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10 x best restaurants and cafes in (and around) the Amsterdamse Bos
Whether you've just enjoyed a brisk morning walk, played in the woods with the kids, or are simply looking for a nice spot for coffee or lunch in the greenery: the Amsterdamse Bos is home to many great restaurants and cafes. From charming waterfront terraces to family-friendly pancake restaurants and hidden culinary gems, it's the perfect way to round off your forest outing with a good glass of wine, a slice of apple pie, or a leisurely dinner. This list shows you the best spots within walking or cycling distance of the Amsterdamse Bos, perfect for any time of day. Read on for 10 of the best places to eat and drink in (and around) the Amsterdamse Bos.
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Rain or shine, there's never a dull moment in Amsterdam. Pinky promise!
From the Museum Market to spring openings and some really great restaurant deals.
The only thing I wish for is some sun this weekend. The rest will be perfect with this packed list full of tips!
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Have fun, and come up and say HI if you see me at one of these events this weekend <3.
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MOOD 👀, I woke up really early today and was just scrolling through my photos of Bangkok 🌴.
Then I thought: how nice would it be if we shared our booked and wishlist destinations for inspiration?
Here's a safari in Malawi & Zimbabwe 🐆 in the books with a stopover in Nairobi.
I'm also going to Paris for a few nights by train with Manuel. So excited! I'm going to visit all the Parisian clichés and more with him ✌🏼.
Also on the wishlist: China (May holiday), midweek Athens & coast (summer), London (always a good idea), Amalfi & Rome (Manuel's dream for the autumn holiday) & Japan (Christmas holiday including skiing, tips welcome☺️).
My intention for 2026 is also to plan more fun days/nights away in the Netherlands.
And I would love to go to Japan solo, but well... first I have to get back to work 😅😉.
Speaking off: happy new week!!
I'd love to daydream about your travel plans.
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I have a nice garden and a nice summer day 🖤
March = the month in which my favourite Sunday markets start up again in full swing.
So my Sunday plans are quickly made: stroll along stalls, discover new food trucks and go home with a bag full of organic products or a good vintage find.
What I love about it? Every market has its own vibe.
• @feelgoodmarket for creativity and live music in Eindhoven
• Vintage heaven at @ijhallen
• @sundaymarket with creative makers and food trucks
• Curated vintage & design gems at @cabinetamsterdam
• @fairpricedvintage for scoring vintage clothing at many locations in the Netherlands
Have fun!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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If you only go to one terrace in Amsterdam this weekend, make it @caferestaurant.meyer! What a great addition to the Amstelveld 😍.
Open from 10am, a very nice lunch menu, a wine list with a bottle of rosé for €20, but also olive ice cream with caviar (incredibly delicious!).
I'll be back soon to try the evening menu as well.
Tip: you can make a reservation on the terrace!
And did I mention there's a playground next door?
Have a nice weekend 😘
🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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My fav spot for freddo cappuccino in Amsterdam that transports me back to Greece.
Add a slice of spanakopita and you have the best breakfast to enjoy along the Amstel river.
My motto for the coming spring is to take more walks, so expect a lot of recs for coffee and other drinks to go in this new series! ☀️
Where should I go next?
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The first weekend in Amsterdam that actually feels like spring? I can't wait to spend time on the terrace this weekend and just cycle around town and go to the market for some shopping in the sun :-) 🌞.
YES dears; I'm back from vacation and fully ready for Dutch spring, long lunches and spontaneous dates with my favorite city Amsterdam.
This weekend is packed with fun things to do! From an Italian market in West with @zicami_market, to the @tableware.amsterdam pop-up sale, treasure hunting at the @ijhallen and the @nocknock.art fair. There's something for every day!
And is it just me, or is the wave of new restaurant openings huge this year? In the full weekend guide I keep a weekly updated list of the new places to check out.
The following:
📍 @caferestaurant.meyer
📍 @bouillondamsterdam
📍 @weinlokalstern
📍 @voorwaarts
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Have fun making plans!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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Note to self: always leave room in your suitcase for souvenirs. During my ski trip to Méribel, I popped into the local pharmacy just before leaving, and these are the beauty products I took home.
