Guidebook for Amsterdam

Michelle
Guidebook for Amsterdam

Food Scene

Wonderful place to have breakfast and/or coffee/lunch etc. Also you can by bread and other stuff here to take home with you. Their dark chocolate bread topping is very yummie!
165 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Le Pain Quotidien
2 & 4 Cornelis Troostplein
165 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Wonderful place to have breakfast and/or coffee/lunch etc. Also you can by bread and other stuff here to take home with you. Their dark chocolate bread topping is very yummie!
Nice place to have take away coffee or to enjoy it there while working on your laptop... There is another one on the corner van Woustraat/Ceintuurbaan and one on the Ferdinand Bolstraat.
Coffee Company van Wauw
Nice place to have take away coffee or to enjoy it there while working on your laptop... There is another one on the corner van Woustraat/Ceintuurbaan and one on the Ferdinand Bolstraat.
Organic take-out. Pricy, but good quality. They also make picknick boxes
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Foodies B.V.
17 Tweede van der Helststraat
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Organic take-out. Pricy, but good quality. They also make picknick boxes
it is a nice place to sit, especially outside. The food isn't great, but also not expensive.
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ruis
9h Van der Helstplein
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it is a nice place to sit, especially outside. The food isn't great, but also not expensive.
good quality Italian food, nice terrace on the little tree shaded square adds to the 'Italian' atmosphere...
34 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Restaurant District 5
17 Van der Helstplein
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good quality Italian food, nice terrace on the little tree shaded square adds to the 'Italian' atmosphere...
Very good quality pizza's! They don't do take out and make sure to have a reservation, it is always packed with pizza lovers.
53 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Renato's Pizzeria - De Pijp
32 Karel du Jardinstraat
53 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Very good quality pizza's! They don't do take out and make sure to have a reservation, it is always packed with pizza lovers.
Love the interior design and very friendly staff. Food is also good, try the antipasti for sure!
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Restaurant Op De Tuin
47 Karel du Jardinstraat
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Love the interior design and very friendly staff. Food is also good, try the antipasti for sure!
check out the buzz in this eclectic mediteranean bar/restaurant. Very friendly staf and crazy decorating...
258 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
De Bazar Amsterdam B.V.
182 Albert Cuypstraat
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check out the buzz in this eclectic mediteranean bar/restaurant. Very friendly staf and crazy decorating...
The other best bakery in town. Here they sell delicious organic bread that is light and airy, as well as nice cookies and pastries. http://www.bbrood.nl/
Eerste van der Helststraat 49I
49I Eerste van der Helststraat
The other best bakery in town. Here they sell delicious organic bread that is light and airy, as well as nice cookies and pastries. http://www.bbrood.nl/
1 of the 2 best bakery shops in Amsterdam. This is an old family business where they sell delicious plain whole-wheat bread without any additives. Our favorite bread! www.volkoren.nl
91 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hartog's Wholegrain Bakery and Milling
77 Wibautstraat
91 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
1 of the 2 best bakery shops in Amsterdam. This is an old family business where they sell delicious plain whole-wheat bread without any additives. Our favorite bread! www.volkoren.nl
Good quality food, medium price range and they know about combining the right wine with you meal. Ask them for advice, you will not regret it!
66 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
VOLT eten & drinken
178 Ferdinand Bolstraat
66 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Good quality food, medium price range and they know about combining the right wine with you meal. Ask them for advice, you will not regret it!
Little hidden treasure of the main roads: small Israelian/mediterranean restaurant that serves nice small portions of delicious food in a crowded and energetic atmosfere. Reservations are advised, but they always do their best to squeeze you in if you forgot... Nice staff.
52 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mana Mana
85H Eerste Jan Steenstraat
52 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Little hidden treasure of the main roads: small Israelian/mediterranean restaurant that serves nice small portions of delicious food in a crowded and energetic atmosfere. Reservations are advised, but they always do their best to squeeze you in if you forgot... Nice staff.
Easy, low budget AND good quality. For breakfast, lunch and diner
56 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
De Stadswandeling
120 Van Woustraat
56 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Easy, low budget AND good quality. For breakfast, lunch and diner

Shopping

Check out the fresh fish stand, best fish quality in town. A few stands to the right there is a nice childrens's clothing and toys shop called "Kwinkel". They have both second hand and new items
455 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Albert Cuypstraat
Albert Cuypstraat
455 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Check out the fresh fish stand, best fish quality in town. A few stands to the right there is a nice childrens's clothing and toys shop called "Kwinkel". They have both second hand and new items
the whole area called de 'Jordaan' is really nice for walking and shopping. 9 streets around this street ("de negen straatjes") especially have lots of nice little shops...
92 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Wolvenstraat
Wolvenstraat
92 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
the whole area called de 'Jordaan' is really nice for walking and shopping. 9 streets around this street ("de negen straatjes") especially have lots of nice little shops...
this is the most beautiful (toy) shop in town with lots of nice wooden toys, cooperative games, art work supplies and wool/silk children's underwear. Next door you find a nice child-friendly cafe
Ruysdaelstraat 21III
21III Ruysdaelstraat
this is the most beautiful (toy) shop in town with lots of nice wooden toys, cooperative games, art work supplies and wool/silk children's underwear. Next door you find a nice child-friendly cafe
next to toy store 'de Zaailing' you find this child friendly cafe where paretns can enjoy some coffee/tea/lunch while their children can play freely on a rainy day. also a shop inside.
Ruysdaelstraat 9
9 Ruysdaelstraat
next to toy store 'de Zaailing' you find this child friendly cafe where paretns can enjoy some coffee/tea/lunch while their children can play freely on a rainy day. also a shop inside.

