Spotlight: ‘De Fabriek’ A cool loft in the heart of the Jordaan district.
Lemonade factory
The loft is located on the second floor of the former Houweling lemonade factory. The industrial look is still visible at the entrance, the elevator, and the various heights in the building. Honoring the history gives the building a rugged and robust look, which is reinforced by the old factory lamps in the hall and the former freight elevator, among other things.
Industrial
The former freight elevator opens onto the hall, located on the second floor. The private entrance is adjacent to the elevator on the right, and the double steel doors open onto the loft's living room. Living and cooking Almost the entire floor is taken up by the living area, with beautiful high ceilings creating a spacious feel. In the middle of the room is the sitting area with an attractive gas fireplace, which is an eye-catcher in the space. The kitchen is custom-made and features stainless steel and solid wood (chopping block).
In the middle of the room is the seating area with an attractive gas fireplace. An eye-catcher in the room.
Owner Marijke Bijkerk, owner of vintage store Lady Day, had a major influence on Dutch fashion.
Neighborhood guide
Eerste Passeerdersdwarsstraat is located in the heart of the bustling Jordaan, one of Amsterdam's most beloved neighborhoods. The Jordaan is known for its picturesque streets, historic canal houses, and lively atmosphere. It is an attractive neighborhood with a friendly and welcoming vibe. A wide range of amenities are within walking distance of the property. The nearby Elandsgracht is a lively street with various shops, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. A short walk will take you to the edge of the famous canal belt, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See our tips for the neighborhood below.
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FEST
FEST is a Dutch interior design brand that was started in 2013 by Femke Furnée. The core idea behind FEST: making beautiful surroundings accessible to everyone. FEST offers high-end furniture and home accessories—without the high-end price tag. The cheerful, timeless, and sustainable collections are developed in collaboration with international designers. At FEST, you will find everything you need to give your interior a (colorful) boost.
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The Frozen Fountain
Whether you're a tourist or a native Amsterdammer, it's always a pleasure to stroll through the nine streets. The Frozen Fountain is one of those shops that catches your eye when you pass by the window display with its eccentric designer furniture. The foundation for The Frozen Fountain was laid in 1992 as a platform for designers, mainly graduates of the Design Academy in Eindhoven. Because Dutch Design had already gained considerable international renown, the collaboration with young Dutch designers was a huge boost to The Frozen Fountain's reputation. In addition to being a store with a beautiful collection, the frozen fountain also calls itself an institute: for and by designers, to uphold the honor of Dutch Design. And how!
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Miscellaneous store
Good news for anyone who loves stationery and other beautiful items. On Elandsgracht in the city center, you can find Misc (short for Miscellaneous), which offers a carefully selected range of office supplies, everyday items, design objects, and furniture to help you find the right balance between work and private life.
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Anouk Beerents
Since 1987, Anouk Beerents has become a household name in the import and export of antique mirrors. The studio on Prinsengracht houses their collection of over 300 mirrors from the 18th and 19th centuries, most of which originate from France and Italy and are gilded in gold or silver leaf.
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Galerie Wim van Krimpen
Since 1991, Galerie Wim van Krimpen has been located on Prinsengracht. Wim van Krimpen is one of the most respected museum directors in the Netherlands and is also known worldwide as an avid art collector. In his gallery in the Jordaan district, you will find exceptional contemporary works of art. Don't forget to call ahead, as the gallery is open by appointment only.
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Galerie Madé van Krimpen
Galerie Madé van Krimpen, formerly known as Multiplemadé, presents a mix of exhibitions showcasing work by both established and emerging artists. While the gallery mainly focuses on solo exhibitions and group exhibitions, they also regularly collaborate with creative collectives and makers to organize pop-up events and take-overs.
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Gallery of Caroline O'Breen
Caroline O'Breen's gallery is a household name in Amsterdam's contemporary art market. In addition to exhibiting at Amsterdam art fairs, the gallery can also be visited at its location on Hazenstraat. Here, Caroline O'Breen presents leading visual art with a strong focus on photography. The art on display reflects a strong interest in female artists, and artists who reflect on natural environmental themes are of particular importance to this gallery.
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Bart Gallery
Galerie Bart is a contemporary art gallery in Amsterdam that focuses on both established and young artists who graduated in the Netherlands and excel in their innovative craftsmanship. At Bart, you will find artists who create work that is either playful and fresh, robust and sharp, serene and light-hearted, or serious with a touch of humor. They explore the boundaries of their medium and question them, with the aim of pushing those boundaries.
