Food Scene
Small café with rather unenthusiastic service.
Open from 8:00 to midnight (Monday to Friday only)...but it seems a bit inconsistent with its opening times. http://www.cafenoiramsterdam.nl/locatie/
Café Noir
19-21 WeesperpleinSmall café with rather unenthusiastic service.
Open from 8:00 to midnight (Monday to Friday only)...but it seems a bit inconsistent with its opening times. http://www.cafenoiramsterdam.nl/locatie/
GOOD PRICES, home made, lovely garden in back. Lentil soup! Open Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00 I highly recommend the Indian lentil soup for 3,95 with bread...a meal in itself! http://www.lunchroomdeburen.nl/
Eetwinkel De Buren
45-C SarphatistraatGOOD PRICES, home made, lovely garden in back. Lentil soup! Open Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00 I highly recommend the Indian lentil soup for 3,95 with bread...a meal in itself! http://www.lunchroomdeburen.nl/
corner Plantage Middenlaan & Plantage Kerklaan,daily specials, soups, salads, friendly, casual, good value, lunch or dinner, for a beer or wine anytime.
http://www.goodfoodgroup.nl/koosje.html#
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Café Koosje
37 Plantage Middenlaancorner Plantage Middenlaan & Plantage Kerklaan,daily specials, soups, salads, friendly, casual, good value, lunch or dinner, for a beer or wine anytime.
http://www.goodfoodgroup.nl/koosje.html#
its name means 'mayor' in Dutch
gourmet burgers at a reasonable price...although the patties can be underseasoned.......unusual combinations
http://www.burgermeester.eu/
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Burgermeester | Artis
37 Plantage Kerklaanits name means 'mayor' in Dutch
gourmet burgers at a reasonable price...although the patties can be underseasoned.......unusual combinations
http://www.burgermeester.eu/
For an evening out. Casual but good food prepared fresh and simply in an old dockworkers coffee house
http://www.koffiehuisvandenvolksbond.nl
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Restaurant 'Koffiehuis van den Volksbond'
4 KadijkspleinFor an evening out. Casual but good food prepared fresh and simply in an old dockworkers coffee house
http://www.koffiehuisvandenvolksbond.nl
Small friendly restaurant that specializes in Indonesian fare with a modern twist. Lunch or Dinner. Daily specials. Tables outside in good weather. http://www.cafekadijk.nl/KADIJK/kadijk-home.htm
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Café Kadijk
KadijkspleinSmall friendly restaurant that specializes in Indonesian fare with a modern twist. Lunch or Dinner. Daily specials. Tables outside in good weather. http://www.cafekadijk.nl/KADIJK/kadijk-home.htm
A huge space...look for a gold angel on top of the facade outside.
Famous for it's all-day Turkish breakfast feasts.
http://bit.ly/yssquI
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Café Restaurant De Ysbreeker
23 WeesperzijdeA huge space...look for a gold angel on top of the facade outside.
Famous for it's all-day Turkish breakfast feasts.
http://bit.ly/yssquI
casual, sit in the back room with view of the canal, pretzels=brezels, organic breakfast, salads, 7:30-16:30 weekdays, 8:30-16:00 saturdays
www.brezel.nl
Brezel
272 Vondelwegcasual, sit in the back room with view of the canal, pretzels=brezels, organic breakfast, salads, 7:30-16:30 weekdays, 8:30-16:00 saturdays
www.brezel.nl
An amazing space...look for a golden angel on top of the facade. Famous for its all-day Turkish breakfast feast.
http://bit.ly/z3Kx8t Lunch & snacks too.
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Suq Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatAn amazing space...look for a golden angel on top of the facade. Famous for its all-day Turkish breakfast feast.
http://bit.ly/z3Kx8t Lunch & snacks too.
Great coffee...good vibe. Go upstairs if it's crowded. Free wifi. Not much to eat here.
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de koffie salon centrum
130-BG UtrechtsestraatGreat coffee...good vibe. Go upstairs if it's crowded. Free wifi. Not much to eat here.
This is definitely not a Starbuck's. Relaxed and casual...lunch, tea, coffee.
Lunchroom / Patisserie Kuyt
This is definitely not a Starbuck's. Relaxed and casual...lunch, tea, coffee.
