Café Americain in De Weteringschans

Lovely place! We sat inside at a window table. We had some light snacks around 6 pm, delicious, high-quality cheeses beautifully presented, and crudités because one of us is celiac. Luz took great care of us and ordered delicious gluten-free bread for the cheeses. She was kind and very attentive to detail, making sure we were comfortable. Thank you so much!

Sober and calm, but very well attended to.

Went for dinner 9/20/26. Immediately taken by the beauty of the restaurant. The food was delicious, and the head waiter went out of his way to check for apple pie at the Bar Americain for me. This is a place that I would definitely recommend!

Very art deco. Adorable. Great service and foo

Beautiful room. The salad was very good in the end, but only after I pointed out it was missing 2 of the featured ingredients (walnuts and prunes) and they brought me these on the side. no acknowledgment or apology. The main criticism, however, is the service. Our waitress never checked in on us the entire time. One of our drinks orders was forgotten.

Wonderful service and great location. Our room was spacious and quite nice. Staff are courteous and helpful. The breakfast buffet is delicious. A special shout out to Carlos, the dining room host!

The worst creme brûlée I’ve had. You basically pay to sit at a nice looking restaurant.

Poor service and the breakfast was served without half of the ingredients as listed on the menu, only dry brown bread and 2 fried eggs.

Wow! Dropped in for a light lunch and to possibly avoid a rain storm and absolutely loved this historical place. 1902 build in Art Deco style and what beautiful Tiffany chandeliers the bar area is like a movie set the food is delicious and very well presented and astoundingly the prices were very comparable to other local places without any of the charm. We will be back when we return next year.

Not the service I expect at such a fantastic restaurant.

Yesterday's high tea was incredibly disappointing and of poor quality, and certainly not worth €41.50 per person. First the positives: the location is beautiful, with the stained-glass windows and the lovely Art Deco decor. I have absolutely no fault to find with that. Unfortunately, the food was of such poor quality that we left almost everything untouched, except for the soup as a starter. Fortunately, that was tasty and, in my opinion, probably the best part of the entire high tea. The sandwiches were made of white bread fingers, but the bread looked more like a kind of spongy cake. The filling was minimal, virtually tasteless, and uninspiring. The scones were okay in themselves, but tasted more like a cake with raisins than scones. I had expected the scones to be served warm. A sort of dessert was also served, but I couldn't quite figure out exactly what it was. I left it after one bite because it didn't taste good. The service was also very poor. I don't know if the employee who helped us was new, but it was difficult to get his attention, and when I finally succeeded, he had subsequently forgotten what I had asked for. During the high tea, hot water for the tea was supposed to be refilled constantly. The tea itself was tasty, by the way. When I asked for more hot water, he forgot about it, and eventually, I had to ask another employee. Right at the beginning of our high tea, we ordered two glasses of Cava. It took an incredibly long time for these to be brought, even though it wasn't particularly busy at that moment. In fact, we received the tea before our drinks. At times, there was absolutely no wait staff on the floor to whom we could ask questions. I then asked for the bill to settle the two glasses of Cava. Here, too, it took an incredibly long time for it to arrive. Moreover, when the bill finally came, it was incorrect. I had used a gift card and already paid for the high tea, but the full price of the high tea was still listed on the bill. When I pointed this out, it took an incredibly long time again before it was corrected. All in all, what should have been a special and delightful experience was, unfortunately, quite disappointing and actually just bad. Afterwards, we even went somewhere else to eat because we were still hungry. I don't know if this was simply a series of unfortunate circumstances and if the quality is normally better — I would honestly expect that. But based on our experience, I would absolutely not recommend this location for a high tea, and certainly not because of the service. I am a very disappointed customer.

Cozy cafe to go for a drink and/or a nice meal before a show at the La Mar.

Nice place to have a drink and snacks.

A lovely place to have a drink; we were very comfortable because we were at the hotel.

