We stopped by here for the drip coffee and a hibiscus ginger tea. The manager here talked about how…read morethe coffee was sourced from Brazil. Staff were friendly and helpful. Welcoming vibe with plenty of seating in a big U shape around the coffee counter. A separate laptop area is also designated in the back but not enforced. Groups of students gathered here to chat, friends met up to catch up, families congregated to rest amidst their adventures, a some people like us stopped to read and people watch. Our beverages were piping hot and delicious. While here we heard several different languages spoken, including Spanish. We stayed until closing, at which time the manager offered us a cup of coffee to go. Wonderful way to avoid waste and make customers feel special. It was a nice way to stay warm a bit longer. Highly recommend!

As artisanal as it gets, Bocca offers simple original specialty beans brewed and extracted with…read moreexpert craftsmanship. The cafe is a perfect space. The workers serve you with a smile. They even offer lessons for baristas which I thought was very unique.

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.

There was a long line and a pretty long wait when we went. The place was fully packed, with both…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. I'd say about 95% of the people were ordering the apple pie, so of course we had to get one to see what the hype was about. The apple pie is pretty unique, it's basically a big chunk of cooked apple topped with a sweet, crumbly cookie like crust. The flavor reminded me of those little brown biscuits you get as airplane snacks... basically Biscoff cookies. lol!!! Overall, you really taste the natural apple flavor along with that Biscoff like cookie flavor. The pie itself isn't very sweet, which I actually liked, but adding some whipped cream definitely brings up the sweetness and makes it even better. The setup is pretty straightforward: get in line, order and pay, pick up your food, then find your own seat. It's definitely a popular spot, so be prepared for the crowd and a bit of a wait.

Near our hotel, we found this cute little cafe. My friend and I wanted to have a light breakfast…read moreand this was perfect! We ordered the omelette and egg fried sandwich with some cappuccino. Honestly , the food was so delicious, you can even taste the high quality ingredients compared to America. This was 11/10! The service was excellent, everyone was very friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend and definitely coming back again to this place!

Excellent breakfasts and coffee. They toast their own beans, so it is excellent. Everyone here is…read moreso friendly and nice. We went twice we liked it so much!! Highly recommend!!

This is by far my best coffee shop find ever…read more The locals here were impeccable and so too is the staff. They just let me blaze and blaze here. Vision, Grey Haze and Éxodos Cheese are some of the best things you can find here. A truly remarkable place. Thanks what an amazing experience! The ambiance is fantastic too. Amazing stickers everywhere.

I like to get my smoke on more than I like to get my drink on. I'm a midnight toker for sure. I…read morewent to quite a few coffee shops and found the bud to be weak comparatively to our dispensaries in Detroit, Michigan. Grey Area was the best high in my experience. Just don't travel back to Paris on the train with any. The dogs will get you. And if Snoop and Willie have bellied up you know it's the spot.

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!

Absolutely amazing breakfast experience at Bakers & Roasters! We got there just before the lines…read morestarted forming and were seated right away. The customer service was exceptional from start to finish. My wife ordered the Eggs Benedict, and I had the banana nut French toast, which was incredible, easily one of the best French toast dishes I've ever had. The coffee was absolutely astounding, and the freshly squeezed orange juice was the perfect addition to breakfast. The location is also hard to beat. It's a great spot to start your day if you're planning to explore Amsterdam and see the attractions afterward. Great food, amazing coffee, excellent service, and a fantastic location. We would absolutely come back!

Cool vibes, cute spot They're was a bit of a wait but the…read morewaitress offered drinks while waiting. The milkshakes were huge. The breakfast options were good and delicious

This is a review of the SOOP - a weekly swing dancing party that happens in Kompaszaal on Fridays…read morestarting at 9PM. This is not the review of the establishment that I would described as having great views from the balcony, minimalist interiors, friendly service. Logistics: during the summer, the DJ music party is free; this is what I have attended. At other times, party goes to live music and has an admittance fees, presumably. The place is on the outskirts of the central Amsterdam; the Uber trips to and from the touristy areas will cost 10-14 Euros or less. The dancing floor is pretty large, but subdivided into square-shaped areas by a set of columns. There was more than enough space with the summer DJ crowd (about 70 dancers), I expect thing to get more cozy when the live music is playing. The floor is pretty smooth and stone-looking with no grouts (plastic, I presume), your dance shoes will work well. The music selection on the night I have visited was excellent, with proper balance of tempos and styles. The crowd appears to be very skilled, more than half the follows I have danced with were way above my skill level, practically all of them were quite good with very few beginners. There were significantly more follows than leads, but not disastrously so, still, if you are an out-of-town follow, consider bringing your own lead. Overall, a must-visit event for a swing dancer visiting Amsterdam. For a reasonably skilled lead, a chance to dance with some truly great followers.

Super cozy spot with outdoor tables, covered outdoor tables, AND indoor tables. Food took a long…read moretime to come out but servers were nice, and the waitress was the friendliest. The bitterballs, even though they scratched the roof of my mouth from how crispy they are, were delicious. Also loved the Chef's daily special sandwich-- ham with honey mustard sauce, which came with a mini-salad. The salad had a coleslaw-like sauce and pineapples, which I liked with the ham. Might not work out for others though. Cinnamon ice cream was really tasty, but it was a very meager scoop. Overall, I'd come here again if I had a lot of time to relax!

The staff took care of everyone I saw with the graciousness that is the Netherlands. The food was…read moreoutstanding. You will enjoy your time here. I recommend to see the chefs specials page on the menu and the DJ on the weekend night he is here is very much worth a visit.