed this concept - visually appealing, unique pancakes and fun flavor combos. The ingredients themselves were fine, nothing standout. Together though they made for a tasty meal. I left satisfied and with an added perk of the Ms. New Booty chorus happily stuck in my head.
My Dutch buddy suggested we check out MOAK Pancakes West for breakfast. Note, these are American style pancakes (not Dutch). They have a second location downtown. We dropped in on a Wednesday morning (around 11:00am). The inside is huge and tables go further back then you'd expect. The menu is split into yogurt bowls, salads & avocado bowls, American pancakes, Moak favourites and vegan American pancakes. They really are stoked about their organic maple syrup, which comes from Canada. Had no clue you could get maple syrup from Nova Scotia. It was light in flavour. Where I come from, the best Canadian maple syrup is from Quebec. - Latte (€3,75 large) - good coffee flavour and balanced the amount of milk well. The extra foam was a nice touch. - The paid in full (€10,50) - baba ganoush, sweet African pepper mix, avocado, artichoke and olive oil. They give you a good dollop of eggplant spread. Avocado was creamy but there was way too much artichoke. Pancake itself was better here than in the infamous. - The infamous (€11,50) - banana, chocolate sauce, peanut butter, strawberries, blackberries and cinnamon. The bananas were the tastiest of the fruit. Nice that the chocolate sauce wasn't overly sweet. The pancake wasn't great; dry and really needed maple syrup drizzled over it. That helped somewhat. Hipster American style pancakes but I wouldn't come back.
The breakfast/brunch spot is very trendy inside, but some of their items are very basic and there isn't really anything special about their food. We got the pancakes covered in chocolate sauce with fresh berries and bananas as well as avocado pulled chicken and corn salad (5 euros). The avocado was too firm. The lattes however are very good, although not strong in terms of espresso shots. I probably wouldn't come back here again.
This place is awesome! One of the best pancake places in Amsterdam. Hipster atmosphere with pictures of T-pac on the walls :-). We did have to wait outside for a few minutes but they got us seated right by the window up front which was a fun view. The pancakes were delish! My kids and I had a the infamous and my husband had the pink lady. He was a little skeptical about getting salmon on a pancake but it was excellent. All of their pancakes are sugar free but chocolate, peanut butter, cinnamon and a bunch of fruit still is an explosion of flavor. Check this place out!
I am still dreaming about these pancakes from 4,103 miles away. THAT is saying something. I came here with two of my girlfriends, and I ordered the Blue Magic Deluxe and added peanut butter. I have no regrets. I ended up adding more maple syrup (because who has ever had TOO much syrup) and it was perfect! The décor in this place is bright and inviting, and extra points for the biggie mural downstairs. The workers are super friendly and patient, which we really appreciated as we studied the menu for a few minutes too long. Overall if you're a fan of pancakes, I definitely recommend checking out Mook. Also... add the peanut butter, you will not be disappointed :)
What is saffron doing in my pancakes and why is it so good?? Lovely staff and a fun atmosphere - popping by on a Saturday morning around 10AM got us a table right away, along with mouthwatering pancakes. I slowly devoured the decadent Ice Ice Baby - featuring a scoop of house-made saffron pistachio ice cream and covered in Canadian maple syrup. My friends went the fruity route and had the blue magic & blue magic deluxe pancakes. Needless to say, we didn't speak much for the first several minutes, except to communicate through a series of groans and ridiculous face-making over how delicious our meals were. The pancakes withstood the syrup, maintaining excellent fluffy texture, and I was stoked at how perfectly made my cappuccino was. I'd say they're absolutely worth the wait if you encounter one, and hot tip - just take your bill up to the counter to settle up when you're done!