The food and service were both excellent. I came here with a friend for breakfast. Gerios, was especially friendly and kind. I was pleasantly surprised that as soon as I walked into the restaurant, he already knew where my friend was seated and guided me straight to the table. He was also more than happy to take some photos for us to remember the occasion. Thanks Gerios!

A beautiful place to drink a coffee. The cafe it's atmospheric and well worth the visit.

Poor value for money in terms of food. Excellent ambiance.

We had an afternoon tea and it was not worth the money. The scone was not a proper scone, it was more like an oliebol. The sandwiches and sweets were all below basic, and the fruit was not fresh at all. It looked like the precut fruit you buy at a supermarket.

A very elegant restaurant and hotel

Beautiful place that you have to see from the inside.

Stepping into Café Americain feels like entering an Art Nouveau play, where the ambiance is clearly the starring role. The walls whisper tales from 1902, the lamps pose like vintage film divas, and even the chairs seem as if they've already conversed with writers about existential crises. Breakfast, on the other hand, enters, sits down obediently, and says, "I'm solid. I do my job. I'm the accountant of meals." Not bad, not outstanding—simply reliable, like a Dutch raincoat. And then it happens. The Eggs Royal take center stage. With a regal aura that says, "Please, bow down. I'm the real reason you're here." Perfectly poached, majestically presented, and so delicious that you briefly consider bestowing upon them a title of nobility.

We got a menu but never got waited on so we left

Loved the experience good atmosphere lovely staff

Beautiful Art Deco style hotel. When we were there, there was still a small Herman Brood exhibition. The location is very central, especially if you have a performance in Delamar, for example.

An oasis of tranquility in a busy city , just great place of how coffee houses used to be , impeccable staff and great selection of food and drinks

It is a magnificent place with a historical ambiance of grandeur. An experience worth visiting! Very pricey, though.

Beautiful interior and cool building. Unfortunately, the food wasn't amazing. The fresh orange juice wasn't fresh. The bread was okay.

It's a very nice place. The service inside was terrible, had to wait for almost 1 hour to get my dish. However, the service outside on the terrace was perfect.

Fantastic vibe and great architecture

Beautiful and elegant. Love the art deco, a special place in Amsterdam

We had breakfast, but what you get for your money is really not worth it. Very simple, easy, and cheap. Flexibility was also completely lacking (I don't eat meat and wanted something else instead of ham, but that wasn't possible). Additionally, you have to pay extra if you want oat milk. Drinks were delivered much later than the food, the coffee was cold, and the bill was incorrect. Nice terrace, though.

Came here for coffee because we read that the building is one of the most stylist coffee shops in the city. Pro- The art deco space is very pretty. Cons- everything else. We waited pretty long to be seated considering there were at least 3 staff walking around and only 2 tables occupied. One of them made eye contacts with us several times but continued to stay near the bar area. He didn't come over to seat us until another staff who was bringing food to one of the tables said something to him. It took a while to order after we were seated but since we were there for the space, we didn't mind too much. However, the drinks also came slowly and the latte was not good. Our recommendation would be to come for the space if you like art deco building but don't expect good service or good drinks. We would not be returning because the service ruined the experience of the space.

Honestly one of the worst cocktail experiences in the last 4 years of living in the Amsterdam. It took over 5 minutes to be acknowledged by the bar staff. When one finally showed up they just hovered over us pressuring us to make a decision. When I asked for a recommendation I was told “ I haven’t had any of the cocktails.”Confused by this I asked you’ve never after making a cocktail used a straw to taste? In which he replied with well yes but that doesn’t count! Yeah ok… So once the cocktail was ordered as it has been ordered for over 15 years activated a heated 3 minute debate with the older female bartender regarding the terminology of “served up” Like seriously? After I told her my vast experience in mixology, I was told I should have known better. I’m not sure if it was the American accent that made them feel we deserved the obnoxious arrogant attitude or just two gay men wanting to go out for a nice cocktail after a bad day deserved such rude and in your face attitude. Such a bizarre experience and because of that we certainly will not be back. We so looked forward to visiting this establishment and were so excited to finally venture in. What a disappointment. I get it tourists pay the bills, but the ego just doesn’t match the very sub par cocktails being served.

