Amsterdam

Loop 51 blends Amsterdam’s brunch culture with vinyl obsession. By day, sunlight floods this De Pijp corner as diners dig into buttermilk chicken waffles and spritzes, soundtracked by resident DJs spinning house and hip-hop. When the kitchen closes at 5pm, the space sheds its café vibe and tables make way for standing crowds, though the records keep playing. The menu walks the line between hearty (Nashville hot sliders) and fresh (shaved fennel salads), while the audiophile-grade sound system ensures music stays at the heart of the event. Come for pancakes, stay for the party.

Vascobelo brings a slice of Belgian café culture to Amsterdam, serving award-winning single-origin coffees and a compact menu of homestyle dishes (think croque-monsieurs and seasonal soups). The airy space, dotted with cookbooks from nearby Scheltema bookstore, strikes a balance between Instagrammable decor and genuine comfort. The terrace tables soak up sun, while the marble bar tempts with house-selected wines. Staff pride themselves on friendly, efficient service, and prices stay surprisingly gentle for the city centre. Though the food selection is small, it’s well-executed — perfect for a leisurely lunch or coffee break without the bustle of tourist traps.

Café de Jaren is one of the largest cafes in Amsterdam. The building features a spacious cafe on the ground floor with an international press reading-table, a pleasant restaurant with a large salad bar on the first floor, as well as a superb terrace with a canal view.

If you would like to treat yourself, Melly's Cookies Bar pairs sweet recipes from Latin America with traditional Dutch specialities. Get yourself a Dutch stroopwafel with different toppings, a cookie, a piece of cake or try one of the Argentinian alfajores or some dulce de leche alongside a cup of coffee or traditional mate tea.

The Screaming Beans will make sure to find the best coffee blend in their assortment to match your individual taste. Relish one of the carefully sourced and roasted single origin coffees (or the cafe's own house blend), together with a croissant, on their terrace.