Café Thijssen

Nice pub in the Jordaan, Service a little slow. Good selection of beer. Lots of locals here versus lots of tourists in areas closer to the Damrak or Leidseplein.

We stumbled onto this spot after our Airbnb host recommended another place around the corner that only served pastry — and we were starving for more food.
Great vibe, mostly a local scene — it was dog friendly.
The French onion soup was amazing here, to the point where I was almost drinking from the dredges. Extra dark wheat bread and a mug of beer — heaven.
Also, let’s not forget the apple pie finish with fresh whip cream. Eating a late breakfast, hangry-​mode it was absolutely everything we wanted.

We popped into this establishment while wandering around. It was a Sunday night so it was low key, which is exactly what we wanted.
You can’t go wrong with a toastie in Amsterdam. My friend got a toastie and loved it. I got the charcuterie platter and absolutely loved it. The crusty bread, the cheeses, olives, meats all were delicious.
The bar is quaint, dark and has a great beer selection all at a reasonable cost as it is not a tourist trap.

Get the Soup and a Toastie. Trust me, get the soup and a toastie. Do it. A bottle of water and a coffee to wash it down. Get the soup and a toastie you will not be disappointed.

We were wandering the area and found this local hangout place. This is a great corner with a good view of the city and it’s really good people watching! The ambiance is cozy — lots of locals, there are even some strollers, toddlers, and families playing card games. It’s like a friend’s living room where all stop by for a drink and a snack.
The food– delicious tomato soup, mint tea brewed from fresh sprigs, and the bitterballs… A must have.

I ve been here a couple of times for a drink and its one of those dark, laid back bars. I havent eaten here at all but the service is good, the staff is friendly and the drinks are okay. Definitely the place to go if you want to have a drink and conversation.

Awesomely located just off the busy Noordermarkt. Staffed by mostly by fashionable students, patronized by neighbourhood folks of all ages, students and yuppies. Crowded on Fridays and Saturdays. Some seating outside on nice days.

You know how when you’re young you dream of living right near the best bar in the most chic part of the city?
Café Thijssen is that place in Amsterdam.
When I moved here in 2010, I discovered it one quiet evening while looking for a place to sit down, sip on a cappuccino, and gaze at some locals. It’s situated right on the Brouwersgracht where the weekly organic food market is held.
As expected, there is free Wi-​Fi available, although I wouldn’t waste my time staring at the computer display here. The view outside and inside is great. The staff is quite friendly.
On weekends, a lot of the locals converge at Café Thijssen for drinks and some merry times, including the quintessential Dutch borrel. It gets quite crowded and loud on weekends, actually, when the party lasts until wee hours of the morning. Often, there would be a local musical talent here to entertain with some good live music, otherwise the bar staff has a pretty nice playlist on.
All in all, this friendly neighborhood bar is a great place to catch up with friends, get cosy in the winters, and to go crazy without feeling old. I also intend to form a team for their weekly Monday evening quiz night, as I am sure it’s a lot of fun!

This is the kind of cool Bohemian café that you’d expect to see in Amsterdam. Think of an artsy coffee shop in SF or seattle, but they serve beer and alcohol! When I was there it was full of locals and tourists alike. The food was good with some international flavor here and there. Although be warned, it will take half an hour to get a simple sandwich, when in Rome… It is also right next door to Noodermarket which is an awesome organic farmers market… another must see!

Café Thijssen is one of the few cafes where you can find anything that resembles an American omlet for breakfast. Theirs is done with ham, tomato and cheese with egg, of course, on good brown bread. The only thing missing was a nice big cup of the boiled brown water that Americans call coffee.
I didn’t make it here for dinner or drinks but the bar was always hopping any time I walked by at night so I’m sure it’s a fun time.