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Stacks Diner in Amsterdam-West serves American food that leaves you wanting more

1 January 2024
Photo credit: © Stacks Diner, @stacksdiner

Few restaurants can recreate a cozy living room feeling like Stacks Diner. Earlier this year, they opened their doors to bring home-style cooking from the United States to the Netherlands. And it was about time, as is evident from the fact that they are packed almost every nightโ€” time to discover this new hotspot in Amsterdam-West.

Why you should try the food at Stacks Diner

Step inside Stacks Diner Amsterdam, and you will feel like you are in a different world. The dark colors, warm atmosphere, a bunch of welcoming Americans, and a couple equally friendly Dutch people who give you a warm welcome really go the extra mile. At Stacks, it is cozy, warm and vibrantโ€”a typical American dinner, like we don’t know here. You could compare it with the Dutch brown pub – and it looks a bit like that on closer inspection. Just with beautiful leather benches and cool shiny bar stools.

The cuisine is focused on the southernmost states of the US but with influences from all over the country. And that is precisely what an American dinner should be: a mix of cultures and influences that reflects the country’s history. The chef gained inspiration from his youth and early years when he worked for several leading chefs in the US. He learned all the tricks of the trade but still opted for a job (and his own studio) in marketing and communications. He still has that company, but can use his creative cooking skills at Stacks Diner.

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Menu Stacks Dinner

The menu at Stacks Diner is diverse. The cheesecake (see below) is an absolute must. It’s so good you could almost order it as a starter. Don’t do that to your taste buds though, because the cornbread and Caesar salad are also a treat. Most dishes are meant to be shared, but trust us, you would prefer to keep them all for yourself. On the other hand, by sharing, you can taste almost the entire menu. And believe us, you will. Meat eaters will not be disappointed with the pork schnitzel, which is only seasoned with salt, pepper, and bay leaves, and the turbot with capers (not always available, but grab it when it is available). on the menu is just as successful. It really becomes typical American because of the fact that you can order a crispy fried egg with every dish. In addition to extensive dining, they recently also started serving Sunday brunch. So, if you want to experience real American food in a family style diner, go to Stacks.

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(DIGITAL) ART EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
โ‹™ Fabrique des Lumiรจres
โ‹™ NXT Museum
โ‹™ STRAAT street art museum
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FOOD EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
โ‹™ Food Tasting Tour of Jordaan area
โ‹™ Albert Cuyp Market Food Tour
โ‹™ Sightseeing Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks
โ‹™ Pancake Cruise
โ‹™ Micro Brewery Beer Tasting Tour
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โ‹™ Fatbike e-bike tour (also to Amsterdam North)
โ‹™ Rent a bike by yourself and explore like a local
โ‹™ Outside of Amsterdam: windmills & Zaanse Schans
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FIRST TIME VISIT TO AMSTERDAM – MUST SEE & DO’S:
โ‹™ Private Canal Boat Tour
โ‹™ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
โ‹™ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
โ‹™ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
โ‹™ Canal Cruise in the evening
INSTAGRAM MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM:
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โ‹™ Youseum
โ‹™ The Upside Down
DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM:
โ‹™ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
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โ‹™ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
โ‹™ Go an a bike tour with the kids
โ‹™ NEMO Science Museum
SPIRNG / SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM:
โ‹™ Paddle board tour on the canals
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FALL / WINTER IN AMSTERDAM:
โ‹™ Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour
โ‹™ Amsterdam Light Festival bike tour

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โ˜พ Pillows Maurits at the Park: this newly opened hotel is all about luxury.
โ˜พ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
โ˜พ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
โ˜พ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
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โ˜พ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
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โ˜พ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
โ˜พ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam from the North side.
โ˜พ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
โ˜พ Hotel Dwars: small scale and around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
โ˜พ Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
โ˜พ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city by MGallery.
โ˜พ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel with restaurant in Amsterdam West.
โ˜พ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
โ˜พ Ruby Emma: eco design hotel with a great skybar near Amstel station.
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โ˜พ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
โ˜พ The Social Hub budget proof in trendy East district close tho the subway.
โ˜พ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
โ˜พ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
โ˜พ Motel One: budget design hotel with several locations in Amsterdam.

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I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb and @yourlbb.amsterdam you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.

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Stacks Diner

De Clerqstraat 32

Amsterdam (Amsterdam West)
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