Café Restaurant Vrijburcht in IJburg West

A lovely resting point during our Zuiderzeepad walk. Had some delicious coffee with a piece of apple pie.

Great place, cozy and next to the water. The food is excellent

Nice pub, we'll gladly come again.

We had a delicious meal at this unique spot in Ijburg. Thanks Team Vrijburcht & see you next time!

If you're looking for a peaceful drink served by barstaff who take pretty much any cocktail order with a "yes, we can make that", then this is the place for you. It's nothing wildly amazing; there's no quirk, no theme, nothing in particular that makes it stand out. But should there be? Isn't a bar a place where you come, not for a spectacle but for solace and socialising? If you need fireworks on a Friday night give it a miss. If not, sure.

We went for a bite to eat here today for my girlfriend's birthday. The service was very attentive, and we were immediately shown to a lovely spot on the terrace. We were able to thoroughly enjoy the surroundings and the atmosphere, surrounded by water and greenery. Amidst all the splendor, we found the dinner (steak) to be on the meager side. We also had to order a side salad, as some vegetables were not included. However, our dining experience took a positive turn with the desserts. They were delicious and ensured that we went home with full stomachs after all. In short, this restaurant is worth visiting just for the location alone. And certainly worth a repeat visit!

Friendly staff! Clean and nice restaurant! Unfortunately, that's all the positive I can say. The food was incredibly greasy (the burgers were deep-fried) and tasteless. Absolutely disgusting! And then the finale: chocolate mousse... in a bed of olive oil with salt on top! I thought I was going to have a heart attack!

We discovered Brasserie Vrijburcht during a beautiful bike ride through Diemerpark, on our way back to Amsterdam after visiting the Oranjesluizen locks. The setting is truly special—overlooking the water, surrounded by lush greenery and wildflowers, and in high contrast from the busy, tourist‑filled restaurants in the city center. The menu is thoughtfully curated, offering something for everyone, with a great selection of both alcoholic and non‑alcoholic drinks. We were also lucky to be looked after by Mare, who was warm, attentive, and made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend to those of you who want to experience the local vibe.

We have been coming here for years. Beautiful location and always fun. But yesterday the food was really much better than before! The cuisine is now French-oriented. The service was very friendly. Highly recommended.

Walked 30m to get here, no reservation on a sunny day so no table, my bad...ok, got a rest on the bench and went back inside after 10m to ask for a Cola before walking back - rude young man just refused 4 times because he was busy with his "klanten", if you don't like what you do, change occupation...been here many times over the 20years that I live in Ijburg and will keep on coming. Maybe next time give people something to drink when is 30 degrees outside, even if they don't have a table...sitting at Koh now with a drink.

Good service, tasty food, and a nice place! The (ladies') restrooms could use a little more attention.

Great place for a bite to eat and a drink. Especially in the summer with a view of the water.

Had a delicious lunch, although it was busy so we had to wait a long time, and the staff could be a bit friendlier.

Delicious food with great service and a pleasant atmosphere, will definitely come back again

Favorite spot on IJburg. Great menu, good service, and a very beautiful view!

Beautiful location on the edge of IJburg Pricey restaurants and bars, but very tasty

I went Sunday evening, had a Swinkels draft beer and an Ijwit beer, I had to pay 13.76, very expensive, or if it was a mistake. I don't know. But. I would never go there. Unfortunately, a shame.

Enjoying the sunshine, cappuccino and apple pie

Great lunch (but expensive), including gluten free*** avocado sandwich with poached egg and Norwegian salmon. NThe waiters were super friendly and helpful. Muchas gracias ;-)

We had a high tea for 3 people and everything was very delicious, the tomato bread with chives, the sweets and the savory items. The service was also well organized. Special thanks to Gose!

A real surprise – a restaurant with good food and a pleasant atmosphere in a place where you don't usually find much 😉 Both inside and in the beer garden, it's very nice and relaxed.

