Amsterdam, Netherlands
Where to eat near the Rijksmuseum
10 places within 15 minutes on foot of the Rijksmuseum. Start with Tempo Doeloe, 15 min walk: rijsttafel.
The trap to skip
The photo menus and touts on Damrak, Dam Square and Leidseplein. The Jordaan and De Pijp are where people who live here eat.
Source: Spotted by Locals
Coffee and breakfast
min
A photo like it
Bakers & Roasters
Get: Eggs and a breakfast plate
A Kiwi-Brazilian brunch spot with weekend queues.
From Chef Amazing's city guide
min
A photo like it
Patisserie Holtkamp
Get: A shrimp croquette and the pastries
A royal-warrant bakery whose croquettes are in the best restaurants.
From Chef Amazing's lists
min
Eetsalon Van Dobben
Get: Broodje kroket
A 1945 lunch counter where everyone eats alone, shoulder to shoulder, and the croquettes come out in minutes.
From Chef Amazing's city guide, Table for one
A quick bite
min
Albert Cuyp Market
Get: Stroopwafels, kibbeling, cheese, herring
Street market · Herring; stroopwafels; international foods
From Chef Amazing's city guide
Sit down for a meal
min
Fabel Friet
Get: Fries with truffle mayo
A newer fries shop that took over the feeds.
From Chef Amazing's lists
Something sweet
min
A photo like it
Van Wonderen Stroopwafels
Get: A fresh stroopwafel dipped in chocolate
Stroopwafels made to look good on camera.
From Chef Amazing's lists
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Walking minutes are measured on the map from the Rijksmuseum at a city pace. Each place says where Chef got it. Checked November 7, 2026; places change, so if one has, tell us at hello@chefamazing.com. No place pays to be here.
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