French toast to go and a new restaurant? Heemelrijck restaurant is celebrating its 75th anniversary in style, treating fans to two exciting new additions.
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Ambience and interior at Petit Heemelrijck Amsterdam
On the corner of the Singel, right across from Café van Zuylen, you’ll find Petit Heemelrijck Amsterdam. It’s an intimate dining experience in traditional Dutch style. Step inside, and you’ll feel like you’ve travelled back in time (with lots of wood, Delft Blue and dark red accents), even when you see the menu.
Heemelrijck on Van Woustraat has been a hit for years, and it has been named after the restaurant in the Hemelrijk family for generations. Petit is a new, more modern spin-off with the same traditional touch. But mind you, despite the similar vibe, the OG Heemelrijck features more French influences than the latest addition.
© Denise Valk photography, @heemelrijck
© Denise Valk photography, @heemelrijck
Menu and dishes at Petit Heemelrijck Amsterdam
Starting with the bakery: they sell (award-winning!) French toast made from Frisian sugar bread. It comes in various types and sizes, including aged cheese and apple syrup, mascarpone, lemon zest, or cinnamon whipped cream. You can imagine: it won’t be long before there’s a long queue here daily.
Petit Heemelrijck offers a slightly more extensive menu but stays true to the Dutch character of the restaurant. Think: toasties and pea soup for lunch, or, of course, a soft white roll with homemade meatballs.
As for snacks, they’re happy to fire up the deep fryer at this spot (another typical Dutch custom), where they lovingly prepare oyster mushroom and shrimp croquettes. You can also enjoy classic Dutch bitterballen and cheese soufflés here.
Dinner is equally Dutch: a variety of stamppot dishes (from endive to sauerkraut and a seasonal variation), accompanied by a stew recipe that dates back to the time when Grandpa Hemelrijk started the original restaurant.
© Denise Valk photography, @heemelrijck
© Denise Valk photography, @heemelrijck
Petit Heemelrijck is perfect for a family dinner
Is family dinner part of your weekend plans? Petit Heemelrijck is fun for all ages, making it a hit for daytime and evening dining. It’s also an excellent spot for a drinks gathering in this central location.
Tip: these (new) restaurants are also in the city centre
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
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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.
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