Lovely place to eat. Nice, modest menu with delicious dishes such as crispy fried squid. No greasy rings in batter, but well prepared with a refined taste. Pleasant service.

Max and Vera were amazing! They offered us some delicious snacks, the place was calm and beautiful, and Max is great barista with an amazing latteart!

Cozy spot by the water. Friendly owner, had a good meal.

Lovely terrace by the water, good atmosphere

Very good food and lunch, and a pleasant atmosphere.

Fantastic, delicious food and what friendly people!

I happened to be in the area and stopped by for work. They were so hospitable that I even got an extra cup of tea on the house in the middle of my meeting. Afterward, I had dinner. The fish of the day was delicious, but I hadn't had a proper lunch, so I ordered fries. The employee returned with a large container of sweet potato fries, which were delicious too. I would definitely return for the service alone.

Enjoyed a delicious and cozy High Tea.

Nice location, delicious food, friendly service. We were invited for a high tea with thirty people.

Super nice atmosphere and was helped right away!

Had a lovely time on Saturday evening, friendly staff and tasty food!

What a treat it was on a typical Sunday in January. We started with a delicious glass of Godello and a few oysters. Then we had the chef's special, soft-shell crab with a nice glass of Macon Village. A fantastic dish that received a lot of attention, and the price was absolutely right! I'll be back soon!

A nice, concise menu and an inspiring daily special. Delicious, good, fast service, and a more than impressive wine list. Delicious food, great setting, lovely place.

A really nice place with a pleasant atmosphere and friendly service. But €17 for half a brown baguette with lean carpaccio topping? That's way, way too expensive!

Flawless service. Amazing staff. Delicious food. Even the view of the water seemed made to order. Costs a few more pennies than the norm in the area, but worth every one of them.

They never go wrong with their fish dish…nice beers and relaxing place to hang out

We had a fantastic meal in a relaxed atmosphere with great service and good company! And within walking distance! 😊

We had dinner in the brasserie with over 80 Queen fans. It was cozy, but a bit cramped. The food was good, and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable.

We had high tea for six people. It was delicious! All the snacks were homemade. We had one person with us who is gluten-free, and they were very accommodating. Almost everything was gluten-free, and for anything that wasn't, they had a good gluten-free alternative. The staff was also very friendly. And the price was very affordable. We will definitely be back! 😀

Super tasty food and a cozy place

Very nice service and delicious food (very well cooked)

What a fantastic location and such a friendly welcome. Highly recommended. As inline skaters, we're always treated like royalty.

Jose is the man no cap, good food, good drinks, good service and the ambience is splendid. Mucho gracias Amigo Hermano Jose and his lovely team.

We had a wonderful meal tonight at this restaurant. Service was on point and the atmosphere was cozy and warm on a windy chilly evening. We had the sole which came with capers, cherry tomatoes, a salad and fries. I had a ribeye steak cooked medium rare with au jus sauce, string beans, beets and a wonderful mash potato. The dinner was perfect and we felt do comfortable butbthff ed food was just full of flavor and my ribeye was tender and huge!! We highly recommend this restaurant for a wonderful evening. Our total bill came to 60 euros for the dinners, well worth the cost.

We went there at around 8.30 pm for dinner. The place looked like a haunted one. One lady staff told us they don't serve food, sorry. She turned us back bluntly. Though she was kind enough to call another place for us. We had a tough time getting a taxi to another place. We felt insulted and humiliated.

Nice chilled place on a rainy monday afternoon!

We had a wonderful lunch at Restaurant Vrijburcht with my parents, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. The pasta with fresh truffle was a real highlight — rich, fragrant, and perfectly balanced. To finish, we enjoyed a cheese platter paired with a glass of white port, which was simply delightful. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed meal together. What really stood out, however, was the service. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel at home — friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring. It truly made the whole experience special. Highly recommended for anyone looking for excellent food combined with exceptional hospitality.

Enjoyed a delicious burger with friends on the terrace in the evening sun. Great place!

