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The Breakfast Club

3.2 (59 reviews)
ModerateBreakfast & Brunch, Cafes

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Mark M.

I'm not understanding the poor reviews. I am a tourist and my hotel concierge recommended this place for their pancakes. Let me tell you; they were SMASHING. However, if you are in a rush this place just isn't for you. This is a relax and enjoy your meal kinda place. The vibe I get from the staff is a "life is good, so relax" feeling. As an American, I really appreciate not being rushed so they can turn the table over quickly. Let's talk food! The buttermilk pancakes are as good as the ones my Grandmother used to make as a southern boy growing up in a bygone era. The side of scrambled had a surprise sprinkling of chives that really complemented the taste profile. The staff was so cool and worked well together and the food was delicious. Take a chill pill and visit; it's worth it!

Arianna M.

The Breakfast Club was conveniently located right across from out hotel in Amsterdam. We ate here every morning for 4 days, so I think we tried just about everything on the menu! It is a very busy restaurant, but we were always seated quickly and the service was nice and fast. The overnight oatmeal with fruit was always delicious, but I felt like the more savory dishes lacked flavor. The crayfish brioche (pictured) was a great concept however it lacked simple seasoning like salt. There is so much potential for this sandwhich to be amazing! The sweet BLT (didn't get to take a pic) was much better IMO. The matcha pancakes, one of their most "famous" dishes, were average in taste and just tasted like matcha powder was dumped in the mix. Warning: this restaurant is VERY expensive. Expensive for Amsterdam, too. Expect to pay around 25-30€ for a breakfast with coffee, juice, and main dish.

Lovely breakfast!
Andrea S.

With this one, I am going to go against the (review) flow, and will give it 4 stars. I was doubting between 3 or 4, but went for 4 in the end, because that is what reflected my experience today. My very good friend and I went for a quick breakfast before we drove for the airport. I have been wanting to visit this place since they opened. But as we walked in today, I got a bit nervous. I have seen the rather unfavourable reviews, so I really hoped my friend's last meal on her trip would bot turn out to be a debacle. To my pleasant surprise, however, we had nothing to complain about. We each had 2 cappuccinos and the buttermilk pancakes with fresh fruit. The pancakes were delicious, and the fruit was indeed fresh. The presentation was also much nicer than I have seen on previous photos here on Yelp. Also the cappuccinos were delectable. Our bill was 15 euro each, which I think is normal for what we had (if compared with other brunch places in Amsterdam). Maybe we had a good day, maybe it was great because it was not too busy as it was Wednesday morning. If I feel the same way in the future, depends on how my future visits play out. In conclusion, my experience was great and as I am biased towards American-style pancakes, my vote was swayed towards 4 stars.

Food: Mexico City, pancakes with fresh fruit  Beverages: red (smoothie). Chocolate milk
J J.

This place is great! The food was good although a little overpriced this is probably the best place I've had a bite to eat yet. I got the Mexico City (huevos rancheros) which was delicious. I also got the red smoothie which was really well made. My girlfriend got the pancakes with fresh fruit. The pankaces were fluffy and it was really good even though it had a bit much of powdered sugar. I'm not a pancake person however these were probably the best pancakes I've ever had. I'd def recommend if you're staying close by.

Scrambled eggs with mushrooms on toast, bernaise eggs Benny

The ginger and orange mint tea- yummy. Cappuccino - yummy. Coffee - watery The reason for 3 stars; the food was decent but it took 45 minutes to come out! The drinks come out fairly quickly and so did croissants (I noticed.) However, my boyfriend's eggs Benedict and my eggs on toast took so long, it was eating up into my limited sightseeing time.

Red juice and hot chocolate
Jenny D.