We visited for a cozy tea time with the girls, and it was truly lovely. The atmosphere was warm, and all the food, drinks, and service were excellent. We really enjoyed our time there.

Café Americain is particularly appealing due to its beautiful, classic ambiance, large windows, and view of Leidseplein and the fountain; it is a pleasant spot for coffee, tea, drinks, or a light snack. However, the service is inconsistent due to frequent staff changes, and the price-quality ratio for the meals falls short: my sea bream consisted of a small fillet with some green beans, two tomatoes, and a lot of salty sauce, while bread, butter, and extra side dishes had to be ordered separately. For a price that elsewhere is close to that of a full sea bream with vegetables and potatoes or rice, I expect a more complete dish. Beautiful location and atmosphere, but for an elaborate meal, you are mainly paying for the setting.

The food and service here is amazing. We tried the breakfast, lunch and dinner and all were great. The vibe is a cherry on top and a beautiful places.

Eric gave us a wonderful evening at Cafe Americain. We loved his service and the deserts where lovely! Thank you Eric

It's the worst restaurant I've ever been to. Completely incompetent waiters. Never got to the point where we ordered food.

One of the classic examples of bad management and bad service ruining the perfect place. This cafe has the best location, history and great name attached to it but such a bad attitude of staff towards service.

Had a nice meal here on the terrace before the performance at De Lamar. A bit noisy due to traffic, but that is to be expected in the heart of Amsterdam. Lots of English-speaking staff, but nice and good. The food was good; the stew was a bit much for an old man, but very tender and tasty. The starter and dessert were also good. It is a pity that the coffee had not been brought after 20 minutes. We went to the performance without coffee. The restaurant inside is beautiful.

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The service in general very good and less and an aged American or Canadian waiter who lashed at me for typing to ask something as a guest awful scary feeling👎🏻

We really wanted to have breakfast with 6 people, but at 11:00 that is no longer possible. We waited 45 minutes, got coffee, and didn't see anyone again. So we had lunch elsewhere instead.

waiters are kind but drinks so bad dont worth

A light lunch for a group of 6. Nice setting on the square although the trams can be a little bit noise on the corner. Tasty food and good staff service with drinks served quickly.

Very nice restaurant. Indoor space is very cool. The service started out great but really went down hill. We waited for an hour for our food and the waitress never came back to check on us or offer another round of drinks. She disappeared. We flagged her down to check on our meal and order another round. Our meal arrived but the round drinks did not. Really very disappointed.

Went for cocktails and nibbles. Staff were really helpful.

Just for a coffee! Very nice place

Food and drinks very good and the decor was great.... friendly staff

Housed in a gorgeous building with a long, fascinating and occasionally dark history, the Café Americain is comfortably assured in serving a classic menu to visitors to Amsterdam's museum quarter. When we visited it was none too busy, so we got to enjoy our lunch in a relaxed atmosphere, served by friendly but not pushy staff, who were very knowledgeable about the menu. The steak tartare was nothing to write home about, but the bitterballen were fantastic, with a very zingy mustard to accompany. We both opted for the boeuf bourguignon, which was tasty and filling (we definitely didn't need the extra potatoes and bacon, though it was lovely), and the creme brulee dessert was also nice. The attention to detail is what really makes a visit to the Café Americain though, from the standards of service to the chocolate and biscuits served with the hot drinks. A very enjoyable experience, that was everything we hoped for from such a historic restaurant.

This is a place just to enjoy the atmosphere of the space over a cup of coffee. Food is mediocre, not worthwhile to be there for food. Too few floor staff to act in timely manner.

A disaster. I made a reservation on their website for 10:00 PM (which the website made possible). Then I dropped by at 7:30 to confirm that I would come a bit earlier (9:45). I actually arrived for dinner at 9:50 but they turned me down (“the kitchen is closing”). They did so in quite a gross way, putting the blame on me. This is adding insult to injury! What a poor image of Amsterdam this business is giving.

