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Amsterdam culinary guide for expats – HearSay Dutch A2
Practice your Dutch while exploring Amsterdam's best restaurants, cafes, and bakeries. Learn to speak confidently on the go, whether ordering wine or asking for recommendations. For more, check out Aa Magazine .
Lessons Coffee at Café de Linden Sophie and Bram meet up on a Saturday morning at Café de Linden, a local favorite for coffee and Bloody Marys.
Vocabulary de ochtend (the morning) de koffie (the coffee) het drankje (the drink) bestellen (to order) gezellig (cozy) Objectives Greet someone in the morning Order a hot beverage Drinks at Twee Prinsen Bram discovers a crowd-favorite terrace in the Jordaan known for orange wine and daytime drinking.
Vocabulary het terras (the terrace) de wijn (the wine) de zon (the sun) kletsen (to chat) de vriend (the friend) Objectives Suggest sitting outside Talk about the sunny weather Smashburgers at Kikkie Right next to Twee Prinsen, the friends grab dinner items like smashburgers while people-watching.
Vocabulary de menukaart (the menu) de hamburger (the hamburger) buiten (outside) kijken (to look) de mens (the person) Objectives Read a dinner menu Describe people walking by Watching at Café Luxembourg Sophie takes Bram to this top spot in the city center to relax and observe the busy crowds.
Vocabulary het centrum (the center) de straat (the street) druk (busy) zitten (to sit) het water (the water) Objectives Describe a busy location Find an empty seat Drinks at Café Fonteyn The duo meets up with other friends before a night out at this cult classic spot for cheap drinks.
Vocabulary goedkoop (cheap) het bier (the beer) de avond (the evening) afspreken (to meet up) de rekening (the bill) Objectives Meet friends for a drink Ask for the bill Wine at Glouglou Enjoying the terrace at a popular natural wine bar in the vibrant De Pijp neighborhood.
Vocabulary de buurt (the neighborhood) het glas (the glass) rood (red) wit (white) lekker (tasty) Objectives Order a glass of wine Ask for a recommendation Snacks at Turbo A quick stop for snacks near Oosterpark at a multipurpose café and snackbar.
Vocabulary de snack (the snack) het park (the park) wandelen (to walk) de honger (the hunger) de boom (the tree) Objectives Order a quick snack Talk about walking in the park Vibes at La Dilettante Bram and Sophie find a cozy natural wine bar tucked away on a side street in De Pijp.
Vocabulary klein (small) het straatje (the little street) knus (cozy) de sfeer (the atmosphere) proeven (to taste) Objectives Describe a cozy atmosphere Ask to taste a wine Sun at Café Soleil Basking in the sun with refreshing dishes in Amsterdam Noord.
Vocabulary het noorden (the north) koud (cold) warm (warm) de pont (the ferry) verfrissend (refreshing) Objectives Discuss taking the ferry Talk about the temperature Cinema at FC Hyena Catching a movie at a boutique cinema and petit restaurant on the banks of the IJ.
Vocabulary de film (the movie) de bioscoop (the cinema) het restaurant (the restaurant) de oever (the shore) leuk (fun) Objectives Buy movie tickets Order food before a show Sunset at Café de Ceuvel A waterfront sunset spot in Noord where guests sometimes bring swimsuits to take a dip.
Vocabulary de zonsondergang (the sunset) zwemmen (to swim) het zwempak (the swimsuit) de zomer (the summer) genieten (to enjoy) Objectives Talk about summer plans Describe a sunset Spritz at Bar Centraal Trying the famous Yuzu Spritz at a charming natural wine bar in Amsterdam West.
Vocabulary het westen (the west) de cocktail (the cocktail) de smaak (the taste) zoet (sweet) bitter (bitter) Objectives Describe cocktail flavors Ask what someone is drinking Flair at Cantine de Caron Enjoying wine on a French-style terrace recommended for its unmistakable French flair.
Vocabulary de taal (the language) de ober (the waiter) de fles (the bottle) groot (big) Frans (French) Objectives Order a bottle for the table Compliment the service Buns at 4850 Grabbing delicious cardamom and cinnamon buns followed by a relaxing stroll.
