Restaurant
in Amsterdam.

AboutA working index of places worth your time in Amsterdam — cafés, kitchens, wine rooms, the occasional hotel. Every entry has been visited at least twice. None of them paid to be here.

How to useFilter by any combination of tags below. Selecting two narrows the list to places that match both. Tap any row for details, hours, and map.

CuratorMaintained by Better Taste + locals. Suggestions welcome — every recommendation is reviewed before it joins the list.

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The first cafe from Amsterdam specialty roaster Friedhats, opened in 2018 in the Bos en Lommer area of Amsterdam-West (Bos en Lommerweg 136). It pours nearly the full Friedhats range as filter or espresso, including competition-grade lots, alongside pastries, natural wines and craft beer.

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The Amsterdam-West location of smash-burger chain Le Smash, in the Oud-West area. Serves the brand's no-nonsense lineup of two smashed dry-aged-beef burgers, Le Classic and Le Special, plus meat-free versions.

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The Zeedijk branch of smash-burger brand Le Smash, at Zeedijk 87 in the old city centre. Same tight menu as the others: two smashed dry-aged-beef burgers (Le Classic and Le Special) with vegetarian variants and the brand's signature caramelized crust.

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An Amsterdam specialty coffee roaster founded in 2017 under the motto "Life is too short for bad coffee," with a relaxed, urban-chic vibe and outdoor seating. The roaster-run cafe is known for house-roasted beans pulled into expertly made espresso drinks and filter coffee, plus brunch plates and pastries, and it doubles as an easygoing spot to work.

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