This was not good. The service is uninspired and unprofessional. The simple hamburger was simply not tasty. It seemed as if it was already prepared before we arrived. A shame. The place seems to rely more on the name than on quality and hospitality.

This is what you get for the Amsterdam breakfast platter…. Feels like a regular hotel breakfast…

I love this place. It’s always peaceful, with a beautiful interior full of history and character, and the staff are polite. It’s the perfect spot to spend time with loved ones, or enjoy reading or working around the ‘leestafel’ (the traditional reading table). Knowing that writers and artists used to gather there makes the atmosphere feel even more special. The whole place feels calm, cozy, and timeless. My only wish is that they would expand the dessert options served with coffee a bit more 😋

Had a delicious cocktail. Nice, cozy atmosphere. Friendly service.

The food was delicious and the service was friendly and attentive. Upon request, we were given a table by the window. And there was a personal card on the table with our reservation.

A bit overrated. Nice servers, but they never checked after I’d been served my meal, I had a burger and it was definitely overcooked and dry. Nice view..

Had high tea, can be brief about this... not worth the money. Very meager selection and unfortunately English-speaking staff. Look elsewhere.

Jazzy atmosphere, perfect meal service.

Lunch at Café Americain was a great experience: attentive service, very beautiful Art Deco interior and a warm atmosphere. Highly recommended.

A spacious place to spend time with friends and enjoy food

The waiter ordered the wrong cocktail, resulting in an overcharge of 8 to 14 euros for 2 people.

Plenty of stars for the decor and setting with the Art Deco windows and Tiffany lamps. Unfortunately we didn't have a good dining experience. Something must have been going on in the kitchen. We waited and waited for the food, as did other visitors, and when it arrived, it looked as though it had been standing around waiting to be delivered. I assume they had staffing problems. Hopefully it's not always like this!

A lovely and beautiful restaurant with quality food for families and friends.

Delicious food, fast service and excellent atmosphere.

Disappointing. The only thing that was really amazing was the location, the decor, and the view of Leidseplein. The service is uninterested and clumsy. Or just untrained. The food was meh... okay, but could be better. My hamburger was nothing special, anyway..

Beautiful bar, pricey but very relaxed

Beautiful location, delicious food and friendly service, top-notch!

I've been coming to Americain for 40 years. The service and waitstaff are getting worse and worse. We arrived yesterday afternoon. First the sign: wait to be seated... after waiting for minutes, we found a seat ourselves. It was very quiet there. Found a seat by the window. Greet a waiter... who looked completely bewildered. After 10 minutes, we got a menu... after another 20 minutes... no sign of life from the waitstaff. I said: get out of here. At the Schouwberg next to Americain, we had a wonderful time and were served well and quickly. End of Americain..😩😩

An American-style café that primarily serves French cuisine! The execution is excellent; you almost feel like you're back home! As for the service, it's impeccable. And the setting is simply stunning.

Attentive staff, delicious food, wonderful view from the window and interior. Everything is thought out to the smallest detail, beautiful presentation. I was there once for dinner, very tasty. We went for breakfast - the same. And what coffee! Delicious! I recommend!

Attended a wedding reception here today and it was fantastic. The food was amazing and the service was top-notch throughout the event. It is easily the best spot in Amsterdam for people-watching—nothing beats sitting by the windows and watching the trams glide through Leidseplein. Highly recommend for a special event or just a coffee!

Excellent place to eat and enjoy the view. Their eggs benedict where fresh, and fluffy. Their pancakes though small, went well with the eggs. Coffee was fresh and the staff was polite

We've been enjoying tea and dinner at the American for years. The service is very professional and friendly. It really feels like a night out when you're at the American. The architecture is beautiful; you see something new every time. Reservations are recommended.

