Amsterdam

An indoor food market in a former tram depot with dozens of stalls serving everything from Vietnamese bao to Dutch bitterballen. Locals love it for a casual weekend lunch.

Famous for having the best apple pie in Amsterdam. The terrace on Noordermarkt is perfect for people-watching on Saturday market mornings.

A craft brewery inside a windmill. Grab a tasting flight and sit on the sunny terrace. The Columbus and Zatte are must-tries.

Amsterdam's beloved green lung where locals picnic, rollerblade, and catch free concerts at the open-air theatre in summer.

The multicultural heart of Amsterdam with Albert Cuyp Market, Surinamese roti shops, and the best Indonesian rijsttafel in the city.

A pastel-pink cafe in the Nine Streets serving gorgeous acai bowls and avocado toast. Instagram-worthy but genuinely delicious.

A hidden speakeasy-style cocktail bar in a canal house. Ring the bell to enter and enjoy expertly crafted drinks in a living-room atmosphere.

A restaurant decorated with photos of everyone's mom, serving traditional Dutch stamppot and meatballs. Comfort food at its finest.

A former shipyard turned creative hub with street art, festivals, and a monthly flea market. Take the free ferry from Central Station.

Over 70 kinds of Dutch pancakes served in a converted 17th-century warehouse on the Prinsengracht canal.