18 Places With The Best Breakfast In Amsterdam

For many, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This rings especially true for tourists as if you want to be at your best when you’re out exploring attractions and landmarks for the day, you need to make sure you’ve taken on enough fuel to last at least until lunch.

If you are going to visit Amsterdam and need to know where you can find the best places to enjoy a light breakfast or a badass brunch, then look no further. Amsterdam is a charming city with tons of great food options – many of which I’ve had the good fortune to sample.

Of course, if you just want to grab a coffee, you won’t be at a loss for choice – “coffeeshops” are an institution here. But for those not in the know, your average Dutch coffeeshop is a far cry from Starbucks. While you may be able to source some excellent coffee and plenty of “vegetables” from an Amsterdam coffeeshop, they don’t typically do a great breakfast.

So where do you grab the grub when it’s time for brekkie? In this post, we’ll provide you with our pick of some of the greatest brunch & breakfast spots in Amsterdam so that you can make the most out of your trip. Expect all sorts of tempting meals like delicious egg dishes, piles of pancakes, refreshing smoothies, and warm coffees that will make for an unforgettable morning meal experience. 

So let’s cut right to it; here are our favorite places to grab breakfast bites in town.

Pro-Tips for Breakfast & Brunch in Amsterdam

Amsterdam has many choices for anyone ready to have a good meal. When dining out in Amsterdam there are a few things you should bear in mind:

• Be sure to check opening times as some places don’t operate all day. Europeans know that it’s okay to switch off sometimes.
• If you’re a vegan or vegetarian, you’ll find plenty of options. I enjoyed many excellent oat milk lattes last time I was brunch hunting in Amsterdam.
• Most places are totally cashless now. This was a growing trend that has really been helped along by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Don’t be put off if there is a waiting list – it’s just part of the experience in this charming city. So take advantage of any waiting list app a restaurant may have. Definitely make reservations if you have a large group.
• Pancakes are popular here, but you should understand the difference between Dutch and American ones. Dutch pancakes are larger and flatter than their American counterparts. They are much more similar to…