One of the longest and busiest street markets in Europe — fresh stroopwafels, Dutch cheese, fish, and affordable clothing. A true neighbourhood institution.
A classic Amsterdam grand café right on the Amstel river, with one of the best terraces in the city — two levels looking out over the water. Big, spacious, and unpretentious. Good for coffee, lunch, or just a long afternoon read.
A former tram depot in the Oud-West neighbourhood, converted into a lively cultural hub with a food hall, artisan market, boutique cinema, hotel, and independent shops. A good rainy-day destination or weekend browse.
A small, much-loved spot in Den Haag serving Lebanese manouche flatbreads — thin, crispy, and topped with za'atar, cheese, or meat. Simple menu done extremely well. Expect a queue at lunchtime.
Rotterdam's indoor street food market in the Fenix Food Factory building in Katendrecht — a former warehouse on the south bank of the Maas. Dozens of stalls, craft beer, and a lively atmosphere. The neighbourhood itself, once rough, is now one of the most interesting in the city.
A grand café and hotel in the former headquarters of the Holland America Line, from which millions of emigrants sailed to the United States. Right on the Maas waterfront in Wilhelminapier with sweeping river views. A beautiful building with a great terrace — the history adds something to every visit.
A spectacular horseshoe-shaped market hall completed in 2014, with a vast arched interior covered in an enormous artwork of fruits, vegetables, and insects. Fresh produce, street food, and specialty stalls on the ground floor, apartments above. Impressive even if you don't buy anything.