One of the most charming streets in Amsterdam East is the Javastraat Amsterdam. It is filled with shopkeepers and products from around the globe and super trendy hotspots. You can buy the best vegetables, bread, herbs, and spices at the local shops. Afterwards, you can relax at a cosy coffee bar, lunchroom, or restaurant. In this blog, we’re sharing our favourite places to visit on the Javastraat (and Javaplein) in Amsterdam. Have fun!
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18 x Food & Drinks on Javastraat Amsterdam
Bar Bachrach
Bar Bachrach is Wilde Zwijnen’s younger sibling, and they are located right next to each other in Javaplein. This dining and wine bar features a Middle Eastern menu with a modern twist. You can order five to seven courses, making it the perfect spot for an extensive dinner.
Javaplein 25, Amsterdam – barbachrach.nl
© Bar Bachrach, @barbachrach
De Jonge Admiraal
De Jonge Admiraal is the place to be for coffee, cocktails, and football. At Javastraat 149, you’ll find this cosy café with a relaxed atmosphere, where there’s always a spot for you.
Javastraat 149, Amsterdam – Instagram
Mitts
MITTS on Javastraat offers a unique ‘casual East-Mediterranean’ menu. MITTS features both shared dining (highly recommended) and an à la carte option. Both are excellent, and you can truly taste the flavours of the Mediterranean here.
Javastraat 49A, Amsterdam – mittsamsterdam.nl
© MITTS, @mitts.amsterdam
Spaghetteria
Spaghetteria has numerous locations, but the one at Javaplein remains one of our favourites. As with all their branches, this is the place to go for a good plate of pasta and delicious antipasti. No reservations, but there’s always space.
Javaplein 7, Amsterdam – spaghetteria.com
© Spaghetteria
Café Gijs de Rooy
Café Gijs de Rooy is as simple and iconic as its name suggests. This spot is a classic Dutch pub with a meatball sandwich and hamburger on the menu. Perfect for a spontaneous visit for drinks, a simple dinner, or a game of billiards.
Javastraat 1, Amsterdam – cafegijsderooy.nl
Franggo Oost
At Javaplein, you’ll find the best chicken in the city at Franggo Oost. Prepared in a Portuguese style with tasty piri piri spices and always fresh, every chicken lover will be satisfied here. Oost is the third location of this popular spot.
Javaplein 35H, Amsterdam – Instagram
© Franggo
Badhuis
At Badhuis, you can stop by from early morning until late at night. Breakfast, coffee, lunch, drinks, dinner, and even more drinks: this is the go-to destination in Amsterdam East for all your needs. The owners asked the locals what they hoped the renovated Badhuis would become, and most agreed: a place that fosters connection. In any form, from game nights and music programming to a ‘home away from home.’
Javaplein 21, Amsterdam – badhuisamsterdam.nl
© Badhuis, @badhuis.ams
Le French Café
In the always vibrant and lively Javastraat, you can visit Le French Café any day. A modern French bistro featuring a menu packed with the best of France, where you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Paris. The interior is stunning! Another thing I love about this new Amsterdam restaurant is the variety of charming corners throughout the space.
Javastraat 42, Amsterdam, East – lefrenchcafe.nl
© Le French Café – East
Bar Bachrach
At Bar Bachrach, they serve delicious dishes inspired by Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines combined with seasonal Dutch ingredients. Come here for a great glass of wine and shared dining. Let the chef surprise you with the frequently changing menu.
Javaplein 25, Amsterdam – barbachrach.nl
© Bar Bachrach, @barbachrach
Purnama
You’ll find almost everything on the Javastraat in Amsterdam East: from Asian supermarkets and traditional Dutch pubs to trendy cocktail bars and fresh bakeries. What was missing until recently, though, was a good Indonesian restaurant. Fortunately, the revamped Purnama has changed that for good.
Javastraat 55h, Amsterdam – purnamaamsterdam.nl
© Purnama
La Fucina
This restaurant is perfect for lunch and dinner—a cosy Italian spot that doesn’t just serve pasta and pizza but also amazing sandwiches and desserts.
Javastraat 99, Amsterdam – lafucina.nl
© Fucina
De Couscous Bar
Here, you’ll find the most delicious couscous in a variety of flavours. Want to enjoy it at home? You can also order it here or take it to go.
Javastraat 30, Amsterdam – couscousbar.nl
© Couscousbar, Amsterdam
Wilde Zwijnen
This restaurant on Javaplein has been a favourite of Yourlbb for years! They serve fantastic fish, meat, and vegetarian dishes. The wooden tables with old school chairs, plenty of white, and industrial elements create a cosy and welcoming atmosphere.
Javaplein 23, Amsterdam – wildezwijnen.com
© Restaurant Wilde Zwijnen
More Food & Drinks on Javastraat, Amsterdam
Bar Gallizia
A cosy Italian restaurant in the Indische Buurt! At Bar Gallizia, you’ll enjoy the best Italian wines and lunch and dinner. With its homely vibe, it’s highly recommended.
