Café Krom in Grachtengordel-Zuid

Ordered a meatball. It came out of a plastic container and was cooked in a microwave. Inedible.

A lovely little bar, stopped for a quick beer 🍺 along my travels, need a refreshing beverage? Pop by and help out a local pub. Indoor and outdoor seating available.

Horrible service , if I could put 0 stars i would , the Guy Who works there is not respectful and really not pleasant and don’t care about his clients ,if you are not happy with tourists and foreigners coming to your Café then you shouldn’t work in a café in Amsterdam!

Cozy cafe. Nice place to sit after a day of shopping. Prices are on the high side by now, though.

The old man with a white beard was very nasty and rude. He treated us with hostility. We got out and didn't order. I would not recommend this place.

What a rude man behind the bar ! He should not deal with clients, a pity....thers so many other nice and warm cafes to go to in amsterdam! Opposite side not far, Bakerij cafe offers such a warm and nice service.. I recommend.

if I could give negative stars, I would. i’ve never encountered such rude staff in my life, and i’ve been fortunate to travel all over. my boyfriend and I stopped in after dinner for a quick drink, and immediately we received attitude from CLAUDIA behind the bar. she tried speaking to us in dutch, which we didn’t realize since we don’t speak it. we didn’t see a menu or a drink list, so we just asked for Heineken and I swear she nearly spit on us. she only said NO. GROLSH (the beer they serve there). so we order that. at a later time she came back over and I tried to apologize to her for any rudeness my boyfriend and I may have shown when we walked in. she hardly let me get out my sentence before dismissing me entirely. i’ve never been made to feel like dirt they way I did here. like many other reviews, I think they hate foreigners. TOURISTS : NEVER COME HERE!!!

Super cute pub and tasty toasted sandwiches

Delicious toasted sandwiches, tasty beer, friendly staff.

Very cozy on the way to the concerto.

Excellent typical Amsterdam cafe in the nice Utrechtsestraat. Good beers. Local people. I do miss bitterballen though.

Nice brown pub with a sunny terrace. The only downside is the service. If you want to ask the bearded bartender a quick question, you get the cold shoulder because he refuses to answer questions while pouring just one whole beer. Amsterdam prices, but that is to be expected.

Sadly, the cat was banished due to insurance 😿 Nice place though.

One of my fav bars in the area. Cozy, lovely service, nice beers and a great vintage vibe. Sad the cat wasn't there anymore:(

Superb traditional bar/coffee shop, great atmosphere and even a cat.

We went to this café because it's near the Notting Hill Hotel where we were staying. We went on a Sunday evening and it was open. There's no food service; you could only buy nuts if you wanted a snack. However, they have a great selection of beers, expertly poured. Our favorite was the Weizenbier. There's a very friendly cat that's the café's mascot.

Sat on terrace alone for over 20 min, bar staff looking at me and not coming out. Left without having a chance to have a coffee or make an order.

I received a warm welcome and a delicious cappuccino here on my way to Concerto. Highly recommended for the great atmosphere and beautiful decor, while watching Amsterdam go by through the window. And the cat is, of course, a big plus!

These two ladies were so friendly and welcoming. A touch of authenticity in a city full of Instagram trends. I was there last week with my partner (german tourists) and the cat was a sweet surprise. Amsterdam at its most homely and honest. 🫶

The barmaid was so sour I came in with a cucumber and left with a gherkin.

Although the place is visually so beautiful, the woman behind the bar was very grumpy, hostile, and rude. Made very passive aggressive remarks when I politely ordered. The hot chocolate was also cold on top but piping hot at the bottom - very bad foaming technique. Such a pity!

Extremely rude and standoff service. We waked in, took a seat, looking through the menu. We were never asked or greeted at all. As we are looking through, the bartender asks if we are going to order or not so we asked him wha the soup of the day was. Instead of answering our question, he tells us to leave the restaurant and says “we were the rude ones” and said “you come in and order, that’s how we do it here.” I don’t know what we did to invite such a hostile attitude but absolutely awful behavior from an establishment. Perhaps it was just that specific bartender but will certainly not be going back again.

