Absolutely lovely spot. We had fantastic food and coffee, and the overall experience exceeded…read moreexpectations. As an American, I was especially surprised (in the best way) when my husband ordered me a salted caramel latte--I expected it to be overly sweet like it would be in the US, but it was perfectly balanced and genuinely one of the best I've had. Great service, welcoming staff, and a cozy, inviting vibe that makes you want to linger. We'll definitely be back.

A great place to sit down and have a nice hot drink on a cold day. They have a pretty big selection…read moreof hot and cold drinks including smoothies, hot chocolate, and tea. They also have a great selection of sweet treats and lunch sandwiches. The vibe here is relaxing and cozy. Highly recommend!!

Great small cafe at the main shopping square in Hoofddorp. They put some tables outside so you can…read moresit in the sun when the weather allows it. They have a great selection of different types of cafe latte, but they also have a basic, well known selection - such as espresso and cappuccino. The coffee has a great taste and the cafe has a nice and fresh decor. You can also have a lunch there as they have a selection of sandwiches and cakes. I just have one negative comment - prices are a bit on a high side, at least for coffee..

Nice coffee place close by the big shopping center in Hoofddorp…read more Decided to try something more exotic here and was not disappointed! It was the Barista's choice which changes every month. This month it was a latte with maple syrup on top and pieces of hazelnut. Next to the large glass for the latte, I also received a small plate with whipped cream :) On this whipped cream, they again had poured some sweet maple syryup. All in all, can recommend the coffee here, and especially such kind of specials :) The only thing is that you should avoid getting such a special just before dinner/lunch time, as you will not be hungry afterwards :)

A great place where to have either a low key lunch or a business lunch. Great burgers with a nice…read more"focaccia" like "buns". Great friendly service. Hypster to the pint. A gem in the Bijlmer area. Hidden in the containers made block for students and temporary office space. Very nice They have also a great outdoor terrace partially covered with large umbrellas. Better to book in advance

We walked here for a treat after hanging out at Soak down the street for a few hours. It was about…read more1600 when we arrived so they weren't serving full meals until 1630. That didn't bother us because we weren't in the market for dinner so we just ordered some beer and dessert. We ended up hanging out for so long that we decided to order dinner. We both ordered burgers. I added Gorgonzola to my burger, which was strong and stinky. My motto is: the stinkier the cheese the better, so this suited me nicely. The bread was a little hard for my liking, but the flavor was top notch. This place has a ton of ambiance, as it's set inside shipping containers. It's a great place for a snack, dessert and coffee, or a full on meal.

Very welcoming, delicious, friendly bakery in the far "suburbs" of Amsterdam in the Ouderkerk area…read more During the "Covid-times" this place is fortunately open since it is food related. This is a charming little village outside of Amstelveen outside of Amsterdam. Delicious pastries, coffee, and other deserts. So lekker! I can only imagine (as a fantasy) how awesome this place would be with no restrictions. It is on a beautiful canal and the Amstel. The downside is there is no bike parking out front, but on the plus side, a historic cemetery across the street. You can't park your bike against that fence, but people still do. Certainly worth a visit when in the area...no competition - but they deliver with a smile and a great value!

We stopped here after lunch on a bike ride from Amsterdam. There are spots to park bikes at the…read moreentrance. It's a lovely location with a small patio on the Amstel River. We ordered two pastries: an apple turnover and a strawberry tart. The apple turnover was okay 3/5. The strawberry tart was incredible 5/5! There are two strawberry pastries, make sure you get the "mini" one. My husband said this was the best thing he tasted on our entire trip to Europe. We couldn't stop talking about it for several days after.

discovered during a bike ride totally by accident ... and worth a stop ! excellent and varied food…read moreserved by an ultra friendly and efficient staff! the outside (sunny) terrace is quite comfortable and boats passing by a treat.

Yeah, another Pornstar Martini. It's 7 o'clock, somewhere! lol…read more These are really good. The bartender has gifted hands. lol

This is a cute little spot in the airport. I had a very long layover so I was happy to relax and…read morehave some good food. There is a sign that says wait to be seated. So myself and a few others waited for a long time while the staff just looked at us. When I was finally sat the server seemed to care less. It was really weird. However, the person who actually brought me the food was so nice and friendly. The coffee comes with a macaron which was a happy surprise. It was absolutely delicious. The salad and wine I got were very good as well. If this restaurant were not in the airport I probably would not come back. But, since it is I am sure I will be back next time I fly in.

