Best Breakfast in Amsterdam
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From the classic The Pancake Bakery and De Koffie Schenkerij, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.3 · 10,483 reviews
Step into The Pancake Bakery, a 17th-century warehouse by the canal just steps from the Anne Frank House. Under heavy timber beams you'll share oversized pancakes, one savoury and one sweet.
★ 4.8 · 3,872 reviews
Step into De Koffie Schenkerij, a coffee shop in a former church compound in central Amsterdam. Enjoy specialty coffee and a slice of apple cake, then find a seat in the garden or leave a note upstairs.
★ 4.8 · 8,942 reviews
Spend a morning at Florentin brunch, a De Pijp favourite known for its friendly team and seasonally changing menu. Order the shakshuka or another brunch plate, with gluten-free options available, and settle in to the upbeat atmosphere.
★ 4.6 · 6,574 reviews
Start the day at Omelegg City Centre, a compact central Amsterdam spot built around omelettes. Choose your toppings and enjoy a hearty plate with rye bread in a small, cosy room.
★ 4.6 · 5,440 reviews
Take a seat at Greenwoods Singel for a canalside breakfast in central Amsterdam. Tuck into a proper English breakfast or a cream tea in a cosy, wood-panelled room with friendly service.
★ 4.4 · 3,278 reviews
Drop into SAINT-JEAN Bakery in central Amsterdam for its much-praised pistachio cruffin. Pair the flaky, cream-filled pastry with a coffee and add the strawberry toast if you are sharing.
★ 4.7 · 3,418 reviews
Pull up a seat at Box Sociaal, a bright central Amsterdam cafe with an Australian brunch spirit. Order the Mortgage on Toast or cinnamon French toast sticks with maple syrup and enjoy the buzzing room.
★ 4.6 · 5,030 reviews
Head to Bakers & Roasters in Amsterdam-Zuid for a brunch that locals and visitors queue for. Share plates like the Kiwi Brekkie or Navajo Eggs, add a flat white from the specialty coffee menu, and finish with a pastry.
★ 4.5 · 1,320 reviews
Start the day at Bakkerij Wolf on Wolvenstraat, a bakery-café with a loyal following. Order the shakshuka or the Wolf plateau with a croissant, or grab a pastry from the counter if the line is long.
★ 4.6 · 3,044 reviews
Pause at De Laatste Kruimel, a cosy bakery in Amsterdam-Centrum with a hidden canal-side patio. Order coffee with a slice of zucchini lemon cake or a quiche, then watch boats glide by from the back.
★ 4.6 · 1,179 reviews
Start the day at De Bakkerswinkel, a central Amsterdam bakery-cafe over two floors. Break open a warm scone with clotted cream or try a quiche and an apple pastry, all made to be lingered over.
★ 4.4 · 3,380 reviews
Enjoy a garden-view brunch at Dignita Hoftuin in central Amsterdam. Take a window table, order the eggs Benedict and watch the greenery outside while the busy room hums around you.
★ 4.7 · 1,011 reviews
Treat yourself at Chocolaterie Pompadour, a cosy patisserie in the Nine Streets area. Pick a cake or a few chocolates, pair them with a coffee, and linger in the pretty little shop.
★ 4.3 · 1,896 reviews
Visit Scandinavian Embassy in De Pijp for a Nordic-flavoured coffee break. Order a specialty coffee or matcha latte with a fresh Scandinavian pastry in a calm, rustic room.
★ 4.5 · 2,775 reviews
Brunch at Staring at Jacob means a relaxed table inside or out in Amsterdam-West. Order pancakes, waffles or avocado toast, and add a gin from the menu if the mood strikes.
★ 4.5 · 2,012 reviews
Head to Little Collins De Pijp for a brunch that goes beyond the usual Amsterdam menu. Sample thoughtfully built plates, including vegan choices, in a relaxed room with attentive service.
★ 4.7 · 5,739 reviews
Dine at Miri Mary for a modern spin on Indian food in Amsterdam-Zuid. Share masala potato chips with aioli and dal makhani, guided by a team known for its helpful recommendations.