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Founder of Doesburg
Stigter van Doesburg, located in the Jordaan district, presents a varied program of contemporary art, ranging from painting to performance. Since its founding in 2001, the gallery has focused on young artists and has a strong representation of female artists.
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Cinecenter
Small cinema showing good arthouse films, among other things. It is part of the Cineville network, so you can also use your Cineville pass here. It's also a nice place to have a drink before or after the film. The location is Immediately Leidseplein, so you can visit many other great places from here.
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Wouter van Leeuwen Gallery
Wouter van Leeuwen's gallery is tucked away on Hazenstraat in the Jordaan neighborhood. If you're not paying attention, you could easily walk right past it. But that would be a shame, because this photo gallery is definitely worth a visit! Van Leeuwen's gallery represents major international and national photographers, with a wide range of artworks. From photos of the west coast of America in the 1970s to colorful nature scenes of the Dutch Wadden Islands: you'll find it all at this gallery!
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Martin van Zomeren
The Martin van Zomeren gallery is located in the heart of the Jordaan district. Martin van Zomeren presents a variety of contemporary art exhibitions, mainly consisting of photography with a focus on conceptual art. The Martin van Zomeren gallery features works by artists such as Navid Nuur, Alexandra Leykauf, and Cornelius Quabeck.
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Galerie Ron Mandos
In 20 years, Galerie Ron Mandos has gained a prominent place within the Dutch art scene. The gallery opened its doors in Rotterdam in 1999 and has since moved to its current gallery in Amsterdam's gallery district in 2010. Galerie Ron Mandos is a gallery for contemporary art and presents exhibitions by internationally recognized artists, among others, but the focus is on emerging artists.
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De BorzoGallery
De BorzoGallery, located on the Keizersgracht, is a leader in the field of NUL/Zero, minimalism and conceptual art. Linking the recent past to contemporary art is one of its most important priorities. As they say themselves: “Artists of today ‘stand on the shoulders’ of their predecessors, and we do not shy away from stark contrasts.”
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Althuis Hofland Fine Arts
Althuis Hofland Fine Arts is located in the historic center of Amsterdam. It is a gallery for anyone with a curious eye and a love of art, from first-time visitors and first-time buyers to art professionals. The gallery has a strong focus on the medium of painting and participates in major art fairs around the world every year (such as Art Brussels and NADA Miami).
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International Theater Amsterdam
The current building dates back to 1894. There used to be a theater here before, but it was mostly made of wood and was completely destroyed in a fire. The Internationaal Theater Amsterdam stands out because it juts out onto Leidseplein and has two towers and a spacious balcony. It has a classic auditorium and a modern auditorium. The staircases and chandeliers exude luxury, and it is easy to imagine that the audience used to consist mainly of the upper class. The theater mainly stages plays, but also hosts modern dance performances, lectures, and the Book Ball, among other events.
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The Lookout
Over the years, many cinemas have come and gone in Amsterdam, but Filmtheater De Uitkijk is still going strong! The building at Prinsengracht 452 has had an eventful history, starting out in 1912 as City Bioscoop, when it was converted from a 17th-century warehouse. In 1929, the Filmliga took over the cinema and changed its name to Filmtheater De Uitkijk. This was the very first avant-garde film theater in the Netherlands. Since 2007, De Uitkijk has been a sister project of the Kriterion organization and is run by a group of thirteen students.
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Torch Gallery
Torch was founded in 1984 by Adriaan van der Have as a platform for Dutch and international contemporary art. Adriaan was one of the first to recognize the potential of photography as an art form. Since 2009, Adriaan's son, Mo, has been continuing his legacy, exhibiting both established artists who are leaders in various disciplines and younger artists who continue to push the boundaries of their respective mediums.
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Fontana Gallery
At Galerie Fontana, they reflect on the state of contemporary art. They try to show what the world looks like and what it is really like, despite its sometimes sharp edges and dystopian character. When Fontana started in 2011, the focus was on photography, but nowadays they embrace all art media. Want to take a look? Galerie Fontana is located on Lauriergracht!
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Café the Young Orphan
Café De Jonge Wees, located at Looiersgracht 144, is a typical brown neighborhood pub that lays the foundation for the well-known Amsterdam conviviality with an extensive selection of beers, genevers, and snacks. Ajax is always on TV here, and thanks to the sunny terrace, you can enjoy the atmosphere both inside and outside. What's more, Café De Jonge Wees is the sister bar of Proeflokaal A. Van Wees, which means that all the jenever served in the Jordaan comes from A. Van Wees Distilleerderij de Ooievaar in Amsterdam.
