Lizzy's guidebook

Lizzy
Lizzy's guidebook

Food scene

A local favorite, great places to grab an affordable breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks (also vegetarian options). They have burger nights on Wednesday, for 10 euro you get the burger of the day with fries.
173 locals recommend
Cafe de Walvis
516 Spaarndammerstraat
173 locals recommend
A local favorite, great places to grab an affordable breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks (also vegetarian options). They have burger nights on Wednesday, for 10 euro you get the burger of the day with fries.
A great places to grab an affordable breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks. The menu also has some Indonesian dishes.
72 locals recommend
Bar Mick
53 Spaarndammerstraat
72 locals recommend
A great places to grab an affordable breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks. The menu also has some Indonesian dishes.
You can enjoy a great dinner at pop-up restaurant BAUT.
123 locals recommend
BAUT
320 Stadionweg
123 locals recommend
You can enjoy a great dinner at pop-up restaurant BAUT.
Excellent restaurant where vegetables are the hero. Dishes can be expanded with meat/fish options.
11 locals recommend
Morris & Bella
586 Nova Zemblastraat
11 locals recommend
Excellent restaurant where vegetables are the hero. Dishes can be expanded with meat/fish options.
One of the best pizza's in town, has also been awarded best pizzeria of the NL three times. The pizza's are made with care, so keep in mind some waiting time.
40 locals recommend
Pinsa's
772 Spaarndammerstraat
40 locals recommend
One of the best pizza's in town, has also been awarded best pizzeria of the NL three times. The pizza's are made with care, so keep in mind some waiting time.
Another good place to grab a tasty pizza. They also have outdoor seating.
12 locals recommend
De Pizzabakkers Spaarndammer
51H Spaarndammerstraat
12 locals recommend
Another good place to grab a tasty pizza. They also have outdoor seating.
Delicious dumplings and Chinese crepes at this little outdoor food stall (also take away).
8 locals recommend
Dumplings
60 Nassauplein
8 locals recommend
Delicious dumplings and Chinese crepes at this little outdoor food stall (also take away).
Tasty restaurant with excellent views of the IJ water
101 locals recommend
BAK restaurant
408 Van Diemenstraat
101 locals recommend
Tasty restaurant with excellent views of the IJ water
One of my fav restaurants. Shared dinging, with dished from various countries. This place also has outdoor seating, see the boats pass by on the water while you enjoy a meal.
20 locals recommend
THT
2 IJpromenade
20 locals recommend
One of my fav restaurants. Shared dinging, with dished from various countries. This place also has outdoor seating, see the boats pass by on the water while you enjoy a meal.
Nomadic restaurant with Algerian food.
69 locals recommend
Rainarai Westerpark
40 Polonceaukade
69 locals recommend
Nomadic restaurant with Algerian food.
Fresh mussels, that you can wash down with a great offering of gin & tonics.
231 locals recommend
Mossel & Gin
12 Gosschalklaan
231 locals recommend
Fresh mussels, that you can wash down with a great offering of gin & tonics.
Cross the water by ferry and enjoy a lunch or dinner at Pllek. They have outdoor seating as well at this city beach. During summer they have outdoor cinema too.
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. Neveritaweg
1052 locals recommend
Cross the water by ferry and enjoy a lunch or dinner at Pllek. They have outdoor seating as well at this city beach. During summer they have outdoor cinema too.
Excellent Thai restaurant. Often busy, but worth the wait.
167 locals recommend
Bird Thais Restaurant
72-74 Zeedijk
167 locals recommend
Excellent Thai restaurant. Often busy, but worth the wait.
Great place for dinner! 3 courses for 38 euro, with matching wine offers.
61 locals recommend
Choux
128 De Ruijterkade
61 locals recommend
Great place for dinner! 3 courses for 38 euro, with matching wine offers.
Take the ferry from Pontsteiger or Central Station to this restaurant located at the NDSM dock.
104 locals recommend
Restaurant-Café De IJkantine
5 NDSM-Kade
104 locals recommend
Take the ferry from Pontsteiger or Central Station to this restaurant located at the NDSM dock.
Very yummy Japanese ramen place.
58 locals recommend
Fou Fow Ramen
2A Elandsgracht
58 locals recommend
Very yummy Japanese ramen place.
This restaurant in Amsterdam Noord located in a former garage is worth the trip.
410 locals recommend
Hotel De Goudfazant
30 Aambeeldstraat
410 locals recommend
This restaurant in Amsterdam Noord located in a former garage is worth the trip.
Indonesian food, try the rice table! A variety of dishes served with rice.
69 locals recommend
Kantjil & De Tijger
291 A Spuistraat
69 locals recommend
Indonesian food, try the rice table! A variety of dishes served with rice.
French style menu, tasty and affordable food in a great location not too far from Spaarndammerbuurt.
284 locals recommend
Café Restaurant Amsterdam
6 Watertorenplein
284 locals recommend
French style menu, tasty and affordable food in a great location not too far from Spaarndammerbuurt.
Foodhall with plenty of different food options. Grab a drink at the bar, walk around and order some delicious food.
1500 locals recommend
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 Bellamyplein
1500 locals recommend
Foodhall with plenty of different food options. Grab a drink at the bar, walk around and order some delicious food.
Great interior design and fab food. They also serve fresh oysters and fruit de mer, next to the main menu.
268 locals recommend
Café Panache
117 Ten Katestraat
268 locals recommend
Great interior design and fab food. They also serve fresh oysters and fruit de mer, next to the main menu.
Yummy Thai food in a nice modern interior.
189 locals recommend
The Golden Brown Bar
60 Jan Pieter Heijestraat
189 locals recommend
Yummy Thai food in a nice modern interior.
Great restaurant in a central location. The Lobby is the restaurant of Hotel V.
48 locals recommend
The Lobby Nesplein
49 Nes
48 locals recommend
Great restaurant in a central location. The Lobby is the restaurant of Hotel V.
The menu at C is based on the temperature it's cooked at. Excellent options and in summer also outdoor seating.
82 locals recommend
BAUT Oost
125 Wibautstraat
82 locals recommend
The menu at C is based on the temperature it's cooked at. Excellent options and in summer also outdoor seating.
Japanese food and cocktails.
33 locals recommend
De Japanner West
203 Bilderdijkstraat
33 locals recommend
Japanese food and cocktails.
Restaurant and bar located alongside the water.
533 locals recommend
Hannekes Boom
4 Dijksgracht
533 locals recommend
Restaurant and bar located alongside the water.