Excellent. Enjoyed the unique toasted sandwiches and eggs, salmon, and spinach (highly recommended!). Friendly service. Reasonably priced.

Beautiful location, terrace with a lovely view, and a warm, cozy atmosphere inside. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Delicious food and drinks! Definitely recommended!

Nice terrace. Good service. Fast!

Quiet place, friendly service and super nice waiter.

Nice place. But ordered days special for almost 30 euro. Snall piece of fish with a couple of pieces of cauliflower. The fish isnt a delicatesse or something. Totally unsayisfying. Have to order extra fries for 8.5. To high price for what you get. People and place are nice.

Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner. Delicious sandwiches. Unfortunately, pickup is no longer possible.

Our family stayed in the area for 2 weeks and visited this restaurant several times. Every meal and drink was delicious! Service was friendly and attentive. Our favorites were the smashburger, burrata, flatbread, ice coffee and cheesecake. The restaurant is tucked away in the Steigerland neighborhood of A'dam with lovely water views and sunsets! Would highly recommend!

Excellent surprise!!! Bucholic setting, warm welcome, healthy food, really well cooked fresh products. Small card...it was a really good sign because...very very good! Congratulations to the whole team.

Food is amazing and staff is very friendly. Highly recommend this lovely place :)

Okay, but was out of some signature dishes.

Delicious food, lovely place, lovely people!

We were staying in a vacation rental nearby and ate dinner here twice, both times on the patio. Food and drinks were excellent, and the service friendly. Loved the casual atmosphere - families and friends enjoying the beautiful summer evening together.

I live around neighborhood so I go quite often, the owner/manager of the cafe treats customers sometimes quite impolitely and makes a face a lot, suspect that he treats people based on their face color. Otherwise it’s fine food/coffee, but there are flies around while eating, not the best dining experience. Can still enjoy some sun in the outdoor space though.

Oberkassel, definitely. Quality and price are a perfect match.

Cozy restaurant, often reserved tables...

If I could I would give service 10 stars. Koen made our dinner a fun experience. Food and drinks were excellent- 100% recommended! Thanks Koen!

Ceaser salad and burger was delicious!

We had High tea and from the moment we entered the service was faultless. All the servers were so attentive and kind. The high tea was delicious. Everything was made fresh you could tell and I loved the selection. They easily catered for my vegetarian friend. We even got to sample sparkling tea which was so light and refreshing perfect for the hot summer day. Highly Recommend!

No nonsense restaurant, everything is possible, friendly staff and importantly good food for young and old.

Super nice place, friendly service and super tasty food. Pasta Norma and the passion fruit cheesecake are recommended.

Lovely place to have a quiet lunch or dinner. Excellent food!

Excellent value for money, super friendly service, delicious food (breakfast) and coffee. Highly recommended!

Wonderful surprising place to enjoy a high tea outside in peace with this beautiful weather. Service and quality also completely perfect. Recommended!

Delicious food, good wines and fun in the sun, what more could you want?

Gereserved in every table outside, all day, very inviting, very smart.

Excellent high tea. Attentive staff. Tasty scones. The only downside is that no loose tea is served, but normal pre-packed tea bags. As a real tea lover (which I am not), pay attention.

It’s very atypical to find a good service in Amsterdam, but this place real anticipates customer needs. Plus, the food is very good.

The staff is not unfriendly, but it seems inexperienced and clumsy. There were a lot of staff walking around but they did not make eye contact. Fries were more like pieces that had been thrown together and very lukewarm. I noticed that other visitors received a bowl of nice pieces of fries. The salad was meager and there was a discussion about a dish, where it was clearly stated on the menu how it was served. Despite this, we still had to pay for the accompanying sandwich. Very bad. Flatbread was like rusk. It was indicated on the spot, but not much was done with it and noted as feedback. And to think that you pay so much for a klumpsy lunch. The fish itself tasted good, but that's about it. I found it really disappointing and won't go back. Don't want to burn this place down, but the feeling I got here was not okay.

