these are our favourite spots for cheese fondue in amsterdam
Especially in winter there is nothing more cozy than eating a delicious cheese fondue in
Amsterdam. When I was still a student almost every café in Amsterdam served it. But it seems like those places are disappearing. It’s much harder now to find yourself a great spot for some delicious cheese fondue in Amsterdam. So it’s time for a new list! In this cheese fondue list we share our favourite places where we still go for all our cheese fondue cravings. A list for cheese lovers! Enjoy your cheese fondue with a good glass of red wine and you have the perfect winter meal. Do we miss your regular spot where they have cheese fondue on the menu? Let us know!
10 X the best cheese fondue in Amsterdam
Fondue Oost: It won’t be a surprise that you’ll find lots of cheese on the menu of Fondue Oost. Think of different sorts of fondues such as truffel fondue, a Mexican fondue with nachos and even a fondue with French blue cheese on the menu. Oh my…
Mr. & Mrs. Watson: Vegan and do you miss cheese? Or not a vegan, but just craving cheese? Then you can still go to Mr. & Mrs. Watson. They developed a whole range of vegan cheeses. From Friesian clove cheese to roquefort and vegan cheese fondue.
Fondue & Fondue: It’s all in the name. Here you can fondue! Choose between a fish fondue, a meat fondue or … a cheese fondue! Served with 6 kinds of vegetables, bread and a good salad.
Cafe Bern: This cafe is knows for its cheese fondue! You don’t just get any cheese fondue, no, this is Gruyere cheese fondue!
Maxwell: On Beukenplein in East you find this cozy cafe where you can get your cheese fondue with crudités and bread. This seems to be one of the best fondues in Amsterdam!
De Ruyschkamer: In the winter months you can get a delicious cheese fondue here, with Turkish bread, vegetables and a glass of red wine.
Café Sarphaat: At this cafe in The Pijp they serve a cheese fondue with bread, several kinds of vegetables, but also with salad and French fries! And do you love blue cheese? Then you can additionally order this!
Het Karbeel: When I trust my followers on Facebook this spot may not be missed when it comes to great cheese fondue in Amsterdam. We’re going to check it out soon on the Warmoestraat.
Bistrot Des Alpes: at this restaurant in the Utrechtsedwarsstraat it’s all about cheese fondue and the best ingredients from the Savoie region.
Proeflokaal van Wees: you probably cycled by hundreds of times not knowing what to expect at the Admiraal. An authentic Amsterdam style restaurant with on the menu this winter a cheese fondue made of Dutch cheeses only!
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
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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
COMFORTABLE // €€
☾ 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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With love,
Anne