We got there around 11 and there was no wait (there was a pretty good sized line when we left). Interesting menu of American style pancakes (with toppings - sweet and/or savory), yogurt bowls, and avocados (which looked to be half an avocado filled with your choice of ingredients). They have juices, tea, and coffee to drink (also had one mimosa option and some sparkling roses I think). The coffees were just okay. The pancakes were good. It's three or four in a stack. Plenty of toppings. And they bring a bottle of maple syrup (their brand so not sure if it's real maple syrup or not). Good place if you are craving American style pancakes.
For Americans expecting a fancy version of what they get back home, they may be sorely disappointed. By default these are wheat pancakes which are not nearly as light, fluffy, or moist as an American pancake. Personally a flavored version like ginger or pumpkin spice would have been more to my taste. My strawberries were not at all sweet which is an issue at home too. Blueberries on the other hand were just great. I had the Blueberry Magic Deluxe with bananas, strawberries and coconut sprinkles in addition to blueberries and maple syrup.
MOAK was my go to choice for pancakes while visiting Amsterdam. The price was a little on the higher end, but that is more of an Amsterdam characteristic I think than this place in particular. Wanting something hearty I got the manly man pancakes, which had bacon and cheese on them, absolutely delectable! I loved the service, the feel and vibe of the restaurant and they had free water (thank Jesus). I would recommend anyone MOAK pancakes if they're looking for a spin on the traditional American breakfast. 5/5 experience all the way around.
The food is what I guess is considered to be American breakfast. It is actually not American and a bit strange. For example, pancakes covered with bacon, cheese and onions... My son absolutely loved it and we visited a few times while in Amsterdam. Pancakes are pretty good and the fresh juices are excellent. The service is very good. Unfortunately, the decor and ambience are a little strange in all MOAK locations in general as I am ok with likes of Michael Jordan painted on the walls but other personalities that they choose to put like, Oprah Winfrey and gangster rappers would not be my first choice to be staring at me while I am eating breakfast. There are excellent breakfast places all over Amsterdam and for local flare there are definitely better choices, but for a tasty and fun meal, MOAK is definitely worth checking out.
A great breakfast spot for a morning before stopping by some museums in Amsterdam! The interior has all these cute pictures and light up signs. The service was great. The eggs and lox avocado toast was delicious. There was a ton of lox on the toast that made it feel very hearty and filling. The pancakes were so soft, fluffy, and perfectly sweet. The fruits tasted so fresh and the icecream that came with one of our pancakes was amaaaazing. read more
2 years ago
The food and service were great, and the the restaurant has a very relaxing and inviting atmosphere. read more
3 years ago
This restaurant has the COOLEST vibes inside, hip hop themed with a warm feel. Comfy seating and kind staff. We loved our pancakes and the fruit was perfectly ripe and sweet. The saffron pistachio ice cream was very unique- I expected it to be pistachio flavored with saffron on it but it was really saffron flavored with pistachios in it LOL so just be aware. Prices aren't crazy either read more
3 years ago
Loved this place so much we came back twice! Delicious pancakes, stellar kind service, and a wonderful hip hop vibe. There's a unique combination of good food and humor one doesn't see often in food service. Very much hope this place is still here and flourishing whenever we are back in Amsterdam read more
7 years ago
Moak takes the humble American pancake and turns them into ingredient loaded, sweet and savory versions perfect for the gram. Their menu is a memorable one, with tongue-in-cheek rap references. If you are feeling extra, you can order the 100 euro "Golddigger" which comes with not one, but three 22-carat gold leaves and rosé champagne. I'm pre-IPO, so I opted for the more affordable "Bubba Sparxxx". But I splurged on the avocado add on. This millennial couldn't resist. I'm not sure how I went through life without knowing the wonder of BBQ sauce on pancakes. The corn, tomato, cobb salad, and pulled chicken were like a summer picnic in one. The pancake itself was not sweet. I bravely added their house maple syrup, and the sweetness actually enhanced the crazy combo. I dined alone so didn't get sample other pancakes, but the sweet towers passing by looked exciting as well. I enjoyed this concept - visually appealing, unique pancakes and fun flavor combos. The ingredients themselves were fine, nothing standout. Together though they made for a tasty meal. I left satisfied and with an added perk of the Ms. New Booty chorus happily stuck in my head. read more
