Benji’s in Westlandgracht

An Eggcellent choice for breakfast or brunch. My friend and I have been eating breakfast here for the last 4 days in a row. It's honestly THIS good. Chefs Kiss and much thanks from this satisfied customer. ☕

The food was tasty, but the portions were a bit small, so it wasn't very filling. The same goes for the dirty chai latte. The taste was good, but the glass was very small compared to other restaurants. Otherwise, the atmosphere was fine; it's also a nice place to work.

Pros Beautiful interior and tasty food. Cons Rather pricey, unfriendly personnel and abnormal waiting times: ca.15min at the door + ca. 30min to get a coffee with a cake. They are seriously understaffed. So, after few times I just gave up going there.

I can’t recommend this restaurant. This was my third visit (so clearly is my fault at this point), and the experience was just as disappointing. We waited 30 minutes to order, 20 minutes for a black coffee, and over 40 minutes for scrambled eggs (food ok but overpriced for the amount) and a scone. The place is understaffed and poorly organized, and tables that arrived after us were served first. Never again.

Looking for a laid-back, well-balanced brunch spot? Benji’s has you covered. Indulgent enough to feel like a treat, but light enough that you won't need a nap after. 🍤🍞 Prawn Egg Toast: Fluffy brioche topped with sweet, sticky mango prawns and gooey scrambled eggs. Rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. 🥑 Avocado on the side: Simple, fresh and perfectly creamy to complement the toast. 🧊🍋‍🟩 Iced White Tea with Lime & Mint: Refreshing, palate-cleansing and the perfect match for brunch. 🌴 Add in the relaxed atmosphere and you’ve got the perfect spot to unwind for a lazy morning or afternoon. 🙌 The Service: The crew is welcoming, friendly, helpful and proactive.

Everything so good! Rose wine is soo good,food and coffee as well.

Great place to enjoy brunch in the sun, with a nice indoor seating area as well. The service was a bit slow, especially during busy hours, but the overall experience was still very good. Tasty food, good drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Recommended!

The waiter Richard was very nice and cool and also knows Ukrainian which was unexpected in Amsterdam☺️ the service was the best in the world

Superb! Excellent, high-quality dishes. Highly recommended!!!

Very rarely experienced such a rude service… the place is supposed to close on Sunday’s at 17.00 .. Wanted to order tea around 16.15 and was told that lady order was taken … I mean really tea … then the server started really harassing people to wrap up an go as fast as possible .. at 16.45 we were literarily told to leave .. will not return .. There are much better places in Amsterdam that actually care about customers

This branch is truly amazing! I am a fan of all Benji’s locations anyway. The quality of the food is always the same, of a high standard. All the dishes are so tasty and the service is very good. The staff is very friendly. I love coming here and I highly recommend the granola!!!

Very pleasant all around. Had the strawberry matcha and avacado toast with an egg added on. One of the only cafes where I could order a fried egg for some reason. Location was nice visually, clean and food tasted great. Staff were very laid back and quickly attentive.

I like this place. Chill spot to work from, having a great time with friends together with some nice food and good coffee. Friendly stuff and also nice outside area.

I love this restaurant and its atmosphere. Of course, it has amazing food and the staff is very friendly, especially Celia , who was incredibly kind and energetic 😍

Overall is very good, food is tasty and you get what you pay for. Really nice servers but wait time was a little long. Beautiful space inside and out.

Went out for lunch. Tasty, fresh, and healthy :)!

On the pricey side, but tasty scone and coffee!

A really cool place for brunch. The food was delicious and the service was excellent :)

Lovely place to come for a brunch or coffee, super nice staff and cozy place to work. All food is very tasty but my all time fav is Eggstraordinary and açai bowl.

Great for breakfast and lunch! Nice selection of drinks, coffee, chai latte, and delicious smoothies.

The service was perfect and our meal was perfect.

Amazing food with friendly staff. Super accommodating for gluten free.