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Bar Parry
Bar Parry is the younger brother/sister of Restaurant Balthazar’s Keuken. At Bar Parry, they have been serving delicious small dishes, charcuterie and cheese with a nice glass of wine since 2018. They have been working closely with De Wijnwinkel (Runstraat 23) for almost 25 years. A large part of the assortment is on the menu in the bar. Special: they use a fixed surcharge on the store price so that they can also serve the more special wines for a good price.
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Sinck
Team leader Timo van der Stad, together with chef Sander Bierenbroodspot and sommelier Sabas Joosten (formerly of De Librije), has launched restaurant and wine bar Sinck. At Sinck, they focus on quality and accessibility. Chef Sander ensures that beautiful products are prepared to perfection, with an extra focus on sauces. The restaurant is located upstairs, while downstairs you will find yourself in the atmospheric wine bar. The wine list is extensive, with a focus on French wines.
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Pazzi
Pazzi's wood-fired pizzas have been available in every district of Amsterdam since 2010. The formula is simple: each location has a cozy interior, welcoming you with a friendly Italian atmosphere as soon as you walk in. The wood-fired pizzas are made in the traditional way and the toppings are carefully selected. It's an Italian experience that is simply flawless and will keep you coming back for more. If you're in the mood for a good pizza, Pazzi is the place to be.
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Café de Pieper
Café de Pieper is a family-run business with many regulars. It is a classic but cozy café with wooden paneling, where you can get beer, cider, and sausage.
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Ela Restobar
ELA Restobar is happy to welcome you to their 'all-day' food concept. In the morning and afternoon it is the ideal location for a delicious cup of Spanish coffee, a tasty lunch or a (business) meeting. As the day progresses, it turns into a place where you can enjoy a refreshing cocktail or a flavorful Italian beer. And for those who are hungry, chef Teun Dikkers offers a unique twist on classic Mediterranean cuisine.
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Rakang
The Thai restaurant Rakang is located on the always pleasant Elandsgracht. Friendly service, pleasant atmosphere and delicious authentic Thai food! And according to some, even the tastiest Thai in Amsterdam... We'll leave it up to you to agree. But if you are looking for a tasty, fresh, Asian restaurant. Then Rakang is definitely worth it. And after that delicious Thai meal, the Elandsgracht offers plenty of opportunity to have a beer in one of the many pubs.
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Balthazar's kitchen
This small family restaurant has been located on Elandsgracht since 1995. Seasonality, provenance, and tradition are central to Balthazar's cuisine. The menu features a fixed three-course menu that changes every other week. It consists of five small starters to share, meat or fish as the main course, and a surprising dessert. Wooden tables, white tablecloths, beautiful tableware, and excellent service: Balthazar's cuisine is authentic.
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Café de Doffer
Café in the 9 Streets with a cozy terrace and a simple but good menu. You can also come here for lunch and snacks. De Doffer has been a household name in Amsterdam's 9 Streets since the seventies and therefore attracts a nice varied crowd with, of course, a good portion of Amsterdam conviviality. Something for everyone here!
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Smelt Restaurant
Smelt is a cozy and atmospheric restaurant in Amsterdam's 9 Straatjes district. The restaurant specializes in cheese fondue and offers five different types of cheese. In addition to classic cheese fondue, Smelt also offers special flavors such as truffle and pesto. If you are not a big eater, you can also order single portions. Smelt's interior is cozy and warm, with lots of wood and candlelight. It is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious cheese fondue with friends or family.
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Screaming Beans
Screaming Beans is an Amsterdam brand known locally and internationally for its high-quality coffee. This location is situated in the middle of Amsterdam's historic Nine Streets. With its cozy and familiar atmosphere, the shop on Runstraat has become a second living room for entrepreneurs, residents, and visitors to Runstraat. Come by and enjoy a delicious pastry baked by Sara or Mateen.
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Dutch Dabbawala
Dutch Dabbawala, an Indian restaurant on Elandsgracht, has been recommended so often that you simply have to order from it. The butter chicken momos are an absolute must-try and immediately became a favorite. The restaurant has given classic Indian dishes a modern twist and also offers a large number of vegetarian options. In addition to the momos, the menu also features other delicacies such as samosas and various curries. You can order for takeaway or delivery.
