Food Scene
Café Panache
117 Ten Katestraat A nicer dinner option with an industrial cosiness
Berry Amsterdam
27 Bilderdijkkade Wifi-free coffee place with chill, local vibe and small breakfast
Bar spek
1 Admiraal de Ruijterweg Have brunch and watch the locals walk & bike by
Foodhallen Amsterdam
16 Bellamyplein The Amsterdam foodhall with everything for everyone
Razmataz
7HS Hugo de Grootplein Cosy dinner option with a living room bar attached
Solid lunch option with a local vibe and casual, sunfilled terrace
133 locals recommend
Café Kostverloren
70 Tweede KostverlorenkadeSolid lunch option with a local vibe and casual, sunfilled terrace
Brooklyn-style burgers with affordable (for Amsterdam) cocktails
92 locals recommend
Rotisserie Amsterdam
81H De ClercqstraatBrooklyn-style burgers with affordable (for Amsterdam) cocktails
Piccolo
31 Grote MarktQuiet, local lunch option with good sandwiches and drink options galore
Restaurant FAAM
10 Reinier ClaeszenstraatGood, local pizza heading away from the center
Van 't Spit
95 De ClercqstraatPopular, friendly place with chicken and sides
IJscuypje
27 Eerste van der HelststraatWelcoming, popular gelato place for those summer nights
Thai food with sharing plates, good prices and vibrant atmosphere
188 locals recommend
The Golden Brown Bar
60 Jan Pieter HeijestraatThai food with sharing plates, good prices and vibrant atmosphere
Nice in the summer to sit outside. And as a Californian, I'm pretty happy with the tacos.
10 locals recommend
Flora
106H KinkerstraatNice in the summer to sit outside. And as a Californian, I'm pretty happy with the tacos.
Essentials
AH Bilderdijkstraat
37 H BilderdijkstraatYour typical, super common supermarket
Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie HeinekenpleinSomewhat lower prices for a supermarket
Etos
140 B SloterkadeTypical drug store with medicine and toiletries
That everything store, like Target in the US. And people like their sausages.
157 locals recommend
Hema
313 KinkerstraatThat everything store, like Target in the US. And people like their sausages.
GWK Travelex Leidseplein
73 Max EuwepleinDe Trut
190-192 KinkerstraatFor health food and supplements
Pharmacy Benu Bilderdijk
142-148 BilderdijkstraatParks & Nature
Vondelpark
The main park in Amsterdam to run around or relax
Sloterplas
OostoeverOut of the center and has multiple activities available
Rembrandt Park
PostjeswegA nice park away from the crowds
Shopping
Beautiful stationery and decor. Good for gifts, whether for your self or another
12 locals recommend
Misc store
59 De ClercqstraatBeautiful stationery and decor. Good for gifts, whether for your self or another
Hutspot
4 Van WoustraatClothing and decor for both men and women
Johnny at the spot
90-92- 94 Jan Pieter HeijestraatClothing for both men and women
The Maker Store
39 Hannie DankbaarpassageLocal goods in De Hallen
T.I.T.S.
78 De ClercqstraatA fun clothing shop for women with some attitude and humor
Arts & Culture
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatThe must-see museum of Amsterdam
If you're feeling nautical, this is a good museum to visit. Also has a replica ship you can go inside
820 locals recommend
Het Scheepvaartmuseum
1 KattenburgerpleinIf you're feeling nautical, this is a good museum to visit. Also has a replica ship you can go inside
Entertainment & Activities
Filmhallen
12 Hannie DankbaarpassageFor both popular and indie films, and you can have a beer before