Frens Haringhandel was my favorite stop for food on a recent trip to Amsterdam. On my first visit I…read moretried the Herring Sandwich. Soft bread was filled with soft tender fresh herring (which had no fishiness in its flavor), crisp onions and tangy pickles. I understand why this is a popular street food. On my second visit I had the Fried Cod. Meaty and flakey nuggets of Cod were coated in a perfectly crisp breading with a nice saltiness and flavorful spices. The side of tartar sauce was heavenly creamy, sweet and tangy. Frens Haringhandel is a must visit.

This place is ALL OVER social media, but is it worth the hype? Absolutely…read more We stopped here in October 2025, after an already filling late lunch. But we knew we had to try it, and life is short. It is a tiny stand located along a central canal in the heart of the city. Business is hopping here. We got the picked herring and kibbeling, which are the main staples here. The pickled herring was, well, something you either love or don't. It has somewhat of a gelatinous texture that can be off-putting, but when you take a bite with the sides of sweet pickles and onions, it shines. The Kibbeling was out of this world. Perfectly fried with a crunchy batter that had a hint of, hmmm, curry, maybe. It was amazing. Although the batter was thick and tasty, it didn't outdo the delicious cod. The staff here was friendly, and having this Dutch food along a canal in Amsterdam made for a memorable experience. There are plenty of places to sit near the stand - enjoy this tasty food and watch the world go by.

Market Food Court an Oasis within a very busy airport. Located on the second floor. Colorfully…read moredecorated seating area. Good variety of cuisines. We stopped by for some lunch and were pleasantly impressed at the quality of food and overall cleanliness of the food court. Cafeteria style, where you select your entrees and pay at a central cashier (except if you're dining at Burger King where you select digitally and pick up at the counter).

I consider this one of the best places on the airport to eat. You have to take the food and sit…read moreyourself, yourself, but there is plenty to choose from (Thai curry for around €10 and soup - my favourite together with smoothie bar La Place), but you can also get pizza , so favourite (but not necessary healthy) in UK Burger King or even grilled chicken corner. probably the most healthy options at La Place. The only downside is - the sitting area doesn't catch much wifi signal... On the good side, at least you pay attention to what you eat and eat properly or even having conversation with physical person VALUE - good for the airport

One of the best things I ate during my entire 3-week trip to Belgium and the Netherlands is a…read morefreshly-made stroopwafel I got at a farmer's market in Delft. The business has been making stroopwafels from a homemade recipe since 1951. Three generations have been selling stroopwafels in farmers markets across the Netherlands. They have a fixed schedule on which markets they sell on which days. Since it's market day in Delft on Thursdays, they set up shop in Delft on Thursdays. They have various stroopwafels at different price points. Most of them are made the day before and are packaged for later consumption or for gifts. However there is a person also making fresh stroopwafels and you can get this for €1.30. Cash only. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND HAVE A FRESH STROOPWAFEL. Trust me, that shit's life-changing. (Apologies for the lack of pictures as I ate the entire thing within minutes of purchase. It's really that good. No need to warm it over a coffee nor does it taste of preservatives like the ones you can get at Costco.) Well worth the penance of walking 376 steps climbing the tower of Nieuwe Kerk!

This was my first in the Albert Cuyp Market on a rainy Saturday morning and, at first, I was sure I…read morecould stomach a raw herring sandwich so early in the morning, but one bite of the sandwich with the herring, pickle, and chopped onions changed my mind quickly! It was delicious! The herring was pickled, I believe, so it wasn't really "raw". I shared the sandwich with my travel companion, but I could've easily finished one by myself! Definitely worth the stop and would make this a must-have again!

This particular food stand is located towards the beginning/end of the market…read more Herring is extremely fresh, and not what I expected. Not fishy and can be served alone or with bread. I had it with bread; I love my carbs! The herring is placed between a hog dog bun, with a pickle, and white onions. Simple. Delicious. Inexpensive. Convenient for on-the-go goodness!

I genuinely think poffertjes should be a required food worldwide…read more We got some at Albert Cuyp Market and honestly... perfect. Super fluffy, warm, covered in plenty of powdered sugar, and exactly what I wanted after walking around Amsterdam all day. People add toppings and sauces and all kinds of extras, but these didn't even need it. Just give me the pancakes and the sugar and leave me alone for a minute. I would happily eat a billion of them.

These were the tastiest poffertjes i have ever had, they truly do "melt in your mouth" and I grew…read moreup eating these from my Dutch step-mother. Watching them being cooked was fun and fast. The Albert Cuyp Markt has a lot of vendors, make sure to stop here.