The manager greeted us with a completely disinterested welcome. We weren't allowed to sit at half the tables because he was setting them for dinner (at 2 p.m.). When he then ignored us and started a very defensive conversation with our equally disgruntled neighbors, and another staff member shouted, "I still have a salmon sandwich left," I lost all faith in the management's professionalism and the freshness of the food. We left.

Beautiful place. The service was spectacular overall, especially from Tudor, who was very kind and attentive. The food was also incredible. The dishes were high quality, beautifully presented, and generously portioned.

Amazing food but terrible service waiters really slow and serving you.

Tourist trap. We had a reservation, table was not prepared and dirty. After 70 mins they kicked us out as the table was reserved “for the next”. Unfriendly waitress. Food bad, cheap toast. Coffee alright. Juice came 30 mins late.

We went last Sunday afternoon. Poor service. The family got their drinks after 30 minutes. I had to ask twice where my beer was. We ordered food, which took an hour. When we paid, they casually added one lunch too many to the bill. There's still a lot of room for improvement there. In short, poor service, and I definitely won't be going there again.

We enjoyed the coffee and ordered a toast with pate, which was good. The atmosphere isn’t quite like the modern specialty coffee spots you see today. It feels more like a place to sit back, take your time, and go with older company, perhaps more suited for lunch or dinner than a quick coffee stop. The building itself is beautiful and worth visiting, especially since it’s located in a very touristic and lovely area of Amsterdam

A café that's part of the Clayton Hotel, good food and a very nice setting.

Serious Food Safety Deficiency at Café Americain What shocked us most during our visit to Café Americain wasn't the mediocre service or the disappointing quality of the food, but a fundamental problem with food safety and hygiene. While we were in the restaurant around 3:30 PM, the staff began setting up the entire dining area for the evening service. They placed butter on the tables, completely uncovered, in the middle of a hot room with staff and guests constantly passing by. Reservation cards were placed on the tables with times that weren't scheduled for hours. One reservation was even listed for 6:30 PM. This means that this butter had been sitting on the table for at least two and a half hours before the guests in question arrived. This isn't just a matter of taste or preference; it directly affects professional food safety. Butter oxidizes with prolonged exposure to oxygen, light, and heat, leading to rancidity and loss of quality. In professional hospitality settings, especially in a hotel restaurant of this caliber, butter should be kept covered and only brought to the table shortly before use. Serving bread with butter that has been left uncovered for hours is simply unacceptable. This is all the more concerning, especially because Café Americain is part of the Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American and has a classic reputation. Our experience began awkwardly upon arrival. We arrived around 3:30 PM for drinks and waited politely at the entrance, as indicated on the sign. The waiter clearly saw us, walked past several times, but offered no acknowledgement whatsoever. No greeting, no eye contact, no sign that we had been seen. Only after he had finished his other duties were we told we could choose our own table, as long as it wasn't already set with table linens. This felt distant and disinterested, and is completely at odds with what you might expect from a restaurant with this name and history. We ordered an Irish coffee with apple pie and whipped cream. The Irish coffee was served without the customary glass of water, while other guests did receive it. This points to inconsistency in service. The whipped cream turned out to be thin, squirty cream, both on the apple pie and in the Irish coffee. This is culinary substandard. A classic Irish coffee should be served with fluffy, freshly whipped cream that floats on top of the coffee. Squirty cream from a can is not only tasteless but also detracts from a classic that should be perfectly executed here. When reception, product quality, and especially food safety all fall short, unfortunately, little remains of the experience that Café Americain should offer. Moreover, this situation is clearly documented with photos, times, and reservation information. This does not align with the standard of Café Americain, and certainly not with the Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American. For a restaurant with this reputation and history, care, attention, and respect for basic principles should be self-evident.

Disappointingly mediocre food for such a beautiful location in the city.

I absolutely do not recommend this place. The service is terrible; they took ages to serve us, and we only ordered two fresh mint teas. Then it took forever to bring them, the mint was stale, and the tea wasn't good. The table next to us complained to the manager about the food. The place is beautiful, but it's not worth the price.