Coffee

Excellent coffee place, also offers sweets/cakes.
8 locals recommend
Coffee Shots - specialty coffee
26 Van Noordtstraat
8 locals recommend
Excellent coffee place, also offers sweets/cakes.

Neighborhoods

Walk around the Jordaan, with it's cute little houses, canals, shops and restaurants.
756 locals recommend
Jordaan
756 locals recommend
Walk around the Jordaan, with it's cute little houses, canals, shops and restaurants.
Nice neighborhood with lots of cafes, restaurants and unique shops.
499 locals recommend
De Pijp
499 locals recommend
Nice neighborhood with lots of cafes, restaurants and unique shops.
You're in the heart of the Westerpark neighborhood! Explore the nearby Westerpark, with shops, restaurants, cafes and regular events such as music festivals, Sunday market, food trucks etc.
1599 locals recommend
Westerpark
4 Haarlemmerweg
1599 locals recommend
You're in the heart of the Westerpark neighborhood! Explore the nearby Westerpark, with shops, restaurants, cafes and regular events such as music festivals, Sunday market, food trucks etc.
Walk around these 9 streets, with lots of boutique shops, cafes and restaurants.
1405 locals recommend
De 9 Straatjes
1405 locals recommend
Walk around these 9 streets, with lots of boutique shops, cafes and restaurants.