My Dutch buddy suggested we check out MOAK Pancakes West for breakfast. Note, these are American style pancakes (not Dutch). They have a second location downtown. We dropped in on a Wednesday morning (around 11:00am). The inside is huge and tables go further back then you'd expect. The menu is split into yogurt bowls, salads & avocado bowls, American pancakes, Moak favourites and vegan American pancakes. They really are stoked about their organic maple syrup, which comes from Canada. Had no clue you could get maple syrup from Nova Scotia. It was light in flavour. Where I come from, the best Canadian maple syrup is from Quebec. - Latte (€3,75 large) - good coffee flavour and balanced the amount of milk well. The extra foam was a nice touch. - The paid in full (€10,50) - baba ganoush, sweet African pepper mix, avocado, artichoke and olive oil. They give you a good dollop of eggplant spread. Avocado was creamy but there was way too much artichoke. Pancake itself was better here than in the infamous. - The infamous (€11,50) - banana, chocolate sauce, peanut butter, strawberries, blackberries and cinnamon. The bananas were the tastiest of the fruit. Nice that the chocolate sauce wasn't overly sweet. The pancake wasn't great; dry and really needed maple syrup drizzled over it. That helped somewhat. Hipster American style pancakes but I wouldn't come back. read more
The breakfast/brunch spot is very trendy inside, but some of their items are very basic and there isn't really anything special about their food. We got the pancakes covered in chocolate sauce with fresh berries and bananas as well as avocado pulled chicken and corn salad (5 euros). The avocado was too firm. The lattes however are very good, although not strong in terms of espresso shots. I probably wouldn't come back here again. read more
3 years ago
Cool vibes, great pancakes. So good we came back again the day left Amsterdam. Both the sweet and savory pancakes were amazing and everyone loved them! read more
This place is awesome! One of the best pancake places in Amsterdam. Hipster atmosphere with pictures of T-pac on the walls :-). We did have to wait outside for a few minutes but they got us seated right by the window up front which was a fun view. The pancakes were delish! My kids and I had a the infamous and my husband had the pink lady. He was a little skeptical about getting salmon on a pancake but it was excellent. All of their pancakes are sugar free but chocolate, peanut butter, cinnamon and a bunch of fruit still is an explosion of flavor. Check this place out! read more
I am still dreaming about these pancakes from 4,103 miles away. THAT is saying something. I came here with two of my girlfriends, and I ordered the Blue Magic Deluxe and added peanut butter. I have no regrets. I ended up adding more maple syrup (because who has ever had TOO much syrup) and it was perfect! The décor in this place is bright and inviting, and extra points for the biggie mural downstairs. The workers are super friendly and patient, which we really appreciated as we studied the menu for a few minutes too long. Overall if you're a fan of pancakes, I definitely recommend checking out Mook. Also... add the peanut butter, you will not be disappointed :) read more
6 years ago
What is saffron doing in my pancakes and why is it so good?? Lovely staff and a fun atmosphere - popping by on a Saturday morning around 10AM got us a table right away, along with mouthwatering pancakes. I slowly devoured the decadent Ice Ice Baby - featuring a scoop of house-made saffron pistachio ice cream and covered in Canadian maple syrup. My friends went the fruity route and had the blue magic & blue magic deluxe pancakes. Needless to say, we didn't speak much for the first several minutes, except to communicate through a series of groans and ridiculous face-making over how delicious our meals were. The pancakes withstood the syrup, maintaining excellent fluffy texture, and I was stoked at how perfectly made my cappuccino was. I'd say they're absolutely worth the wait if you encounter one, and hot tip - just take your bill up to the counter to settle up when you're done! read more