They've been tested extensively and are all more than YLBB-approved. Save them for your next trip to France (or your online beauty store).
Which souvenirs always make it back in your suitcase? I'm curious!
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Spring break = sun, rain, hail, and everything in between. But don't stress: I've got a super comprehensive guide ready for you with 30+ tips for fun things to do together in Amsterdam and throughout the Netherlands.
From creative workshops to children's films that you will also like, indoor playgrounds and rainproof museums.
After years of testing hotspots with my own son, I know one thing: good planning and fun things to do together every day makes your holiday so much more enjoyable.
Via my link in bio you will find the direct links to the complete guides on 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞.𝗺𝗲 with all the details + many more tips to make every holiday a party.
Have fun!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
Follow @yourlbb for tons of tips to make the most of your free time, from restaurants to travel guides, and regular updates on the best kid-friendly tips. And have you spotted @yourlbb.amsterdam yet? The dedicated account for my love of Amsterdam 🫶🏼.
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Looking for a stylish winter sports destination in France? Méribel is one of those places where everything is perfect: beautiful ski-in/ski-out hotels, excellent restaurants on and off the slopes, wonderful spas, and, if you're feeling energetic, après-ski.
I was there for a weekend without my little FAM, but I knew straight away: this is also perfect for the whole family thanks to the many green and blue slopes, so we will definitely go back!
Below are the Méribel tips you'll want to save 👇🏼
**Illegible**
⦁ @lecoucoumeribel 📷
⦁ @refugedelatraye
⦁ @lachaudannemeribel
⦁ @lekailameribel
𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚
⦁ @beefbar.meribel
⦁ @leblanchot.vt
⦁ @tipimeribel
⦁ @leclosbernard_
⦁ @maya_altitude
⦁ @le_monchu & their food truck
𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚
⦁ @fifi.meribel
⦁ Biancaneve in @lecoucoumeribel
⦁ L'Ekrin* in @lekailameribel
⦁ @la_fromagerie_meribel
⦁ @brasseriele80
⦁ @liliebistrotmeribel
𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗘̀𝗦 𝗦𝗞𝗜
A long lunch at La Fruitière and then dancing on the tables at @foliedoucemeribel. Just because we can.
'𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗥' 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚
⦁ No trip to France is complete without a stop at the local Pharmacy for the best beauty brands.
⦁ And have you even been to France if you don't take home some cheese and charcuterie as souvenirs ;-).
𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗟𝗟 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘
⦁ Spa day @lecoucoumeribel (can also be booked outside the season for non-hotel guests!).
⦁ Nuxe Spa @lekailameribel
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⦁ Take a walk through the Lac de Tuéda nature reserve and have lunch at @la_buvette_de_tueda.
⦁ A must: book the First Track and be the first on the slopes at sunrise (incl. breakfast).
𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘
Taking the train to your ski holiday? I say go for it! Door-to-door via Paris (Eurostar + TGV + bus) to Méribel in just over 10 hours. I found it very relaxing!
And of course it would be even more fun to add a night in Paris to it next time.
Save these tips if you're a winter sports lover like me 🫶🏼.
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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#presstrip #invited by @meribel3vallees
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While I'm currently hopping from hotel to hotel and neighborhood to neighborhood in Bangkok (all in the name of “research” and new food hotspots for the new LITTLE BLACK BOOK 😉). Back home, Amsterdam is serving peak weekend vibes.
Think: Dim Sum Sunday in Noord, vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations across the city and a Vietnamese Tết feast at @yen.diningbar. Add market gems like the @le.temps.perdu.brocante pop-up in Oud-West and @themakermarket at De Hallen, and your weekend basically plans itself.
And yes, make time for ARTIS: there are now two elephant calves and they're too cute. 🐘🐘 Instant serotonin incoming, I promise!
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 to get the full Weekend Guide with 71 things to do in Amsterdam in your DMs.
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
PS: Follow @yourlbb for the best food hotspots, travel inspiration and things to do in The Netherlands and beyond. And for all Amsterdam tips, don't forget @yourlbb.amsterdam.
