What is the best way to start a trip day? A nice and peaceful breakfast of course! Fortunately, in Amsterdam, there is a type of breakfast where anybody can find delicious. In terms of options, there are many types of breakfast served here: English, American, French, sweet, savory, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and even lactose-free! So the breakfast in Amsterdam is quite international at the same time. If you are here, you should eat the best breakfast in Amsterdam. Don’t panic, we already have a list for you! Here are our top choices for the best breakfast places in Amsterdam!
Everybody has a favorite thing for breakfast. Either a very good coffee or perfectly cooked scrambled eggs. It might be pretty frustrating to find the right spot to have breakfast especially when you are traveling – after all you are in a different country. Luckily, Amsterdam is a great place to have all kinds of breakfast. It might even be the best in Europe! So it’s for sure that you will enjoy the delicious breakfast, nice ambiance and yummy eggs here in Amsterdam – bon appetit!
1.BAKERS AND ROASTERS
Bakers and Roasters is a very popular breakfast place not only among traveler but also local youngsters. The menu is a collaboration between Kiwi and Brazilian cuisine – two people who miss their local food decided to get together for an eatery and Bakers and Roasters was born. You can have a Kiwi, Brazilian or another international breakfast here. Favorite items include poached eggs ones which they cook perfectly! If you are in the De Pijp neighborhood, this place should be your top choice for breakfast.
Address: Eerste Jacob van Campenstraat 54, 1072 BH
Phone: +31 20 772 2627
2. BRUNCHROOM
Brunchroom is the ultimate breakfast and brunch place located in the Eastern Docklands in Amsterdam. The breakfast table here is probably the one you have been dreaming about. The ingredients are very fresh, the menu changes according to the season to provide you with the freshest and high-quality ingredients as much as possible. The house specialties include waffles which are on the menu all year round and has a vegan version with over 30 different toppings. The sourdough bread sandwiches and also the coffee is amazing here!
Address: Czaar Peterstraat 74, 1018 PR
3. GARTINE
If you feel a bit fancier about having your breakfast, you should definitely come to Gartine. The place is in a very central location and only a few minutes away from Spui tram stop. The ambiance is a mixture of quaint and modern at the same time but they have a limited seating available which is probably around ten tables. The menu is shaped according to the seasonal harvest as the owner has a farm outside the city and it’s where the place gets the ingredients. The best option here to choose a large breakfast which has a croissant, jams, butter, cold cuts, a fried egg, orange juice, French toast and a choice of coffee and tea – phew that’s a lot!
Address: Taksteeg 7, 1012 PB
4. GREENWOODS SINGEL
One of the most crowded places for breakfast is Greenwoods. The location is very strategical and only a few minutes away from the central train station. Their menu is pretty extensive for different kinds of diets. You can find many vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. If the dish is not suitable for your diet you can always ask for a substitute, they are happy to help you. The house favorites are full English Breakfast, poached eggs, and pancakes! They also have a very good tea selection and tasty coffees.
Address: Singel 103, 1012 VG
5. MOODS COFFEE CORNER
Moods is a very cozy café known for its coffee and breakfast in Jordaan neighborhood- very lovely and a quiet area a bit outside of the city center. Literally around the corner of the street, it’s a cute spot offering a variety of open toast with toppings, yogurt bowls, smoothies, and fresh juices – just the way you like it. Addition to all these breakfast dishes, here you can drink seasonal single origin coffee which is locally roasted in Amsterdam. It is very spacious, minimally decorated cafe and certainly deserves a visit for the breakfast.
Address: Lindengracht 249, 1015 KH
Phone: +31 20 789 2023
6. YOGHURT BARN DE PIJP
DIf you are looking for a lighter breakfast option and not a fan of eggs or toasts that much, Yoghurt Barn is a perfect alternative for the breakfast. The yogurt bowls are served in glass jars, you can choose the size and the type of yogurt. Also, the options for toppings are abundant – you basically create your own breakfast from scratch. You can also enjoy their high tea service – as a late breakfast. The very simple yet an amazing breakfast place, the coffee, and tea are also nice. The setting is very peaceful and they have a great staff who are always happy to help you find the best thing to eat there!
Address:Eerste Van der Helststraat 80, 1072 NZ
7.LAVINIA GOOD FOOD
Lavinia is a cozy little place designed pretty eclectic. The place is only a few steps away from the Public House of Art in the Canal Ring neighborhood. Even though they have a small menu for breakfast they always have frequents because everything is so good here! The food, the ambiance, service people and the peaceful environment! They serve granola, banana pancakes – which is the most popular breakfast dish here, porridge, fruit salad, and even shakshuka! Lavinia is also great if you are vegan, vegetarian or on a gluten-free diet, they have substitutes on their menu for each item!
Address:Kerkstraat 176, 1017 GT
8. OMELEGG
Do you want to play big for the breakfast? Come on over! The Omelegg is obviously known for the egg-based breakfast dishes but the best part is it is pretty affordable and they have big portions. They start serving the breakfast from 7 AM – and the breakfast can be served all day long – it’s heaven here. Aside from their long list of egg dishes, they have sandwiches and sweet stuff in case your company or you want a bite. There are two locations -one is in the city center and one is in the De Pijo neighborhood. You’d love the creative menu here and the taste for sure!
Address: Ferdinand Bolstraat 143, 1072 LH
9. BAGELS AND BEANS
What is the first thing you need in order to properly function in the morning? Breakfast and coffee. Bagels and Beans is a place where you will get the best combination of those too. The place is actually pretty known for having one of the best coffees in Amsterdam even though it’a chain but they miss a point – you can have the best breakfast along with that! Favorite breakfast items here are the bagel ones – as you can also guess from the name! The options are a lot – you can have cream cheese, warm, sweet, savory, special bagels. You can also have yogurt bowls or simple croissant dishes if you want to. Don’t forget to grab a coffee too!
Address: Van Baerlestraat 40, 1071 AZ
10. PIQNIQ
Piqniq is a great place for having a peaceful breakfast because everybody can find something they like on the menu. Whether a porridge, yogurt, egg, sweet, croissant or maybe a big plate of American or English breakfast. Just choose whatever you want. Plus most of their breakfast items can be served lactose free or gluten-free. Above all, the prices on the menu are quite budget-friendly – which is a rare thing in central Amsterdam! Enjoy a good espresso with a full breakfast plate. If you come by late, they also have great lunch options!
Address: Lindengracht 59 hs, 1015 KC