We entered this place around 11:30 AM simply because it was the only café open while walking around Amsterdam, and my 7-year-old son urgently needed to use the restroom. We politely asked if he could use the WC. The older man behind the bar said we could only use it if we ordered something. Under normal circumstances, that wouldn’t be an issue — but this was a child emergency, not a casual stop. Still, without arguing, we sat down and ordered a hot wine, even though we were in a hurry and had no intention of eating or drinking. Despite the place being completely empty at that hour, and despite us being polite the entire time, the man then made an incredibly rude and unnecessary comment: “Should I give you three straws for that one drink?” This was not a joke — it was pure disrespect. When a café is empty, a child urgently needs the restroom, and you already agreed to order something just to be allowed basic human decency, making sarcastic comments about a single order is unacceptable. I didn’t complain about tying WC use to an order, but mocking customers — especially parents with a child — is the peak of bad manners. Hospitality is clearly not understood here. Absolutely disappointing attitude.

This cafe seems to be a victim of its own good location in a bustling, multicultural city. If Dutch is not your first language avoid coming here, as the bartender was hostile and antagonistic. Life is only as miserable as you make it, and it appears that man is living in his own personal hell.

One of the most rude, terrible services I have ever experienced in Amsterdam. This sort of people should never work at a bar. Will never recommend this place to anyone

As close as possible you could get to feeling like you're in a David Hopper painting... if David Hopper was Dutch... and based in Amsterdam. Which he isn't. But somehow it makes me feel that way. Sitting alone at the smoothly carved wooden bar, absorbing the atmosphere... decades of history oozes from details such as the old dukebox, the Decco lighting, the old bar taps... So I ordered my first drink ( Pilsner Urqell ) and enjoyed it. I honestly don't care but the service because it's such a nice bar... but, on the 3 times I've been recently, it was not great. I mean... the bar man has the air of irritation at your very existence... I hope that isn't really the case, but that's the feeling. I was sitting at the bar and it was barely that busy. I studied the Jenever menu for ages and was planning on buying one. With my empty beer on the bar, clearly ready for my next drink... I COULD not get his attention. He was either washing glasses, or serving everyone else. After 20 mins, I decided I would just leave. But I needed to pay. This took another 15 mins of trying to get his attention. I had to demand that I pay else I'd still be there now 3 days later! I speak Dutch. Maybe they don't like non Dutch speaking Dutch.

A lovely little place with knowledgeable staff and a wide selection of beers. It's now one of the most expensive bars in the city, though; a Karmeliet is almost 7 euros, so it could be a bit more affordable.

I asked for a Grand Marnier coffee and got a black coffee with a dash of Grand Marnier. The coffee was cold because of the cold dishes. Apparently, I should have said I wanted an Irish coffee with Grand Marnier. It cost €10.00. La Chouffe 0.25 liter glass instead of 0.33 liter €6.40. Typical Amsterdam shrinkflation. We, as Amsterdammers, won't be going here again. The service was friendly, though, hence the 1*.

Anke, I am sorry for you and your family :(

It's a shame that sometimes people act unpleasantly when you order snacks

lovely cafe and love the cat 😺♥️

Traditional authentic bar with stunning original interior. Great service, good selection of local and international bottled beers and wines. There's also a working vintage jukebox and a resident cat. Fantastic bar. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lovely pub, nice beer, good taart. Cute cat hanging about.

Lovely location and fast service. A great place to sit and watch the world go by.

Great food, simple easy menu for a good brunch or lunch snack!

What a grumpy woman behind the bar. No hello or anything when you walked in. After 10 minutes, I went to the bar myself to order. The woman then felt the need to complain to other guests about what we wanted, and then complain to us about it when she put it down. Maybe the woman was confused, but I'm not paying for your opinion, I'm paying for my drink.

