Located on Christian Huygensplein 33 1098 RA Amsterdam, the Lunchroom Lastig has been in existence since 2014. It’s still thriving, popular for its calm, relaxing atmosphere. It is surely the place where you want to take family and friends. It feels like a ‘home away from your home’ in there. You step in and feel drawn into a community united by the wonderful food and ambiance. It features Indonesian cuisine and flawless service. There’s also the option of enjoying the terrace during summer, the sun being as good as the meal you are feasting on. They offer home-made meals too if you want somet ..read more

What do I think about this place? It feels like some kind of cheat code for parenting that many parents in Amsterdam don’t know ’bout. Hence, a place where your kids can come play with others while you also have a fun day too with other parents in the same establishment? Pass the code, please! Coffee and Kids is a serene, exciting place for your children because it features an array of unique toys and workshops to spark their creativity and keep them engaged all day long. These ‘play and create’ sessions are taught by friendly teachers so your children and their minds are in safe hands! Now we ..read more

There’s just something special about a place that throws its arms open to family. Located on Marie Baronlaan 19, Haddock is one of the most family/kid-friendly places you can visit in Amsterdam. There is food for everyone! Vegan? Vegetarian? Strict seafood eater? Not a problem at all. My kids are in love with the fries. And then there are the truffle croquettes… Oooh! Simply marvelous! Most excitingly, the kids can go off to the play area where there are toys and games waiting. With the adults left alone for a while (winks!), the alcohol can come out to play freely. It’s a full bar, people! Wh ..read more

Located at Vondelpark 6B, 1071 AA Amsterdam, Kinderkookkafe is the place for every member of the family, no matter their age. It has everything for the children and for you, the adult, too. It is called the ‘Help-yourself-Bar’ because that’s the very idea—a means to choose your own fun! It’s wonderful because your children get the chance to create and have fun. They can bake pastries, make easy meals, decorate them, and so on. It’s an avenue to keep your little ones engaged with activities that are helpful and a plus to life. Their happiness will know no bounds when they join their peers in wo ..read more

Sugo Pizza is the home of yummy pizzas you don’t want to miss out on when you are in Amsterdam. Every bite of food from Sugo Pizza keeps you coming back for more. And they are always ready to serve with their diverse menu covering a wide range. From vegetables to pasta and your favorite drinks… You should give the place a try soon enough. Another exciting thing is how you get wonderful deals on Monday through to Wednesday. Monday is tagged ‘Monday Pasta’. With this deal, all the different kinds of pasta on the menu go for 10 EUR only. Tempting, isn’t it? Well, maybe you will like ‘Crazy Tuesda ..read more

I have been going to Hicret for as long as I can remember. It is in the area of the neighborhood I grew up in and they have been open since I was a kid. And when I used to work around the corner I would spend basically half my salary by getting lunch from them every. single. day. Hicret is a Turkish bakery that sells amazing pastries and bread. Turkish bread was a staple in our household whenever we did a BBQ. But honestly, they have more amazing things. They have Borek, which is filo dough filled with feta cheese and spinach. They also have Pide, which is an open bread shaped like an eye and ..read more

Festina Lente is a cafe laid next to a peaceful canal in the city center. It is the classic ‘Bruine kroeg’ which is a term for cafes with a full-on wood interior: something very Dutch. If you would see the cafe at first, you would probably think it is a place where people drink beer on the weekends and thats it. However, this cafe has more to offer. In the mornings, they always have the same daily customers that come in for a coffee, a chat and to read one of the morning papers that are laid out in the windowsill. Usually after that, I come in with my backpack. I also order a coffee, but I don ..read more

White Label Coffee is a coffee place with a really cool interior. As you can see in the picture, you walk in and see the cool light fixture and a table that is partly a desk space and party floor seating. Sometimes when I want to write, I will get a coffee here and sit on the floor. It is really nice to have that option I think. White Label Coffee is a roastery and a coffee place. They make their own blends that you can buy here as well. The coffee they use here for espresso is specialty coffee and is quite sour, which is meant to be that way. Just a warning, because you should not expect a cl ..read more

This bakery is an absolute staple! You can buy your basic pastries here, like croissants or a pain au chocolat. You can also go for some of their specialties, such as cookies made of nuts or bread filled with feta cheese and spinach. The owner works really hard and is there every day, seven days a week. He is always really kind, sincere, and in the mood for a good talk. Usually when I come here: the place is filled with regulars, enjoying a coffee and something sweet. The street the bakery is located on can be quite busy. However, if you walk in and see the regulars relaxing, you become relaxe ..read more

When this bakery opened back in 2021, I swear, it changed my life. I know that sounds dramatic, but their pastries are irresistible. The owners Elin and Yoeri started the bakery together as a couple and they are so kind. Elin makes all the cakes, croissants, and other pastries. Yoeri makes different types of bread. In the first year of the bakery, they had a baby together, so Elin would knead the dough with her son in the baby carrier. The bakery has an open floor plan, so you can see them work during the day, and if they have time they love to answer questions. Everything is sourdough based ..read more