Indische Buurt
Discover 100 authentic local spots in Indische Buurt, one of Amsterdam's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.
Indische Buurt is one of Amsterdam's neighborhoods worth knowing on its own terms. We've mapped 100 local favorites here — spanning cozy wine bars, bars, coffee and more — each rated 4.7★ on average by real visitors. This is the version of Indische Buurt you get when a local shows you around, not the one on the postcard.
CatuaBar Amsterdam and Plan No.3 are the highest-rated starting points. Walk it rather than plan it: Indische Buurt rewards turning down the side streets between the spots below.
All 100 spots in Indische Buurt — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Cozy Wine Bars
11 places in Indische Buurt
CatuaBar Amsterdam
WC Bar
Nieuwe Diep Distillery
Kalemegdan
Pieksman Wijnwinkel B.V.
Mitts Restaurant Amsterdam
BAR JOOST
Bar Bachrach
Drovers Dog Atjehstraat
Buurtcafé De Tros
Café Gijs de Rooy
Bars
7 places in Indische Buurt
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Beyond the postcard views, we're living that "gezellig" life 🚲 Skip the center and cruise to Amsterdam-Noord - that's where the real magic happens. Try "bitterballen" at midnight (your future self will thank you). Fun fact: we've got more bridges than Venice and Paris combined. Take that, tourism! ✨
Coffee
12 places in Indische Buurt
Morjoy to-go
KoffieKar Amsterdam
KAFFEE
Koffie&Katoen | Coffeebar & Conceptstore
Coffee Bru
Barmhartig Koffie
De Koffie Broeder
Qahwa d`Or
Coffee & Bites
LOCALS SPECIALTY COFFEE TO GO
De Lachende Gulden
Café - Koffiehuis Nieuwland
Vintage Shops
12 places in Indische Buurt
BOAS Vintage - Save Fashion For Good
Vintage Vibes
Luz Upcycles
Rips Vintage Amsterdam
Bitter and Better
OnleyDesirables - Designer Clothing with a past! Amsterdam
Star Conceptstore
Kilo Kilo Vintage Amsterdam
Vintage Island
Kookoo Vintage Amsterdam
Indianaweg
Helly Secondhand
Restaurants
13 places in Indische Buurt
Amsterdam City Farm Tasting Room & Restaurant
Restaurant Fyr
Papa Zatarra
Resto vanHarte
Foer Amsterdam
Barlotta Amsterdam
Veganees | Vegan Aziatisch Streetfood Restaurant
Eetcafé de Avonden
Restaurant Elixer
Capital Kitchen
restaurant esra
Stoop Eten en Drinken
Bam Boa
Breakfast
14 places in Indische Buurt
The Cottage
Beruchte Broodjes
Millie Vanillie
Bakkerij Mas
Harvey Amsterdam
Bakkerij De Lekkernij Betondorp
Brood- en Banketbakkerij Johnnie en Marica vd Horst
Patisserie Al-Yassamin
Bakkerij Reyhan
Divan Baklava Amsterdam
Rum Baba coffeeroasters Shop & Brew-bar East
Cafe Chantilly
De Glutenvrije Winkel
Bakkerij Damla
Brunch Spots
5 places in Indische Buurt
Vinyl Shops
11 places in Indische Buurt
Platypus Record Shop - Platypus Records
Rush Hour Records
KILLACUTZ Records Amsterdam
City Records - Second Hand and New Vinyl LPs and 45s
Concerto Koffie
Record Mania
Velvet Music Amsterdam
Zwart Goud
Waxwell Records
Distortion Records
Red Light Records
Parks
10 places in Indische Buurt
Park Gaasperplas
Natuurpark Vrije Geer
Nature Playground
Schellingwouderbreekpark
Natuur Tuinpark Amstelglorie
Darwin’s Flower Garden
Gaasperplas Oost
Wertheimpark
Bijlmerweide
Tuinpark Dijkzicht
Artisan Bakeries
4 places in Indische Buurt
Independent Cinemas
1 place in Indische Buurt
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to visit in Indische Buurt, Amsterdam?
Indische Buurt has 100 local spots curated by Polomaps, across 11 categories. Top-rated spots include CatuaBar Amsterdam, Plan No.3, Morjoy to-go — all recommended by locals rather than tourist lists.
Is Indische Buurt worth visiting in Amsterdam?
Yes! Indische Buurt is one of Amsterdam's most authentic neighborhoods with 100 local favorites averaging 4.7★. You'll find cozy wine bars, bars, coffee, vintage shops — all recommended by locals, not tourists.
How do I explore Indische Buurt like a local?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every Indische Buurt spot on a live map around you, with walking distances and directions. Save your favorites and search anything specific — the app finds well-rated local places for any craving.
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