I went here briefly last night, and the bartender said she'd come back, but she never showed up; it was way too busy with people inside and a regular customer. After about 25 minutes on the patio, we gave up. The atmosphere was fine, not too crowded, but the service wasn't.

Sitting for 20 minutes, but nobody come to Oscars and it was like somehow ignoring at the end we left

Just drank. A classic brown café with uniformed bartenders. Always a pleasant experience, thanks in part to the excellent service.

A good place to have a beer on a quiet street. It has a terrace and a record player. They have a pet cat.

Thank you for your kindness yesterday. Was a lovely visit and I look forward to my return:)

Only had coffee. Fantastic one-man cafe. Tasty, nice and hospitable.

Great service, very friendly people and nice talks!

Lovely Atmosphere. Great People to talk to. Really doesn’t make you feel like a tourist, but a welcome guest.

I can validate the one star reviews for this miserable place. If you are an unapproachable and disgruntled type then you shouldn't be working behind a bar. Even the cat agreed. Won't be going back. I walked up to the Wildeman cafe afterwards where I was greeted with a big smile and a hello.

Classic coffee/bar, from another time, very nice, authentic interior. Service quick. With outside tables.

The oldest brown bar on the street. Awesome art deco interior with jukebox. One of the few places on utrechtstraat that hasn't been hipsterified

Totally arrogant server, the Pilsner beer was mid, very stale. Place looks nice, thats it. Would not recommend this place.

Nice and cozy place in Amsterdam, close to the Concerto Record Shop. There’s a quite cat and the bartenders are very friendly! You can find real people from Amsterdam!

Food is available we just had drinks Very friendly old cafe

I found this place through google recommendations. Very disappointing. Staff is super rude and I believe quite racist to anyone from outside the country and can’t speak their language despite the fact that they earn a lot of money from tourists. I was very kind and nice but the attitude was just out of order.

Very rude, unprofessional and racist staff. We went to this cafe and sat down for coffee with my friend. While we were seated, the waiter (gray haired man) completely ignored us. When we asked to order he said "no you can't". I felt like he behaved this way because we were foreigners. Very inappropriate and shocking. I see that there are many other reviews with similar experiences. Avoid this place at all costs.

A very charming place with a lovely lady waiter and a cosy atmosphere. The cat is the highlight of the visit, but the pastries were delicious as well!

Service is decentish, they have a cat which is a plus. However the owners/workers are very xenophobic and make it know. When I asked for a drink recommendation they refused which is the first time somebody has actually refused to recommend me a drink. If your Dutch, go ahead enjoy your time and the cat. However if not avoid it like the plague.

Give 10% tip, but bartender secretly charges 3 euros extra; little scammer!

Not good for foreigners :/ They are really rude there.

Disgusting place, disgusting staff

Authentic coziness. Give the bar cat a pat when you pass by.

Very nice coffee in its own juice, unfortunately the staff is quite unpleasant, especially with foreigners and children.

