A cozy, down-to-earth tearoom in the English style, Greenwoods offers unique takes on simple fare. Everything here, from the bread used for the sandwiches to the delicious signature cheesecake is made on the premises by the friendly, efficient staff. Specials change regularly, but firm favorites are the High Tea - a selection of bite-sized sandwiches and cakes and the traditional English breakfast. Of course if you don't want to eat, you can always just lounge on the small terrace with a paper and a coffee, tea or organic juice. While Greenwoods closes early in the evening, the last few hours of the afternoon are the best time to visit, when the sun hits the terrace and the crowds of lunchtime regulars have moved on.

This little spot is situated down a narrow street between the busy Kalverstraat and Rokin shopping streets. The interior is quite grand with a large chandelier, old paintings and antique furniture. Some of the produce used in the kitchen is grown within their own garden, where you can also sit on dry days! They serve breakfast, lunch and high tea. The menus reflect the classy atmosphere with items such as chocolate sweetbread with lemon curd spread, smoked free range meats and local sheep's milk cheese. They have three high tea choices. You will surely relish in Gartine.

If you're thinking freshly baked homemade pancakes, then head here. What's more inviting is the ambiance in which you can feast on, a gabled canal house. The friendly staff is more than eager to help you out and get you your order. The menu features items like pancake with cheese, sunflower seeds, onions, and mushrooms and dessert items including hot cherry, vanilla ice cream, cherry liqueur, and whipped cream and more. You can choose from over 75 various kinds of omelets and pancakes and find your favorite amongst them.

In the hall of the Stadsschouwburg (Municipal Theater), is the Stanislavisk Cafe and Restaurant, which is named after the drama teacher who invented the method acting approach that among others have been used by Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. Not only is the cafe a place to eat any meals throughout the day, it coordinates with the theater serving special appetizers like oysters or cold cuts just before or after shows.

Bagels are a favorite in America and Holland is not far behind. Across the Albert Cuyp market in Amsterdam you'll find Bagels & Beans. This wonderful chain offers some delicious varieties of the snack. Options include the standard bagel with cream cheese, or with Scottish smoked salmon. Complement your bagel with a blended fruit drink or a steaming cappuccino.