Brits will spot the pun from 50 paces: yep, it's an English fish 'n' chip gaff. Besides fish, there's a selection of pies, pasties, peas and downmarket tabloids. Hearty fare...

This brasserie is housed in the oldest covered terrace in Amsterdam. As you might guess, it harks back to classier times, but what's more surprising is its embrace of the...

'The Five Flies' achieves a rich Golden Age vibe - it even has a Rembrandt room, with etchings - but also works as a purveyor of over-the-top kitsch. The food is best described...

Known for its unforgettable (even by stoner standards) interior, the visual experience acquired from Dampkring's decor could make a mushroom trip look grey. Moulded walls and...

Conveniently located in the hipster bar zone, this former police post is now a snack bar. Greasy fries have been replaced with healthy snacks and meals, harsh colours forsaken...

Squeezed on a little corner near the copious book and art sales on the Spui, this small shop has all its decor slightly askew - even the CD rack. It's known for exceptional,...

Open only for breakfast, lunch and a full-blown high tea, Gartine is a testament to slow food served up by a friendly couple who grow their own veg and herbs in a greenhouse....

The best veggie in town builds organic ingredients into soups, lasagnes and stir fries. Finish with the house cognac and a slice of chocolate heaven.

Service at this teashop is friendly but can tend to be on the slow side. Everything is freshly made, though, so forgive them: cakes, scones and muffins are baked daily on the...

This brightly lit shop bears an ever-changing lineup of artwork, tables with chess boards and a UV light in the toilet that makes your pee a trippy colour. The ganja's all...

This former soup kitchen has been renovated and re-invented but retains a menu of authentic Dutch standards and, in a homage to its roots, the promise to continue serving a set...

Conveniently located in a hipster bar zone, this former police post is now an organic snack bar. Greasy fries have been replaced with healthy snacks, burgers and meals; neon...

With its white decor, beds for seating, irreverent food combos that change weekly and wacky acts, this arty and utterly unique joint is casual to the point of being...

Thought to be haunted, this Jugendstil monument now hosts its upteenth eatery in the form of a Japanese café, complete with lovely terrace, teppanyaki pyrotechnics and sushi...