After finishing my meal, I checked their rating on yelp and I was surprised. Their establishment is way too good to be rated lower than a 4.5! We came here really early (perhaps 8/9am) and it wasn't that busy yet. There was only 2 people dining there so it was quiet and calm on a rainy day. The seating arrangements were really cute with there being benches and pillows to make it feel like you're having breakfast on the couch sort of. Service was good, even though we knew she was a bit ticked off that we didn't know what we were doing but that's on our end. I got the pancakes with fruit and my bf got the Mexico City. I'm usually not a pancakes person but their photos made it look so so good and it was actually really good!! Probably the best pancakes I've had in awhile that almost made me a pancake person! The pancake had a lot of powdered sugar so it was on the sweet side so keep that in mind. My bf's dish, was the best best best thing ever!! His looked really good and you can smell how delicious it was! I traded with him halfway and I fell in love with it that if I wasn't so full, I would've ordered seconds. All of the flavors were so well together and I just can't express how much I love that dish! But other than their dishes, we also ordered a hot chocolate and juice (red). The hot chocolate was so damn good and the juice was sooooo good as well!! I'm so surprised this place isn't rated 5 overall???

Pancakes with fresh fruit!
Maribel D.

Nice place but nothing too special. I had pancakes with fruit and they were really good but I had to wait to be served for a really long time...I had to stand up and order because no one come to our table, so not really happy in the end! Service matters :)

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Cozy environment, amazing food, and friendly staff. Slightly overpriced for breakfast food. But highly recommend

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Great, fresh breakfast. I had the pumpkin pancakes with blueberry and nuts. Worth the wait. Yum!

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“The buttermilk pancakes are as good as the ones my Grandmother used to make as a southern boy growing up in a bygone era.”

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4.5(936 reviews)
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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.

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Winkel 43 - A bit more seating towards the front of the store - outside tables and benches also available

A bit more seating towards the front of the store - outside tables and benches also available

Winkel 43 - Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Winkel 43 - Some seating in the back

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Some seating in the back

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4.7(6 reviews)
1.6 km•Staatsliedenbuurt, West
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Saturday, 1pm-ish, yearning for coffee…read more I have to pick up something, but i am stalling. Not sure if I really need coffee, i guess i need an excuse. Coffee is always a good excuse. So here I am, wanting to sit on their big terrace which is unfortunately a bit drizzled on by rain, I will sit inside, window side. I like the place. Looking from the outside in, the place doesn't draw you in though. Once sitting inside it looks nice, styled and clean. Except from the cobweb on the window-sill. Makes me suddenly wonder what bugs are hiding in the fur, stylishly draped over some of the chairs. I'm squeamish for bugs. Luckily easy distracted, so i'm leaning back against it while ordering my cuppa joe. I'm ordering my espresso macchiato, which taste is good but not as scalding hot as i like it to be. And as that was gone in a split second, I'm having a soup, to warm me up (and/or prolong the stalling) It's a chunky tomato soup with bell pepper. I am not a big fan of soup, but a great executed soup i can truly appreciate. So I do. The young staff is friendly but the boy seems nervous. On his "did you enjoy your soup" I have to suppress the need to yell "NO". Not because i dislike him, he seems sweet, but just to see his reaction. I am weird that way. The place oozes tranquility, a perfect place to relax and have a cuppa joe. Too quiet for a Saturday afternoon me thinks. Curious to find out how the atmosphere is during dinner time. Until then! :)

Enjoyed the food here. The burger was excellent. Love the fresh bread that comes with the soups…read more Really nice outdoor seating. Service can be slow at times, but overall this place is great.

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Kessens

4.7(68 reviews)
1.2 km•Jordaan, Centrum
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we arrived late morning for a quick breakfast before touring the anne frank house. there wasn't a…read morewait and we were seated promptly. i loved the natural and dim lighting because it created a great atmosphere to just sit back and enjoy the food. i ordered plain coffee and an omelet with tomato, and was super satisfied with my order. all drinks come with an adorable mini almond financier and in my opinion, the omelet was cooked really well. it had a thin and delicate skin and runny innards, similar to the omelets on top of japanese omurices. i will mention that the omelet lacked salt for me but there's salt and pepper at the table available for you to use. this went down eeaasy. they were out of the crepes, which i had wanted to try, so that was a bummer. all good! i recommend kessens if you want a simple breakfast fix, since most of their breakfast items are no frills and plain, which allow the ingredients to shine.

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Kessens - Interior

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Kessens - Oat milk matcha latte

Oat milk matcha latte

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Breakfast discussion

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Paviljoen van Beuningen

4.0(5 reviews)
1.5 km•Staatsliedenbuurt, West
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Paviljoen van Beuningen
Paviljoen van Beuningen
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