Sightseeing

The museumplein is the location of several world class museums: Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, Van Gogh Museum, Moco. (try to purchase tickets in advance, to avoid the long lines).
1480 locals recommend
Museumplein
Museumplein
1480 locals recommend
The museumplein is the location of several world class museums: Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, Van Gogh Museum, Moco. (try to purchase tickets in advance, to avoid the long lines).
Take any of the canal boat tours on offer close by the Central Stations. It offers a unique view of Amsterdam, the canal houses and other sights.
50 locals recommend
Canal Boat Tour Amsterdam Cruise
226 Oudezijds Voorburgwal
50 locals recommend
Take any of the canal boat tours on offer close by the Central Stations. It offers a unique view of Amsterdam, the canal houses and other sights.
Once a month the IJ-hallen offers one of the biggest flea markets of the Netherlands. Check their website for details and dates: https://ijhallen.nl/ Just take the free ferry from the Ponsteiger dock.
143 locals recommend
Vlooienmarkt IJhallen
143 locals recommend
Once a month the IJ-hallen offers one of the biggest flea markets of the Netherlands. Check their website for details and dates: https://ijhallen.nl/ Just take the free ferry from the Ponsteiger dock.
Sunday Market at Westerpark and Rokin. Check the website for more info: http://www.sundaymarket.nl/
27 locals recommend
Sunday Markets
7 Pazzanistraat
27 locals recommend
Sunday Market at Westerpark and Rokin. Check the website for more info: http://www.sundaymarket.nl/
The most famous market in Amsterdam (clothing/food/souvenirs), walk around and grab some traditional Dutch food such as stroopwafels, haring, fries and cheese.
1832 locals recommend
Albert Cuyp Market
Albert Cuypstraat
1832 locals recommend
The most famous market in Amsterdam (clothing/food/souvenirs), walk around and grab some traditional Dutch food such as stroopwafels, haring, fries and cheese.

Museums

Great collection of Dutch heritage and old masters, including Rembrandts' Nightwatch. Check out the temporary exhibitions too. Amazing building from the inside and out too, built by Dutch architect Cuypers, who also designed the Central Station.
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 Museumstraat
3186 locals recommend
Great collection of Dutch heritage and old masters, including Rembrandts' Nightwatch. Check out the temporary exhibitions too. Amazing building from the inside and out too, built by Dutch architect Cuypers, who also designed the Central Station.
A wide variety of Van Gogh paintings. Purchase tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line.
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
6 Museumplein
2485 locals recommend
A wide variety of Van Gogh paintings. Purchase tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line.
Great collection of contemporary art.
1544 locals recommend
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 Museumplein
1544 locals recommend
Great collection of contemporary art.
The house where Anne Frank used to hide during the war, now a museum. Book tickets in advance to avoid the line.
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 Westermarkt
2775 locals recommend
The house where Anne Frank used to hide during the war, now a museum. Book tickets in advance to avoid the line.
In the Spaarndammerbuurt, Het Schip is a well-know social housing complex build in Dutch architecture style 'De Amsterdamse School'. You can join a walking tour around the building and visit one of the model houses, kept in original style. It also features a museum, but I believe this is mainly in Dutch.
121 locals recommend
Museum Het Schip
45 Oostzaanstraat
121 locals recommend
In the Spaarndammerbuurt, Het Schip is a well-know social housing complex build in Dutch architecture style 'De Amsterdamse School'. You can join a walking tour around the building and visit one of the model houses, kept in original style. It also features a museum, but I believe this is mainly in Dutch.
Maritime Museum, you can also go on board a replica of an old VOC schip.
820 locals recommend
The Maritime Museum
1 Kattenburgerplein
820 locals recommend
Maritime Museum, you can also go on board a replica of an old VOC schip.
One of my fav museum, the Photography Museum of Amsterdam. Regular new exhibitions on display. Open in the evening on Thursday and Friday until 9pm.
792 locals recommend
Foam
609 Keizersgracht
792 locals recommend
One of my fav museum, the Photography Museum of Amsterdam. Regular new exhibitions on display. Open in the evening on Thursday and Friday until 9pm.
Photography museum in a old canal house, great temporary exhibitions. This place is often overlooked by tourists, so relatively quiet compared to the other museums.
99 locals recommend
Huis Marseille, Museum for Photography
401 Keizersgracht
99 locals recommend
Photography museum in a old canal house, great temporary exhibitions. This place is often overlooked by tourists, so relatively quiet compared to the other museums.
See where Rembrandt used to live and paint.
301 locals recommend
Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House)
4 Jodenbreestraat
301 locals recommend
See where Rembrandt used to live and paint.