Not only are their special varieties of coffee beans roasted on the premises, you can also choose how your coffee is brewed...very unique. The java is savoured not gulped. http://www.twoforjoy.nl/
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Frederix Coffee Bar & Lunch
29 FrederikspleinNot only are their special varieties of coffee beans roasted on the premises, you can also choose how your coffee is brewed...very unique. The java is savoured not gulped. http://www.twoforjoy.nl/
Good place for a quick lunch. Take-out or Eat-in. Tables outside in good weather.
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Soup en Zo - Jodenbree
94 JodenbreestraatGood place for a quick lunch. Take-out or Eat-in. Tables outside in good weather.
Lunch, Dinner, Coffee Open Mon-Fri 8:30 - 19:00 but closed Sat & Sun. Nothing fancy but excellent prices even though you won't qualify for the student discount. Open to the general public.
Roetersstraat 11
11 RoetersstraatLunch, Dinner, Coffee Open Mon-Fri 8:30 - 19:00 but closed Sat & Sun. Nothing fancy but excellent prices even though you won't qualify for the student discount. Open to the general public.
Lunch, Dinner, Coffee Mon-Fri 9:00-19:00 Cheap prices Open to all Oudezijds Achterburgwal 237. In a modern atrium between two 19th century university buildings that were once a hospital.
Binnengasthuisstraat
BinnengasthuisstraatLunch, Dinner, Coffee Mon-Fri 9:00-19:00 Cheap prices Open to all Oudezijds Achterburgwal 237. In a modern atrium between two 19th century university buildings that were once a hospital.
Bags of unpretentious charm. The apple pie is pretty good too. It can be busy but be bold and commandeer a chair like the locals do.
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Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktBags of unpretentious charm. The apple pie is pretty good too. It can be busy but be bold and commandeer a chair like the locals do.
Offers quality dishes that Dutch mothers & grandmothers used to make. Many styles of mashed potatoes and vegetables with sausages or stewed beef and boy, is it good! Best to make a reservation.
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Restaurant Moeders
251 RozengrachtOffers quality dishes that Dutch mothers & grandmothers used to make. Many styles of mashed potatoes and vegetables with sausages or stewed beef and boy, is it good! Best to make a reservation.
The best thing about this establishment is the large open terrace with tables on the Amstel River. It's casual and unpretentious...enjoy a drink with nibbles and watch the boats go by.
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Girassol
135 WeesperzijdeThe best thing about this establishment is the large open terrace with tables on the Amstel River. It's casual and unpretentious...enjoy a drink with nibbles and watch the boats go by.
A sweeping view from the terrace on the water. Take the free ijplein veer (ferry) from the back of Central Station to the other side of the harbour and walk along the sea wall a few meters east.
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Wilhelmina Dok
1 NoordwalA sweeping view from the terrace on the water. Take the free ijplein veer (ferry) from the back of Central Station to the other side of the harbour and walk along the sea wall a few meters east.
Not cheap but this modern box-like restaurant has been built on, yes ON, an old railway bridge near the harbour. Seasonal French & Italian inspired dishes. Special 3, 4 & 5 course menus.
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Café Restaurant Open
Not cheap but this modern box-like restaurant has been built on, yes ON, an old railway bridge near the harbour. Seasonal French & Italian inspired dishes. Special 3, 4 & 5 course menus.
Unique restaurant in a greenhouse-like building in a park. They grow their own vegetables. It is also possible to book a table in the kitchen to watch the chefs at work.
Expensive but worth it.
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De Kast
3 Kamerlingh OnneslaanUnique restaurant in a greenhouse-like building in a park. They grow their own vegetables. It is also possible to book a table in the kitchen to watch the chefs at work.
Expensive but worth it.
The service has never been good but it is a huge bustling modern café great for people watching or meeting a friend. Terrace on the water in the back.
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Café de Jaren
20-20 Nieuwe DoelenstraatThe service has never been good but it is a huge bustling modern café great for people watching or meeting a friend. Terrace on the water in the back.
Up an acutely steep staircase to the first floor. Tiny & cosy. The plate-sized pancakes are greasy & heavy just like granny used to make. Visit the Dutch Royal Family shrine in the back corner.
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Pancakehouse Upstairs
2 GrimburgwalUp an acutely steep staircase to the first floor. Tiny & cosy. The plate-sized pancakes are greasy & heavy just like granny used to make. Visit the Dutch Royal Family shrine in the back corner.
Ideal place to people watch and view the famous white wooden bridge (magere brug=skinny bridge) on the little terrace in front in good weather. Service and food not exceptional.
