Kaldi is a tiny cafe serving delicious Italian coffee with a some dutch influence. The place has limited seating but you can always take your cup and sit at their patio which gives wonderful views of the canal. Scrumptious, sweet and savory, baked goods complement these brews very well. The place sells coffee machines and also coffee beans; if you like something that you tasted here, buy a packet and enjoy Kaldi's coffee in the comforts of your home.
A novel concept, Cloud is where art meets coffee! This chic little gallery in Jordaan is perfect for coffee lovers and art connoisseur. They have an exquisite collection of contemporary art by local artists ranging from ceramics to polaroids. You can enjoy the exhibits as you sip on a latte or expresso. The gallery is spacious with natural light flooding in through large windows, making it perfect to even read a book or enjoy the beautiful view of Amsterdam’s canals. If you take a liking to any of the art pieces, you can buy them either from the gallery or their website.
This cozy little cafe along the Singel canal is where you can satisfy your craving for sandwiches. They have an array of breakfast options in their menu, but their toasties are the most favored item. Toastable also offers Triple layered toasties for people with a heavier appetite. With a small outdoor seating area and large windows you can enjoy your sandwiches with a great view of the canal. The cafe has a private area as well.
The humble toasted cheese sandwich is considered the national dish of the Netherlands, but there is nothing humble about the sandwiches on offer by Toasty, an intimate little lunchroom with clean, minimalist design, found just outside Vondelpark. Toasty's approach to sandwiches will have you coming back for more, with kooky fillings, a nice selection of doorstep breads and a range of sweets and desserts to make your mouth water. On a hot summer's day, try the Freeky Peer with pear, honey and thyme, washed down with a strawberry smoothie. English menus are available on request.
Maoz Falafel serves vegetarian Middle-Eastern food. It is known for piping hot falafel balls served in either a pita bread sandwich or topped onto a salad. Freshly squeezed fruit juices and potato as well as sweet potato fries form sides to each dish. The idea of delicious food made healthy and with basic vegetarian ingredients make this place a favorite among locals.