Best Breakfasts in Amsterdam: 20 Places to Start the Day
From early-opening bakeries serving croissants at 7:30am to late-riser brunch spots open until 10pm, these are the places where Amsterdam actually eats breakfast.
The breakfast spots below are ranked by reliability and how easy they are to get into. The absolute essentials come first—places that open early, deliver consistently, and won't turn you away. From there, you'll find the specialized options: the Turkish breakfasts, the Polish Zapiekanki, the Indian weekend brunches that pull locals off side streets just to sit down and eat eggs their way. Some need booking (noted where true). Most don't, but they do fill up fast on weekends, especially in De Pijp and Amsterdam West, which have the highest concentration of venues here.
Prices cluster around €15–20 for a typical brunch dish with coffee. De Pijp is the neighborhood to go if you want choice and want to stay put; West if you want bakeries and can walk it off toward Westerpark; Centre if you're stuck near Dam Square and don't mind paying for the location. Weekday mornings are genuinely quieter. Arrive at opening time and you'll eat alone in rooms full of locals.
Greenwoods
Keizersgracht and Singel, Centre · English breakfast · Daily, opens early, high turnover
Almost always a line of hungry breakfasters waiting at the door, not only because of their generous portions of eggs benedict, pancakes and banana bread but also because of the fantastic flavours and service. Book a table or arrive early. No ambiguity here: this is the breakfast baseline in the city center.
Little Collins
Eerste Sweelinckstraat 19, De Pijp · Australian, international · Mon–Tue 9am–4pm, Wed–Sat 9am–10pm, Sun 9am–10pm
Excellent line in international brunch dishes, from kedgeree to waffles. The menu is very international, and the chef is Australian, so Australian cuisine is a melting pot of influences from Europe, Asia, America. Walk-in only; expect a wait on weekends. Simple brunch dishes start at around €5.50 for a slice of banana, rosemary and chocolate loaf.
Bakers & Roasters
De Pijp and Kadijksplein · New Zealand and Brazilian, brunch · Daily, all day brunch service
Run by a Kiwi and a Brazilian who met in West Hollywood, they've created a spot full of breakfast comfort food done right. The Kiwi Brekkie, Huevos Rancheros, and granola bowls are all winners. Brunch dishes €11–17. Hard to get a table, so be prepared to wait. The Kadijksplein location is slightly quieter than De Pijp.
Box Sociaal
Plantage Middenlaan and Bloemgracht, Plantage and Jordaan · Australian, brunch · Brunch service daily
Great spot for good food and friendly service with a canal view. The staff is super friendly, the service is quick, and the food and cocktails are all delicious. Quite a few options for vegans and vegetarians as well. Eggs Benedict to breakfast sandwiches, but also more creative-looking menu items. Their coffee and juices are very good, and their service impeccable.
Belly Pepper
Thorbeckeplein, Centre · Turkish breakfast · Daily service
Turkish breakfast, brunch and lunch offerings like you'll find at Istanbul's lokantas. Chef Esra Acar Koc wanted to show that there's so much more to Turkish food than kebabs. Borek: whirls of light pastry are filled with spinach and feta, served topped with a perfectly poached egg and surrounded by a small lake of yoghurt with chilli butter. Delightful with a glass of homemade lemonade.
Omelegg
City center · Omelettes, eggs · Mon–Fri from 7am, Sat–Sun from 8am
The Netherlands' first 'omeletterie.' They provide their first customers' fix from 07:00. A single-purpose venue that does one thing: eggs, every style. Go early if you want elbow room, or accept that this is where Amsterdam comes when breakfast is non-negotiable.
Farine
De Wallen, Centre · French bakery, breakfast · Daily service
Step into Farine and the smell alone will convince you to stay—that intoxicating mix of butter, yeast, and fresh-baked bread that all great bakeries have. This warm, intimate space feels authentically French, with croissants that rival anything we've had in Paris and coffee strong enough to actually wake you up. Walk-in only; bakeries like Farine are walk-in, though you may queue.
Cut Throat
Beursplein 5, Centre (off Dam Square) · Caribbean brunch · Wed–Fri 12pm–9pm, Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–6pm
The world's first barbershop, bar, and restaurant concept in the heart of Amsterdam. Based in the historic stock building from the 1890s. Throughout the day and into the evening Cut Throat offers a full Caribbean brunch experience paired with craft cocktails and live music. Price per person: €20–30. Cut Throat offers a bottomless brunch from Wednesday to Sunday until 5pm. This package includes 90 minutes of unlimited drinks and a main course.
Gartine
Small alley, Centre · Organic, seasonal · Daily service
The gastronomy behind Gartine has gained a lot of fame and today breakfast here is an experience that is part of the best breakfasts in Amsterdam. They opt for organic and local ingredients. The restaurant's motto is to offer fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables in healthy food. Highlights include: Sourdough toast with old Beemster cheese, sweet chestnut and a chutney of onion, Eggs Benedict with spinach and sauce béarnaise and Pancakes served with grapes, caramel syrup and toasted coconut.