I love bread... I…read morelove it to the point that I want to take a massive lovesak sized loaf, create an opening through the crispy yet delicate crust, and have my body be engulfed in warm spongy bread innards as I lay in fetal position sucking my thumb. However, my love for bread has cursed me until the end of time. The magic of yeast has turned my tongue into an overly critical bread monster lusting for loaves of baked dough delight. In my never ending quest for this age old staple, I decided to venture into a small Dutch village known as Hoofddorp to see if my carb cravings could be satisfied. My first stop is a little bakkerij called Gorthuis. I walked in during lunchtime and there was already a queue to the door! Good sign. There is nowhere to sit but you are definitely surrounded by temptation during your queue wait! Unfortunately, all the homemade cakes and marzipan evil resides next to the entrance forcing you to involuntarily drool. Rude! During my wait, I decided to take a box of tea cookies and help fatten the employees in my office. What are tea cookies you ask? Balls of marzipan with a crispy syrup crust around them. A more appropriate name should be sugar-bomb-of-yummy-death-"cookie". I digress. I decided to test this place by getting an old cheese sandwich with brown bread, a loaf of muesli-bread and homemade and supergezonde gevulde speculaas Sandwich: boring... as in limp bread that I could have gotten better at Albert Heijn... Muesli-bread: If there is something Dutch can do, it's stuff dough with kilos of berrys and nuts to the point where you aren't sure if you are eating bread or if someone punch your mouth with a fistful of raisins. This bread was definitely the highlight and I say the more fruity nuts, THE BETTER! Thumbs up here! Gevulde Speculaas - I mean... I'm not sure how you can go wrong with butter-marzipan squished between two gingerbread cookies. It's like a Dutch Christmas Oreo cookie gone horribly wrong in a good way! All in all, super nice service (non native Dutchies will need to practice your Dutch skills here), but nothing truly stands out as amAAAzing. My loafy lust was not satisfied here leaving my rising yeast addicted body hungry for more carbs. Three stars for a cute place, decent bread and nice peeps. Stay tuned for the next installment on my Hoofddorp bakkerij quest for the best!

The bread here is awesome! Talk about mouthwatering! They make their bread fresh, and often times,…read moreit is still warm! I was in the Netherlands for two weeks on business, and had this bread every day when I was there. I just couldn't get enough! Ik droom over dit! Erg goed, vers, en warm!

First to review! Winning :)…read more So if you head into the center of old Amstelveen on a Saturday morning after cycling 25 kms you will find there are not many options for a coffee. Luckily La Gare was open. It was moderately busy and relatively quiet when we entered, then two very loud tables entered along with kids who did laps around the cafe - not the cafe's fault, but not pleasant either way! Anyways, back to the food and drink. The coffees were very good, and the food, once it came (there was a bit of a mishap in communicating the order to the chef, we were told), was okay. Pretty standard Dutch fare. They apologized massively for the delay with the food and offered us free coffees. The free coffees plus the departure of the old tables and running children were very welcomed. Don't seek it out but if you're in the neighborhood and need to make a pit stop, go for it.

Go here from time to time for a coffee or lunch. Only place in Amstelveen where they serve great…read morecoffee outside Stadshart. Lunch is regular food with sandwiches, soups and salads.

Can't believe I've not left a review here, this is my first stop out of Schiphol and has been for…read moreseveral years. Where to start? Coffee? Food? People? Atmosphere? All are excellent and truly make me feel like it is my neighborhood coffee shop, only 4000 miles away. I love this place and highly recommend!!

Doppio Espresso is across where I stayed in Den Haag. The ambience is cozy with its black and…read morewhite furniture and soft lighting. Their "take away" cups are adorable with their pick me upper - this coffee makes me happy! Just what you would like to wake up to in the morning! And that's just the trimmings! Coffee is wonderful, smooth, creamy and just the right sweetness. I will surely miss when I go back to California.