A lovely spot to enjoy excellent breakfasts and brunches. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, perfect for a leisurely start to the day. The dishes are generous, beautifully presented, and above all, truly delicious: you can tell the ingredients are fresh and high-quality. The service is friendly, and the place invites you to linger. Note that dogs are welcome; there are small snacks available for them 🐕

First time having lunch at Benji's. The atmosphere is great, and so are the workstations. The table still needed to be cleared when I sat down, and that took at least another 10 minutes. Unfortunately, it wasn't cleaned even though the food from the person before me was still there. I ordered avocado toast and a matcha, and I have to say, I find the toast really overpriced: €9.80 for one slice of bread with avocado?? I'm from Amsterdam and I'm used to a lot. I paid a total of €15.30, and with the tip, it was €16.83 for a very basic lunch. It's a shame, but I won't be coming back for lunch anytime soon.

Lovely place to eat and have a nice cup of coffee.

Great spot in terms of atmosphere, service, decor, and products. The food is very good and filling. The staff is friendly and responsive.

Favourite brunch place in Amsterdam❤️ Always coming here with friends or to work on laptop, eggstraordinary and salmon avocado toast are my favs of all time, also never skipping their matcha strawberry

Whenever I’m in town around brunch time, I’m always at Benji’s. Great food, great staff.

Lovely place !! Food is amazing, perfect for a breakfast, brunch or lunch. Super nice area to study as well. Recommend 100% :)

Cozy atmosphere and delicious food!

It's worth stopping here for lunch. The food is good, nutritious, and healthy. The service is great. The kids' menu is a bit lacking, as they only have fries. It would be nice to see some pancakes with fruit, for example. Regardless, I recommend it.

Always good. Not an extensive menu, which is a plus. Delicious food! Very chill for catching up with a friend, but I also work there regularly. The music is truly my kind of music. Old-school R&B, hip-hop, soul. Highly recommended ✨️

Very tasty and large portions. I didn't think I would write this, but the toast with salmon is enough for two)

Benji's in Slotervaart is a gem for this neighbourhood. I come quite often and often with my dog. Always welcomed, the staff is amazing, kind and accommodating. Food has always been very good, consistent quality, menu varies seasonaly. The atmosphere is always great, proper lounge place outside of busy hours and then lively and fun when it's busy. They do a great job!

Really good place! Both for the food and the ambiance

Nice place. Good food, but overpriced for a piece of bread with avocado and egg. Very friendly staff.

There is only a small selection of dishes, but a lot of variety 🌺

Always lovely service, great atmoshpere and good food 👍

This breakfast spot is an absolute dream! Everything was delicious, but the yogurt with homemade granola? 🤯🥣 Oh my, it was incredible!✨ Truly amazing, so fresh and delicious. Wow! 😍 (totally worth the wait lol)

Nice place, friendly service, delicious food. Definitely do it.

I love the friendly staff and awesome food. Everything is good and they have healthy alternatives if you want. I always look forward to going and saying hi to the staff. Every time is a pleasant and yummy experience.

It was the perfect breakfast spot

Had to wait for a long long time, the food was very good though.

Great place! When I'm in East for lunch, this is the perfect spot. Friendly staff and the menu is excellent!

We are regulars at Benji’a for so many reasons! Bali Cheese Stake is my absolutely favourite things to eat, the lushy green vibe at the restaurant calms my nervinius system and the staff is always greeting with a smile. We keep returning!

I love this place for brunch or for getting a coffee and studying, it’s great, delicious, and awesome service. The strawberry matcha is delicious.

This has to be one of the most disappointing brunch places I've been to in Amsterdam. The prices are way too high for what you actually get : I got a single small waffle with a bit of "seasonal fruit" (which btw were not seasonal : strawberries are not fall fruits) and my husband had scrambled eggs, and we ended up paying around 30 euros ish for that. Definitely not worth it if you ask me. On top of that, the service was lacking. The waitresses kept mixing up the orders, bringing the wrong coffees to different tables multiple times and asking who had ordered what. It felt pretty disorganized. Overall, overpriced and underwhelming. There are much better brunch spots in Amsterdam that offer better food and friendlier service for the same (or even less) money.

The food and the coffee were excellent, very happy on that end. Only we found that everything was overpriced also compared to what you get in the plate. We paid 30€ per person for a sandwich, a juice, a coffee, and a shared french toast. Spicy bill!

First time at Benji’s and loved it, specially the location of this one in West. Love the industrial interior design and the thousand plants makes it cozy. Everything they serve looks fresh and great quality but I must say that the portions are small for the price they have (with one dish and one drink you are not filled). Still a reference place I will return to.

We had a nice lunch with my children. Enjoyed the chicken katsu.