CT Coffee & Coconuts
De Pijp · Tropical, smoothie bowls · Daily service
Nestled in the vibrant De Pijp neighborhood, Coffee & Coconuts is a charming café that beautifully marries history and modernity. Housed in a former 1920s cinema, this spacious venue boasts high ceilings and stunning stained-glass windows, creating an inviting atmosphere reminiscent of both Amsterdam and Bali. Mains €12–18, açai bowls €10–14.
Pluk
Nine Streets area · Healthy, smoothie bowls · Daily service
Popular café located in the Nine Streets area. Known for its colorful and trendy interior, Pluk offers a wide range of healthy breakfast options like smoothie bowls, granola, avocado toasts, and fresh juices. Highlights are the sweet options: cinnamon rolls, sweet pancakes, crepes, filled croissants, banana bread, freshly baked pastries, homemade cakes, cupcakes and açai bowls. Famous on social media, PLUK Amsterdam is that breakfast option for those who like to eat with their eyes and mouth.
The Cottage
Linnaeusstraat, Oost · British, full English · Mon and Wed–Sun 8:30am–11pm, closed Tues
Cosy little place in Amsterdam Oost serves delicious British comfort food all day long. Start your day (they open at 8:30) with great coffee, fresh scones, homemade jam or a full English – part of their all-day brunch menu. All the English classics and a full English breakfast with normal, veggie or vegan options. They have a Sunday roast on Sunday, which is excellent.
Bakkerij Loof
Bilderdijkstraat, Amsterdam West · Bakery, bread · Opens 8am daily
Lovely spot with a wonderful atmosphere, whether you want to enjoy breakfast alone with a magazine or newspaper, or you're meeting up with a friend. In good weather, the terrace is also a great place to people-watch on the always lively Bilderdijkstraat. Opens at 8:00 AM. For bread lovers: this is the only reason to have breakfast in West.
Stefs Bakery Amsterdam
Various locations · Bakery, sandwiches, coffee · Open daily
Delicious sandwiches, top tier coffee and tasty desserts. The oatmilk coffee has an amazing flavour. A solid neighborhood bakery option across multiple Amsterdam locations. No ambition here, just good basics done right.
Vinnies
Multiple locations · Organic, healthy, deli · Daily service
Organic and healthy option. With locations in various Amsterdam neighborhoods, this cozy café offers a menu full of sustainable and organic dishes, from homemade granola to sandwiches and fresh juices. Vinnies is an ideal place for a nutritious breakfast that will keep you energized throughout the day. For when you want breakfast that makes you feel like a better person.
De Kleine Bes
Dapperbuurt, Oost · All day · Early morning to late night
Awesome corner building with an enclosed terrace. You can visit this awesome corner building with an enclosed terrace from early morning until late at night. A neighborhood favorite that stays open when you need it, perfect for the early or very late breakfast.
Kazik
Amsterdam West · Polish, Zapiekanki · Daily service
Hidden treasure in Amsterdam West. Polish café that is known for its hearty Zapiekanki (open-faced baguette-style sandwiches). The half portion is already huge. Their breakfast hot dog is a monster, and they've got amazing vegan cheesecakes too. You won't find tourists here, just locals who know where to go.
G's
Goudsbloemstraat, Amsterdam West · Brunch, cocktails · Fri–Sun only, 10am–4pm
Possibly the coziest spot in Amsterdam West for weekend brunch. Open Friday–Sunday, the former 'bruin café' sits on a quiet street in Amsterdam's Jordaan. The interior features whitewashed wood, funky furnishings, tablecloths printed with old comic strips, and a bar stocked with antique apothecary bottles and Bloody Mary fixin's. Not for early birds, but for the weekend mood.
Anne and Max
City center, multiple locations · Café, breakfast · Daily service
Open every day for breakfast, a quick coffee, lunch, high tea and savoury snacks. Every day, you can read the menu boards to see which specials Anne and Max recommend. Baguette with hummus and avocado and the revitalising fruit shake made with pomegranate, blackberry, apple, strawberry and ginger. The ingredients are, wherever possible, sustainable and homemade.
The Pancake Club
Prinsengracht, Centre · Pancakes, sweet and savoury · Daily service
Cosy pancake house inside a 17th-century warehouse on Prinsengracht is something of an Amsterdam institution – which explains the queues frequently seen snaking out of the door and along the canal. Visitors can tuck into a choice of more than 100 (huge) sweet and savoury pancakes and help themselves from generous pots of syrup on the tables. Expect a wait, but expect proper Amsterdam tourism too.
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