Guidebook for Amsterdam - Buiksloterdraaibrug

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Guidebook for Amsterdam - Buiksloterdraaibrug

Food Scene

Cookies, muffins, corn breads, spelt loaves, croissants and even some local Dutch ice-cream are on offer at Dolzon, a no-fuss local bakery.
Dolzon
15 Van der Pekplein
Cookies, muffins, corn breads, spelt loaves, croissants and even some local Dutch ice-cream are on offer at Dolzon, a no-fuss local bakery.
An easy option for early morning croissants at De Bakkerszonen, located in the neighbourhood mall.
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de Bakkerszonen
113 Mosveld
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An easy option for early morning croissants at De Bakkerszonen, located in the neighbourhood mall.
Known for its rich coffee, Café Keppler roasts its own beans for a delicious brew. It also has a small but hearty breakfast menu with some fun items like green shakshuka.
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Café Keppler
1 Van der Pekstraat
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Known for its rich coffee, Café Keppler roasts its own beans for a delicious brew. It also has a small but hearty breakfast menu with some fun items like green shakshuka.
A small, cosy coffee spot located in the heart of Amsterdam’s tech start-up scene. Watch local creative entrepreneurs hatching plans over coffee and sandwiches.
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The Coffee Virus - A Lab
2 Overhoeksplein
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A small, cosy coffee spot located in the heart of Amsterdam’s tech start-up scene. Watch local creative entrepreneurs hatching plans over coffee and sandwiches.
This is how we do it in Holland. Go here and order schol, lekkerbek or some kibbeling. Say yes to all kinds of sauces they offer you and eat it right away. Don’t forget to order ‘haring met uitjes’. Real Dutch pride and a local delicacy.
Vispaleis 't Geveltje
76 Meeuwenlaan
This is how we do it in Holland. Go here and order schol, lekkerbek or some kibbeling. Say yes to all kinds of sauces they offer you and eat it right away. Don’t forget to order ‘haring met uitjes’. Real Dutch pride and a local delicacy.
This place is co-creating its dishes with its friend; the Big Green Egg barbecue. Its menu changes regularly and Smaaqt mainly uses seasonal products. Also fun: the Pek market takes place in its front garden.
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SmaaQt
79 Van der Pekstraat
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This place is co-creating its dishes with its friend; the Big Green Egg barbecue. Its menu changes regularly and Smaaqt mainly uses seasonal products. Also fun: the Pek market takes place in its front garden.
Fans of hummus, saksuka and other delicious Turkish dishes head to Hanimeli.
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Restaurant Turquoise Meating
160 Kamperfoelieweg
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Fans of hummus, saksuka and other delicious Turkish dishes head to Hanimeli.
A fun Mexican spot with good cocktails, tasty salsa, street-food fare and a buzz.
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Coba
4 Schaafstraat
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A fun Mexican spot with good cocktails, tasty salsa, street-food fare and a buzz.
Informal cafe turned hipster hangout with an actual skate park inside. Great place to get acquainted with the locals!
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Skatecafe
42 Gedempt Hamerkanaal
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Informal cafe turned hipster hangout with an actual skate park inside. Great place to get acquainted with the locals!
This place is a must-visit because of the location. In the middle of the Amsterdam Marina the big terrace has a bright and shiny view over the water. The menu is crowded by classics - order a burger or a steak with some fries, and watch the sun set.
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Loetje aan 't IJ
14 Werfkade
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This place is a must-visit because of the location. In the middle of the Amsterdam Marina the big terrace has a bright and shiny view over the water. The menu is crowded by classics - order a burger or a steak with some fries, and watch the sun set.
