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places i visited #7

Jul 17, 2025
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ganesh kumar

i'm ganesh kumar. design engineer. i build with mycelium, figma, typescript, and whatever's in between since 2018 & believe the best interfaces are the ones you forget you're using... read about the work and team i'm after

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Amsterdam

52° 22.367' N 4° 53.904' E
1

FOOD

Van Wonderen Stroopwafels

52° 22.123' N 4° 53.567' E

Famous for their fresh stroopwafels with various toppings. A bit touristy but worth it for the warm, gooey caramel.

Winkel 43

52° 22.789' N 4° 53.123' E

The undisputed champion of apple pie in Amsterdam. The crust is thick and crunchy, served with a mountain of whipped cream.

Frens Haringhandel

52° 22.012' N 4° 53.345' E

A traditional herring stand. Try the “Hollandse Nieuwe” with onions and pickles for the authentic Dutch experience.

2

COFFEE

Toki

52° 22.987' N 4° 53.654' E

A chill neighborhood spot with a distinct vibe and excellent specialty roasts. Great for escaping the crowds.

Bocca Coffee

52° 21.876' N 4° 53.210' E

Located near the canals, this beautiful cafe serves some of the best beans in the city. Minimalist interior and expert baristas.

FUKU

52° 22.543' N 4° 51.987' E

The home of Friedhats Coffee Roasters. A bit further out, but a must-visit for coffee nerds looking for unique, fruity roasts.

3

BREAKFAST

Bakers & Roasters

52° 21.450' N 4° 53.550' E

A New Zealand style cafe served with a heavy dose of Brazil. Great eggs and coffee.

Omelegg

52° 21.300' N 4° 53.100' E

The best omelettes in town. A simple concept executed perfectly.

4

LUNCH

Foodhallen

52° 22.000' N 4° 52.150' E

An indoor food market in a converted tram depot. Perfect for trying a bit of everything.

5

DINNER

De Kas

52° 21.150' N 4° 55.600' E

Dining in a set of greenhouses. The menu is based on what’s harvested from their own nursery.

Scheepskameel

52° 22.250' N 4° 54.900' E

Modern European food with a focus on German cuisine. Located on the Marineterrein.

6

SHOPPING

The Nine Streets

52° 22.200' N 4° 53.100' E

A grid of picturesque streets filled with vintage stores, designer boutiques, and cozy cafes. Perfect for wandering.

Athenaeum Boekhandel

52° 22.150' N 4° 53.400' E

An independent bookstore on Spui square with an incredible selection of international magazines and design books.

1

FOOD

Van Wonderen Stroopwafels

52° 22.123' N 4° 53.567' E

Famous for their fresh stroopwafels with various toppings. A bit touristy but worth it for the warm, gooey caramel.

Winkel 43

52° 22.789' N 4° 53.123' E

The undisputed champion of apple pie in Amsterdam. The crust is thick and crunchy, served with a mountain of whipped cream.

Frens Haringhandel

52° 22.012' N 4° 53.345' E

A traditional herring stand. Try the “Hollandse Nieuwe” with onions and pickles for the authentic Dutch experience.

2

COFFEE

Toki

52° 22.987' N 4° 53.654' E

A chill neighborhood spot with a distinct vibe and excellent specialty roasts. Great for escaping the crowds.

Bocca Coffee

52° 21.876' N 4° 53.210' E

Located near the canals, this beautiful cafe serves some of the best beans in the city. Minimalist interior and expert baristas.

FUKU

52° 22.543' N 4° 51.987' E

The home of Friedhats Coffee Roasters. A bit further out, but a must-visit for coffee nerds looking for unique, fruity roasts.

3

BREAKFAST

Bakers & Roasters

52° 21.450' N 4° 53.550' E

A New Zealand style cafe served with a heavy dose of Brazil. Great eggs and coffee.

Omelegg

52° 21.300' N 4° 53.100' E

The best omelettes in town. A simple concept executed perfectly.

4

LUNCH

Foodhallen

52° 22.000' N 4° 52.150' E

An indoor food market in a converted tram depot. Perfect for trying a bit of everything.

5

DINNER

De Kas

52° 21.150' N 4° 55.600' E

Dining in a set of greenhouses. The menu is based on what’s harvested from their own nursery.

Scheepskameel

52° 22.250' N 4° 54.900' E

Modern European food with a focus on German cuisine. Located on the Marineterrein.

6

SHOPPING

The Nine Streets

52° 22.200' N 4° 53.100' E

A grid of picturesque streets filled with vintage stores, designer boutiques, and cozy cafes. Perfect for wandering.

Athenaeum Boekhandel

52° 22.150' N 4° 53.400' E

An independent bookstore on Spui square with an incredible selection of international magazines and design books.

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