Perfect for breakfast. Either a continental buffet or à la carte.

Had to wait a very long time for the drinks menu and later for the food I ordered. The waitress handled this last minute very well!

A lovely location on Leidseplein in Amsterdam. Easily accessible, you arrive at a beautiful Art Deco building inside. They have a nice bar, and the tables are nicely decorated. The bench we sat on was still covered in food scraps, but that's beside the point. First of all, the service was "okay." After reading the reviews, I don't mind people not speaking Dutch, and I find those comments quite annoying. Our waiter occasionally tried to say a few Dutch words. However, the service itself, engaging with guests, or making small talk was simply not an option. The staff's attitude seemed somewhat disinterested and distant. (This doesn't apply to all the staff.) The food is beautifully presented, but for the price, the portions are very small. I also had steak tartare, which tasted more like minced meat than finely chopped steak. The wine was also good, but expensive for the quality. Dessert, however, was nothing special, unfortunately.

Really liked this place was not a single thing I did not like . Pumpkin soup very tasty tagliatelle pasta dish very tasty .nice wine and dessert we had creme brulie and lemon meringue. Great service also. Booked ahead of going, online.

I came into this restaurant for breakfast. It looked a bit fancy to me but there were plenty of people inside. It was almost at the end of the breakfast rush. A family from the hotel I was staying came in for breakfast as well. I ordered a simple breakfast with eggs over easy and some tea. The tea arrived right away but the eggs took a while. I don't know if the waitress forgot about my food but when I got my plate, the eggs were over fried, the toast was slightly burnt (I usually like my bread overly toasted) and it went over my liking. The tea was the best part of my meal. After I got my food the waitress disappeared. I had to look for her at the end of my meal to get my check. After paying I quickly left the restaurant. I was not impressed with the meal or the service but the tea was great.

The staff seemed completely untrained, and the food quality was mediocre. We had high tea for three people. The petit fours tasted factory-made, the scones were too hard. The clotted cream was actually crème fraîche, which had a completely different flavor. We had four different waiters at our table, none of whom knew what they were doing. There was no menu, so we didn't know what we were getting. We weren't told what the soup or high tea platter was. It was difficult to get a hold of the waiter. The waiter brought three pots of tea—one in one hand, two in the other—then poured a splash of scalding hot tea on my girlfriend's leg. The waiter didn't even react. Why don't they use trays? Very clumsy and unprofessional. The price is too high. There are nicer and better high teas in the city with good service.

Great place. So beautiful! Everything exudes class. Friendly staff. Beautiful details, even in the restrooms. Pricey though, and the beer selection is limited.

Pleasant, quiet, stylish place to stay for a while.

Beautiful, historic Art Deco interior! The staff is completely uninterested in the guests. None of the staff speaks Dutch, not even a simple greeting like "good evening" is enough. The bitterballen (8 for €12.50) are quickly placed on our table, but without a cocktail stick or napkin. The drinks take a very long time to arrive, and the bitterballen are long gone by the time we finally manage to persuade a waitress to look for our drinks. Disappointing, but the interior is beautiful!

Top location for a real getaway!

It's not nice at all 🙅 don't go, it's a very disgusting place

What an amazing experience! We had made a reservation for 2, my wife uses a wheelchair in her daily life so we asked for a more spacious seating. By arrival we were helped towards a nice table with enough space for the wheelchair, it was a great decision of them to place us there. The service and the food are amazing, you can even ask to slightly modify the courses you want to your preferences. All by all it is a place that we recommend! The place, the staff, the servive and the food are amazing! Spot on!

The food and drinks were great! Great service

Excellent place in a very old building where you can have a drink, lunch or diner. Nice and quiet place. I do recommend this place.

We had breakfast in this café and really enjoyed it. They served English tea and toast with fish — everything was fresh and very tasty. The atmosphere was cozy, the service was friendly, and the food came very fast. We had a great experience and would happily come back.