If you are looking to get high, download the app "Greenmile" to find coffeeshops and smartshops near you! (only available on Android) Also, Boerejongens Coffeeshop is legit.
To Do:
- Anne Frank Museum: tour of her house, always a huge line so book in advance and go on a weekday if you can.
Shopping:
- Lindengracht Market: great open air market for food and small gifts/accessories (open Mon-Sat)
Bars:
- Checkpoint Charlie: grungy corner bar
To Do:
- Filmhallen: movie theatre
Shopping:
- De Hallen: on Sundays there are local vendors selling hand-made clothing and goods.
- Ten Katemarkt: open air market for groceries and french fries
Bars:
- Dikke Graaf: amazing wine bar, delicious food
- Golden Brown Bar: Nice corner brown bar!
- RADION Amsterdam (club)
- De School (club)
Food:
- Staring at Jacob: awesome brunch spot
- Forno: pizza, pasta, wine, brunch/happy hours
- Hout: pricey, prix fixe 4 course menu
- Tosty: cafe for coffee and breakfast
- Foodhallen: gourment indoor foodcourt, gin bar inside ✨ ✨ ⭐ ⭐
- Balthazar's Keuken: Fixed menu, changes every 2 weeks. closed monday. SO cozy and amazing inside. great food, kind of expensive but amazing. ✨ ⭐ ⭐✨ ⭐ ⭐
- Wilhelmina: cafe with good snacks and smoothies
- Happy Happy Joy Joy: delicious asian fusion, small plates
To Do:
- Heineken Experience: touristy but a good one to check off the list! teaches you about how Heineken is made and how they became a worldwide common beer.
Shopping:
- Albert Cuypmarkt: best open air market! groceries, food, nic nacs, spices, and FRESH STROOPWAFELS (a must eat)
- Things I Like, Things I Love (kitschy boutique)
- All around this neighboorhood are super cute boutiques and thrift stores
Bars:
- Wijnbar Boelen & Boelen: classy wine bar, ask them for recommendations (also classy snacks)
- Glou Glou: organic wine bar, can be busy but cool vibe.
- Brouwerij Troost: great micro brewery w/ food
- Bowie Bar
- Calle Ocho
- Cafe Brecht: super cosy German bar (has gluten free beer and apps)
Food:
- Bazar: sit down Turkish restaurant (has an extensive food allergy menu)
- Cannibale Royale: ribs, steaks, MEAT (bit pricey, also a location in Centrum)
- The Butcher: gourmet burgers
- The Fat Dog: hot dog restaurant
- Sir Hummus: Hummus.
- Thrill Grill: gourmet burgers
- Scandinavian Embassy: One of the best cups of coffee and breakfast in all of Amsterdam
- Bakers & Roasters: (New Zealand themed breakfast, also a location in Centrum)
Bars:
- Genootschap der Geneugten Cafe: cute bar
- Cafe Alto: small salsa/jazz live music bar
- Chicago Social Club: live music venue in heart of Leidseplein area
- Door 74
- Porem
- Club Nyx
Food:
- Cora: delicious sandwiches (takeaway)
- Bakers & Roasters (New Zealand themed breakfast, also a location in De Pijp)
- Cannibale Royale: ribs, steaks, MEAT (bit pricey, also a location in De Pijp)
Shopping:
- Negen Straatjes: area where all the standard shopping is (H&M, Nike, Mango, Toms)
To Do:
- Brouwerij’t IJ: organic brewery, book a tour on Fri, Sat, Sun
- Waterloopleinmarkt: open air flea market and farmer's market, good place to get a second hand :bicycle:
Bars:
- Hannekes Boom: lots of outdoor seating, canal and Ij views, great for a sunny day
- Brouwerij’t IJ: organic brewery
- Bimhuis: live jazz music venue