The food was delicious. My Caesar toast was also something a little more unusual—something I've never had before. The coffee was really good—both the pumpkin spice latte and the cappuccino. The lady at the front desk could definitely be friendlier; she had an annoyed demeanor, which I didn't like at all. I would still recommend it.

Great place for brunch! I really enjoyed it and would recommend 👍👍

Hidden gem in the neighborhood. Amazing interior design, cozy and friendly people. We got smashed avo with scrambled eggs and bacon addition. Taste was quite okey nothing to complain. Even though it was saturday, meals are served in less than 15 mins. i d also come to work from there beside breakfast.

Staff was really friendly and cheerful. The Dishes (we ate Smashed Avo) is an average plate but it was tasty.

The matcha is one of the best I have tried in Amsterdam. The Bali Cheese Steak is really tasty

Amazing. Healthy and authentic menu. Excellent quality food. Beautiful, bright atmosphere. Friendly and attentive service. 👍🏻

Nice atmosphere, excellent menu, tasty coffee and dishes

We had a nice brunch here, not so far from Best Western Amsterdam where we were staying. They had Bali named menus which I find exciting. The place had a nice decor, lots plants, cozy & warm. We sat outdoor during the spring, to get a bit of sun. However, staff attitude could be better, nothing serious.

everything top. liked it so mich

Very tasty food, delivered quickly, lovely people, no air conditioning, nice place and restaurant

The burgers and fries we ordered were amazing, and the staff was very friendly. Everything was pretty quick. We might go back while we're in Amsterdam. Highly recommended.

Perfect for breakfast or brunch. A real treat in a neighborhood where the food scene isn't very extensive. Staying nearby, I enjoyed some great breakfasts and coffees there.

Ate here 3 days in a row for breakfast as it was super close to our hotel. Food and service each day was fantastic. Highly recommend.

The staff, food, and atmosphere are absolutely perfect! (Go for the Chicken Katsu, it's truly amazing.)

We visited for brunch, a short wait to be seated inside the restaurant. Staff were friendly and helpful. A good array of dishes and drinks on the menu. Table service which is good. Lovely drinks and food.

The food here is really good, no complaints at all on the quality. But there’s a big issue that keeps repeating, and it needs to be addressed. The place says it’s open until 16:00, but that’s not really true in practice. The second time I went around 15:30 to order some takeaway, I was told the kitchen closes at 15:30. Fair enough, so I went back another day at 15:10, and the kitchen was already closed. I even asked what the actual kitchen closing time is so I could plan accordingly, but they couldn’t give me a clear answer. If you stop serving food well before your advertised closing time, that should be communicated clearly on your website, social media, or even Google Maps. If your business is selling food, and you say you're open until 16:00, then customers should be able to order at least takeaway until 16:00. Otherwise, the real closing time is 15:00 or earlier. It’s a pity, because the food is good, but the experience ends up being frustrating.

Third time having lunch, third time enjoying it! Service could be better.

We wanted to have brunch here with three people on a Friday afternoon, but because the kitchen was very busy, we had to wait a bit. We were offered drinks while we waited and were given the menu so we could already see what we wanted to eat. The toast with avocado and scrambled eggs was delicious; it was also nice that the bread wasn't too hard to slice. The cinnamon roll was fine, a bit dry but still flavorful. The interior is a mix of sleek gray walls and inviting green plants. The staff is friendly, and the service—once we were able to order—was fast and good.

The best breakfast ever, super friendly staff, delicious meal and coffee.

Delicious food and a lovely atmosphere! One waitress wasn't very polite, but it was also very busy when we were there. Another waitress was incredibly attentive and kind. We'll definitely be back!

Great atmosphere and great quality food. Courteous and friendly staff as a tourist. Professional friendly service. Love you guys

Super tasty food and good service!

A small place in the middle of a residential area.

We waited for 1 hour to get our food.

Superb breakfast. Worth the high price. Very friendly staff.

Waiters are terrible. Especially a male waiter. You know you have problem with your waiters, so fix it. Stop disrespecting people.

Food is good, and menu is great. But service can be MUCH better, the male waiter was a bit rude.

Had a very nice lunch with 8 people and very fast service. Also a very beautiful interior.

Very delicious, I highly recommend it.

