Amsterdam Foodie

Brunch as a concept has yet to really take off in Amsterdam, although a few places are trying their best to break the mould. My top lunch picks are more about sandwiches and salads than eggs and bacon, but no less tasty for it.

Brunch recommendations

Gebroeders Niemeijer    
Great bakery, good quality brunch fare
Nieuwendijk 35, (Dam) website

Letting    
Great omelette, cosy venue
Prinsenstraat 3, (Jordaan) website

Little Collins    
Excellent international brunch options and coffee
Eerste Sweelinckstraat 19F, (De Pijp) website

lovefood    
Great Sunday brunch, perfect on a hangover
Prinsengracht 193, (Jordaan) website Book now

Pain Quotidien    
Good brunch food, execution lacks polish
Cornelis Troostplein 4, (De Pijp) website

Lunch recommendations

Singel 404    
The best tasting cafe in Amsterdam - arrive early to guarantee a table
Singel 404, (Jordaan)

Puccini    
Excellent chocolates, sandwiches and cakes near Waterlooplein
Staalstraat 21, (Dam) website

Foodware    
Fresh and delicious hot meals to eat in the warehouse or take away
Looiersgracht 12, (Leidseplein) website

Poco Loco    
Great for lunch, coffee or drinks with a unique 70s vibe
Nieuwmarkt 24, (Nieuwmarkt) website

Gartine    
English-style tea room in the heart of the shopping district
Taksteeg 7, (Dam) website