Beyond the cheese and stroopwafels. Amsterdam's food scene spans Indonesian rijsttafel, Surinamese roti, herring carts, and 30+ craft breweries.
Visit a kaaswinkel (cheese shop), taste aged Gouda, learn old vs. young, and hit Albert Cuyp Market for bitterballen and herring.
Brouwerij 't IJ under the windmill, Proeflokaal Arendsnest (100+ Dutch beers), and hidden brown cafes in the Jordaan. 4-5 stops, 3 hours.
De Pijp's Turkish bakeries, Surinamese takeaways, Indonesian toko shops, and a Moroccan mint tea stop. Amsterdam's real melting pot.
Make your own stroopwafels in a bakery kitchen. Includes poffertjes, drop (Dutch liquorice), and oliebollen when in season.
Amsterdam's biggest daily street market. 250+ stalls. Kibbeling (fried cod), Surinamese broodjes, fresh stroopwafels, and Dutch herring stands.
Brown cafes, artisan bakeries, and specialty cheese shops. Most Jordaan food tours start at Noordermarkt (Saturday organic market).
Indoor food market in a former tram depot. 20+ vendors: Vietnamese bao, Dutch croquettes, oysters, craft cocktails. Rainy-day favourite.
Craft brewery under De Gooyer windmill. Tasting flights on the terrace. The most Instagrammed beer spot in the city.
Saturday farmers' market: organic bread, aged cheeses, smoked sausage, apple cake. Monday antique market same square.
Dim sum, Cantonese roast duck, and the oldest Chinese temple in Europe. Walking distance from Centraal Station.
Raw herring with onions and pickles. Eat it the Dutch way — tilt your head back and lower it in.
Albert Cuyp opens at 09:00. The best stalls sell out by noon on weekends. Go early.
Tell your guide about allergies before the tour starts. Most operators can substitute tastings.
Tour prices usually include all tastings. Skip lunch — you'll eat enough for two meals.
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