Happy Lunar New Year from Bangkok!
🥹 yellow lion in the third frame 🫶🏼❤️
#liondance #lunarnewyear #centralworld #bangkok #chinesenewyear lion dance performance at central world bangkok for lunar new year 2026
My small tiny Thai wedding 🥰
Krabi 27-12-23 / Amsterdam 14-12-24
Still so glad we had a rather spontaneous elopement wedding in Thailand with just the three of us during the Christmas holidays instead of staying engaged forever ❤️. I would do it again in a heartbeat!
Happy V-day 😘
10 x best restaurants and cafes in (and around) the Amsterdamse Bos
Meerzicht farm
This has been a favorite spot of ours for years. After a walk in the woods, nothing beats a fresh pancake. There are several terraces where you can sit in the sun, a great playground for the kids, and they have deer on the property that you can feed. A true classic, but always a pleasant experience. Koenenkade 56, Amsterdam – boerderijmeerzicht.nl
The Bosch Waterfront Kitchen
At Het Bosch Waterfront Kitchen, you can relax and enjoy lunch or dinner by the water. You'll be right on the Nieuwe Meer lake, overlooking the bobbing boats. Especially in summer, this is a great spot to sit on the terrace. Jollenpad 10, Amsterdam – hetbosch.com
Restaurant de Bosbaan
This restaurant is literally on the Bosbaan and is a favorite among walkers and rowers. It has a large terrace overlooking the water, which is especially nice when the rowers are training. It's the perfect spot for a delicious cup of coffee, lunch, or a drink. Bosbaan 4, Amstelveen – debosbaan.nl
© Restaurant de Bosbaan, Facebook
More catering in (and around) the Amsterdamse Bos
The porch
This restaurant is located on the edge of the forest on Amstelveenseweg. With a large terrace overlooking the forest, a good wine list, and delicious seasonal dishes, it's always a great place to visit. Amstelveenseweg 764, Amsterdam – deveranda.nl
The fornil
This French bakery is a household name among Amsterdammers and, in addition to its location at Stadionplein, also has a branch in Amstelveen, near the forest entrance at Abina. You can't just sit down, but that makes it the perfect stop for a takeaway picnic in the woods. From crispy baguettes to pastries and croissants: everything here is artisanally baked. Highly recommended to stop by before venturing into the Amsterdamse Bos. Amsterdamseweg 189, Amstelveen – lefournil.nl
Restaurant Colijn
This restaurant is a firm favorite among Amstelveen locals. Here you'll find modern brasserie dishes with an international twist, from steak tartare to classics like beef brisket and fresh fish. Inside, it's cozy, while outside you'll find a sunny terrace perfect for long lunches or drinks in the afternoon sun. Noorddammerlaan 42, Amstelveen – restaurantcolijn.nl
Restaurant De Poel
For a special evening out, this two-star restaurant is an absolute must. Situated on the banks of De Poel, you can dine with views of the water and surrounding nature. The refined dishes, creative presentation, and extensive wine list make every dinner a culinary experience. Handweg 1, Amstelveen – aandepoel.nl
© Restaurant De Poel, Facebook
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Cafe Restaurant De Pelican
This restaurant is located right on the water and is a perfect stop during a boat trip around the Amsterdamse Bos. You can easily moor here for lunch, drinks, or dinner. The sunny terrace offers a lovely view of the water and the forest, while the children can enjoy the playground next to the restaurant. Nieuwemeerdijk 447, Badhoevedorp – pelican-badhoevedorp.nl
The Winekitchen at Sea
In the historic village of Amstelveen, a stone's throw from the Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest), you'll find this fish restaurant in the restored historic building De Bajes. Here, everything revolves around seafood, paired with carefully selected wines. In summer, the terrace is a lovely spot for drinks and relaxing in the sun. Ouderkerkerlaan 2, Amstelveen – thewinekitchenatsea.nl
Sunday
This all-day café is located right on De Poel, offering stunning views of the water. You can sit inside in a bright, green greenhouse-like space or outside on the terrace overlooking the water. Laan Nieuwer-Amstel 1B, Amstelveen – sundayamstelveen.nl
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