These are the things you must eat when you are in Amsterdam

Read more> The Dutch cuisine explained

Vlaams Friteshuis Vleminckx

Vleminckx the Sausmeester (sauce master) has been located in the centre of Amsterdam, a few footsteps from the Spui, since 1957. Here, in a tiny hole-in–the-wall shop, you can find the best Flemish fries in Amsterdam. For over 57 years the Sausmeester has stood for quality, selling home-made fries, which nowadays makes it unique.

Location: Voetboogstraat 33 (Google Maps)
Info: www.vleminckxdesausmeester.nl

The Pancake Bakery

The recipe is simple, the result divine. Good home-style Dutch pancakes come with traditional toppings, such as apple and cinnamon sugar or bacon and cheese. There are also more exotic options, such as Mexican or Indonesian. No wonder they are known for the best pancakes in town!

Location: Prinsengracht 191 (Google Maps)
Info: www.pancake.nl

Jonk Volendammer Haringhandel

Jonk Volendammer Haringhandel fish store is located next to flower shop Bloemenstal ’t Lievertje. They sell The Netherlands number one specialty: herring. Without a herring, no visit to Amsterdam is really complete.

Location: Spui 7a (Google Maps)
Info: www.haringhandeljonk.com

De Blauwe Hollander

They welcome their guests with traditional Dutch dishes, such as stamppotten and the famous erwtensoep (snert). Located on Amsterdam’s Leidseplein for more than 40 years, this iconic restaurant has managed to preserve Dutch cuisine with its distinctive flavours and authentic dishes.

Location: Leidsekruisstraat 28 (Google Maps)
Info: www.deblauwehollander.nl

Bitterballen Amsterdam

Hidden away in the center of Amsterdam is the Bitterballen Bar. This Café Restaurant has the feel of a bistro with a casual atmosphere, where you can taste the world-famous bitterballen, perfectly paired with sparkling wine or local beer. Share a bottle of Champagne (also available non-alcoholic), sparkling wine and the best vegan bitterballs with your friends or colleagues.

Location: Buiten Brouwersstraat 19H (Google Maps)
Info: www.bitterballenamsterdam.com

Van Wonderen Stroopwafels

On the Kalverstraat, the most famous shopping street in Amsterdam, at the corner of the Heiligeweg, there is one of Amsterdam’s premium taste sensations: Van Wonderen Stroopwafels. Van Wonderen Stroopwafels not only makes delicious stroopwafels, they are also very special, and they come in all types and colors. They dip one half in chocolate and then decorate it with a variety of different toppings. Oreo, marshmallows, M&Ms, caramel, nuts, hearts, you name it!

Location: Kalverstraat 190 (Google Maps)
Info: www.vanwonderen.co

Winkel43 

Winkel43 is known by many as the place with the best apple pie. Hundreds of points go through it in a day.

You can have breakfast, lunch, drinks and simple dinner at this cosy corner café and with a bit of luck on the great terrace on the market square.

Address: Noordermarkt 43 (Google Maps)
Info: www.winkel43.nl

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