Travel video guide
Where to Eat in Noord-Holland: All 7 Spots
This guide turns Amsterdam Food Tour With a Local! 🇳🇱 (What to Eat & Where!) from Ways of the World into a practical restaurant map with 7 saved spots around Amsterdam-Noord, Amsterdam, and Amsterdam-Centrum. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a beauty salon, and a medical clinic. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ways of the World explored Amsterdam as a second home, emphasizing the cultural concept of 'gezellig' through shared snacks like bitterballen. A major highlight for the creators was tasting a fresh stroopwafel for the first time, which they described as a total game changer compared to the store-bought version. They successfully balanced nostalgic family staples with iconic street foods while navigating the city's scenic canal neighborhoods.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Amsterdam-Noord.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 7 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Spine Center Amsterdam
Medical Clinic in Arlandaweg 100, 1043 HP Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Hours: Hours available - FEBO Amsterdam - Gentiaanstraat
Fast Food Restaurant in Gentiaanstraat 7, 1031 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam-Noord, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Albert Heijn
Supermarket in Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 226, 1012 RR Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam-Centrum, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Hours: Hours available - De Pijp
Neighborhood in De Pijp, Amsterdam, Netherlands, De Pijp, North Holland, Netherlands - Yemen Seafood Restaurant مطعم اسماك اليمن
Restaurant in Javastraat 23H, 1094 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam-Oost, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Hours: Hours available - VK Hair & Beauty
Beauty Salon in Kinkerstraat 12-Ah, 1053 DT Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam-West, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Hours: Hours available - Amsterdamsche Eetsalon de Waal
Restaurant in Zamenhofstraat 150, unit 3, 1022 AG Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam-Noord, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Broodje kaas (cheese sandwich)
- Saucijzenbroodje (sausage puff pastry)
- Fresh stroopwafel
- Poffertjes
- Filet Americain on a white roll
- Ossenworst with Dutch mustard
- Bitterballen
Experiences captured
- Walked around Amsterdam with family insider tips
- Stayed with Gordon's Opa for six days
- Bought snacks at Albert Heijn supermarket
- Visited Rudy's stall in the De Pijp neighborhood
- Watched poffertjes being made from scratch
- Dined at Eetsalon Van Dobben
- Explored the Jordaan neighborhood
- Observed people fishing in the canals
Planning notes for Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, located at the mouth of the Amstel River. The city originated in the 12th century as a fishing village and developed around a dam constructed to manage water levels. During the 17th century, known as the Dutch Golden Age, Amsterdam became a global center for trade and finance, establishing the world's first modern stock exchange in 1611. The city’s architecture is characterized by its 17th-century canal ring.
Must-try foods nearby
- Raw Herring (Haring)
A quintessential Amsterdam street food, typically served from specialized carts called 'haringhandels'. The fish is cured in salt and served with diced raw onions and pickles. - Bitterballen
The ultimate Dutch bar snack, these are deep-fried, breaded balls filled with a thick, savory beef or veal ragout. - Stroopwafel
Two thin, waffle-textured cookies joined by a layer of gooey caramel syrup. While available pre-packaged, the gold standard is a fresh. - Patatje Oorlog
Thick-cut Dutch fries (friet) served in a paper cone. The 'Oorlog' (War) style is a local favorite, topped with a chaotic but delicious combination of peanut satay sauce. - Rijsttafel
An elaborate 'rice table' that reflects the Netherlands' colonial history with Indonesia.
When to go: The best time to visit Amsterdam is during the shoulder seasons of April to May for tulip blooms or September to October for milder weather and fewer crowds. Summer (June–August) is the peak tourist season with the warmest temperatures around 70°F (21°C).
Local tips
- Always stay out of the red-paved bike lanes to avoid collisions with fast-moving cyclists who have the right of way.
- Carry a debit or credit card for most transactions, as many shops and cafes in the city center are strictly cashless.
- Book tickets for major attractions like the Anne Frank House or Van Gogh Museum several weeks in advance, as they rarely offer walk-in entry.
- Expect a relaxed dining pace where servers will not bring the bill until you specifically ask for it, often by saying 'de rekening, alstublieft.'
What travelers are noticing
- WorldPride Amsterdam 2026: A massive 15-day global festival in July and August featuring over 500 events, including the iconic Canal Parade.
- The DRIFT Museum: A new immersive museum opening in the historic Van Gendt Hallen, dedicated to the technology-infused kinetic art of Studio Drift.
- ZAMU (Zaanstad Amsterdam Museum): A major new cultural destination opening in Spring 2026 north of the city, featuring 16 industrial buildings and gardens by Piet Oudolf.
Extra place context
- FEBO
Known for: Kwekkeboom Kroket. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Kwekkeboom Kroket
Official tourism resource
The official guide to Amsterdam Noord, featuring the area's cutting-edge architecture, festivals, museums, and dining options across the River IJ.
Planning questions
Where did Ways of the World eat in Noord-Holland?
This guide maps all 7 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Noord-Holland.
What are the must-try foods in Noord-Holland?
Creator picks from the video include Broodje kaas (cheese sandwich), Saucijzenbroodje (sausage puff pastry), Fresh stroopwafel, Poffertjes. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.