Terrace with a view of the water. This place brings food, drinks, music and art together. They host music and performing arts nights on their stage and serve dishes from finger food to serious meals for the hungry.
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Rolling Rock Kitchen alias "The Rock"
451 Distelweg
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Terrace with a view of the water. This place brings food, drinks, music and art together. They host music and performing arts nights on their stage and serve dishes from finger food to serious meals for the hungry.
This is the ultimate hippy-like place with a stunning view. Order lunch and hang around the creative people working on the NDSM-werf. A place to hang out for hours.
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Noorderlicht Café
102 NDSM-Plein
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This is the ultimate hippy-like place with a stunning view. Order lunch and hang around the creative people working on the NDSM-werf. A place to hang out for hours.
The name says it all. And as we like to quote them: ‘Forget all hypes about haute cuisine for a minute, it’s time to enjoy everything that is tasteful, rich in flavour and just simply good.’. Nice to know: there is more than one location in Amsterdam.
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Cannibale Royale du Nord
32 Mt. Ondinaweg
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The name says it all. And as we like to quote them: ‘Forget all hypes about haute cuisine for a minute, it’s time to enjoy everything that is tasteful, rich in flavour and just simply good.’. Nice to know: there is more than one location in Amsterdam.
This cute and tiny place in a corner of a hall at the NDSM-yard, bakes homemade pizza’s in a self-build stone oven. It’s only open for lunch, except on Fridays when it serves dinner as well.
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Kebec corner
12 Tt. Melaniaweg
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This cute and tiny place in a corner of a hall at the NDSM-yard, bakes homemade pizza’s in a self-build stone oven. It’s only open for lunch, except on Fridays when it serves dinner as well.
The owner is Italian and the place has a real Italian vibe. He is accused of making the best pizza’s in town.
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Ristorante San Remo Pizzeria
74 Mosveld
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The owner is Italian and the place has a real Italian vibe. He is accused of making the best pizza’s in town.
Just a very good authentic bakery. Get your croissants or pie here before you hit the city.
Bakkerij Kaandorp
20 Mosplein
Just a very good authentic bakery. Get your croissants or pie here before you hit the city.
Industrial and still cosy. Great spot and easy to reach.
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Restaurant-Café De IJkantine
5 NDSM-Kade
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Industrial and still cosy. Great spot and easy to reach.
A place for food, drinks and meetings. They serve a nice burger and fries. Top it off with a gin & tonic to start your evening.
Restaurant Brooklyn
30 NDSM-Plein
A place for food, drinks and meetings. They serve a nice burger and fries. Top it off with a gin & tonic to start your evening.
Good food and ambiance. The terrace is lovely - also in winter because of the wood stove.
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Café ONS
27 Buiksloterweg
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Good food and ambiance. The terrace is lovely - also in winter because of the wood stove.
Amazing Italian ice-cream. Not such an ice-cream lover? They also serve apple pie and a good cup of Amsterdam’s Bocca coffee.
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IJssalon IJskoud de Beste
331 Meeuwenlaan
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Amazing Italian ice-cream. Not such an ice-cream lover? They also serve apple pie and a good cup of Amsterdam’s Bocca coffee.
This place is all about fish. In an old warehouse, where large parts remained intact, you eat fresh fish and seafood with a pretty view over the IJ.
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Café-Restaurant Stork
201 Gedempt Hamerkanaal
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This place is all about fish. In an old warehouse, where large parts remained intact, you eat fresh fish and seafood with a pretty view over the IJ.

