le petit foodguide;
our tips in amsterdam.

Surinamese & Asian flavours | Iconic sandwiches | Neighbourhood favorite | Comfort food | No nonsense vibes

Tjin’s Toko is one of those Amsterdam classics you simply need to know. A beloved neighbourhood spot where Asian grocery shelves meet bold Surinamese flavours and where some of the city’s most iconic sandwiches are made.

The sandwiches here are the real deal. Think broodje pom, chicken curry, salted cod, generously filled and packed with flavour. No fuss, just seriously good comfort food that hits every single time.

Grab your sandwich to go, add a juice, and thank us later.

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Focaccia love | Refined comfort | Hospitality driven | Neighbourhood gem | Coffee & sweets

Rosèl – Focaccia done right

Golden, freshly baked focaccia piled high with bold, balanced flavours. Rosèl serves comfort food with a refined edge — almost like fine dining, but in sandwich form.

The duo behind Rosèl both come from Hospitality backgrounds. One runs the floor, the other has a solid culinary history, including time at Caron. A dream team doing what they love.

Bonus points for the details: coffee from Luuk’s, homemade cookies, and an iced coconut matcha we’re still thinking about.

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Bagel obsession | Casual cool | Great energy | Comfort food | Coffee & matcha

Boy, how we love bagels now! No fuss, just seriously damn tasty boys. Choose from one of five options, take a seat in their aesthetic spot, or grab your bagel to go and head to the gardens of the Rijksmuseum.

Coffee and matcha lattes are flying over the counter too. The manager-slash-host brings the kind of energy that somehow makes the bagels taste even better.

Fave? BEC Bagel: bacon, egg & American cheese.

Love? RIP & DIP: pick a bagel, rip it & dip it in cream cheese of choice.

Sure thing there is one in your neigbourhood coz they have three locations!

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Italian deli | Classic sandwiches | Quality produce | Neighbourhood favourite | Relaxed vibes

Fratellini feels like stepping into a proper Italian deli, right in Amsterdam. Think shelves filled with Italian products, the smell of fresh bread, and sandwiches that taste like they were made with serious love for tradition.

This is the place for classic combinations done right: great bread, quality meats and cheeses, and that effortless Italian balance where everything just works. Perfect for a relaxed lunch moment or grabbing something to take away and enjoy in the sun.

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Family Business | Standout Branding | Creative Combos | French Bread | Cool Neighbourhood Spot

EDTN (Edition) a new sandwich shop in town!

To start with the branding: absolutely adore. And don’t even get us started on the sandwich combos!!

Two friends and their siblings worked their asses off to get everything just right, with mom helping out on the interior design and styling (obsessed). Don’t you just love family businesses?

Next door you’ll find their first concept: Bar Billi, an evening restaurant and bar for drinks on the terrace, late-night parties on weekends, the whole vibe. Their young entrepreneurial hearts wanted more, so they bought the place next door and turned it into Edition. Smart move? They sell the sandwiches at Bar Billi too. Smartypants behaviour.

The bread comes from a French guy they met spontaneously and wow, what a find.

Our favourites? Japanese Edition and Special Edition. No doubt about it. 🥪💥

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Italian Deli | Sandwiches & Specialties | Quality Produce | Take-home Comfort | Authentic Vibes

Vicino is not just a sandwich stop, it’s a full-on Italian delicatessen dream. Yes, the sandwiches are very good (soft, crusty bread, generous fillings), but there’s so much more to love here.

Inside you’ll find a carefully curated selection of Italian goodies to take home: cheeses, olive oils, dips, fresh pasta, lasagna and even fresh ravioli to cook at home. The kind of place you walk into for a quick lunch and leave with dinner plans sorted too.

Authentic, comforting and effortlessly Italian, Vicino does it all, and does it well.

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Vibrant | Noord | Social | Stylish

Nestled along the Gedempt Hamerkanaal, Camarat is the new owner of what used to be Chateaux Amsterdam. This space is unique and fit right into the Noord-mosphere. Think old garage, high seelings dressed with curtain drapes, sharing plates, drinks that flow into late hours and an atmosphere that invites you to stay. Also amazing when the sun shines on their terrace.

From the moment you arrive you’ll feel the vibe: aesthetic, stylish/raw interior, a bar that doubles as the social hub and a menu designed for both ease and flair. Whether you’re here for dinner, a long drink, or even dancing later on when the DJ takes over - Camarat makes the whole evening feel like the occasion.

Food-wise: the kitchen leans into contemporary design with bold flavours, playful presentation and share-friendly portions that let you stay flexible (snacks, plates, full meal). The owners, friends Beau and Ruben, aim to make every guest feel like a ‘kamer­a­ad’ rather than a customer.

The perfect spot for a group of friends looking for something that starts casual and might just end with dancing or clubbing into Noord’s vibrant nightlife - Camarat is where good food, good company and good times converge.

Oh, and they have a fountain.

All-day | Breezy | Sophisticated | Coffee turns Club

Nestled next to the green stretch of Oosterpark, Orchid House is the kind of place you can pop into for a morning coffee and stay for cocktails well into the night and dance the night away at their club.

From sunrise to latest drinks, the space delivers relaxed sophistication: multiple cozy spots, soft interiors, and an all-day menu that mixes Mediterranean comfort with hints of South America.

Whether you’re in the mood for a good coffee with a pastry, a laid-back brunch with friends or an evening out with good food and good cocktails - Orchid House is where the neighbourhood meets something a little elevated yet utterly approachable.