Javastraat 67, Amsterdam – gallizia.nl
© Gallizia, Amsterdam
Majesteit Taart
Are you crazy about cakes or celebrating a special occasion? Here, you’ll find super delicious cakes, some organic, gluten-free, and sugar-free.
Javastraat 5, Amsterdam – majesteittaart.nl
Majesteit Taart, Amsterdam © Facebook
Bar Basquiat
This all-day hotspot for breakfast, lunch, and drinks has a menu of delicious sandwiches and great cocktails. Even before its opening, people were calling it the gem of the Indische Buurt. This spot deserves a place on the Java list.
Javastraat 88-90, Amsterdam – barbasquiat.nl
Bar Basquiat
Rum Barrel
From chocolate to coffee and cocktails to comfort food and cigars, this spot with a tropical touch has it all!
Javastraat 143, Amsterdam – rumbarrel.nl
Sushito
The third Sushito location is in Javastraat, where you can enjoy poké bowls and burritos!
Javastraat 74, Amsterdam – sushito.nl
Sushito
6 x Shopping on Javastraat in Amsterdam
Studio S Amsterdam
Studio S hasa wide range of fabulous brands, from Vagabond shoes to Carhartt WIP. The shop attracts a mixed crowd, especially younger people, but everyone will surely find something they like.
Javastraat 8A, Amsterdam – studio-s-amsterdam.nl
© Studio S, @studio.s.amsterdam
De Buurtkringloop
Do you also love endlessly browsing at thrift stores? At De Buurtkringloop on Javastraat, you’ll find plenty to explore. You’ll be entertained here for hours from clothing to books and home décor.
Javastraat 105, Amsterdam
De Balkonie
Everything you need for your balcony can be found here from fun furniture to plants, decorations, and birdhouses. With items from De Balkonie, you’ll make your balcony the best in Amsterdam.
Javastraat 115, Amsterdam – debalkonie.nl
© De Balkonie
Div Damesboudoir
Following Herenkabinet, Div has opened a store for women on Javastraat: Damesboudoir. This shop offers an original and diverse collection of clothing, jewellery, bags, and shoes from well-known and lesser-known brands.
Javastraat 100, Amsterdam – divamsterdam.com
Little Coconuts
The shop Little Coconuts has now opened in the space formerly occupied by the children’s concept store Blitskikker. The trusted children’s hairdresser remains at this location as well.
Javastraat 117HS, Amsterdam – little-coconuts.com
Things I Like Things I Love
A concept store filled with delightful items. From clothing to home décor, you’ll find everything you need here.
Javastraat 75, Amsterdam – thingsilikethingsilove.com
© Things I Like Things I Love
Amsterdam Bucketlist & Things to Do
(DIGITAL) ART EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fabrique des Lumières
⋙ NXT Museum
⋙ STRAAT street art museum
⋙ MOCO Museum for street and modern art
⋙ Amaze, an audiovisual labyrint
FOOD EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Food Tasting Tour of Jordaan area
⋙ Albert Cuyp Market Food Tour
⋙ Sightseeing Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks
⋙ Pancake Cruise
⋙ Micro Brewery Beer Tasting Tour
BEST BIKE TOURS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fatbike e-bike tour (also to Amsterdam North)
⋙ Rent a bike by yourself and explore like a local
⋙ Outside of Amsterdam: windmills & Zaanse Schans
⋙ 3 hour biketour: backstreets & hidden gems
FIRST TIME VISIT TO AMSTERDAM – MUST SEE & DO’S:
⋙ Private Canal Boat Tour
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ Canal Cruise in the evening
INSTAGRAM MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Youseum
⋙ The Upside Down
DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
⋙ Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour
⋙ Catch a direct train from Amsterdam to Antwerp, Brussels, London or Paris, starting at € 20,-! Check tickets & prices >>
AMSTERDAM WITH KIDS:
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
⋙ Go an a bike tour with the kids
⋙ NEMO Science Museum
SPIRNG / SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Paddle board tour on the canals
⋙ Go for a kayak-tour in Amsterdam
FALL / WINTER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival bike tour
| TIP: Buy an I amsterdam City Card. Save money on entrance fees to museums and attractions, public transport and profit from discounts on everything from restaurants to concerts. You can also skip some lines to make the most of your time in Amsterdam! You can buy a card for 24 hours up to 120 hours. Check the prices here >>
Our favourite hotels in Amsterdam:
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Pillows Maurits at the Park: this newly opened hotel is all about luxury.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ W Amsterdam: with lively restaurants and a posh rooftop bar with swimming pool.
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
☾ Hotel Jakarta: the most sustainable hotel ánd great value for money with a spa.
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam from the North side.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale and around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city by MGallery.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel with restaurant in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ Ruby Emma: eco design hotel with a great skybar near Amstel station.
AFFORDABLE (FOR AMSTERDAM PRICES) // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Social Hub budget proof in trendy East district close tho the subway.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with several locations in Amsterdam.
Let’s get social
I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb and @yourlbb.amsterdam you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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