This former brasserie for first-class commuters is now open to anyone who wants to kill some time in style - with a full meal or snack - while waiting for a...
Centraal Station, Platform 2B
An Amsterdam success story, this branch of B&B has a wonderfully peaceful back patio. Perfect for an economical breakfast, lunch or snack; sun-dried...
Van Baerlestraat 40This small smoker's empire on the Harlemmerstraat includes a coffeeshop (at street number 102) and two toking-friendly bars that serve alcohol, Barney's...
Haarlemmerstraat 102
English and Serbo-Croat are the languages of choice in this comfortable café-restaurant, perfect for post-joint munchies. Choose from sandwiches, salads,...
Oude Leliestraat 8
A takeaway - with a few chairs - with superlative soups, sandwiches, salads and meals. Ask for a fork and hit a canalside bench.
Looiersgracht 12
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...
Taksteeg 7
A traditional Dutch sandwich and lunch shop where all walks of life collide - from construction workers to the creative ad folks of KesselsKramer.
Prinsengracht 341
Packed with kitsch and funky Finnish wallpaper - all of which, including wallpaper, is for sale - this little café serves up healthy juices and snacks all...
Zeedijk 143Breakfast, lunch or supper, the long opening hours make this cosy eaterie on the bustling central square a very handy spot for a bite.
Rembrandtplein 6
Loekie isn't cheap, and you'll have to queue, but a French stick with Italian fillings makes for a meal. Fine quiche, cheesecake and tapenade, too.
Utrechtsestraat 57
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,...
Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalAs one of Europe's largest public libraries, this big city landmark opened on 07-07-07. Designed by Jo Coenen, the building treats arriving visitors to a...
Oosterdokskade 143
The home base for this catering company is a tiny deli, which feels like the kitchen of the lovely proprietor. Besides superlative coffee and fresh juices,...
Binnen Oranjestraat 14
The wonderful and deeply filling world of Dutch broodjes (sandwiches) has its greatest champion in this takeaway, one of very few that still features proper...
Gasthuismolensteeg 9
Remember Seinfeld's 'Soup Nazi'? Well, meet the 'Coffee Nazi'. There are many rules to follow here and the proprietor will not be rushed, but it's all a...
Jodenbreestraat 94