Dutch Below: I had a disappointing experience at this cafe recently. I was there with my one-year-old baby at around 15:30, as I often am, and I usually sit at the bar because it's an excellent way for him to see and experience more of his surroundings, which is important at his age. At one point, I sat my baby on the bar so he could have a better view. It's important to note that my baby was quiet and not bothering anyone. The bartender approached me and asked me not to do this, which I understand might be against their rules. However, how he addressed the situation was utterly unprofessional and unnecessarily rude. He said (paraphrasing): "Please do not sit your baby on top of the bar. I won't say anything if he sits at the bar—it's your choice on how to educate him—but sitting on top of the bar is unacceptable. Maybe in your culture, this is fine, but here it's not okay." I find it completely unacceptable for a stranger to comment on how I educate my baby or make assumptions about my culture. This statement felt not only condescending but also carried a clear undertone of racism. The tone of his delivery was disrespectful, and I firmly believed the interaction would have been different had I spoken Dutch. I used to come to this café frequently and enjoyed it, but after this experience, I will not return. I hope the management can address how their staff handles such situations in the future. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect, regardless of their background or language. I recently had a disappointing experience at this cafe. I was there around 3:30 pm with my one year old baby, as I often am, and I usually sit at the bar as it is an excellent way for him to see and experience more of his surroundings, which is important at his age. At one point I put my baby on the bar so he had a better view. It is important to mention that my baby was quiet and did not bother anyone. The bartender came up to me and asked me not to do this, which I understand may be against their rules. However, the way he approached the situation was completely unprofessional and unnecessarily rude. He said (paraphrased): “Please don't put your baby on top of the bar. I won't say anything if he's sitting at the bar—it's your choice how you raise him—but sitting on top of the bar is unacceptable. Maybe this is fine in your culture, but here It's not okay." I find it completely unacceptable for a stranger to comment on how I'm raising my baby or make assumptions about my culture. This comment not only amounted to condescension, but also had clear racist undertones. The tone of his response was disrespectful, and I am convinced that the interaction would have been different if I had spoken Dutch. I used to come to this cafe many times and enjoyed it, but after this experience I won't be back. I hope that in the future management pays attention to how their staff handles such situations. Everyone deserves respect, regardless of their background or language.

A real Amsterdam café with many Amsterdam residents. Convivial and what I find an advantage is no music in the background. And oh yes, friendly staff too.

Nice vintage place to go for a coffee or beer

We came during the day. We enjoyed it very much. The energy is great.

I went in for a (nice) coffee and was met by a friendly lady waiter. Service is very nice and personal.

This is a great place to come for a drink (before or after your visit to Concerto just up the road). Authentic Amsterdam pub experience, plus cat. Re negative reviews - if you want a shandy, or vodka shots, you've come to the wrong place.

Some negative review’s recently which surprises me. I have always had a good experience here as a traveller, both solo and in a group. Traditional brown bar, full of locals. Everyone was very friendly and my partner was offered the window seat by one of the local regulars - good time had by all.

An old-fashioned cozy pub. Been around for over 100 years. A nice base from which to explore the city afterwards

Exactly what a brown café should be. 🐈‍⬛ Great service. Boiled egg. Newspapers. Chat. What's not to love.

The atmosphere is very nice and comfortable. Free WiFi and clean restrooms available

They have many types of gin It looks like a bar from another time They have a wonderful cat

Personal amable y servicial, hermoso interior y agradables asientos al aire libre. Es una gran ubicación y el precio es bueno para una ciudad capital.

Hardcore old fashioned. Refreshing. There was an American lady sitting at the bar (Mrs. A from the 1 star review:-))))) who opened her laptop. After which the innkeeper asked her to put it away immediately: No laptops in the café, and certainly not at the bar. When she didn't do so immediately, he gave another warning. Then she started replying and ranting at him extensively, threatening that she would write a bad review. The bartender took away her coffee and urged her to leave the building immediately. With the words “that really doesn't matter at all”. Really delicious. And look: you get 5 stars for brightness and monitoring the Amsterdam café in general. Kudos!!!

Great traditional café...could be a bit more friendly

Pleasant place. We came here because all of Amsterdam has Czech beer on tap here, but if I had known that there was also a cat here, we would have come sooner.

Old-fashioned, cozy Amsterdam cafe. No tourists.

It is not a place for families with children. They told us to leave because my 1-year-old daughter was crying, although I went outside so as not to disturb them. very unpleasant. They didn't have the food they offer on the menu either.

Had my fair share of travelling and I've never come across such a wonderful place. I don't know why everyone is saying that they do not accept foreigners. I have never experienced any issues. Only wonderful atmosphere, food and maybe the best beer menu ever crafted. Be sure to check it out after a long day. 10/10

I have been coming from abroad to this café for 20 years to sit for a coffee in the afternoon and watch Amsterdam go by out the window. You won’t find a nicer spot to do that and there is almost always a seat available at one of their octagonal tables. Enjoy your visit there and be sure to say hello for me to the cat on the bar.