The best haring place in Amsterdam! Great food and easy easy. Take time to learn the short menu…read morebefore just guessing. Go with cash or Dutch bank card. The long time customers tell me it's "The best haring in Amsterdam" too. Always fresh and consistent. Prices are so low it's easy to go often. Fast and Lekker! Many different options and they prepare most of them quickly for you while you wait! Took them a few weeks to warm up to me but they were always professional and pleasant. Worth a trip if you're in Amsterdam! Located in the lovely oud-west area - a close walk from Jordaan or Leidseplein.

This was my favorite food stop when I was in Amsterdam. I ate here everyday! The prices are amazing…read moreand the sandwiches are out of this world. I highly doubt you'll get a better deal on eating in Europe. I especially loved the Bruschetta sandwiches here, both of them are lovely, they are chockful of meats and cheeses. You could eat them cold or what you should do is have him heat it up and then demolish it right then and there. Mr. Serious behind the counter (not his real name) makes a MEAN SANDWICH! We actually spoke to him, he's actually real chill. Go, you will not be disappointed.

One of the cheapest places to get sandwiches in Amsterdam! It's a little further away from Centraal…read moreStation but only about 15 mins away by tram. Located in a farmers market everyday except Sundays and Mondays. Luckily Boer Geert was very close to our Airbnb during our stay in Amsterdam! CHEAP AND SO GOOD!! At around 3 euros or more for a sandwich with a generous amount of meat! It's all made to order and cooked fresh right in front of you! Only takes a few mins for them to finish your order, but it's worth the wait if you're an impatient and hungry person. Definitely recommend if you're in this area for a quick and cheap meal! Also, CASH ONLY.

Ordered the kebabs house plate for 22 euros Got it to go....it was cooked fresh. Everything was…read moredelicious. We especially enjoyed the te dear gyro meat The plate has a kebab, chicken, a sausage, and the gyro meat. We wanted a sampler kinda plate. It all has a salad and lots of French fries We shared it, it was very big portion. Was able to even eat the rest next day. Came here after visiting the museum at The Hague

So I have been traveling Europe for past few weeks. Today and next two days in Amsterdam. There…read morewas four of us in our group. We ordered the sample platter. Amazing amount of food. And the flavors out this world. We have traveled from Budapest to Amsterdam. This honestly has been my best meal. Th service was amazing and food was prepared to order and perfection. And you can see everyone loves it as it was so busy in there. And yet they kept checking to see if we needed anything. Need 10 stars not a measly 5 star. If you are hungry you will leave full. If slightly hungry you better bring friends to eat the extras.

Another popular Amsterdam snack but it's not for everyone. Our group was no exception, with less…read morethan half of us enjoying the sandwich. Cash only and they serve more than just the sandwiches! So it's a very simple sandwich with pickles and onions to balance out the strong fish flavors. It's also a nice crunchy contrast to the soft fish. I enjoyed the first bite but then it got progressively worse for me and I couldn't handle the fishiness anymore. It's a good thing we didn't order a sandwich per person! I do wonder if there's variation between the herring shops and if what we had was the best quality. We also ordered some fried fish nuggets which was definitely more up our alley. It wasn't that crispy but the batter was flavored well and the fish was nice and flaky. It's nice that they have alternatives for people who haven't acquired the taste for raw herring.

The set up is a stand at the corner of one of the busy intersections in the area. The service was…read morequick and we ordered the cod, which was delicious and they prepared it in an easily shareable and to-go way with the silverware. Can't wait to return and try the other menu options!

This open air stand seemed very sus at first glance, however this isnone of those diamonds in the…read morerough I love to stumble upon. The fries are wedges, but then cut down the middle of the back so they fry up crisp and are actually seasoned including with salt (a rarety in Amsterdam). The star was the double fatboy burger though, two nice sized patties with great texture and flavor oozing hot grease and living up to the name. The real cheddar cheese was nicely melted and the bun was so toasted the edges were crisp. The thick cut bacon was plentiful and brought the salt. Lettuce, tomato and pickle complemented the whole packacge nicely and brought variety to the flavor and texture of the burger. This was a much better burger than I expected, but be warned its for the meat loving American and is sized and seasoned that way. Service was friendly and fast.

Had a single fat boy burger as a little snack. We also had wedges. Very good! There was plenty of…read moreseating under covered umbrellas. Highly recommend! The bun is so soft. Delish! The worker was friendly and the burger was ready quickly!