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Vinkeles (**)
Enclosed by the Dylan hotel, restaurant Vinkeles is like a small piece of France close to home. With a beautiful location on the Keizersgracht, the restaurant is pre-eminently a chic affair. The kitchen bears the signature of chef Jurgen van der Zalm, who earned his second star with it in 2023.
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Gifu Ramen Bar
Chef and co-owner Ryoji Miyachi pays tribute to the Japanese ramen culture he grew up with at Gifu Ramen Bar. Together with the team behind Chun Café, he positions ramen as fully-fledged chef-driven comfort food. The cuisine revolves around perfectly balanced broths that are simmered for hours to achieve maximum depth and umami. In addition to ramen, Gifu serves izakaya-style dishes that complete the Japanese dining experience. The atmosphere is calm and warm, with a minimalist interior and a view of the open kitchen.
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Fou Fow Ramen
This ramen restaurant used to be a well-kept secret tucked away in the Chinese neighborhood. But now Fou Fow has two locations in the city and is a household name for Amsterdam residents who love ramen. On the lively and bustling Elandsgracht, you can enjoy Fou Fow's delicious and reasonably priced ramen, which originated in China. You can choose from four types of soup based on different broths, which are then topped with various ingredients, including, of course, the main ingredient: noodles!
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Café de Pels
Café de Pels is a truly intellectual creative café. Many a book or column has been written here, good conversations are held here, and fun or stupid jokes are tried out here. In the Pels, people also flirt in the Amsterdam way, discuss and, as it should be in an Amsterdam brown café, drink beer. The walls are covered with art made by regular guests themselves. It is a brown café with a creative edge, sandwiches with 'kroket' and a daily special on Mondays.
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Men Impossible
Men Impossible is a ramen restaurant where they only serve 100% plant-based dishes. At Men Impossible, they believe in improving the world by focusing solely on plant-based food and bringing people together with the most delicious vegan dishes from Japanese cuisine. The plant-based ramen has a strong flavor, but that certainly doesn't make it any less delicious. Thanks to the use of fresh ingredients and umami flavors, dinner at Men Impossible is a true taste experience.
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Sushi HANABI
Hanabi, which means "fireworks," is a unique Japanese restaurant with two floors. Downstairs, you can enjoy donburi and yakitori, while upstairs you can enjoy a classic Edomae sushi experience. The omakase menu allows the chef to serve dishes at his discretion, directly to the guests. This sushi is already seasoned with soy sauce and wasabi and can even be eaten by hand. At Hanabi, you have the flexibility to choose your reservation time and choose from three price categories. The more expensive menus include more luxurious ingredients such as bluefin tuna, snow crab, caviar, and Japanese scallops. Dinner begins with refined amuse-bouches, followed by delicious dishes such as sake-marinated scallops with caviar and sweet snow crab with yuzu.
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Chun Café
In the busy Negenstraatjes (Nine Streets), Chun Cafe has recently expanded their bubble tea menu with a selection of special sandwiches. The sandwiches are available in four flavors. The options are: egg salad, bacon egg and cheese, garlic shrimp egg, and rib-eye bulgogi. Deliciously buttery and perfectly toasted.
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Cafecito
Cafecito is part of the Cafecito franchise, an Amsterdam-based coffee roastery that decided to open coffee shops to stimulate their own sales when sales to catering establishments stagnated during the pandemic. Cafecito already has three branches in Amsterdam and one in Rotterdam. The Nassaukade location is the newest addition, led by entrepreneur Chow, who previously owned two bubble tea shops. She now has her own Cafecito, where she employs professional baristas to prepare coffee, including the pride of the business: cold brew. In addition to various types of coffee, they offer small cakes and their own coffee blend for home use.
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Wandu
Evandro Barbosa de Souza and his best friend Aldo Jesus Silva opened coffee shop Wandu in the center of Amsterdam. The name is a tribute to his grandmother, who called him 'Wandu', which means a coffee bean in African. From half past seven in the morning, Wandu offers local residents delicious Brazilian coffee, cappuccino, espresso Brasileirinho and pão de queijo; a Brazilian cheese bun. The men want to create a cozy place where people take time for themselves and relax. There is also praise for Wandu's charming atmosphere, a refreshing alternative to the Scandi aesthetic in Amsterdam cafes.
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Café Toussaint
Café Toussaint is a cozy neighborhood café where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and cocktails. Meals are served in a small dining area overlooking the open kitchen or on the lovely large outdoor terrace. There's never a dull moment at Toussaint. They have cupboards full of games, a boules court, and depending on the season, they host mussel feasts, barbecue events, or wine tastings.