The wait for the food was quite long, but they found us a table for 3 right away even though we didn't have a reservation. Very nice location and quiet environment and good vibes. Excellent food and drinks. Definitely recommended ✨

The coffee was especially delicious

Great vibe, friendly service, and delicious brunch. One of my favorite spots to relax and enjoy a great meal, highly recommend!

Almost an hour to deliver three sandwiches and one portion of scrambled eggs for a 2 years old child. The eggs were served spicy, with no mention on the menu. We asked then to just have another, simple egg. They served it again with spicy powder on it; the waitress noticed and tried to smear it out and then tried STILL to serve it to us. For a baby. Unbelievable.

I like this place but today I just came there to take a breakfast before work and they forgot my food order and gave to someone else. Oh my, why is so hard Dutch people serve well? Sorry but this is very annoying and I didn't have time to take breakfast because I was waiting for something that never will come lol

Second time here, still nice place inside and outside. However, I need to give a thumb down for latte macchiato. As you can see from the picture they use a glass for water to prepare latte macchiato and also they put a lot of coffee in the latte macchiato which is completely wrong. It is clear that there is not a real barista behind the coffee machine. It is a pity because the place is nice and people working there are really pleasant.

We come here often, but lately the quality has left much to be desired. You enter and are assigned a spot. After we decided what we wanted to eat and drink, we had to wait a long time before staff came to us to take our order. We just barely fell asleep because of the energy that the staff brings. From our spot we could eventually see how our dishes were getting cold in the kitchen and not being picked up. Our food was served lukewarm and when we said something about it afterwards, the message was difficult to get through and it seemed as if we were the “whiners” here. It's a pity that no compensation was provided, this has ensured that we will not return. Too bad, because the food isn't that bad.

I’m honestly very surprised about the reviews. I got an avocado toast with scrambled eggs and coffee. It was the most mediocre avocado toast I’ve ever had. It was just so plain. The coffee was the same. In fact, coffee was worse. These prices are way too much for this kind of food. They didn’t even try to make it taste good, no seasoning or sauce or whatever. Too overpriced for what you get. I wouldn’t go back

Some different items on the menu with a good flavor - the restaurant commits to the flavor that you expect - e.g. truffle and mushroom are the dominant flavours in the truffle mushroom egg bun. Service was very quick and there was a queue the whole time we were there. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Nice place with great atmosphere. Sadly they haven’t had the avo today, so I had scrambled eggs with truffled mushrooms…and what can I say? It was absolutely delicious! Service was great, too. Flat White is 7/10.

I don't understand how a veggie restaurant can have the plants that "decorate" the place in these conditions of neglect and lack of love. Food is perfect, prices are crazy nonsense.

I love the scrambled egg bun they make.

A salmon and avocado toast with teriyaki sauce is a must-try

We are returning customers and we really enjoyed Benji's before, especially the food which is very tasty. However the service was really cold and not customer friendly at all. The place was full so maybe they think they don't need new customers (actually we were returning customers). We ended up deciding not to stay just due to the disinterested attitude of the servers. Luckily there are plenty of good restaurants around with good food and much friendlier staff. Probably last time we were trying Benji. If you happen to pass by and the place is not very busy you could give it a try, the food is good. But if the place is busy, you might get treated like they are doing you a favour even by speaking to you.

Quite good, very pleasant treatment, the atmosphere, if you are strange (out of the ordinary) it is better not to wait too long, they look at you as if you were a light bulb, yet everything is calm. Quite high price, I still think that in this country potatoes do not exist when it comes to ordering hamburgers, which by the way are not well mentioned on the menu, the ones with eggs are hamburgers and also others that I do not remember, the prices are usually around 15e, the juices are excessively expensive except for the orange, that is a fairly normal price. Elegant bathrooms and very elegant premises, the air of grandeur of the premises is far above, you have to be careful :)

Matcha very tasty, food very tasty, quiet, great service, highly recommended

Great restaurant with friendly staff! The mango hummus is absolutely fabulous—must try

The baristas were so nice and the coffee is probably my favorite in the city! AND they had pumpkin spice syrup even off season!

delicious food, healthy and at the right price. beautiful place and very kind staff. recommended

Food is delicious and service is great. Definitely recommended!

Bali Cheese Steak (Beef rendang) was very delicious. I also liked Eggstraordinary.