Find here an overview of great places where you can have a great coffee and simple tasty dishes like soups, sandwiches, salads or other treats. Some of the places are located in or right at a park or near a shopping area so you can ideally combine it with an expanded walk. Dogs are welcome in all places.
CoffeeConcepts Jacob Obrechtstraat 5 The cosy neighbourhood coffeebar is one of the hottest meeting points in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid. Located right at the Vondelpark, dogs and people come together to enjoy a fine coffee, a nice chat, a delicious sandwich or other delights. A unique concept store that offers much more than coffee. More info
BLUE AMSTERDAM Kalverpassage, Singel 457 The cafe and restaurant on the top floor of the shopping center ‘Kalverpassage’ offers a breathtaking 360 degree view on the city. Take the glass elevator and enjoy rising above the roofs of Amsterdam. Tasty breakfast and lunch with sandwiches, soeps, salads or warm dishes. Very dog-friendly staff. More info
VONDELPARK/3 Vondelpark 3 The cozy restaurant on the ground floor of the historic 19th century building in the Vondelpark is a perfect place for breakfast, lunch or afternoon get-togethers. Delicious salads, sandwiches and cakes. On the upper floor the building houses a radio station and cultural event center. Open daily from 10 h – 18 h. More info
HET BLAUWE THEEHUIS Vondelpark The modernistic pavillion is a gem from the Bauhaus era. When it opened its doors in 1938 the place used to be a tea house as the name implies. The local brewery ’t IJ took over in 2018 and made it a beer proof place where you can choose from a variety of beers. They also serve coffee, pastry and cake as well as simple dishes such as pizza. A lot of dog owners come by in the morning for a cup of coffee, enjoying the morning air on the terrace. Open daily 9 h – 21 h, Fri and Sat 9 h – 22 h. More info
GROOT MELKHUIS Vondelpark Groot Melkhuis was established in 1874 and used to be a small farm. Today the traditional Dutch-style building is a bistro, serving cake and pastriesd but also sandwiches, soups and salads. Not only its special charme but also the stretched-out patio along the water make it a cool place to sit and have a drink or bite. Open from 10 h – 17 h. More info
VLAAMSCH BROODHUYS Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat 64,Elandsgracht 122 Artisanal bakery offering a variety of fantastic sourdough bread but also delicious pastry and cakes. You can sit down in the restaurant part and enjoy breakfast, lunch or high-tea in a cozy, homely atmosphere. Open daily from 8 h – 18 h, Sundays from 9:30 h. More info
DE BAKKERSWINKEL Polonceaukade 1&2 Rustic bistro-café offering freshly baked goods, cakes, creamy cappucino and fresh squeezed ojay. In other words, the perfect place to have breakfast, brunch or lunch. It is located right at Westerpark has a nice outdoor terrace near the water. A private boat rental is just a few steps away. More info