Oost
Discover 107 authentic local spots in Oost, one of Amsterdam's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.
Oost is one of Amsterdam's neighborhoods worth knowing on its own terms. We've mapped 107 local favorites here — spanning cozy wine bars, coffee, restaurants and more — each rated 4.7★ on average by real visitors. This is the version of Oost you get when a local shows you around, not the one on the postcard.
CatuaBar Amsterdam and Morjoy to-go are the highest-rated starting points. Walk it rather than plan it: Oost rewards turning down the side streets between the spots below.
All 107 spots in Oost — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Cozy Wine Bars
17 places in Oost
CatuaBar Amsterdam
La Douzaine
Cave de l'Est
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Wijnbar Rijp
Enoteca De Olyphant
Nieuwe Diep Distillery
Kalemegdan
Pieksman Wijnwinkel B.V.
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BAR JOOST
Bar Bachrach
Bottleshop
Drovers Dog Atjehstraat
Buurtcafé De Tros
Café Gijs de Rooy
Alba Restaurant & Wijnbar
Coffee
12 places in Oost
Morjoy to-go
KoffieKar Amsterdam
KAFFEE
Coffee Bru
Barmhartig Koffie
Wakuli specialty coffee bar
The Cottage Shop & Deli
Badeta Koffiebranders Watergraafsmeer
Qahwa d`Or
Espresso Yourself
Café Jansen Bajeskwartier
De Lachende Gulden
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Restaurants
16 places in Oost
Boefzak
VanOost Restaurant
Resto vanHarte
Foer Amsterdam
Grand Café Eighty-Four
Veganees | Vegan Aziatisch Streetfood Restaurant
Rijsel
Eetcafé de Avonden
Restaurant Elixer
restaurant esra
Massalia Restobar
Stoop Eten en Drinken
THE BAB Amsterdam Oost
La Vallade
Restaurant Cancún Amsterdam
Dine with the Dutch
Vintage Shops
4 places in Oost
Bars
12 places in Oost
Cafe Bert
Fitz's Bar Amsterdam
Bar Aan de Kade
Bapa Collective
Bar Bouche
Lola The Green Aardvark
Mitts Restaurant
Rum Barrel
Bar Douwes
Café "De Nieuwe Stek"
Café Kuijper
Bar Restaurant 1900
Breakfast
18 places in Oost
Olafbrood
The Cottage
Clos Amsterdam
Beruchte Broodjes
Millie Vanillie
Bakkerij Mas
Harvey Amsterdam
Bakkerij De Lekkernij Betondorp
Brood- en Banketbakkerij Johnnie en Marica vd Horst
Patisserie Al-Yassamin
Kardas Bakery
Bakkerij Reyhan
Divan Baklava Amsterdam
Rum Baba coffeeroasters Shop & Brew-bar East
Cafe Chantilly
Baking Lab Amsterdam
De Glutenvrije Winkel
Bakkerij Damla
Vegetarian Food
9 places in Oost
Traiteur Beet (East)
Kilimanjaro Take Me Away
Sham Oost
The Meets
De Gastronout
Helin's Vegan Döner
Selam Afrika Restaurant
SOIL Vegan Café - EAST
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Parks
8 places in Oost
MOBIHUB P+R Amsterdam Oost
Youthland Outdoor Playground
Flevopark
Natuur Tuinpark Amstelglorie
Park Somerlust
Darwin’s Flower Garden
ParkBee Hotel Casa Amsterdam
Tuinpark Dijkzicht
Artisan Bakeries
3 places in Oost
Jazz Clubs
1 place in Oost
Museums
1 place in Oost
Rooftop Bars
2 places in Oost
Brunch Spots
2 places in Oost
Independent Cinemas
1 place in Oost
Other
1 place in Oost
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to visit in Oost, Amsterdam?
Oost has 107 local spots curated by Polomaps, across 15 categories. Top-rated spots include CatuaBar Amsterdam, Morjoy to-go, Boefzak — all recommended by locals rather than tourist lists.
Is Oost worth visiting in Amsterdam?
Yes! Oost is one of Amsterdam's most authentic neighborhoods with 107 local favorites averaging 4.7★. You'll find cozy wine bars, coffee, restaurants, vintage shops — all recommended by locals, not tourists.
How do I explore Oost like a local?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every Oost 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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