Review: Brasserie Vrijburcht Brasserie Vrijburcht is highly recommended! The service is excellent, with a special compliment to Koen, who is incredibly friendly and attentive. But Stef, Mees and Roy also make sure you immediately feel welcome. The team does everything they can to give you a pleasant experience. The terrace is beautiful and offers a stunning view, which makes the atmosphere extra special. Whether you come for a relaxing drink or an extensive dinner, you are in the perfect place here. The food is also delicious, with fresh ingredients and good taste. In short, a top address where hospitality and quality come together. We will definitely come back!

We had reserved a very delicious high tea, with scones, sandwiches, macarons, chocolates, brownies and more. Almost everything made in-house, of good quality. Great service and a nice informal atmosphere!

What a wonderfull place Super relaxed sphere Nice people Really local Just make a stop to enjoy the sun on the terrace ...

Food prepared with care. Relaxed operation. Nice location. Seats are good (inside). Reasonably priced by Amsterdam standards. So little to complain about. Parking is easy.

This is a typical Dutch cafe. The atmosphere is interesting, with the place situated by the water and a park. Food is decent but not memorable. Service could be faster and dishes could be better tuned with a bit more ‘love’ and ‘soul’ to them .

Nice staff, good atmosphere and delicious food.

Tasty beers, friendly, quick service.

We were visiting from New York and had very little time to eat a quick lunch with local friends. I’ve not experienced such quick service in a long time and we were in and out in no time. The head waiter led us to a sunny table by the window and the roast beef sandwich was a delight. They were very sweet about my cafe latte order which I wanted with oat versus regular milk (I messed up the order) and all in all it was a wonderful -albeit short -time at this idyllic cafe! Thank you! Highly recommend 🧡

Very nice place to enjoy some sun in the terrace. Great option for lunch either their one-bread-only sandwich you eat with cutlery, and friendly staff. Super nice!

Favorite local restaurant, also very nice with nice weather and child friendly.

Fantastic location when the sun is shining. The terrace with moderate furniture is nice in the sun with a view over the water. The highway(s) is/are emphatically in the background. Depending on the wind direction, I guess. In short; had a lovely seat and a good meal. The coffee was tasty as well as the wine. Pleasant service. Recommended!

Good spot especially when it is sunny, they have a very nice sunny terrace facing the water. Good choice of food and beer. Children habe a small corner with toys to play with and also a children menu

Delicious food at a beautiful location in Amsterdam.

A great restaurant in the idyllic area of ​​IJburg. We have been coming to Amsterdam for several years and always meet up with friends there. The staff is very attentive and very friendly. The changing dishes are very tasty and the meal creations are beautifully presented. If you want to eat well away from the hustle and bustle of the center of Amsterdam and away from the crowds of tourists, take tram 26 towards Amsterdam IJburg and visit the Brasserie Vrijburcht.

Gezellig spot with a beautiful terrace for residents of Steigereiland, especially when the sun's out. Pet friendly, good selection of beers on tap and the food's always great.

Great food, very friendly staff and a great atmosphere

Delicious food, good portions and hospitable staff.

Nice place, nice people and always a beautiful view. Service has deteriorated recently. Food is good. Atmosphere goes hand in hand with the service.

Lovely spot for a drink and a bite to eat with a late summer sun! Delicious food and it seems like you are not in busy Amsterdam! However, it is pricey!

The setting is very pleasant, the warm welcome and the cuisine is top notch! Perfect stopover for lunch away from the frenzy of the center. I enjoyed myself, I will come back!

Nice place with good service, also with tasty snacks!

Brasserie Vrijburcht is a wonderful place to sit for a snack and a drink! Especially when the weather is nice and you can sit on the terrace overlooking the water. Service is always great and I always find the vegetarian sandwiches and salads very tasty!

Great service, making room for you! Tasty salad.