★ 4.7 · 728 reviews
Stop at Koffie ende Koeck, a charming vegan cafe in Amsterdam-West. Share sandwiches or scones, finish with a slice of cake, and linger over a good coffee.
★ 4.2 · 1,774 reviews
Start your morning at The Breakfast Club, a lively Amsterdam-West spot that keeps the breakfast crowd happy from 8:00. Share a pancake stack or tackle the chicken waffle with its signature sauce alongside a coffee.
★ 4.7 · 1,628 reviews
Treat yourself to Cut Throat, a Caribbean-style spot in the heart of Amsterdam. Settle in for a bottomless brunch with seasoned, crispy dishes, good music and a bar team that keeps the energy up.
★ 4.3 · 850 reviews
Begin your morning at Anne&Max Amsterdam Zuid, a stylish corner cafe right by Vondelpark. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast or brunch in its warm, design-minded interior, then carry a coffee into the park.
★ 4.3 · 683 reviews
Settle into De Wasserette in Amsterdam-Zuid for an easygoing brunch on its terrace. Order coffee, a healthy plate and a sweet bite, and enjoy an unhurried, stylish morning.
★ 4.6 · 780 reviews
Cross the IJ to Brunchdale in Amsterdam-Noord for a relaxed, stylish brunch. Sample its inventive plates in a cosy room and linger over a coffee served by a friendly team.
★ 4.5 · 578 reviews
Settle into Stacks Diner, an American-style restaurant in Amsterdam-West with a lively weekend brunch. Order from the diner menu and stay on if you like, as the kitchen runs late on Saturdays.
★ 4.2 · 3,044 reviews
Settle in at Teds Amsterdam Oud-West for an all-day brunch in a well-decorated room. Pick from a broad menu, perhaps the Caesar sando, and enjoy a relaxed meal in Oud-West.
★ 4.7 · 291 reviews
Pop into Patisserie Tout in Amsterdam-Zuid for a pastry break at one of the city's most praised patisseries. Pick from the display of finely finished cakes and tarts, and pair a slice with coffee or take a whole cake home.
★ 4.7 · 483 reviews
Seek out Belly Pepper in Amsterdam-West for a Turkish-style breakfast that regulars rave about. Tear into a large sesame simit served with eggs and avocado, and settle in for an unhurried morning.
★ 4.7 · 1,982 reviews
Settle in at The Cottage, an Oost favourite where the kitchen runs from breakfast through to late evening. Order the duck leg or a generous traditional plate, and take a seat outside if the weather allows.
★ 4.6 · 546 reviews
Step into Ceintuur Theater in Amsterdam-Zuid for brunch in a roomy, beautifully designed space. Choose a chicken flatbread or shakshuka with focaccia and enjoy tables that do not crowd you.
★ 4.3 · 1,453 reviews
Pull up a bench at La Oliva, a Northern Spanish tapas bar in central Amsterdam. Choose from the counter of pintxos, add a glass of regional wine and share plates in a warm, rustic room.
Amsterdam · 🥐 Breakfast
The Pancake Bakery
1h
Amsterdam · ☕ Coffeebreak
De Koffie Schenkerij
45 min
Florentin brunch
Omelegg City Centre
Greenwoods Singel
SAINT-JEAN Bakery
20 min
Box Sociaal
Bakers & Roasters
Bakkerij Wolf - Wolvenstraat
De Laatste Kruimel
De Bakkerswinkel Centrum
Dignita Hoftuin
Chocolaterie Pompadour
30 min
Scandinavian Embassy.
Staring at Jacob
Little Collins De Pijp
Miri Mary Indian Restaurant Amsterdam
Koffie ende Koeck
The Breakfast Club
Cut Throat
Anne&Max Amsterdam Zuid
De Wasserette
Brunchdale
Stacks Diner
Teds Amsterdam Oud West - All Day Brunch
Patisserie Tout
Belly Pepper
The Cottage
Ceintuur Theater
La Oliva