Brunch

Aussie style brunch, reserve to avoid waiting in line.
164 locals recommend
Little Collins De Pijp
19F Eerste Sweelinckstraat
164 locals recommend
Aussie style brunch, reserve to avoid waiting in line.
Great brunch/lunch place at this hotel/restaurant, not too far from Spaarndammerbuurt.
158 locals recommend
Morgan & Mees
2-6 Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat
158 locals recommend
Great brunch/lunch place at this hotel/restaurant, not too far from Spaarndammerbuurt.
One of my fav brunch places, American style comfort food. Reserve in advance to avoid the line.
180 locals recommend
Staring at Jacob
215 Jacob Van Lennepkade
180 locals recommend
One of my fav brunch places, American style comfort food. Reserve in advance to avoid the line.
Serving great breakfasts and brunch dishes . Within walking distance of Spaarndammerbuurt.
219 locals recommend
The Breakfast Club
2-h Bellamystraat
219 locals recommend
Serving great breakfasts and brunch dishes . Within walking distance of Spaarndammerbuurt.

Daytrips

The beautiful city of Haarlem (my hometown) is worth a visit. It's only 15/20 min train ride from Amsterdam Central station. This historical town has a gorgeous central market square with the Bavo church at the hart. The oldest museum of the Netherlands is located here too, the Teylers museum. You can also visit the Frans Hals museum, take a canal tour, or take a tour to visit the 'hofjes' (courtyards). Check the local tourist board on the Grote Markt for information. Don't miss out on cute shopping streets such as the Kleine Houtstraat. One of my fav restaurants is Specktakel, just behind the Bavo church.
372 locals recommend
Haarlem
372 locals recommend
The beautiful city of Haarlem (my hometown) is worth a visit. It's only 15/20 min train ride from Amsterdam Central station. This historical town has a gorgeous central market square with the Bavo church at the hart. The oldest museum of the Netherlands is located here too, the Teylers museum. You can also visit the Frans Hals museum, take a canal tour, or take a tour to visit the 'hofjes' (courtyards). Check the local tourist board on the Grote Markt for information. Don't miss out on cute shopping streets such as the Kleine Houtstraat. One of my fav restaurants is Specktakel, just behind the Bavo church.
In case you feel like taking a trip to the beach, you can take a direct train from Amsterdam Central to Zandvoor, this takes about 30 minutes. In Zandvoort, there are many beach huts where you can grab food and drinks. The historical old town has many shops. When you walk all the way to the right (facing the sea), you end up at another beach called Bloemendaal, with it's many hip beach huts and often Sunday parties with dj's starting at 4pm.
124 locals recommend
Zandvoort
124 locals recommend
In case you feel like taking a trip to the beach, you can take a direct train from Amsterdam Central to Zandvoor, this takes about 30 minutes. In Zandvoort, there are many beach huts where you can grab food and drinks. The historical old town has many shops. When you walk all the way to the right (facing the sea), you end up at another beach called Bloemendaal, with it's many hip beach huts and often Sunday parties with dj's starting at 4pm.