Café Zwart in Burgwallen-Oude Zijde

A great little bar in Dam Square beside the Kraz hotel. Nice small sitting area outside where you can people watch and enjoy a beverage and toasty sandwich.

Here’s a glowing Google review for Cafe Zwart in Amsterdam: Cafe Zwart is an absolute gem in Amsterdam! From the moment you step in, you’re greeted with a warm, inviting atmosphere and some of the best service in the city. The bartenders Pedro, Reka, and Flora truly elevate the experience—they’re not just incredibly skilled at crafting drinks, but also bring amazing energy and friendliness to the bar. Pedro’s creativity behind the counter is unmatched, Reka’s charm lights up the room, and Flora’s attention to detail ensures every cocktail is perfection. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick drink or spending an evening soaking in the vibe, this team makes it unforgettable. The ambiance is cozy yet vibrant, perfect for relaxing or catching up with friends. Cafe Zwart has definitely earned a spot as one of my favorite places in Amsterdam. Highly recommend—don’t miss out!

Perfect on the corner, nice bar with great beer, but pricey

Omggg I love so much that. So delicious so fresh so tasty 😍😋😋

24 Euros for a pint of hazy Jane and a Magners. Nah . Never going here again. Rip off . Nice location,shame about the price. Extortionate

Lovely little pub right outside the palace. Flora (sorry if I spelled this wrong) was absolutely lovely, very nice to talk to, and very attentive. The atmosphere is great and the Irish cider is as well. Has outdoor seating and ashtrays, if you like to smoke as you drink. Would love to come back on my next trip :)

Simon was a really good guy. He make everything possible. Can recommand the bar

Good, but a little to expensive.

Excellent and kind service. Cozy atmosphere. We ordered hot chocolate and tea.

Most expensive espresso I ever got. Total rip off.Avoid.

We had a fantastic time during our visit! The German beers were top-notch, and the food was absolutely delicious. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Called in just for a drink, not too busy, just really expensive even for being on the square. 19 euro for two large beers, have called here last 3 visits to Amsterdam, never again

Splendid service, lovely time!

Good service and nice location but the worst nachos I’ve ever had …

It opens till late, makes me happy

Precios para hacer girar la cabeza, carísimos, la pinta más pequeña a 15€ y para los cócteles los precios se disparan! ! !

Prices to make your head spin, very expensive, the smallest pint at €15 and for cocktails the prices are skyrocketing!!!

Crazy prices to avoid!!!! Too expensive!!!

Det var länge sedan vi besökte Zwart då var det skaplig atmosfär men lite dyrt. Nu då? Ännu värre trångt halvdålig service och ännu dyrare. Vi avråder ett besök här, det finns mycket trevligare ställen i närheten

It couldn't be more expensive... €15 per Aperol!

Geweest met partner. Bediening vlot en ok wat enige positieve is. Biertje , indien je niets aangeeft krijg je grote maat 9,8 voor mediocre biertje Pepsi , +5 euro Bitterbollen( broodballen met ministukjes ingeschoten vlees.

Great place to enjoy a beer, calm, welcoming and very friendly staff.

We stopped for a quick aperitif. Everything was excellent but the price was a little excessive

Incredibly rude staff. They insulted my friends for their ethnicity.

Most expensive place in Amsterdam, living in Amsterdam and never paid so much for 5 drinks. Ridiculous services too, never again for me.

If you don't smoke weed and are tired of alcohol, this is the only place that has decent coffee until late at night. The service is very good, all the employees are friendly. The price is a bit expensive because it is in the center. But it is the only place in Amsterdam where you can drink quality espresso.

The food wasn’t that good but most of all, the waiters seemed very inexperienced and were sometimes rude. Our orders came out wrong and when trying to help the waiters to solve our order, they suggested to double-check our orders ourselves next time. Our order ended up taking over 40min.

If you’re nostalgic for a time when racism was the norm, this is your spot - the staff are experts in serving up an unexpected side of discrimination with your beer - Ch in ks?? Seriously?