Vocabulary de bakkerij (the bakery) de kaneel (the cinnamon) lopen (to walk) het broodje (the bun) het gebak (the pastry) Objectives Order a pastry Suggest a walk Lunch at Fonda Stopping for a post-museum coffee and lunch near the Stedelijk Museum.
Vocabulary het museum (the museum) de lunch (the lunch) de kunst (the art) de soep (the soup) de salade (the salad) Objectives Discuss a museum visit Order light lunch items Games at Café 't Sluisje Playing board games with hot tea at a historic, cozy spot by the water in Noord.
Vocabulary het spel (the game) de thee (the tea) historisch (historic) spelen (to play) verliezen (to lose) Objectives Suggest a board game Order hot tea Music at Contra A night out featuring no-fuss food, fun cocktails, and live music.
Vocabulary de muziek (the music) live (live) het concert (the concert) dansen (to dance) de band (the band) Objectives Talk about music genres Invite someone to dance Dates at Bottleshop Bram gets advice on taking someone to this favorite date spot with a long wine list.
Vocabulary de date (the date) de liefde (the love) romantisch (romantic) kiezen (to choose) het menu (the set menu) Objectives Express romantic interest Choose from a set menu Talks at De Engelbewaarder Having a low-commitment deep conversation at an authentic literary brown cafe.
Vocabulary het bruin café (the brown cafe) het gesprek (the conversation) praten (to talk) de schrijver (the writer) het verhaal (the story) Objectives Have a deep conversation Describe an authentic place Pizza at Europizza Taking the ferry to Noord for delicious pizza and wine on a sunny terrace.
Vocabulary de pizza (the pizza) de kaas (the cheese) de tomaat (the tomato) delen (to share) de korst (the crust) Objectives Order a pizza Offer to share food Seafood at Café Restaurant Amsterdam Experiencing the lively energy and mighty terrace of a classic seafood establishment.
Vocabulary de vis (the fish) de zee (the sea) het gebouw (the building) de oester (the oyster) vers (fresh) Objectives Order seafood Describe a building's architecture Dinner at Klaproos Organizing a group dinner at a popular hotspot for wood-fired pizzas in Noord.
Vocabulary de groep (the group) reserveren (to reserve) het vuur (the fire) de tafel (the table) vol (full) Objectives Make a group reservation Ask if a table is available Sourdough at Bakkerij Wolf Bram visits a sourdough paradise in the 9streets to buy bread for the week.
Vocabulary het brood (the bread) het zuurdesem (the sourdough) kopen (to buy) de bakker (the baker) de Negen Straatjes (the Nine Streets) Objectives Buy fresh bread Ask the baker a question Food at Rijsel Waiting for a table at a constantly packed French-Belgian comfort food establishment.
Vocabulary de kip (the chicken) de aardappel (the potato) populair (popular) wachten (to wait) de rij (the line) Objectives Wait in line for a table Order comfort food Groups at Hotel de Goudfazant Celebrating a birthday with a large group in a high-energy restaurant set in a former garage.
Vocabulary de garage (the garage) de ruimte (the space) luid (loud) vieren (to celebrate) de verjaardag (the birthday) Objectives Talk about a birthday celebration Ask for a quieter table Mexican at Coba Enjoying elevated Mexican food and handmade tortillas tucked away in Noord.
Vocabulary pittig (spicy) de maïs (the corn) het zout (the salt) de limoen (the lime) handgemaakt (handmade) Objectives Describe spicy food Order Mexican cuisine Breakfast at Rise Bakery Starting the day with scrumptious bread and a chat with the friendly bakery staff.
Vocabulary het ontbijt (the breakfast) vriendelijk (friendly) de medewerker (the employee) de boter (the butter) de jam (the jam) Objectives Order breakfast items Compliment the friendly staff Bagels at Breadwinner A relaxing Sunday morning grabbing highly-rated bagels to finish the weekend.
Vocabulary de zondag (the Sunday) de bagel (the bagel) vroeg (early) uitslapen (to sleep in) het weekend (the weekend) Objectives Talk about weekend routines Order a bagel