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Gertrude
Gertrude is a bar and restaurant where you can enjoy an excellent meal. The cuisine here follows the seasons, with an emphasis on seasonal vegetables and sustainably sourced fish and meat. Think pickled sardines with arugula oil, pappardelle with ragù, or finish with pear crumble with sour cream and Kef cheeses. The interior consists of beautiful antique pieces, creating a chic yet homely atmosphere. You can dine here during the week and also have lunch here on weekends.
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Café Wolf
Bakkerij Wolf opened its doors a year ago. And now, in addition, Café Wolf has opened, where you can enjoy refreshing dishes full of vegetables in a beautiful Scandinavian interior. The dishes here are not your standard fare, but offer a unique culinary experience of a high standard. The Café is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM (the kitchen closes at 5:00 PM).
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Foodware
Foodware is the place for honest food: freshly prepared and without artificial additives. Combine different dishes into a meal by choosing from a range of fish, meat, or vegetarian ingredients. Foodware was originally a caterer, but nowadays you can also eat their delicious fresh meals in the restaurant on Looiersgracht. But are you in a hurry? Then you can always just take the food with you. The range of dishes is fairly fixed and not very large, but this promotes quality. Fancy tasty, healthy, and not too complicated food? Then Foodware is the perfect place to go.
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Vindict wine
Vindict wine can be found on the edge of the Jordaan district on Elandsgracht. Because they not only love wine but also design and construction, they have given this beautiful place its own unique and sustainable design. Every part of the shop has had a previous life. For example, the floor is made of stone slabs from old brick factories, and the wines are presented in shoe cabinets from the Puma factory in the former Czechoslovakia. Every type of wine is available here: from five euros to a bottle of Dom Pérignon Champagne. All white, rosé, and sparkling wines are available chilled.
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Siem van der Gragt Butcher Shop
Siem van der Gragt's butcher shop has been a familiar sight in Amsterdam's city center since 1966. Siem started his shop in Tweede Laurierdwarsstraat and moved to Elandsgracht in 1977. Siem's goal was to only purchase animals that had had a good life, and he founded the Scharrelvlees control body together with other interest groups, government institutions, and other free-range butchers. With a mission to provide consumers with sustainable and traditional meat and meat products that focus on care and respect for the environment, animals, and people, he is a household name in Amsterdam's city center.
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Cheese Chamber
The name says it all; at the Kaaskamer you can go for cheese. From floor to ceiling, this store is filled with cheese, with craftsmanship and tradition being paramount. At this cheese specialty store you can buy between 300 and 400 types of cheese from all over Europe. You can have your sandwich topped with a wide choice and to top it off you can also choose between different homemade sauces. The cheeses are collected from France every two weeks and in the Netherlands the focus is on organic cheeses that come directly from the farmer. Wines, salads, olives, hams and nuts are also sold for a complete cheese board.
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Chenin Chenin
Chenin Chenin is a wine shop, online store, and subscription service for natural wines, beer, cider, and sake. It is located in the heart of Amsterdam. The assortment is a continuously evolving list of original and, above all, drinkable wines. From underrated bargains to hard-to-find gems. At Chenin Chenin, they love wines from all over the world, regardless of trends. They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Pompadour Chocolate Shop
Chocolaterie Pompadour is a patisserie on Huidenstraat. Here, everything revolves around craftsmanship, pure products, and a passion for chocolate and pastries. Each chocolate is carefully crafted and beautifully decorated. In the adjoining tearoom, you can enjoy delicious tea or Catalan coffee in the beautifully nostalgic interior. With each cup of coffee, Pomadour also serves a homemade financier, a delicious French cake made with Spanish almonds and brown butter. In short, this is the place to be for the best pastries with pure flavors.
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Wolf Bakery
Bakkerij Wolf is located in Amsterdam's Nine Streets. Stay a while or take some tasty treats home with you. The sourdough breads are displayed on rustic wooden racks behind the counter. This bakery on Wolfstraat offers breads, croissants, and pastries of the highest quality. The smell of cinnamon rolls and croissants is irresistible, and you'll be amazed by the display case full of delicacies. Be sure to try the almond croissant and the strawberry tart.
Meet the entrepreneur, in this series designers Xander Vervoort and Leon van Boxtel of x + l design. In their online store, they present handmade products that they have made themselves. Most are one of a kind. Loose objects and limited series that go together with handmade finds from their travels. Xander and Leo love the irregularity in the products: the human touch gives it an extra dimension.
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