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The 5 best hotspots in Papaverhoek, Amsterdam North

Emma

 

October 27, 2025
Last updated: October 27, 2025

The number of good restaurants in Amsterdam North is now impossible to keep track of. For example, we recently wrote about the 16 nicest hotspots near the Gedempthamerkanaal, and Papaverhoek is also due for its own feature. Because this part of Amsterdam North is also bustling. Discover the best hotspots in Papaverhoek in Amsterdam North below.

These are them: the nicest hotspots in Papaverhoek, Amsterdam North

Corner store

Cornerstore in Amsterdam Noord has been a household name for years. It's a great gastro bar with Asian influences, created by the gentlemen from Binnenvisser and Twee Prinsen. The setting of this place is... gastrobar What makes it truly special are the shelves overflowing with records. Inspired by listening bars, the kind you see a lot in Japan (and now in our capital!). Saturdays always feature a DJ, and a night out for dinner can easily turn into a night on the dance floor.
Papaverweg 11, Amsterdam – csnoord.com

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de Ceuvel

Few things beat the open-minded atmosphere of Café de Ceuvel in Amsterdam Noord. It's a kind of free haven with delicious food, a relaxed atmosphere, friendly people, and always something going on. Hotel boats dock there, the moored boats serve as workspaces, and various events and experiments are organized – always with the theme of sustainability and creativity.
Korte Papaverweg 4, Amsterdam – deceuvel.nl

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Restaurant V12

Restaurant V12 Amsterdam has it all: lunch, dinner, and a sunny terrace. They also serve coffee during the day and will soon be opening a bakery. This new establishment is all about comfort and simplicity; they don't make things complicated for the sake of it, because the owners consider that a waste of time. And good food and drinks don't have to be complicated, as they prove.
Veldbiesstraat 10-12, Amsterdam – restaurantv12.nl

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Cafe Soleil

Café Soleil Amsterdam is a delightful Mediterranean restaurant that focuses on fantastic comfort food. Think pulpo salad, calamari, bread with aioli, piri-piri chicken, sea bass, risotto, and more.
Papaverhoek 31, Amsterdam – cafesoleilamsterdam.nl

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Poppy Amsterdam

Klaproos Amsterdam has become a staple in Amsterdam Noord. They've been serving great pizza at affordable prices for years. The spacious space is ideal for dinner with friends, family, or celebrating a birthday.
Papaverhoek 39, Amsterdam – klaproosamsterdam.nl

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