Fuimos a almorzar a Krom café / bar. No hay mucha elección, así que hicimos un par de preguntas sobre nuestras opciones. El viejo gruñón dijo: "Necesito tu pedido de bebidas primero. " Dije que pediremos bebidas cuando respondas a nuestras preguntas sobre la comida si decidimos quedarnos. Pedimos tostis. Mi jamón y queso y mi amigo salami y queso y cafés. Mi amiga llegó sin el queso pero decidió que no valía la pena quejarse con el hombre gruñón. Cuando fuimos a pagar se negó a dejarnos pagar por separado a pesar de que habíamos pedido por separado. Dijo que había pedido por separado, pero los he reunido, así que arrancó la nota más grande de la mano de mis amigos, aceptando el pago de ambos. Evita este café si quieres un servicio agradable. No volveremos.

Nice Amsterdam café with Amsterdam conviviality.

Very nice lil place with a sleepy bar kitty

Owner is extremely rude to non-natives. Avoid if possible.

We were looked away with a small group. Unsympathetic and unfair. Too bad and no more.

I was a regular guests here. Last time I went, it was boiling hot inside and the terrace was on the sun and I needed to cool off, and so I apologized and left. The owner complained and murmured “Italians… typical”. I work approximately 100 m from there and used to go MANY times a month.

Serveerster Anke was absoluut niet vriendelijk, citroenstamper viel tijdens uitserveren op de grond ( buiten) en werd gewoon rucksichloos terug in glas gemieterd. Moest daarna 3 keer vragen om af te kunnen rekenen. Blijkbaar had Anke haar dag niet. Gastvrijheid stond niet op de kaart. Gezellig hoor, in Amsterdam.

Just happened to discover this hidden, gem. You get welcomed by a lovely cat, dont be afraid to pet him, hes very friendly. The cafe itself is very cozy and great if you would like to have a drink or coffee.

The meatballs are locally made as is the apple tart. Both are fantastic. We returned and had the meatballs again. The staff are courteous and friendly. It is a local cafe and we received a very warm welcome on both occasions.

Nice bar with a good atmosphere. Good selection of beers.

I went to this cafe with my sister after the snack, the service was terrible, my fuzztea was spilled all over my sleeve, not a single apology or anyone who came to clean it up. Everything seemed normal even though I was soaked But hey at least we'll remember it RT

Such a quaint cafe in Amsterdam! Love the cafe and it's ambiance.

A very attractively decorated Café + a beautiful art deco bar + a jukebox + pastries from Kuyt + nice coffee + friendly and courteous service Highly recommended

Hello Everyone, Please stay away from this place and the owner. He is extremely rude and look at foreigners and expats with a strange eye. I wouldn’t go into the details but it’s felt like I was in a movie because rude people like him to that extent don’t exist. There is always a way to treat people and put your message across but this is beyond imagination. If you are a tourist or an expat in Amsterdam- Stay away!!!!!!

I would give a negative star if that was possible. The owner - hates expats/foreigners. You would walk in and he would ignore you. I would not like to share the details of what even happened but he is rude and awful. Only go in if the world is collapsing and that’s the last place to go in. I don’t post a lot of reviews because I’m quite aware that there are all sorts of human beings around us but this is extremely important that Expats and foreigners don’t go in.

Spontaneously inside. Nice cafe. Old-fashioned tomato soup and a nostalgic, straightforward sandwich for a very reasonable price. The atmosphere there is great. Recommended instead of all those fri... tents.

An old-fashioned pub, very nice with an enviable selection of beers. Congratulations also to the cat that wanders around the place, nice and cuddly I know

I didn't eat, but great place, the cat alone is worth the visit

Cozy brown café, nice welcome, highly recommended. Billiards table upstairs.

Cozy tent where everyone is easily approachable.

Cozy cafe, nice cat, service MUST be much better!

Made to feel very uncomfortable, as we were not Dutch.