Cafe Schinkelhaven

Had a glass of wine here while waiting for my table at the nearby restaurant.
It’s cute little bar that accepts credit cards. Somewhat loud music but not too loud so you have to scream into your companion ear.

A burger. A good one. That’s basically what you need after a night of wine and Pimm’s.
So I went to this place which i often pass by bike but never visited.
Om Sunday at 12.00 pm it’s still quiet, a great time to pick your favorite spot and have a cup of joe to slowly get rid of your hangover.
Maybe not the most nutritious breakfast ever, but hey, it’s Sunday, so i’m having my cake and eat it too: a big chunk of chocolate cake with rosemary and sea salt. Bloody fck, have mercy on me! Yes. THAT good. I think i have to save some for later though.
An hour later and it gets busier by the minute. A family of 5 sits down next to me, quiet time is over. Luckily my focus is on the burger which was the initial reason for me to drop by. The meat is well seasoned and juicy, the size of the burger is just about right. I feel my hangover is slowly fading. :)
Every Tuesday it’s Burger Tuesday at Schinkelhaven. All regular burgers for € 12.50. If this burger is the standard, i could be a regular
Ps great service, young girls who work fast, friendly and efficiently.

The burger was delicious! Although more like a chili burger than a true cheeseburger, it was wonderful and the bread they use was to die for fresh out of the oven! A cozy little neighborhood joint!

Great and juicy steak with affordable price. It surprized me when they used original tea to serve instead of brand tea bag. The green tea selection is really good. We also had tasty raspberry cheesecake last night. Recommended for a night with lover, friends or family.

Cozy, chic ambiance and tasty food priced affordably. This place is perfect for a relaxing dinner out. We got the pumpkin soup of the day. Probably some of the best soup I’ve ever eaten. The white fish special was very generous in portion and cooked to perfection.

We drank at so many places in Amsterdam I can’t remember them all– but this place was particularly comfortable and friendly. We started off inside, and then moved outside under one of their big green umbrellas, as the rain poured down. There is a wild parrot living in the trees, that comes to scream at the birds on the bird feeder next door to the café. And the cook feeds a stork old fish– so there is a stork that hangs out on the streetlight outside the back door. We were very entertained by the birds– and the beer and food were good and reasonable. Coffee was great too. We didn’t want to leave.

Have not tried the food but they have a wide range of beers to reasonable prices. Located directly at the west entrance to Vondelpark. Great staff and nice environment.