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    The Butcher

    3.2 (36 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers

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    Good for groups

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    Smash Burger
    Kemdilee N.

    Service was quick and easy !!! It's cooked to order. You order at the kiosk and a little while later your number is called. They have industrial style decor and seating. Very convenient for a quick bite to eat . Overall this is a sold pick for lunch or late night.

    Jake P.

    I was debating between a one and two rating here but overall the food was not good. The only thing I'd order again were the sweet potato fries. The food was ok in the moment given we were starving, but the service was terrible (I don't think it was just the Dutch culture either) The employee taking orders was rude and didn't understand any questions we were asking. We saw numerous people have issues with the employees service and problem solving as well. For example, it's listed as well done for the burgers but we never mentioned or asked how we wanted them cooked. We also didn't know a simple ketchup with fries would be charged and we went to exchange the mayo because we wanted ketchup instead and the employee looked at me like I was crazy and told me to order more if I need more. The smashburger was ok, but too much bread for that much burger. The thicker burger was a bit burnt and just wasn't as juicy as I would've expected. The sweet potato fries weren't even ready when our order was called and then it took another minute or two for them to get handed to me after they were packaged. The kitchen wasn't communicating at all. But they were tasty. The aesthetic is pretty terrible with all stainless steel everything, right next to an open kitchen. This place needs some work if they want to succeed because the concept has potential in Amsterdam.

    Pint
    Mike B.

    Had a pint of Heineken with the Cod Father. Best fish and chips I've ever had. Service was fast even with them being busy.

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    Christina R.

    Honestly, I did not dine inside of The Butcher. I was staying at the W Amsterdam and they have the option to get take out from there until 11PM. I don't ever really expect much from in room dining or take out. But I was very pleasantly surprised when this showed up at my door. Good enough in fact that I would definitely go into the restaurant one day to give it another try. I got The Butcher with cheese, fries and a vanilla shake. The burger was juicy and delicious. Perfect medium if I've ever seen one. I liked the toppings. Having that big pickle on there actually made me like the burger even more. The fries were ok. Pretty standard but I also know fries and delivery don't mix well. I would have wanted more ketchup but that's just me. The milkshake was great!

    Maria E.

    Love love love this burger place! The last day in Amsterdam, we randomly found it! We ordered the BIG DADDY without the bread and no BBQ for our keto diet and they were so great about our requests! We also got extra truffle mayo which was delicious! Best burger in Amsterdam!

    Arzu D.

    We had high expectations due to the positive reviews we have read before. Unfortunately the Butcher is way too overrated and the burgers were just ok. We didn't feel comfortable as the interior looks like you are in a prison. The seating is uncomfortable too and the beef party had no taste. I cannot recommend this Burger place. The prices are between 9-12€.

    The ugly with chicken
    Heather A.

    The best meal we've had in Amsterdam!! Wow!! What an amazing sandwich! We had the Ugly in a tortilla and the ugly with chicken. The guacamole was incredible! Highly recommend this joint to any burger lover! Oh we also had the popcorn chicken. Also An amazingly tasty dish!

    The Daddy Burger with fries
    Barig N.

    First of all, this is not where you want to take your vegan sweetheart, because there is a cow hanging upside down in a vitrine when you walk through the glass sliding doors leading to the counter to place your order. I love cows. Even when eating their meat, I do so respectfully. This choice in decorating costs this place a star. That having been said...This is a solid burger joint with industrial deco specializing in all kinds of great ways to dress a burger. We ordered two Daddy Burgers with cheese, bacon and bbq sauce. They ask how you would like your burger done and cook according to individual taste. This is good. Fries cost extra and are steak fries, so thick-cut. Also good. We also had an oreo cookie milkshake, a generous portion and very good. One of us also tried the (vegan) quinoa salad with avocado and feta. The feta was either subtle or missing but it was still very good. We ordered inside and they bring the food to you when it's ready. Service in general was really fine. We sat outside on the benches (there are four at the moment due to Corona restrictions) at an entertaining and busy intersection. It was an overall great break from walking around a big city. Prices are typical for the area. Expect to pay on average about 16€ per person.

    My review is focused solely on the food: this is a quick service diner/burger spot, and the burger wrap I had called the Ugly was an amazing send-off to a very long day when I desired quality food at 12:30am. I had a side of popcorn chicken which was white meat chicken breast fried like a nugget as well. The boozey milkshakes caught my eye, but I did not get one. Note that the environment is meant to be QSR and is not the most comfortable. Also didn't readily see forks - but for the price point, hour of the night and cuisine - I am super happy this place exists. I ate in/did not take out or get delivery.

