Came in on New Year's Eve. The guy behind the counter was great and helped us pick a great "coffee"…read moreto go. Each one was €10 so not too bad price wise especially for the strength of what you get.

Came here on a Friday morning. Very quiet, local side street with nice breakfast spots on the…read morecorners, and a street market on a neighboring street. Ordered two prerolled joints, which were a bit flimsy, although, very well priced, and very good weed. Living in California, I wanted to make sure I did some research on the best spot in Amsterdam. Very nice workers, and very cozy inside with nice music. I recommend it!

Grand Café Mahler is located at the bottom of the Deloitte Amsterdam building. I gotta say,…read morealthough a bit pricy, the food is impressive. I got a glass of orange juice and the carpaccio salad. The carpaccio was more like roast beef, but it was really nice and the dressing was a light balsamic glaze. I am very picky with my salads, but it is probably the best I've had in a while while living in the Netherlands (not many salad options here). My salad and orange juice was 15 euros, pretty expensive so not something you can do everyday, but when the weather is nice, sitting on a terrace is worth the extra cost. Definitely recommended!

Very nice quiet bar, great ambience. Loved my espresso - great quality (robust and full flavor)…read more Not to mention there are not many other options around but regardless this is a great shop to read a book or relax.

Amazing coffee with like milk, resulting in super tasty cortado or cappuccino. Well recommended!read more

We stopped by here for the drip coffee and a hibiscus ginger tea. The manager here talked about how…read morethe coffee was sourced from Brazil. Staff were friendly and helpful. Welcoming vibe with plenty of seating in a big U shape around the coffee counter. A separate laptop area is also designated in the back but not enforced. Groups of students gathered here to chat, friends met up to catch up, families congregated to rest amidst their adventures, a some people like us stopped to read and people watch. Our beverages were piping hot and delicious. While here we heard several different languages spoken, including Spanish. We stayed until closing, at which time the manager offered us a cup of coffee to go. Wonderful way to avoid waste and make customers feel special. It was a nice way to stay warm a bit longer. Highly recommend!

I got an espresso. I chose the single origin from Nicaragua and it was very well executed…read more It had a good layer of crema, medium body, and wasn't bitter or burnt. I tasted fruity and chocolate notes that were well balanced. 5/5 Would definitely come back to try one of the other roasts.

First to review! Winning :)…read more So if you head into the center of old Amstelveen on a Saturday morning after cycling 25 kms you will find there are not many options for a coffee. Luckily La Gare was open. It was moderately busy and relatively quiet when we entered, then two very loud tables entered along with kids who did laps around the cafe - not the cafe's fault, but not pleasant either way! Anyways, back to the food and drink. The coffees were very good, and the food, once it came (there was a bit of a mishap in communicating the order to the chef, we were told), was okay. Pretty standard Dutch fare. They apologized massively for the delay with the food and offered us free coffees. The free coffees plus the departure of the old tables and running children were very welcomed. Don't seek it out but if you're in the neighborhood and need to make a pit stop, go for it.

Go here from time to time for a coffee or lunch. Only place in Amstelveen where they serve great…read morecoffee outside Stadshart. Lunch is regular food with sandwiches, soups and salads.

Caffènation is your new place to be in Amsterdam if you are in need of a good flat white or any…read moreother cup of coffee. The cafe recently opened near the Hoofddorplein and is already getting very popular with the locals. I totally get why, since Bert makes a delicious coffee and is also a very cool guy who is in for a little chat. The good reputation of their Antwerp location also does not hurt at all. Antwerp location? Well yes, Caffènation is a much loved coffeeshop in Antwerp. We are very lucky that Bert fell in serious love with a Dutch girl because that is what brought him here! And now he owns the Caffènation location here in Ansterdam. Cool stuff right? Coffee lovers will really enjoy the big drinks menu at this place which offers a lot of different choices like cappuccino and espresso but also more adventurous drinks like a 'Ginger Spice' or a 'Bitter Moon'. Last few times I went with a flat white (like usual, they are my favorite!) and that tasted great. The space is quite big and has a lot of cosy spots to sit. You can even come over with a group of friends since in the downstairs area are a lot of seats. Great right?! Not so crowded like most city center spots and a way nicer and more personal vibe. I can imagine this place would do great for working or studying as well. Just go soon because i'm sure this place be discovered by the big crowds soon!