Shopping

Can’t decide between shopping or eating? Try Fashion & Tea for both. Clothing, coffee, tea, cake, smoothies and bags -- it’s all in the mix.
Fashion & Tea
40HS Van der Pekstraat
Can’t decide between shopping or eating? Try Fashion & Tea for both. Clothing, coffee, tea, cake, smoothies and bags -- it’s all in the mix.
Experience a typical local Dutch market every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday with food, drinks and general household goods.
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Pekmarkt
Van der Pekstraat
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Experience a typical local Dutch market every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday with food, drinks and general household goods.

Drinks & Nightlife

In this former shipyard expect beer brewed from the local water source, vegetarian burgers, recycled and upcycled decor. De Ceuvel is a must see for anyone interested in the circular economy, reinvention and sustainability. Don’t miss the rest of this award-winning project that includes sustainable workplaces for social enterprises.
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Café de Ceuvel
4 Korte Papaverweg
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In this former shipyard expect beer brewed from the local water source, vegetarian burgers, recycled and upcycled decor. De Ceuvel is a must see for anyone interested in the circular economy, reinvention and sustainability. Don’t miss the rest of this award-winning project that includes sustainable workplaces for social enterprises.
A very trendy and alternative brewery with a good beer selection and a young crowd.
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Oedipus Brewing Taproom
85 Gedempt Hamerkanaal
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A very trendy and alternative brewery with a good beer selection and a young crowd.
This place is living room, concert venue, café, restaurant, workspace and record shop in one. It’s situated on the top floor of the Control Tower (De Verkeerstoren). Go here for concerts, local beers and good food.
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De Ruimte
83 Distelweg
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This place is living room, concert venue, café, restaurant, workspace and record shop in one. It’s situated on the top floor of the Control Tower (De Verkeerstoren). Go here for concerts, local beers and good food.
Brand new East-African restaurant in Amsterdam. Semai means ‘heaven’ in Tigrinya and Amharic, the languages they use in Eritrea and Ethiopia. And that is exactly the word we would use to describe this place.
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Semai Restaurant & Lounge
35 Papaverhoek
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Brand new East-African restaurant in Amsterdam. Semai means ‘heaven’ in Tigrinya and Amharic, the languages they use in Eritrea and Ethiopia. And that is exactly the word we would use to describe this place.
An Amsterdam classic. Everybody knows it. Just across the IJ, looking out over Amsterdam Central Station. A no-nonsense bar where you can eat an old school ham and cheese sandwich.
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Cafe De Poort
44 Haarlemmerdijk
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An Amsterdam classic. Everybody knows it. Just across the IJ, looking out over Amsterdam Central Station. A no-nonsense bar where you can eat an old school ham and cheese sandwich.
This old bar exists for over 100 years already. Drink a beer or go to one of the pub quizzes or theater nights.
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Café ‘t Sluisje
297 Nieuwendammerdijk
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This old bar exists for over 100 years already. Drink a beer or go to one of the pub quizzes or theater nights.

Getting Around

Go Dutch and rent a bike, tendem or e-bike.
Green Budget Bikes 6 Banne
237 Bezaanjachtplein
Go Dutch and rent a bike, tendem or e-bike.
Turn your day into a wonderful mini vacation when discovering the meadows and villages of North Holland. Interested in a full experience? Book a cycling tour!
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NDSM BIKES
8 NDSM-Plein
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Turn your day into a wonderful mini vacation when discovering the meadows and villages of North Holland. Interested in a full experience? Book a cycling tour!
Only a fifteen minute walk from your SWEETS house you can park your car for an attractive rate.
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Only a fifteen minute walk from your SWEETS house you can park your car for an attractive rate.

Arts & Culture

This acclaimed architectural icon is impressive enough just to look at, but its incredible film archive, film line-up and film exhibitions are legendary too. Not to be missed!
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Eye Filmmuseum
1 IJpromenade
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This acclaimed architectural icon is impressive enough just to look at, but its incredible film archive, film line-up and film exhibitions are legendary too. Not to be missed!
Tolhuistuin is the cultural hub of Amsterdam North with a vibrant line-up of exhibitions and events, also a great place for lunch, dinner or a drink.
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Tolhuistuin
2 IJpromenade
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Tolhuistuin is the cultural hub of Amsterdam North with a vibrant line-up of exhibitions and events, also a great place for lunch, dinner or a drink.
A small peek into the history of Amsterdam through the lens of a chalk mill dating back to 1792.
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Krijtmolen d'Admiraal
21 Noordhollandschkanaaldijk
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A small peek into the history of Amsterdam through the lens of a chalk mill dating back to 1792.
Catch up on the history of your neighbourhood from this small museum.
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Museum Amsterdam Noord (MAN)
28A Zamenhofstraat
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Catch up on the history of your neighbourhood from this small museum.

Parks & Nature

A leafy oasis for locals and their dogs, a stone’s throw from your house.
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Amsterdam, Noorderpark station
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A leafy oasis for locals and their dogs, a stone’s throw from your house.

Essentials

No need to take your luggage with you. Store your luggage here while discovering the city. Get there early - they fill up pretty fast!
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Centraal Station
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No need to take your luggage with you. Store your luggage here while discovering the city. Get there early - they fill up pretty fast!
Leave those heavy bags for FREE while enjoying your day in lovely Amsterdam. You might also want to take this change to discover this unique fashion hotel – our sister hotel.
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Hotel The Exchange
50 Damrak
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Leave those heavy bags for FREE while enjoying your day in lovely Amsterdam. You might also want to take this change to discover this unique fashion hotel – our sister hotel.
With this self-service laundry close to your bridge house you don’t have to worry about dirty clothes anymore.
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Waspunt Amsterdam-Noord
140 Meeuwenlaan
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With this self-service laundry close to your bridge house you don’t have to worry about dirty clothes anymore.
For your daily grocery shopping.
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Jumbo
55H Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat
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For your daily grocery shopping.
Get your food and drinks at this local discount supermarket.
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Lidl
52 a Eerste Van Swindenstraat
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Get your food and drinks at this local discount supermarket.