If you are looking for some delicious Italian cakes for the holiday or a special occasion, then I…read morewould definitely stop in here. We bought two and we will definitely be returning soon for some more. A wonderful shop with exceptional Italian products. If you can't make it to Italy anytime soon, then stroll right on in here instead.

From the owner: Sogno di Pasta The shop Sogno di Pasta, opened in 2016 by…read morePatrick Hulsman, is located in a historic building at a beautiful spot in the center of Haarlem: Zijlstraat 88 — an easily accessible location. Sogno di Pasta is truly a family business, run by owner Patrick, his wife Monique, and their son Filip Hulsman. In the shop itself, you’ll mostly interact with Patrick and Filip, who handle both the purchasing and sales of a wide range of special and authentic Italian products. Patrick and Filip Hulsman Their passion for Italy becomes immediately clear as soon as you step into the store. Not only through the wonderful scents, colors, beautiful packaging, and the wide selection of products such as pasta, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and many others, but also through the enthusiasm they so naturally convey. They are always happy to tell you more about the products and can offer excellent advice as well. When asked about their personal top three favorite Italian products, Patrick chooses Balsamico La Ca’ dal Non, olive oil from Frescobaldi, and Colatura di Alici (anchovy essence). Monique’s top three are the stone jugs with olive oil, Amaretti cookies, and Filotea pasta. Filip goes for Guanciale for Pasta Carbonara, Limoncello, and also Balsamico La Ca’ dal Non.

While I was admittedly attracted by the name, I still say this place is pretty great. Ordering is…read moreeasy as pie--use the touch-screen kiosk to find what you want(choose your language--they have options!), tap your card, and take your ticket. Within minutes, your number will be called (and displayed on the monitors). It's just like the DMV, but it's faster and you get coffee instead of new tabs. Win! My cappuccino with salted caramel syrup was a delight. It's very convenient if you are coming into or going out of the Central station (or passing through on your way to the ferry), and the environment is clean and pleasant--perfect for people-watching or chatting with friends.

Stopped in today after a train ride from rotterdam. Needed a cappuccino stat. Niki wanted a…read moremacchiato. The coffees here are great but my croissant was just ok. It could have been a little more crisp and buttery.

I am amazed at this fantastic place! The food is truly delicious, the cocktails - unique and sooo…read moretasty! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant to locals and visitors of the city. It is a wonderful experience! My dinner with friends was just so enjoyable and unforgettable there.

Great little place with delicious food. Must try chef's menu.I was worried about the portion size…read morefor the price but both the fish and beef are great portions. Delicious side dishes like octopus, patron pepper. A small place so recommended to book.. Definitely recommended..

Amazing pancakes. There was a line out the door so you know it's good! The roasted taco stack was…read moreincredible - so many different flavors and textures in a sweet pancake. The choco hazelnut stack was also delicious - thick pancakes enveloped in chocolate and fruit, with a cotton candy topping.

Fell in love the aesthetics of this restaurant. We got there around 1130ish and had to wait about…read more10-15 mins. No big deal at all. We were help by multiple waitress on seating and ordering and they were all very sweet and patience. Now let's get the food!! Perfect matches. The pancakes were like no other pancake I've tasted before. Very fluffy but not soggy. Very flavorful, nothing was too sweet or salty. We ended up ordering the same meal, and neither one of were disappointed. Our drinks were both a great taste and presentation was amazing. Food took less than 15 mins to come to the table. I would say the earlier you get there the better by time we got seated a line was building. I literally don't have any complaints and would love to come back.

Every location is excellent.This one is right off the canal. I make sure to stop every time I come…read moreto town. This time I had the shaksukaka with halloumi and it did not disappoint. Small kitchen turning out great food quickly.

Eggs eggsactly to perfection!…read more Gezellig! Charming snug breakfast place with wood booths and homey style -- even wood menus. I selected the scrambilicious --. Cheesy scrambled eggs on a croissant with avocado -- they sold it exactly! I loved the soft, scrambled eggs -- and the flaky croissant. My companion had a halloumi scrambled eggs with a thick brown bread -- also eggcellent! Cards only.

Amazing service here. My husband and I ended up returning after stopping in one day for lunch. The…read morefirst visit, I had eggs benedict. Well prepared with a nice coffee. The next time, I had a stack of pancakes that were too good to share. The staff is nice and the environment is somehow both modern and cozy. Love, love, love.

Cool vibes, cute spot They're was a bit of a wait but the…read morewaitress offered drinks while waiting. The milkshakes were huge. The breakfast options were good and delicious

Everything about this place was great!…read more I'll start with the service. We walked in around 4:10 and they didn't start food service for another 20 minutes. The waiter was super cool and told us to have a seat anywhere we liked and brought us a drink menu. He knew we wanted to eat so at exactly 4:30 he came and took our orders. Through out the meal he was on top of everything and even offered many suggestions! The food was spectacular as well. I had the trio of fries and my friends had other small plates that were all so good! And the sauces that come with the fries, mamma mia! We also shared the Boca's Platter and it was absolutely to die for. Do not pass this up. I repeat, do not pass this up! Between 4 people, the medium was plenty of food. The space itself was also nice. They had outdoor seating for nicer days. We went right when food service began on a Monday afternoon so can't speak to how busy it gets during peak hours. Go for the great service, go for the Boca Platter, whatever you do, just go!

Our first stop in Amsterdam for a late lunch. We ordered mushroom bruschetta, 1 medium boca…read moreplatter(meat,cheese,fish), three kinds of fries and of course STEAK TARTARE. The bruschetta was delicious and if you love blue cheese, get it...it's extremely rich and creamy. The three kinds of fries were solid; curly, sweet potato, and regular with some chili ketchups. The boca platter was HUGE and we got the medium for 4 people. Came with steak, fried shrimp, mackerel potato salad, crostini, and an assortment of cheeses and some pepperoni. Last but not least...my favorite...the tartare. The quail egg was delicately placed atop the center of the meat and placed alongside the four little crostini on the plate. It was juicy and had so much flavor, a little spicy but not an overwhelming amount of chili spice. This meal reminded me of tapas in Madrid; definitely stop by bocas and get everything!

We tried to look for a brunch place on a Sunday but most restaurants had extremely long waits…read more Luckily we came across Factory Girl and the wait was super short. I got the nonvegan Turk's Dad and it was very delicious. I love how all the flavors came together and had a kick to it. It was definitely a lot of food and I had a hard time finishing all the food. The matcha latte was really good, not too sweet. This is a very busy restaurant, and great for group gatherings.

Great vegan focused cafe on a quiet street out of the chaos of the canal district. Personal…read morefavorite is the Turk's Dad with an iced coconut milk matcha latte. Quick and friendly service.