The food is incredible! The main Chef does an exquisite job with flavor, portions and…read morepresentation. The owner is absolutely the nicest guy I've met in Holland and fun to talk with. The staff is very friendly, attentive and accommodating. The restaurant is in the perfect location from the Fletcher hotel, but I would make the trip regardless of my stay just for the food and inviting environment. The menu offers plenty to choose from, and everything is absolutely delectable. The beers are cold and the wines always pleasant. As the surrounding area develops, I eagerly anticipate them remaining open on the weekends. For now, I enjoy them regularly during the week and Friday nights. Thanks Johan for the delectable meals and refreshments, I simply love your Grand Cafe ZO!

From the owner: Het adres in Amsterdam Zuidoost voor uw (zakelijke) lunch, diner, borrel, vergadering en catering…read more Naast ons gezellige Grand-Café voor al uw eten & drinken, beschikken wij over een aparte ruimte voor maximaal 15 personen. Deze ruimte is uitermate geschikt voor vergaderingen, cursussen en trainingen, maar ook voor private dining of een intieme borrel met een kleiner gezelschap. Op zaterdag en zondag is Grand-Café ZO de ultieme plek voor uw (besloten) feest. Goed bereikbaar en met gratis parkeergelegenheid voor de deur! Informeer naar de mogelijkheden....

Very pretty location by the water and food was great. Nice selection of desserts. Waitress was also…read morereally nice.

Very quaint little cafe in a less busy area of Amsterdam. It's located in a restored two story home…read moreon the river. The food was pretty good. I got the egg sandwich with smoked salmon which was flavorful and appetizing. My husband got the vegan burger which he enjoyed as well. The only area for improvement would be the pace of service. It took a few glances and close to 20 min in between getting our drinks and ordering our food and we weren't even there during the lunch time rush. But all in all, I would come back here for a quiet lunch and afternoon coffee.

They don't really serve food but the service and ambiance are amazing …read more I've been coming for 20 years+ and it's great to see their blue cheese, liberty haze, Pineapple Express and Gelato 41 thriving. The staff is very knowledgeable and kind. Great atmosphere and you meet people from all over the world. Staff was also incredibly kind.

I really appreciated my experience at this place. The service was excellent, and the budtenders…read morewere incredibly helpful and friendly. It made a big difference!

Simple, clean, and inexpensive. I ordered the goat cheese sandwich and a chai, both of which were…read moreserved warm. It was exactly what I needed after a day of flying. It was around 4 pm, so the restaurant was quiet and there was plenty of space to set down my luggage. There was only one guy working up front for the closing shift, and he was lovely. I came back a second time and the two people hanging behind the counter were a little spacey. I waited at the front for several minutes with a few other patrons while they chatted in full view. It wasn't a big deal for me, but the other people behind me appeared to be in a rush. I ordered a chocolate croissant and a berry lemonade. After I was sitting for a few minutes, the girl from the counter told me they were out of the berry flavor and asked if I'd be okay with the mint. It was only 10 a.m., so I'm not sure if they made the lemonade fresh that morning like usual. The mint was just as yummy, but if you're in a hurry and wanting something specific, this location might be a hit or miss.

Delicious sandwich great ingredients the juice was nice too. Real food ready fast, the bread was…read morenice

*1 for the interiors. The design alone is worth stopping by for a drink…read more *2 for the customer service. They were extremely apologetic when they mistakenly served me a burger with mayo after I explained I was allergic to eggs. Maybe I've grown accustomed to the "modest" level of service in Amsterdam but the responsiveness of this staff to this mistake was beyond what I expected. The burger though was just ok. Too salty. Overdone for my taste. The bun was odd and chewy. I did like the tomato relish they used as a replacement for mayo. The fries were not special. My fellow diner complained at how literal the goat cheese salad was. Mixed greens with a bunch of goat cheese. Not much else. My recommendation...go for a drink. Check it out. Really the design of the interior is worth a stop. Take a risk with the menu and maybe you'll find something you'll like.

It is a great cafe around the corner from my work. I have been there few times for Friday's drinks…read more The decor is very nice, clean, simple - wood and stone. I have tried their famous hamburger with fries and I am a fan!! The hamburger was big and juicy with very nice spicy relish on the top of it. They serve it with a portion of fries on the side. The prices are ok, within the limit for this type of establishment. Staff is very friendly and helpful even when it gets very crowded. It is a great place for drinks and a quick bite with some friends.

Winkel 43 is a legendary stop right on the corner of Westerstraat and Noordermarkt in the Jordaan,…read moreperfectly situated along the Prinsengracht canals and just a short walk from the Anne Frank House. While it functions as a cozy, traditional Dutch brown café, virtually everyone comes here for one main reason: the famous Dutch apple pie (*appeltaart*). It completely lives up to the reputation. Served warm with a massive dollop of fresh whipped cream, it's thick, perfectly spiced, and has an almost cake-like crust that sets it apart. Pairing a slice with a fresh mint tea is pretty much mandatory. Because of its status and location, it's almost always buzzing with people--especially on market days--but the staff manages the perpetual queue remarkably fast. Snagging a table on the outdoor terrace for some people-watching along the canal is hard to beat. Whether you're taking visitors around the neighborhood or just out exploring the Jordaan.

Great location and service! Outstanding apple cake. The sandwiches were good but nothing…read moreoutstanding. Good roasted pumpkin salad. We sat outside, plenty of seating and good for people watching.

I live nearby the Le perron in Noord (Amsterdam). The food is amazing and the decor looks stunning…read more It's also a great working space and it has a cozy feeling when you're inside. The only tips I have is to be more inviting to people that come in. I was seated for more then 20 min and no one took my order. I had to walk to the bar to order my drink. Overall a nice and chill place. Would definitly go again!

Baked goods are very good. Coffee is increbible--full-bodied, almost chocolate-y, great aroma. It…read moreis espresso. Coffee, and tea served with windmill cookies that far superior to even the best store bought windmill cookie. Ollie Bol, a doughnut type pastry (no hole) was egg-y, fluffy and doughy, and delicious. The cookies are big, fresh, and taste like all ingredients in the cookie not just sugar. The chocolate chip cookies stay in my dreams. I have not tried the loaf breads but they look wonderful. The gorgonzola cheese and fig jam sandwich on spelt baguette was interesting pairing and enjoyable. The spelt baguette was the best--crunchy outside, soft inside very flavorful (unlike spelt products I've had in the States). Le Perron on Middenweg has been my morning go to spot while in Amsterdam. Fyi...this bakery cafe far exceeds Le Pain Quotidien and shames Le Madeleine versions that exist in the States.