The Local Amsterdam Guide

Amsterdam's best spots, directly into your Google Maps.

350+ hand-picked restaurants, coffee bars, terraces and hidden gems, curated by Amsterdamers.

Loved by 100,000+ locals & travellers who follow Lekker Places

Works on iPhone & Android

Amsterdam terrace on a sunny day
The Lekker Places map, open in Google Maps, full of pins
What our clients say
This list is amazing! We used it last April during our holidays in Amsterdam and discovered the best spots!
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350+
hand-picked spots
lek·ker/ˈlɛ.kər/adjective, Dutch

1. tasty, delicious. Of food or drink: worth ordering twice.
2. great, wonderful. Of anything good: a sunny terrace, a hidden market find, your next trip.

This map: very lekker.

100,000+ locals and travellers trust Lekker Places for the best recommendations

Lekker Places is Amsterdam's go-to local guide, sharing the most lekker things to eat, drink and do since 2023.

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Sneak peek

Here's a taste: 16 of the 350+ pins.

Tap a pin. Every single spot on the real map comes with a vibe note like this.

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What's inside

One map. Every lekker thing in Amsterdam.

350+ spots across 10 colour-coded categories, each with a short vibe note telling you exactly why it's worth your time.

Bakeries & Patisseries

Artisan sourdough, flaky croissants and the best sweet treats in town.

Coffee & Matcha Bars

Expertly brewed specialty coffee and the most aesthetic matcha spots.

Brunch & Lunch

Lazy weekend brunches, healthy bowls and iconic Amsterdam sandwiches.

Dinner Restaurants

From cosy neighbourhood bistros to high-end dining. The ultimate shortlist.

Bars & Wine Spots

Natural wine bars, craft cocktail dens and the best spots for a borrel.

Terraces & Outdoor

The sunniest spots in town, waterside hangouts and hidden garden terraces.

Date Night Picks

Romantic, intimate and impressive spots for your next special evening.

Laptop-Friendly Cafes

Great Wi-Fi, quiet corners and excellent caffeine for your work day.

Hidden Gems & Local Spots

Off-the-beaten-path favourites known only to locals.

Lekker Experiences

Unique workshops, must-visit markets and the best non-food activities.

From the map

Places we actually send friends to.

Little Collins
Brunch

Little Collins

Aussie brunch in De Pijp, walk-ins only. The banana brioche French toast is worth the queue.

De Pijp€€
Bar Centraal
Wine

Bar Centraal

Small plates and natural wines in West. The bar every neighbourhood wishes it had.

West€€
Brouwerij 't IJ
Experience

Brouwerij 't IJ

Craft beer brewed under a windmill. The most Amsterdam terrace there is.

Oost
Pluk
Café

Pluk

All-day café and concept store in one. Smoothie bowls, banana bread and shelves of gifts.

9 Streets€€

From our travellers

Don't just take our word for it.

Thank you for the Local Guide!! Bar Parry was the best to take my bf out on a date during our trip.

Emma S.
Emma S.
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Love the maps list! It was super useful for our trip to Amsterdam.

Nadia R.
Nadia R.
Via Instagram DM

Obsessed with your guide! It took all the stress out of finding good spots around the city.

Clara & Tom
Clara & Tom
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How it works

On your phone in 2 minutes.

The Lekker Places map opening in Google Maps, full of pins
1

Open your map link

After checkout you instantly get a private link. Tap it and the full map opens straight in Google Maps.

The Google Maps legend with the 10 Lekker categories
2

Pick your categories

Tap View map legend and tick what you're after. Only looking for brunch? Hide everything else.

The map saved in Google Maps under Saved
3

It's saved forever

The map lives in your Google account under Saved, then Maps. Re-open it anytime. Works offline too.

A pin opened in Google Maps showing the vibe note and description
4

Tap a pin, read the note

Every pin tells you what makes the spot special before you go. Save favourites to your own lists.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

No. You receive a set up guide via PDF that holds a private Google Maps link. The map lives inside your own Google Maps app, and you tap pins like you normally would.

Instantly. After checkout you get a download with your private link and step-by-step instructions. Setup takes under 2 minutes.

Both, plus desktop. It's a normal Google Maps saved list. If your phone runs Google Maps, it works.

Yes, updated monthly. New spots get added, closed ones removed. You pay once and keep access to every update.

Yes. Once saved, the list works like any Google Maps saved list, including offline maps if you download the Amsterdam area.

Your stay in Amsterdam, sorted in 2 minutes.

Skip the research rabbit hole. 350+ places an actual local would send you to, already pinned, already explained.

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