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Café de Magere Brug
81 AmstelIdeal place to people watch and view the famous white wooden bridge (magere brug=skinny bridge) on the little terrace in front in good weather. Service and food not exceptional.
Very special - go for afternoon tea in the Amstel Hotel's Riverside Lounge. http://bit.ly/x4KjxE
From 35 euros per person.
13:00-15:00 & 16:00-18:00 daily
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InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam
1 Professor TulppleinVery special - go for afternoon tea in the Amstel Hotel's Riverside Lounge. http://bit.ly/x4KjxE
From 35 euros per person.
13:00-15:00 & 16:00-18:00 daily
Casual yet upmarket at the same time. Quality fresh and healthy pizzas baked in a wood oven. Wash it down with a prosecco. Friendly and enthusiastic service-a rarity in Amsterdam.
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De Pizzabakkers
2 Plantage KerklaanCasual yet upmarket at the same time. Quality fresh and healthy pizzas baked in a wood oven. Wash it down with a prosecco. Friendly and enthusiastic service-a rarity in Amsterdam.
coffeecompany
92 Van WoustraatThe usual chain coffee place with free wifi.
A local place with daily specials. A typical Amsterdam middle-class eatery.
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café Smit en Voogt
10 Plantage ParklaanA local place with daily specials. A typical Amsterdam middle-class eatery.
A very charming place to stop for refreshments while out walking or biking. The painted wooden houses along this dike are also postcard worthy. Lots of tables outside in good weather.
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Café ‘t Sluisje
297 NieuwendammerdijkA very charming place to stop for refreshments while out walking or biking. The painted wooden houses along this dike are also postcard worthy. Lots of tables outside in good weather.
Handy for a cup of coffee while you're waiting for the ferry...great for people watching. Nice toilets too.
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Cafe De Poort
44 HaarlemmerdijkHandy for a cup of coffee while you're waiting for the ferry...great for people watching. Nice toilets too.
In a half-basement along the beautiful Prinsengracht. Busy but the pancakes come BIG and fast...try a very Dutch ginger or savoury pancake. Have a look at the big cast iron stove in the back.
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Café Nielsen
In a half-basement along the beautiful Prinsengracht. Busy but the pancakes come BIG and fast...try a very Dutch ginger or savoury pancake. Have a look at the big cast iron stove in the back.
Local place specializing in tea and european breakfasts using some organic products.
http://www.t-etenendrinken.nl/
Roetersstraat 4, Weesperbuurt en Plantage
4 RoetersstraatLocal place specializing in tea and european breakfasts using some organic products.
http://www.t-etenendrinken.nl/
Casual & alternative but welcoming. Hearty food & non-touristy Opened when this ship building area was being redeveloped. Artist studios & MTV in huge warehouses. http://www.noorderlichtcafe.nl/
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REM Eiland
45-2 HaparandadamCasual & alternative but welcoming. Hearty food & non-touristy Opened when this ship building area was being redeveloped. Artist studios & MTV in huge warehouses. http://www.noorderlichtcafe.nl/
Friendly, bright. Everything is freshly made when you order it. Breakfast, sandwiches, salads, soups, daily specials. Open 8 - 16. Displays art from a gallery around the corner.
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Utrechtsestraat
UtrechtsestraatFriendly, bright. Everything is freshly made when you order it. Breakfast, sandwiches, salads, soups, daily specials. Open 8 - 16. Displays art from a gallery around the corner.
Bread, pastries, savoury baked goods, coffee. Mouth-watering window display. Nice music. Not so comfortable for sitting inside...best for take away.
Langebrugsteeg 4
4 LangebrugsteegBread, pastries, savoury baked goods, coffee. Mouth-watering window display. Nice music. Not so comfortable for sitting inside...best for take away.
Essentials
This is the biggest supermarket nearest me.
Open 8 am to 10 pm daily
the map icon isn't exactly in the correct place
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AH Jodenbreestraat
21 JodenbreestraatThis is the biggest supermarket nearest me.
Open 8 am to 10 pm daily
the map icon isn't exactly in the correct place
The wines are inexpensive and drinkable.
Good fruit and vegetables.
Close to the Albert Cuyp street market.
Monday to Saturday. 8.30-20.00
Sunday 12.00-20.00
www.lidl.nl (in Dutch only)
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Lidl
25a HemonylaanThe wines are inexpensive and drinkable.