Expensive, disgusting food, terrible service. what more can I say

I can't think of a single reason a customer should ever get called as "ch!nk." Seriously, it's 2024 and we're still dealing with this nonsense?

What kind of cafe are you if you think its "okay" to discriminate against your customers? Do not go to this cafe if you have morality or human decensy, as that is obviously non-existent at this place.

the server here called my asian family chinks and demanded us to leave while snapping his fingers at us. if you are a common-sensical person and racism is an important issue to you, take this into consideration before you go here.

This place was very disappointing. Besides the waitress that didn't seem to take our food order and ignoring the signs of trying to order. the food is also very VERY exspensive. 5 euro for basic drinks like cola and 5 up to 7 for coffee. I'm from the Netherlands as wellbut this shocked me and my partner. The food was mid. Not delicious or wonderful. Simply just... Meh.... The vibe the staff gave us was like no one actually wanted to be working there. Next time I will avoid this place. It did became a fun thing to meme about to my partner and friends.

strange thing happened to the fries we ordered. the fries arrived much later than our sandwich and they also arrived from the entrance and not the kitchen with aluminum foil wrapped around them. nice fries, but a very strange occurrence

Nice place in the center. Prices are normal for Amsterdam, therefore expensive......Fast service but not very attentive and vordiake.

Great to have a beer and watch people go by. The menu is short, they are snacks. They are kind

When the afternoon beer 0.5l costs 9.50 euros, you wonder... whether it was gold-plated. Salty price, the most expensive beer on this holiday.

One of the best places to catch a fútbol match in the area

Café très bien situé dans le centre d’Amsterdam. Malheureusement, nourriture de qualité moyenne et servie à table dans une barquette en aluminium comme si c’était un plat à emporter. Autant aller ailleurs dans un fast food (et payer moins cher) ou dans un autre restaurant pour être servi dans une vraie assiette, il y en a plein aux alentours.

Tourist rip-off of the highest order. Prices are extremely expensive and alcohol is so extremely diluted with water. A jameson whiskey costs over €8 plus coke €6.. (as a mixed drink) you get alcohol diluted with water. In my opinion, the map is deliberately described in a confusing way. However, the vodka and pineapple juice I ordered didn't come in separate glasses with all the other mixed drinks. For the others, for example, Whisley came in a half-filled glass and the Cola. I ended up just sitting there with a pineapple juice. Vodka was by no means in there or came separately. We talked about it in a questioning and friendly manner and the waiter accused me of saying that it wasn't my problem, but that the money was my problem. I just wouldn't let myself be taken for a ride and that was certainly his problem. Never again and highly unprofessional.

I am only leaving a 5* for the weitress Anna, thank you for making our day and night soo amazing! Love ya girl! 💞💞💞💞

It's my favorite 😍😍 I even came here just to sit in this corner, watch the view and drink these cocktails 😍😍 photos are from different times ❤️ it's literally the heart of my route, ahh I miss it every time I think about it 😢

Terrible, attendants think they are the owners, arrogant and uneducated, they forget that they are there to serve, in addition to the dirty environment

Amazing atmosfer.. amazing location

Abbiamo preso fish and chips , 2 mini hamburger, 2 birre , 2 caffè . 61 euro. Tutto buono ed abbondante, personale efficiente e simpatico. Un po’ caro! Molto centrale. Bagno pulito.

Very small but a fun experience. Great beers and the bartender knew his beers

Very good cocktails Good atmosphere and good music

I don’t know what they did to the Guinness but it it very good.

Beautiful joyful atmosphere! You meet lots of people, have fun and eat well! Exceptional frankfurters

8 euros for a double espresso. To flee Unfriendly waitress

Its a very nice place .. i drink coffee. It was very tasty. And the price is normal.

As we were quite drunk, they charged us with three different prices each time, that is not acceptable for us that trust on them!!