Essentials

very small cute all organic grocery shop
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
De Aanzet
10 Eerste Jacob van Campenstraat
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
very small cute all organic grocery shop
well provided organic supermarket, nice people
Fietshuis 228
well provided organic supermarket, nice people
If you are on a limited budget, this is one of the cheaper supermarkets in our neighbourhood...
Eerste Jan Steenstraat
Eerste Jan Steenstraat
If you are on a limited budget, this is one of the cheaper supermarkets in our neighbourhood...
If you are on a limited budget, this is one of the cheaper supermarkets in our neighbourhood...
744 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie Heinekenplein
744 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
If you are on a limited budget, this is one of the cheaper supermarkets in our neighbourhood...
If you are on a limited budget, this is one of the cheaper supermarkets in our neighbourhood...
Pijnackerstraat
2 Pijnackerstraat
If you are on a limited budget, this is one of the cheaper supermarkets in our neighbourhood...
"Albert Heijn" is the biggest supermarket chain in Holland. They have the biggest selection of groceries around, including several organic food products ("AH biologisch").
176 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
AH Cornelis Troostplein
11 Cornelis Troostplein
176 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
"Albert Heijn" is the biggest supermarket chain in Holland. They have the biggest selection of groceries around, including several organic food products ("AH biologisch").
Marqt is an upscale sustainable supermarket with mostly (but not all) organic products. Their fish & other fresh departments are outstanding, as is the interior. This does come with a price though ;-)
Ceintuurbaan 402
402 Ceintuurbaan
Marqt is an upscale sustainable supermarket with mostly (but not all) organic products. Their fish & other fresh departments are outstanding, as is the interior. This does come with a price though ;-)

Parks & Nature

Good park for jogging nearbye and if you have kids, check out the playground with small outside swimming (playing) pool and a small ice cream and coffee corner (open may-sep).
167 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Beatrixpark
21 Diepenbrockstraat
167 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Good park for jogging nearbye and if you have kids, check out the playground with small outside swimming (playing) pool and a small ice cream and coffee corner (open may-sep).
All in Dutch proportions off course ;-), you could call this our 'Central Park'. It is beautiful but can be bit crowded on sunny days. For kids the childrens pool and playground in the center is nice.
4196 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Vondelpark
4196 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
All in Dutch proportions off course ;-), you could call this our 'Central Park'. It is beautiful but can be bit crowded on sunny days. For kids the childrens pool and playground in the center is nice.
This is the largest park/wood area close to the ciy
547 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Gubat ng Amsterdam
547 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
This is the largest park/wood area close to the ciy
Unlike the Vondelpark, which is also beautiful but much too crowded on sunny days, this is more of a hidden gem in the western part of the city. it is big and has many nice hidden areas for all kind of visitors. During summer it is often a place for festivals.
1599 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Westerpark
4 Haarlemmerweg
1599 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Unlike the Vondelpark, which is also beautiful but much too crowded on sunny days, this is more of a hidden gem in the western part of the city. it is big and has many nice hidden areas for all kind of visitors. During summer it is often a place for festivals.
Closest beach and easy to reach by train. Escape the city when it is too hot and have a nice dive into our sea or a refreshing walk along the boulevard before heading back into town.
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Zandvoort aan Zee station
303 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Closest beach and easy to reach by train. Escape the city when it is too hot and have a nice dive into our sea or a refreshing walk along the boulevard before heading back into town.

Sightseeing

Really nice litlle children's farm with donkey, pig, chicken, rabbits, playground etc. It is sort of hidden so you will not find it by accident. it is a left (or right ;-) at the roundabout.
Lizzy Ansinghstraat
Really nice litlle children's farm with donkey, pig, chicken, rabbits, playground etc. It is sort of hidden so you will not find it by accident. it is a left (or right ;-) at the roundabout.
Because there is too much information on sightseeing and 'must have seen' for me to tell you about. it is all collected at the tourist office (called VVV) and they do a much better job than I can ;-)
40 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
I Amsterdam Visitor Centre
28 Stationsplein
40 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Because there is too much information on sightseeing and 'must have seen' for me to tell you about. it is all collected at the tourist office (called VVV) and they do a much better job than I can ;-)

Getting Around

It is not only right around the corner of our house, but it happens to also be one of the cheapest places in town to rent a bike!
9 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ceintuurbaan 354
354 Ceintuurbaan
9 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
It is not only right around the corner of our house, but it happens to also be one of the cheapest places in town to rent a bike!
closest car rental nearbye.
40 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Diks Autoverhuur
278 Van Ostadestraat
40 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
closest car rental nearbye.