Good fruit and vegetables.
Close to the Albert Cuyp street market.
Monday to Saturday. 8.30-20.00
Sunday 12.00-20.00
www.lidl.nl (in Dutch only)
Baked goods, fruit and veg and every kind of health and organic food imaginable
Mon-Fri: 08.00 - 19.00 uur
Sat: 09.00 - 18.00 uur
Sun: 11.00 - 18.00 uur
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Sinjagoga Portugiża
3 Mr. VisserpleinBaked goods, fruit and veg and every kind of health and organic food imaginable
Mon-Fri: 08.00 - 19.00 uur
Sat: 09.00 - 18.00 uur
Sun: 11.00 - 18.00 uur
Baked goods, fruit and veg and every kind of health and organic food imaginable
Mon-Fri: 08.00 - 19.00 uur
Sat: 09.00 - 18.00 uur
Sun: 11.00 - 18.00 uur
De Natuurwinkel
Baked goods, fruit and veg and every kind of health and organic food imaginable
Mon-Fri: 08.00 - 19.00 uur
Sat: 09.00 - 18.00 uur
Sun: 11.00 - 18.00 uur
Sightseeing
Must see! International newspapers in the café on ground floor (rear). Free wifi in the healthy reasonably-priced cafeteria on the top floor with great terrace views over the city Open 10-22 Mon-Sun
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OBA Library of Amsterdam
143 OosterdokskadeMust see! International newspapers in the café on ground floor (rear). Free wifi in the healthy reasonably-priced cafeteria on the top floor with great terrace views over the city Open 10-22 Mon-Sun
Enter through a wooden door in the Spui. An English protestant church sits in this green oasis, across from a 'hidden' Catholic church. Please be respectful of the residents around the square.
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Begijnhof
1 BegijnhofEnter through a wooden door in the Spui. An English protestant church sits in this green oasis, across from a 'hidden' Catholic church. Please be respectful of the residents around the square.
A tiny green oasis. Perfect for a cold and/or rainy day. Enjoy the tropical greenhouses, butterfly house or view 300 year-old palm trees. Nice cafe...even nicer in the sunshine. Shop.
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Ġnien Botaiku Hortus
2a Plantage MiddenlaanA tiny green oasis. Perfect for a cold and/or rainy day. Enjoy the tropical greenhouses, butterfly house or view 300 year-old palm trees. Nice cafe...even nicer in the sunshine. Shop.
Walk up the outdoor stairs to catch some sun and enjoy the views on the roof of this iconic Renzo Piano building. If you're visiting the museum you can take the lift up. There's a café.
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NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokWalk up the outdoor stairs to catch some sun and enjoy the views on the roof of this iconic Renzo Piano building. If you're visiting the museum you can take the lift up. There's a café.
Modern office block built atop a former elevated shipbuilding crane rail. Designed by a woman! It only has 3 floors & 14 meters wide but it's longer than 2 soccer fields http://bit.ly/pKEL1c
Kraanspoor
Modern office block built atop a former elevated shipbuilding crane rail. Designed by a woman! It only has 3 floors & 14 meters wide but it's longer than 2 soccer fields http://bit.ly/pKEL1c
It's surreal. You'll stare until you believe it. Witty and out-of-the-box thinking (literally!). If you want to be surprised don't look at this link http://bit.ly/PtwD4n
Ookmeerweg 237
237 OokmeerwegIt's surreal. You'll stare until you believe it. Witty and out-of-the-box thinking (literally!). If you want to be surprised don't look at this link http://bit.ly/PtwD4n
http://stadsarchief.amsterdam.nl/english/ Architecture!Must see the safety deposit box area of this former bank now city archives. Films, cafe, toilets, excellent shop FREE except some exhibitions.
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Amsterdam City Archives
32 Vijzelstraathttp://stadsarchief.amsterdam.nl/english/ Architecture!Must see the safety deposit box area of this former bank now city archives. Films, cafe, toilets, excellent shop FREE except some exhibitions.
Shopping
Very good assortment of world travel guides, maps, phrase books, photo books, cycling guides and maps, and fun travel accessories. A lot is available in English. Helpful and friendly staff.
Reisboekhandel A LA CARTE
134 Sint AntoniesbreestraatVery good assortment of world travel guides, maps, phrase books, photo books, cycling guides and maps, and fun travel accessories. A lot is available in English. Helpful and friendly staff.
