Centrum
Discover 90 authentic local spots in Centrum, one of Amsterdam's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.
Centrum is one of Amsterdam's neighborhoods worth knowing on its own terms. We've mapped 90 local favorites here — spanning vegetarian food, coffee, bars and more — each rated 4.6★ on average by real visitors. This is the version of Centrum you get when a local shows you around, not the one on the postcard.
Men Impossible and Margo's Amsterdam are the highest-rated starting points. Walk it rather than plan it: Centrum rewards turning down the side streets between the spots below.
All 90 spots in Centrum — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Vegetarian Food
14 places in Centrum
Men Impossible
Margo's Amsterdam
Le Sud Vegetarisch
Green Farmers
Sherpa Restaurant
Bonboon
Vegan Temple Bar
De Waaghals
A Beautiful Mess - Amsterdam
soupenzo - jodenbree
Greenwoods Keizersgracht
TerraZen Centre
Madre
SOIL Vegan Café - WEST
Coffee
17 places in Centrum
Kaldi Amsterdam Utrechtsestraat
Good Beans
NU koffie & delicatessen
Haku Specialty Coffee
Luuk's Coffee Noordermarkt
Zuivere Koffie Amsterdam
Back to Black
Sango Specialty Coffee
Kaldi Amsterdam Herengracht
Luuk's Coffee Vijzelgracht
LOT61 Coffee Roasters
Caffè il Momento
Toki
Koffiespot
Cafe De Pels
LOT61 Amsterdam Centraal Station
Coffee Shop
Local GuideThe local guide to Amsterdam
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! ✨
Bars
13 places in Centrum
Backstage Bar
Cafe the Barrel
Rosalia's Menagerie
Café ZILT
Dutch Courage | Cocktail Bar Amsterdam
Three Little Bottles
Café De Dokter
Law & Order Cocktail Bar
Cafe de Kroegtijger
Café Brecht
Cafe Belgique
Café Oporto
De Roode Laars
Cozy Wine Bars
8 places in Centrum
Fabus
Sinck
Proeflokaal de Ooievaar
Lillie
Bar du Champagne
Bubbles & Wines
Barrica
Bar Parry
Breakfast
12 places in Centrum
Café Slijterij Oosterling
Piqniq
Toastable Nieuwendijk
Moods Coffee Corner
Box Sociaal Jordaan
LOCALS All Day Brunch ( DS )
Mortimer
De Bakkerswinkel Centrum
Kessens
Het Stadspaleis
The Lobby Nesplein
Lunchroom Fika Amsterdam
Rooftop Bars
15 places in Centrum
café R. de Rosa
Bar TwentySeven
Vault Bar
On the Roof
Zoku Amsterdam
Hiding in Plain Sight
REM
Bar The Tailor
Bar Claes
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Ventuno Skylounge
Pulitzer's Bar
Bar Brasserie OCCO
Half Moon Lounge
Sky Bar
Jazz Clubs
1 place in Centrum
Parks
4 places in Centrum
Music Venues
4 places in Centrum
Other
1 place in Centrum
Independent Cinemas
1 place in Centrum
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to visit in Centrum, Amsterdam?
Centrum has 90 local spots curated by Polomaps, across 11 categories. Top-rated spots include Men Impossible, Margo's Amsterdam, Kaldi Amsterdam Utrechtsestraat — all recommended by locals rather than tourist lists.
Is Centrum worth visiting in Amsterdam?
Yes! Centrum is one of Amsterdam's most authentic neighborhoods with 90 local favorites averaging 4.6★. You'll find vegetarian food, coffee, bars, cozy wine bars — all recommended by locals, not tourists.
How do I explore Centrum like a local?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every Centrum 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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