We got there around 11 and there was no wait (there was a pretty good sized line when we left). Interesting menu of American style pancakes (with toppings - sweet and/or savory), yogurt bowls, and avocados (which looked to be half an avocado filled with your choice of ingredients). They have juices, tea, and coffee to drink (also had one mimosa option and some sparkling roses I think). The coffees were just okay. The pancakes were good. It's three or four in a stack. Plenty of toppings. And they bring a bottle of maple syrup (their brand so not sure if it's real maple syrup or not). Good place if you are craving American style pancakes. read more
For Americans expecting a fancy version of what they get back home, they may be sorely disappointed. By default these are wheat pancakes which are not nearly as light, fluffy, or moist as an American pancake. Personally a flavored version like ginger or pumpkin spice would have been more to my taste. My strawberries were not at all sweet which is an issue at home too. Blueberries on the other hand were just great. I had the Blueberry Magic Deluxe with bananas, strawberries and coconut sprinkles in addition to blueberries and maple syrup. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
MOAK was my go to choice for pancakes while visiting Amsterdam. The price was a little on the higher end, but that is more of an Amsterdam characteristic I think than this place in particular. Wanting something hearty I got the manly man pancakes, which had bacon and cheese on them, absolutely delectable! I loved the service, the feel and vibe of the restaurant and they had free water (thank Jesus). I would recommend anyone MOAK pancakes if they're looking for a spin on the traditional American breakfast. 5/5 experience all the way around. read more
5 years ago
The food is what I guess is considered to be American breakfast. It is actually not American and a bit strange. For example, pancakes covered with bacon, cheese and onions... My son absolutely loved it and we visited a few times while in Amsterdam. Pancakes are pretty good and the fresh juices are excellent. The service is very good. Unfortunately, the decor and ambience are a little strange in all MOAK locations in general as I am ok with likes of Michael Jordan painted on the walls but other personalities that they choose to put like, Oprah Winfrey and gangster rappers would not be my first choice to be staring at me while I am eating breakfast. There are excellent breakfast places all over Amsterdam and for local flare there are definitely better choices, but for a tasty and fun meal, MOAK is definitely worth checking out. read more
3 years ago
Perfection! Exactly what you are looking for in a morning breakfast place! Fresh ingredients, delicious food! Our Order: infamous pancakes, blue magic pancakes (w/ strawberries), avocado hummus, americano, green and white with rose tea, two double ginger shots. Environment: beautiful, high ceilings with a calming neutral palette. Nice seating and plenty of space between tables (not crowded). Quiet and easy to enjoy and have conversation. Verdict: very fresh ingredients, delicious food, good service (not the best or nicest but definitely accurate and efficient). Was not rushed and enjoyed the great coffee! Tips: get the ginger shot - very refreshing and great way to start your day. We walked from here to Anne Frank House - great little walk to digest the pancakes. Next Time: definitely will be back and try some of the savory pancakes. read more
Delicious pancakes!! I was recommended by a friend to come here and I am happy that I did. I got the blueberry deluxe pancakes and it was picture and tastebud perfect. The pancakes are hearty and don't turn to mush when you cut into them. They give you a generous portion of fruit which I was happy about. They also have savory pancakes in case you're not much of a breakfast person or if you want to try this place for lunch. The juice was also very refreshing. It's 100% whatever fruit or vegetable you pick. The restaurant was modern and cute. They had flowers and plants and a fruit display near where they make their juices. read more
8 years ago
My husband and I enjoyed Mook Pancakes quite a bit. The seating area is so welcoming and pretty, it was a visually refreshing way to start our day. I had the pineapple juice, which was served in a cute bottle, as well as a ginger shot to help boost my immune system after a long airplane trip to Amsterdam. Both were delicious (well as good as a ginger shot can be!) and refreshing. My husband had coffee and had no complaints. We both decided to order savory pancakes since this isn't a thing where we live, Brooklyn NYC. I was pleasantly surprised by the options - a hummus pancake which my dude ordered, and a babaganoush/artichoke one that I had. Both were very dense and filling. It was an unlikely pairing, but very good. We like being taken out of our food comfort zone. Overall, I'd certainly recommend Mook to any friends visiting the city and would definitely stop in again on our next trip. read more