Amazing array of local artisan cheeses. They will hand cut whatever size you want from a large wheel & vacuum pack it for you. Knowledgeable staff. FREE SAMPLES! Great for grazing.
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Kaashuis Tromp
90 UtrechtsestraatAmazing array of local artisan cheeses. They will hand cut whatever size you want from a large wheel & vacuum pack it for you. Knowledgeable staff. FREE SAMPLES! Great for grazing.
Multi-ethnic, working class, street market...great for people watching.
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Dappermarkt
383 Eerste Van SwindenstraatMulti-ethnic, working class, street market...great for people watching.
Saturdays only. Food, flowers, you-name-it. Typical of this neighbourhood, the Jordaan.
Good to visit in combination with the nearby Saturday organic market in the Noordermarkt (Northern market).
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Lindengracht Markt
39 Van SlingelandtstraatSaturdays only. Food, flowers, you-name-it. Typical of this neighbourhood, the Jordaan.
Good to visit in combination with the nearby Saturday organic market in the Noordermarkt (Northern market).
Mini-chocolates (small but big in flavour) as well as artisan chocolate from other countries. It is probably the only thing you can afford in this street of expensive antique shops and art galleries.
Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 72
72 Nieuwe SpiegelstraatMini-chocolates (small but big in flavour) as well as artisan chocolate from other countries. It is probably the only thing you can afford in this street of expensive antique shops and art galleries.
Amazing assortment of cheeses...in the wonderful and charming 'Nine Streets" area of the canal belt.
http://www.kaaskamer.nl
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De Kaaskamer
7 RunstraatAmazing assortment of cheeses...in the wonderful and charming 'Nine Streets" area of the canal belt.
http://www.kaaskamer.nl
This stylish cheese tasting venue also serves wine and port at its workshops! A great marketing tool to promote and SELL their top brand Dutch artisan cheeses. Book ahead. wijngaardkaas.nl/en/
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Reypenaer Proeflokaal
19 SingelThis stylish cheese tasting venue also serves wine and port at its workshops! A great marketing tool to promote and SELL their top brand Dutch artisan cheeses. Book ahead. wijngaardkaas.nl/en/
Drinks & Nightlife
Brewery in a former bathhouse beside a windmill. It has a lively & fun outdoor terrace in good weather. Open 15:00 - 20:00 only. Snacks. http://www.brouwerijhetij.nl/index_en.htm
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Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeBrewery in a former bathhouse beside a windmill. It has a lively & fun outdoor terrace in good weather. Open 15:00 - 20:00 only. Snacks. http://www.brouwerijhetij.nl/index_en.htm
You can't get more 'Amsterdam' than this. Unpretentious, non-touristy with tons of character. The nonchalant cat is up for a cuddle. Have a beer or a coffee. Basic lunch fare.
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't Loosje
32 NieuwmarktYou can't get more 'Amsterdam' than this. Unpretentious, non-touristy with tons of character. The nonchalant cat is up for a cuddle. Have a beer or a coffee. Basic lunch fare.
You'll think you're in a movie when visiting this genuine old 'brown bar'. It isn't a theme bar it's the real thing. President Clinton also had a drink here. http://www.papeneiland.nl/en/
Prinsengracht 2
2 PrinsengrachtYou'll think you're in a movie when visiting this genuine old 'brown bar'. It isn't a theme bar it's the real thing. President Clinton also had a drink here. http://www.papeneiland.nl/en/
A good place to have an aged Dutch gin with a beer chaser (ask for a "kopstoot") Gin is poured à table to the brim Unpretentious and real Long a meeting place for journalists, writers and students.
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The Pilsener Club
4 BegijnensteegA good place to have an aged Dutch gin with a beer chaser (ask for a "kopstoot") Gin is poured à table to the brim Unpretentious and real Long a meeting place for journalists, writers and students.
Accessible from Sint Barbarenstraat 7 around the corner when the theatre isn't open. Modern yet cosy. Lots of greenery. Hopping with theatregoers, or quiet and intimate.
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Frascati
63 NesAccessible from Sint Barbarenstraat 7 around the corner when the theatre isn't open. Modern yet cosy. Lots of greenery. Hopping with theatregoers, or quiet and intimate.
Have a drink and people watch. The terrace will improve once the restoration of the Hoge Sluis bridge in front has been completed and the replacement bridge has been removed (end 2012).
