7 Of The Best Boozy Brunch Spots To Try In Amsterdam
What are weekends for if not for relaxing with friends, mimosa in one hand and a fork to eat your bottomless brunch in another?
Katherine Notman - Staff Writer
What else are weekends for?
After a long, hard week at work, we like to make the most of the weekends, and for us, that means indulging in boozy brunches. Whether it’s fluffy waffles, crispy chicken, or creamy eggs Benedict, it all tastes even better washed down with a bloody Mary or two, or perhaps a mimosa. Boozy brunches are great for catching up with friends and family, and there are plenty of places in Amsterdam where the booze and good food flow freely at brunch time. At the moment we can only eat out at restaurants until 8 pm, so we reckon it’s time for some good old day drinking!
1. Staring At Jacob
đź“ŤJacob Van Lennepkade 215, 1054 ZP
This place had to go on the list because there’s so much deliciousness on the menu that we could eat here every day and never get bored. There’s something for everyone, from tasty chicken and waffles, to a belly-busting vegan fry-up, and plenty of cocktails to boot, including mimosas and Bloody Mary pitchers. You can reserve a table on the website.
2. The Breakfast Club
đź“ŤChangiweg 110, 1043 DZ
đź“ŤGustav Mahlerplein 114, 1082 MA
đź“ŤHaarlemmerplein 31, 1013 HR
đź“ŤBellamystraat 2-H, 1053 BL
đź“ŤWibautstraat 56, 1091 GN
The Breakfast Club has locations all over the city and every location serves all-day breakfast. From full-English breakfasts to American-style pancakes and huevos rancheros, there are options for everyone here and you can wash it all down with a pear bellini, a refreshing screwdriver, or another of their tasty cocktails. You can’t reserve tables here but you can read the menu on the website.
3. Bakers and Roasters
đź“ŤKadijksplein 16, 1018 AC
đź“ŤEerste Jacob van Campenstraat 54, 1072 BH
Bakers and Roasters describes itself as ‘a New Zealand style cafe served with a heavy dose of Brazil’, and they serve tasty breakfasts inspire by both countries. Their brunch menu is huge, with plenty of options for everyone. The team admits to being more expensive than a budget cafe but they are committed to buying their products from ethical sources. So, if you’d rather have bacon from a happy pig then you might not mind paying a few extra euros. Plus, there are plenty of cocktail varieties on offer, from rhubarb daiquiris to delicious espresso martinis. You can reserve a table on the website.
4. CT Coffee & Coconuts
đź“ŤCeintuurbaan 282-284, 1072 GK
If you had to cancel a holiday in the sun this year, head to Coffee & Coconuts for a taste of that missing sunshine. Young coconuts, fresh juice, and coffee are available all day. You can also, of course, enjoy a tasty brunch here with lots of organic ingredients and plenty of tasty cocktails, like their tropical mimosa. Most of the food is vegan, vegetarian, and/or gluten-free, so there are loads of options for different dietary needs and you can book a table on the website.Â
5. Box Sociaal
At Box Sociaal there are so many brunch options that you’ll just keep coming back to try another… and another. From banoffee pancakes to Thai-spiced haddock scotch eggs, these breakfasts are full of flavour and there’s plenty of booze to wash it all down with. What better way to start the day off than with a stroopwafel espresso martini? You can book a table on the website.
6. Ted’s
đź“ŤBosboom Toussaintstraat 60, 1054 AV
At Ted’s, you can eat brunch all day. They never stop serving comforting brunch foods like eggs florentine and breakfast burritos. From huge, carb-loaded stacked sandwiches that will leave you feeling full until the next day to deliciously spicy chicken katsu, the menu abounds with savoury delights. Plus, the Oreo banana pancakes are irresistible. Lovely, fluffy pancakes come topped with banana slices, Oreo crumble and a good drizzle of Nutella.