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    Spent some time in Amsterdam and our host recommended this spot saying it one of the best burgers in the City. It was pretty darn good!

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    Great ambiance in this relatively small burger restaurant. High quality meat and nice assortment of burgers!

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    Being from the states, I love my burgers and this place was great! Full of taste, done perfectly in an amazing bun

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    Burger was cold... the Service was bad we waited more then half hour for our order... the raw salad was very terrible!!

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    We ordered the Cod Father, and it was probably the best fish and chips I've had.

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    Lombardo's - Silence of the Lambs. Ththppthpththppthppp.

    Lombardo's

    4.5(125 reviews)
    1.0 kmCentrum
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    We were walking around doing some last minute shopping when we stumbled on Lombardo's. Now normally…read moreI wouldn't go for burgers when in Amsterdam, but I've been to Amsterdam enough times and hit all my spots at this point so why not try something new? Ordered the Truffle Wagyu Burger, which caught my eye when I was looking at the menu outside the restaurant. This did NOT disappoint at all. You can tell when a burger is made with some really good meat quality. This was readily apparent here because they were not afraid to cook this medium rare. It really doesn't get better than this! Staff were very friendly here! Even reposted my Instagram stories very quickly! One of my favorite things to do in Amsterdam is to walk around and find a great place to eat. Add another one to that list!

    There is almost *no* room to sit inside comfortably. Just a handful of bar stools around the sides,…read moreyou'll be cramped uncomfortably next to your neighbors. Busy lunch hours seemed to be dropping off around 13:30, about when I was there. It's possible there's an upstairs, but it was roped off on my visit. I decided to go with a unique combination, an unconventional choice, with the "Silence of the Lambs" burger, a patty made out of lamb, topped with goats cheese and sautéed onion. There was just one guy manning the register, and one lady cooking in the back. The first bite was divine, but towards the end I found it to mellow out to a rather neutral impression. I'd like to have tried a beef burger, and was contemplating the Dragon, but when in Ams. Worth a try, if convenient to do so.

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    Burgermeester - Mokum Cheeseburger at Burgermeester

    Burgermeester

    4.4(12 reviews)
    0.9 kmCentrum

    We just happened to see this restaurant while walking back towards our meet-up location during our…read morefree time in Amsterdam. I originally thought it was the German Burgermeister chain which we really liked in Lucerne. We were even more curious when finding out that it's a local burger spot with only 3 locations in Amsterdam. This one is located on Utrechtsestraat in the city center near Rembrandt Square. It appears to be a small space when you first enter. There's a downstairs kitchen with bar seating as well as a booth at the window. Their actual dining area is upstairs. We were greeted immediately and asked to sit anywhere. Our order was taken at the table. It was great service from the get-go! I think our biggest first impression was the cleanliness of the restaurant and bathrooms. You just don't see that level of clean just anywhere. The burgers here are exceptional. They are gourmet-type burgers that are cooked to order. We thought about getting fries with it, but decided not to after seeing the size of these burgers. I could barely eat it all. Our Mokum Cheese Burger was absolutely delicious and very juicy. I loved every topping. I can't name it all, but I know it had some type of aged cheese with a hint of horseradish in the sauce. The pickles were tasty. I wish I could give you every ingredient. All I know for sure is that it's made with Blonde d'Aquitaine beef. They have a cookbook for sale if you're interested. The drinks are varied from gin & tonic to beer, wine, and lemonade. I enjoyed their loose-leaf jasmine mandarin tea served hot. There's a little room upstairs for creative people who like to sketch. I saw some of them decorating the walls. Having a burger in different countries may seem uninspiring for some people. I've found it to be very telling of the local culture and flavor. Especially in restaurants that have a standard of high quality ingredients. This is one that I'd go back to when visiting Amsterdam. The service made it even better.

    Delicious inventive burgers and lovely service. Tried the cheese burger with harissa mayo and…read morepancetta and truffle fries. All were delicious. Little touches like finely shave onions on the burger instead of thick sliced rings made for a better overall burger. Definitely recommend

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    Burgermeester - A view from our bench seating at Burgermeester

    A view from our bench seating at Burgermeester

    Burgermeester - A adult & kid area for drawing & creativity

    A adult & kid area for drawing & creativity

    Burgermeester - Booth seating upstairs

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    The Butcher - burgers - Updated August 2026

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