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Bar Lempicka
23 SarphatistraatHave a drink and people watch. The terrace will improve once the restoration of the Hoge Sluis bridge in front has been completed and the replacement bridge has been removed (end 2012).
The cool-vibe café is popular with University of Amsterdam students and there's always a great selection of first-run arthouse movies.
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Filmtheater Kriterion
170 RoetersstraatThe cool-vibe café is popular with University of Amsterdam students and there's always a great selection of first-run arthouse movies.
Very unpretentious and very Amsterdam. Snuggle around the stove in winter or enjoy a table out in front the the colourful regulars in better weather
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Cafe Scharrebier
1 RapenburgerpleinVery unpretentious and very Amsterdam. Snuggle around the stove in winter or enjoy a table out in front the the colourful regulars in better weather
It's future is in doubt but just go in for the interior. Very authentic. You can't put on airs here. Smokers.
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Cafe de Druif
83 RapenburgerpleinIt's future is in doubt but just go in for the interior. Very authentic. You can't put on airs here. Smokers.
A great place to try many Belgian beers or one of the many micro-breweries around the Netherlands. Lots of atmosphere. There are even books about beer to read.
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Beer Tasting Room In The Wildeman
3 KolksteegA great place to try many Belgian beers or one of the many micro-breweries around the Netherlands. Lots of atmosphere. There are even books about beer to read.
It is one of the few (if only) places in town that has a very large selection of purely Dutch beers. (A lot of places include Belgian beers as well, but not here.)
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Proeflokaal Arendsnest
90 HerengrachtIt is one of the few (if only) places in town that has a very large selection of purely Dutch beers. (A lot of places include Belgian beers as well, but not here.)
No need to see a movie or pay an entrance fee to have a drink in this café/restaurant inside or outside with spectacular views of the harbour. No longer in the vondelpark. Building is sculptural.
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Eye Film Museum
1 IJpromenadeNo need to see a movie or pay an entrance fee to have a drink in this café/restaurant inside or outside with spectacular views of the harbour. No longer in the vondelpark. Building is sculptural.
While most establishments in the Rembrandtplein are rather tawdry, this gem is cosy and warm for a coffee, drinks or a meal. To the right of the entrance to the Schiller hotel. Wines by the glass.
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Schiller
24-A RembrandtpleinWhile most establishments in the Rembrandtplein are rather tawdry, this gem is cosy and warm for a coffee, drinks or a meal. To the right of the entrance to the Schiller hotel. Wines by the glass.
Everything Else
Amsterdam doesn't have many easy-to-find public toilets...here's a solution. A store-front concept that will soon be toilet rolled out all over Europe. It costs 1 euro...um, to.spend a penny.
C. Treurniet Ventures
759 Jan EvertsenstraatAmsterdam doesn't have many easy-to-find public toilets...here's a solution. A store-front concept that will soon be toilet rolled out all over Europe. It costs 1 euro...um, to.spend a penny.
Buy some lunch at the nearby Albert Heijn supermarket and enjoy it on the grass here along the water. One of the few parks in Amsterdam's center...can get crowded in the summer. Auschwitz memorial.
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Wertheimpark
Buy some lunch at the nearby Albert Heijn supermarket and enjoy it on the grass here along the water. One of the few parks in Amsterdam's center...can get crowded in the summer. Auschwitz memorial.
Medicijnman Apotheek (Medicine Man Pharmacy)
Small and friendly neighbourhood pharmacy.
Advice in English
Telefoon: 020 - 6244333
http://bit.ly/Ikc7xJ
Medicine Man
86 UtrechtsestraatMedicijnman Apotheek (Medicine Man Pharmacy)
Small and friendly neighbourhood pharmacy.
Advice in English
Telefoon: 020 - 6244333
http://bit.ly/Ikc7xJ
Fast and quirky with good bikes.
Several locations but this one is closest to my place.
www.mackbikes.nl
77 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
MacBike Repair Shop Waterlooplein
289 WaterloopleinFast and quirky with good bikes.
Several locations but this one is closest to my place.
www.mackbikes.nl
Amazing theatre...just walk in and you don't need a ticket to see the lobby of this wondrous film palace of yesteryear.
340 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 ReguliersbreestraatAmazing theatre...just walk in and you don't need a ticket to see the lobby of this wondrous film palace of yesteryear.