Just steps from Westerpark, is yet another outpost of the coveted louf bakery. Watch the bakers at work as loaves come fresh from the oven, grab a coffee and order one of their buttery croissants filled with ham and cheese before continuing your stroll through the neighbourhood. There’s no indoor seating but the carefully curated cookbook selection, curated in collaboration with De Kookboekhandel, is worth a browse. 

Sure, Amsterdam has no shortage of great parks that are perfect for whiling away an afternoon in the sun, but we couldn’t possibly leave out the Westerpark. In addition to its expanses of leafy green space, the Westerpark also has a lively creative and nightlife scene. Pop into the Westergasfabriek to check out indie shops, a cinema, and cool restaurants.

Het Ketelhuis is one of Amsterdam's quintessential arthouse cinemas and a fave amongst locals. Most screenings are Dutch-spoken independent films, but don’t let this discourage you from stopping by! Het Ketelhuis is also a lovely spot for coffee or something to eat, particularly in spring and summer!