14 Amsterdam Food Favorites You Will Love

Amsterdam is a charming Dutch city known for flowing canals, colorful tulips, and wooden clogs. Learn More

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Bitterballen

Pannenkoeken (Pancakes)

Broodje Haring (Herring Sandwich)

Stroopwafels

Poffertjes (Mini Pancakes)

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14 Amsterdam Food Favorites You Will Love

Bitterballen

Bitterballen

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In Amsterdam, crispy meatballs called Bitterballen are the go-to snack at bars around the city.

Pannenkoeken (Pancakes)

Pannenkoeken (Pancakes)

Unlike their fluffy American cousins, Dutch pancakes called Pannekoeken are flat, savory and fill the plate.

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Broodje Haring (Herring Sandwich)

Broodje Haring (Herring Sandwich)

Locals stop at fish stands called haringhandel to order herring sandwiches called broodjes haring all year long but especially in the summer when it’s herring season.

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Stroopwafels

Stroopwafels

Stroopwafels take the cookie concept to the next level by filling two thin wafers with sweet Stroop, the same caramel-like syrup that goes well with Pannekoeken.

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Poffertjes (Mini Pancakes)

Poffertjes (Mini Pancakes)

Dutch cooks prepare Poffertjes batter with buckwheat flour before frying the petite treats to crispy goodness.

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