Frens Haringhandel was my favorite stop for food on a recent trip to Amsterdam. On my first visit I…read moretried the Herring Sandwich. Soft bread was filled with soft tender fresh herring (which had no fishiness in its flavor), crisp onions and tangy pickles. I understand why this is a popular street food. On my second visit I had the Fried Cod. Meaty and flakey nuggets of Cod were coated in a perfectly crisp breading with a nice saltiness and flavorful spices. The side of tartar sauce was heavenly creamy, sweet and tangy. Frens Haringhandel is a must visit.

This place is ALL OVER social media, but is it worth the hype? Absolutely…read more We stopped here in October 2025, after an already filling late lunch. But we knew we had to try it, and life is short. It is a tiny stand located along a central canal in the heart of the city. Business is hopping here. We got the picked herring and kibbeling, which are the main staples here. The pickled herring was, well, something you either love or don't. It has somewhat of a gelatinous texture that can be off-putting, but when you take a bite with the sides of sweet pickles and onions, it shines. The Kibbeling was out of this world. Perfectly fried with a crunchy batter that had a hint of, hmmm, curry, maybe. It was amazing. Although the batter was thick and tasty, it didn't outdo the delicious cod. The staff here was friendly, and having this Dutch food along a canal in Amsterdam made for a memorable experience. There are plenty of places to sit near the stand - enjoy this tasty food and watch the world go by.

I stopped after another restaurant because I was still hungry and they hand this food quick…read moreAnd inexpensive. It was 4 euros for what you see in the picture and less than 1 minutes for them to make.

Love it! Absolutely amazing food and great customer service. The lady did not speak English but was…read morehelpful when communicating. There are no seats but serval tables outside to stand at. Plenty of room to enjoy bratwurst.

I genuinely think poffertjes should be a required food worldwide…read more We got some at Albert Cuyp Market and honestly... perfect. Super fluffy, warm, covered in plenty of powdered sugar, and exactly what I wanted after walking around Amsterdam all day. People add toppings and sauces and all kinds of extras, but these didn't even need it. Just give me the pancakes and the sugar and leave me alone for a minute. I would happily eat a billion of them.

These were the tastiest poffertjes i have ever had, they truly do "melt in your mouth" and I grew…read moreup eating these from my Dutch step-mother. Watching them being cooked was fun and fast. The Albert Cuyp Markt has a lot of vendors, make sure to stop here.

This was my first in the Albert Cuyp Market on a rainy Saturday morning and, at first, I was sure I…read morecould stomach a raw herring sandwich so early in the morning, but one bite of the sandwich with the herring, pickle, and chopped onions changed my mind quickly! It was delicious! The herring was pickled, I believe, so it wasn't really "raw". I shared the sandwich with my travel companion, but I could've easily finished one by myself! Definitely worth the stop and would make this a must-have again!

This particular food stand is located towards the beginning/end of the market…read more Herring is extremely fresh, and not what I expected. Not fishy and can be served alone or with bread. I had it with bread; I love my carbs! The herring is placed between a hog dog bun, with a pickle, and white onions. Simple. Delicious. Inexpensive. Convenient for on-the-go goodness!

Delicious. We ordered the grünkohl (kale) with sausage and then a group of about 10 people came…read more after us and all ordered french fries and sausage. I think they missed the boat. The grünkohl was delicious but a little salty. Made with potatoes and bacon. The truck has extensive hours (see photo) and there are a couple of spots to eat under cover. A variety of sausages and toppings are offered. The lady doing the cooking and serving speaks a little English which was helpful to us. Yum.

From the owner: DAMHUS Würstchen sind im Münsterland und im Ruhrgebiet seit Jahrzehnten fester Bestandteil der…read moreImbisskultur. Für unsere Produkte nutzen wir nur beste Zutaten, was uns jährlich neu vergebene Prämierungen und Zertifikate bescheinigen. Diese hohen Qualitätsansprüche sind auch der Maßstab für unsere eigenen Imbisse. Unser Klassiker, die frische Rostbratwurst, bereiten wir schonend auf einem Lavasteingrill zu. Darüber hinaus lohnt es sich auch einmal andere Wurstsorten wie Krakauer, Putenwurst und Bockwurst zu probieren. Eine vegetarische Wurst haben wir ebenfalls im Programm. Im Wechsel ergänzt eine Spezialwurst wie der Gyrosgriller, der Käsegriller und andere Spezialitäten unser attraktives Wurstangebot. Alle unsere Wurstwaren sind glutenfrei. Frische Pommes Frites und eine Auswahl an Getränken runden unser Angebot für Sie ab. Selbstverständlich können Sie unsere zubereiteten Produkte auch mitnehmen. Im Sinne der Nachhaltigkeit nutzen wir Schalen aus Zuckerrohr. Ein Tipp noch: Für alle, die vor Ort so richtig auf den Geschmack gekommen sind, gibt es die leckeren Wurstsorten auch im handlichen 5er-Pack zum Mitnehmen und selber brutzeln.

The best haring place in Amsterdam! Great food and easy easy. Take time to learn the short menu…read morebefore just guessing. Go with cash or Dutch bank card. The long time customers tell me it's "The best haring in Amsterdam" too. Always fresh and consistent. Prices are so low it's easy to go often. Fast and Lekker! Many different options and they prepare most of them quickly for you while you wait! Took them a few weeks to warm up to me but they were always professional and pleasant. Worth a trip if you're in Amsterdam! Located in the lovely oud-west area - a close walk from Jordaan or Leidseplein.

Another popular Amsterdam snack but it's not for everyone. Our group was no exception, with less…read morethan half of us enjoying the sandwich. Cash only and they serve more than just the sandwiches! So it's a very simple sandwich with pickles and onions to balance out the strong fish flavors. It's also a nice crunchy contrast to the soft fish. I enjoyed the first bite but then it got progressively worse for me and I couldn't handle the fishiness anymore. It's a good thing we didn't order a sandwich per person! I do wonder if there's variation between the herring shops and if what we had was the best quality. We also ordered some fried fish nuggets which was definitely more up our alley. It wasn't that crispy but the batter was flavored well and the fish was nice and flaky. It's nice that they have alternatives for people who haven't acquired the taste for raw herring.

The set up is a stand at the corner of one of the busy intersections in the area. The service was…read morequick and we ordered the cod, which was delicious and they prepared it in an easily shareable and to-go way with the silverware. Can't wait to return and try the other menu options!

This open air stand seemed very sus at first glance, however this isnone of those diamonds in the…read morerough I love to stumble upon. The fries are wedges, but then cut down the middle of the back so they fry up crisp and are actually seasoned including with salt (a rarety in Amsterdam). The star was the double fatboy burger though, two nice sized patties with great texture and flavor oozing hot grease and living up to the name. The real cheddar cheese was nicely melted and the bun was so toasted the edges were crisp. The thick cut bacon was plentiful and brought the salt. Lettuce, tomato and pickle complemented the whole packacge nicely and brought variety to the flavor and texture of the burger. This was a much better burger than I expected, but be warned its for the meat loving American and is sized and seasoned that way. Service was friendly and fast.

Had a single fat boy burger as a little snack. We also had wedges. Very good! There was plenty of…read moreseating under covered umbrellas. Highly recommend! The bun is so soft. Delish! The worker was friendly and the burger was ready quickly!