Cafés

 
Finch
Noordermarkt 5 (Jordaan)
 
Café Cuba
Nieuwmarkt 3 (City center)
Festina Lente
Looiersgracht 40b (City center/Jordaan)
 
Café 't Loosje
Nieuwmarkt 32/34 (City center)
Café de Reiger
Nieuwe Leliestraat 34 (Jordaan)
 
De Blaffende Vis
Westerstraat  118 (Jordaan)
De Prins
Prinsengracht 124 (City center/Jordaan)
 
Café De Kroon
Rembrandtplein 17 first floor (City center)
Kapitein Zeppos
Gebed Zonder End 5 (City center)
 
De Huyschkamer
Utrechtsestraat 137 (City center)
Cafés with terraces:
 
The IJ-Kantine
MT Ondinaweg 15-17 (Amsterdam North)
The IJ-Kantine is a cheerful and a modern decorated brasserie, situated at the water of the NDSM yard. During the months March until October there is a beautiful terrace situated in front of the IJ-Kantine. It is a nice trip to get to the IJ-Kantine from the centre of Amsterdam. You have to take the boat at the rear of the Central Station to the NDSM yard, the boat trip is for free and takes 10 minutes.

Spanjer & van Twist
Leliegracht 60 (Jordaan)
The terrace at Spanjer en van Twist in Amsterdam overlooks the quaint Leliegracht in Amsterdam's Western Canal Belt. The international menu features everything from sandwiches and tapas to vegetarian options and thick steaks.
 
Restaurant-Café In de Waag
Nieuwmarkt 4 (City center)
In de Waag gets its name from the medieval building (one of the oldest in Amsterdam). The terrace here on busy Nieuwmarkt has quite a dramatic backdrop.
 
Café van Zuylen
Torensteeg 8 (City center)
The patio at Café van Zuylen sits on the city's widest and oldest remaining bridge, the Torensluis. This popular spot on the corner of the Singel canal is one of the largest café terraces in Amsterdam.
 
Café de Sluyswacht
Jodenbreestraat 1 (City center)
Sit here for simple drinks, snacks and a great view of the Oude Schans waterway and the Montelbaanstoren (tower).
 
Café de Jaren
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20/22
Sun-seekers flock to Café de Jaren for a seat on its wooden terrace on the Amstel River, next to the Hotel de l'Europe.
 
Café 't Smalle
Egelantiersgracht 12 (Jordaan)
This unpretentious café in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood offers a quiet, canalside spot to have a drink and a light meal.
 
Walem
Keizersgracht 449 (City center, close to the Leidse straat)
A trendy restaurant serving French and Mediterranean food, Walem's canalside terrace is perfect for a full meal or just a drink.
 
Vertigo
Vondelpark 3 (City center, the largest city park in Amsterdam)
The canopy of trees over Vertigo's terrace makes this café in the city's beloved Vondelpark an idyllic spot. The mood turns almost fairytale-like at night, when the branches shine with lights.