Went on a late Sunday afternoon to do some reading for class and enjoyed the small two level…read moreambiance. It was quite crowded when I arrived but I was still able to find a seat in the lower level for my laptop and I. The music was a little loud for my taste, but I popped in my headphones which helped. I first ordered an iced cappuccino, which tasted great, but the serving glass was very small, so I ended up ordering another drink, the cappuccino caramel crumble, which came with a lot of sweet cream and chocolate chips on top! Friendly service and free wifi, but I don't think I would come back to study. Note: they do not accept Visa!

One of the biggest location of this franchise I've seen so far. So close to my home and a true…read moretreasure when it comes to Zuid Buitenveldert area :) They serve a variety of bagels, they even have vegan options. I find them the best of the bagels I tried in Amsterdam. My recommendations for Bagels and Beans: - Match Latte, if you don't like the taste insist a bit, you will come to love it, as I did. - BLT with sesame bread (bacon, tomatoes, cucumbers, pine seeds, sauces)- delicious!!! - if you are not very pretentious about your coffee (I know I am) then you can try their cappucino Enjoy!

The is a fantastic place for vegans and vegetarians. My spouse and I have been going to Bagels and…read moreBeans for years because we can easily get vegan food that is delicious and ethically obtained. Once this Bagels and Beans opened we started coming here nearly every Saturday. The wait staff is fantastic (a special mention goes to Deti who is fabulous) and the owners are terrific. They care about where their products come from and what the ingredients are. The tapas is amazing and you can get it vegan. They just started carrying vegan cream cheese and you MUST MUST try their vegan pecan pie. Our non-vegan friends and co-workers cannot stop eating it as well. Remember to "skip the straw" to save marine life and the environment.

Very good price for a great coffee with cookie! A little hidden behind the hi-tex shop.read more

Small, quiet cafe hidden in the back of an athletic store, next to Vondel Park. Good coffee,…read morepastries, delicious fresh squeezed orange juice, tasty granola & yogurt

Top Notch Breakfast and Dinner…read more.. Brasserie is the restaurant inside the Ambassade Hotel. My wife and I...along with another couple...had 4 breakfasts and 1 dinner there so this review reflects our experience. - Overall: 5 - Location: 5 (for Old Town and the Jordaan) - Exterior: 5 - Interior: 5 - Atmosphere: 5 - Menu: 5 - Food: 5 - Service: 5 (though the head waiter at dinner was full-of-himself) - Price and Value: 5 Pros: - Location: Convenient to the Old Town and Jordaan parts of Amsterdam. - Exterior: Handsome. A beautifully restored and maintained property. - Interior: Contemporary. Brasserie is a high end spot across 3 rooms, yet remains comfortable where conversation is easily accomplished. - Menu: Very healthy buffet at breakfast plus some items which can be ordered. Dinner offers French fare with a relatively light touch...though very different from the wellness-oriented breakfast. - Food: Excellent. The breakfast buffet is not huge, but full of healthy high quality items. I had 3 unbelievable versions of granola spooned from large jars and covered my bowl with the best tasting light Greek yogurt. Fruit and fish was super fresh...bread and pastries baked on premises amazing. Others in our group chose made-to-order egg dishes. It's all part of staying at the hotel. Dinner transformed Brasserie into a bistro with a French twist on many favorite dishes. Check the menu online. Portions are small - as expected - but quality was high. However, prices were very reasonable with most items under $30. - Service: Homey at breakfast..."French" for dinner. Everyone could not have been more friendly and helpful in the morning. Things were a bit more formal at night with a different crew. The chief waiter was very knowledgeable, but we agreed a bit arrogant. - Price and Value: Worth it. I believe the breakfast buffet is only for guests of the Ambassade Hotel. Brasserie is open to the public at night and quite reasonable. - Parking: None. Who has a car in Old Town? Cons: - The only one readily apparent was the brusque, off-the-cuff nature of our main server at dinner. He wasn't over-the-top, but not in keeping with the friendly vibe of the hotel. And that's coming from 2 couples who grew up in New York City and lived for many years in San Francisco and LA. Anyone can...and should...get dinner at Brasserie. There are many reasons to make reservations for a stay at the Ambassade - including access to their breakfast buffet.

We had very social Christmas meal at Brasserie fo seven courses. The food were unique and some…read morethoughtful combinations with different kind of food choice. The restaurant was beautiful and the staff were very great with wine pairing. Excellent choice for a special Christmas meal.