It may be in a slightly overlooked area of town, but Afura is one of the coolest shops in Amsterdam. This is a great place for finding a beautifully curated selection of men's and women's fashion with a streetwear bent.

This family-owned pastry shop is worth a visit for the interior design alone. That being said, their pastries are pretty damn good too. They have a fantastic selection of French & Dutch patisserie, but their (typically Dutch) kroketten are the most popular with local Amsterdammers . You’ve got to do as the locals do, are we right? We thought so.

Taking street style to a new dimension, Maha Amsterdam is the spot where you can truly discover that Scandi-chic, casual fashion. Specialising in footwear, though also curating some of the best clothing, walking into Maha truly feels like entering your dream, 'smart-casual' wardrobe. 

Bringing some truly tasty, authentic Indonesian food to Amsterdam's Grachtengordel is Proper Indofood. Whether it's their Sambal Setan, or Ayam Kecap expect a kick of spice and a fusion of flavours. The perfect lunch to-go: get it to take away and tuck in whilst overlooking the canals.