do you have these spots in amsterdam on your radar already?
The holiday season has started and that means we are busy making plans for Sinterklaas, Christmas and New Years Eve. But while looking in the future, we may reflect on 2016 as well. I mean, the past year has been one big culinary celebration in Amsterdam. From early breakfast spots to 24-hour clubs, they came, same and conquered it all. In this blog we listed all of our favourite breakfast spots in Amsterdam that were the most popular on Your Little Black Book in 2016. All places that we still love to go to ourselves as well! Enjoy it when you go there.
10 x the best new breakfast hotspots in amsterdam of 2016
Teds: Secretly, Teds opened a bit earlier than in 2016. But hey, when talking about best breakfast spots they definitely have to be in this list. From 08.00 in the morning (love!) you ca go here for breakfast, stick for brunch or a delicious high tea.
Get to know Teds >>
Metropolitain 2016 might just be the year of the Rokin. After years of renovations the transformation into beautiful promenade finally got some progress. Building fences and bricks were replaced by terraces and it made Metropolitain even more outstanding. At this all day breakfast spot you get the tastiest croissants, porridge, fruits, eggs benedict but also different crepes, sandwiches, burgers and salads.
Get Metropolitainized >>
Cocotte: The Spuistraat in the heart of the city centre is not the on top of mind street when looking for a breakfast spot. But things have changed big time since Cocotte by Hexagone opened its doors. From 09.00 hours this is the place to feast of the savory galettes, sweet crepes, full breakfasts, café gourmand, tarte tartin and more good foods. With its country-style décor inspired by the French countryside you definitely start your day in peace here.
Read all about Cocotte here >>
The Breakfast Club: We already knew The Breakfast Club of their location in Amsterdam-West behind the Hallen, but this year we were pleasantly with not one, but two new locations in the city. We can now go to Amsterdam-East and the Haarlemmerplein as well to enjoy delicious pancakes, yoghurt bowls, juices and other yummy breakfasts.
Read all about The Breakfast Club here >>
Mook pancakes: Perhaps the upgrade of the De Clercqstraat started by Mook Pancakes at the very end of 2015. With their pancakes, they give a whole new twist to the classic pancakes. Mook serves special combinations that makes us foodie heart beat faster. There’s the Chicken Madonna: a pancake with spinach and psicy chicken. Or how about the “mancake”: a triple pancake with crispy bacon and egg on top of it?
Read all about Mook Pancakes here >>
Tinner: Okay, Tinner falls somewhere between the two stools when talking about breakfast and lunch lists. The opening hours – from 10:00 to 16:00 – make Tinner at the Rokin best described as brunch heaven. So for those who love the late breakfast ;-) The menu features a Bloody Mary soup and other exotic dishes … Have you not been here yet, then now the time has come to check it off your list!
Get to know all about Tinner >>
Bar Botanique: If there’s one hotspot that came with a lot of hubbub, it’s Bar Botanique. They took over the building of the beloved former Ponteneur, where all the people from the neighbourhood came to seek & find coziness and good vibes. And now it was up to Bar Botanique to make up for it… and so it did. The interior of this new living room is green, greener, greenest and from 09.00 hours the doors are open to have breakfast in this cafe tropique.
Meet Bar Botanique here >>
Bar Basquiat: And another one in Amsterdam-East, ’cause also the Three Wise Men from the East worked their magic again. Bar Basquiat is the place where you walk in at any time of the day. With tasty sandwiches and cocktails on the menu, it’s the perfect place to stay all day ;-)!
Discover all about Bar Basquiat here >>
Bakers & Roasters: Bakers & Roasters was already a favorite breakfast spot in De Pijp and last year they came with a second location on the Kadijksplein in Amsterdam-East. Both locations are open every day from 09.30 to 16.00 hours and they serve delicious brekkies. Let’s say an eggs benedict, coconut chia cereal bowl and the delicious Cubano sandwich. Check out Bakers & Roasters here >>
Ninour: Did you wake up late and want to start your day with a nice cup of tea? Then Ninour in De Pijp is a great place to start your day. All the dishes are deliciously healthy and the interior too is a feast. The menu includes spelled pancakes with coconut and banana, yoghurt bowls with nuts and seeds and green tahini.
Read all about Ninour here >>
These are our favourite new breakfast hotspots of 2016.
Enjoy!
Amsterdam Bucketlist
THINGS TO DO:
⋙ Canal Cruise by day or in the evening
⋙ A bike tour through Amsterdam OR Rent a bike by yourself
⋙ The best view over Amsterdam from the A’DAM Lookout
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
FAVOURITE MUSEUMS:
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ MOCO Museum for street art
⋙ Photography museum FOAM
SEASONAL:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival (during winter months)
⋙ Cruise like a local with your own boat (great with good weather!)
ONE OF A KIND:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Red Light District tour
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
| TIP: Buy an I amsterdam City Card. Save money on entrance fees to museums and attractions, public transport and profit from discounts on everything from restaurants to concerts. You can also skip some lines to make the most of your time in Amsterdam! You can buy a card for 24 hours up to 120 hours. Check the prices here >>
Our favourite hotels:
AFFORDABLE // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Student Hotel: budget proof in trendy East.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with locations at
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Park Plaza Vondelpark: located next to Vondelpark and beautifully renovated.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Pillows Anna van den Vondel: great hotel close to Vondelpark.
☾ Hotel Mercier: new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city.
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ QO Amsterdam: eco design hotel with a great skybar.
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ W Amsterdam: with great restaurants and a rooftop bar with swimming pool.
Let’s get social
I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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