6 years ago
9 years ago
Arrived at around 950am on a Thursday, and they were already at about 3/4 capacity but we didn't have to wait for seats for 3 people. The entire place is super minimalistic and aesthetic, and it was clear from their menu that their specialties are fresh squeezed juice and pancakes. Like a lot of the reviews mention, they play hip hop music and have portraits of Snoop Dogg on the wall. We didn't order any juices but the juices are presented in these super cute glass bottles! We ended up ordering chocolate sensation and blue magic pancakes, as well as a side of "real American" bacon. Even though the place had plenty of empty tables while we were here, we ended up waiting about 40 minutes for 2 orders of pancakes, which seems really long but maybe that's just the vibe at these European brunch places?? They weren't as sweet as American pancakes, and the bacon doesn't *look* like American bacon, but the pancakes were super yummy and the bacon was the right amount of chewy and greasy. Would definitely recommend the chocolate sensation pancakes over the blue magic ones, as the blueberry ones seemed a little plain. Overall, loved the look of the place and the food was yum, but maybe don't come here if you're in a rush ! read more
7 years ago
Thai place didn't let down! Checked the reviews before going and I Completely enjoyed my food. I ordered pancakes with fruit, chocolate and peanut butter (on the side) and a side of ham. I also ordered a fresh watermelon juice which was served in a glass jar. Service was ok, could have been a little quicker considering I came after the rush and the resultant was a little empty. Overall it was a good experience! read more
6 years ago
It was good, not great. Honest review would be 3.5 stars but I suppose you can only review something for what it is and this is a pancake restaurant, and if you like American style pancakes then it is a good spot. Lots of option to choose from and the fruit is very nice. I had The Infamous and my daughter had the blueberry pancakes. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
Loved it by Mook Pancakes! Good looking pancakes and delicious too, natural juices and mimosa cocktails, good music, very friendly and attentive staff, big spacios restaurant, working wifi and open till 9pm. I repeat: love it! read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
A really chic place to eat! Variety choices of the pancakes and instagrammable spot. I ordered the blueberry pancake with extra bacon and it was YUMMM! read more
I can't remember how I found out about Mook before my trip, but I'm glad I did. A hip-hop themed breakfast spot in Amsterdam made my trip better for some reason. Their menu was so unique, dishes being named after hip-hop songs and artists was as fulfilling as the dishes themselves. Super dope staff. Mook had such a kick-back vibe to it. That ginger tea was it. Eating at Mook is a must! read more
10 years ago
Everything about this place is just as beautiful as the presentation that is your intricately prepared meal. The atmosphere is beautiful and relaxing. I felt like I was walking into a cloud. Don't believe me? Take a look at the pictures I took. I had a latte and meal called the MANCAKE. The way my plate was set up felt like a modern day art instillation. It all looked so clean and beautiful. I almost didn't want to destroy it. Almost. It smelled way too good not to eat. I felt like the meal was never ending in the best way possible. Every bite was better than the last and by the time I ate the final bit I was perfectly full. The staff was very kind and attentive even though they were pretty busy when I walked in with my buddy. If you visit Amsterdam this should be your first meal of everyday. read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
8 years ago
GO! Amazing pancakes, fantastic atmosphere, great service. Super urban/industrial; very calm, warm and welcoming. Fresh juices and wonderful espresso. read more
8 years ago
Awesome fluffy pancakes, fresh juice bar, avocado everything. But most importantly, awesome fluffy pancakes read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
The pancakes were really really good and filling. Also they looked perfect for the Gram. Stuff was friendly and the coffee was great. Thinking about going there again to eat more pancakes! read more
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