We visited this bar on Kingsday with some friends and ordered tequila shots in three rounds. Surprisingly, the prices varied with each order. The first time we asked about it, they shortchanged us. When we brought it up again, we got the right change, but the staff were quite discourteous.

Fish and chips were soggy insides and inedible. Waitress inattentive. Would have liked a different meal or even some acknowledgement that I hardly touched the fish. Would have ordered a second drink if she ever came by. In the end I was charged 45 euros for french fries and one drink.

There was a misunderstanding i the order, so we got a free APEROL SPRITZ!! We can reconand it. BETS fish an chips! Great music!! Thanks 🫶

Great bar on the corner of Dam Square. Perfect spot to have a few drinks and watch the world go by. Great bitterbollen too! A shout out to Artem who was just a delight to meet, always a smiley face and great service.

What a great bar to sit and enjoy some of Amsterdam’s outdoor cafe culture. Had a few trips here and really enjoyed the Bitterbollen and the beer whilst watching the world go by. I really recommend sitting outside if you can. If you are lucky enough to be served by Artem, you will find him the most charming of waiters and he will look after you as he is terrifically attentive. We will def be back 👍🏼👍🏼

What a great bar to sit and enjoy some of Amsterdam’s outdoor cafe culture. Had a few trips here and really enjoyed the Bitterbollen and the beer whilst watching the world go by. I really recommend sitting outside if you can. If you are lucky enough to be served by Artem, you will find him the most charming of waiters and he will look after you as he is terrifically attentive. We will def be back 👍🏼👍🏼

Very unpleasant waitress! We just throw change on the table! I advise against.

Nice shop but I think the little dark-brown haired waitress doesn't feel like working, very unfriendly, no greeting, no smile on her face... she's in the wrong place in service, maybe she should work in construction... that's why I only give her 2 stars

All drinks are very, very expensive concerning to different bars in City. :-((( Munich Bavaria Festival is much cheaper.

I had a fantastic time at Cafe Zwart! Jamie, one of the bartenders, went out of his way for me and provided outstanding service!! I would highly recommend and will be going back the next time I'm in Amsterdam!

The food was really poor deep fried, overcooked and expensive. Service was slow as only 2 people serving (they were friendly)

Great place and good service too

We went into this bar early evening b4 9pm and ordered a two cocktails. There was a great party vide, until the security team erupted and exerted an assault on two patrons. Both victims were on the floor covering their heads but the security team continued to throw punches and kicks down upon their victims. The bar staff and management acted like this was normal.

Centrally located, but abnormally expensive coffee and apple pie. Didn't see me there again.

Second time visiting Cafe Zwart from Texas. Pedro is a wonderful bartender and has made our time and experience here memorable both times. We come here specifically because of him. PROOST!

Let's have a drink.....15 euros for an alcohol-free cocktail, more ice than anything else..... the second one wasn't much better. Just some juice mixed together. So ridiculously expensive

Nice place and always busy, the food is good and the atmosphere is nice

Great gluwein right on Dam square.

Nice place to quench your thirst in the city center of Amsterdam

A breakfast for 4 people 60 euros, a steal. 3 small and bad orange juices, 3 small croissants and some croquettes

Very nice friendly place, my dear ones (2 coffee +2 Sprite = 21€) but it's worth the detour, I who come from Reunion Island we like the atmosphere on the 974, atmosphere 🎶 super comfortable, small place that I could come back in a next trip

Neat service. Way too expensive a tent. For a small cup of coffee you pay 5.80, for a hot chocolate with whipped cream 7.30. Just way too expensive.

Great experience and service… DO not walk past without sitting and having a drink at this gorgeous restaurant/bar!!!

The most expensive hot chocolate in the whole of Amsterdam.

The best atmosphere is to have something sitting outside, in winter they have heaters that make you feel the cold and good views.

Wir waren zwei Abende hintereinander da und es war Mega. Super Stimmung , super Service , Musik Top. Das einzige was nicht gut ist, sind die Toiletten, sehr strenger Geruch , kann aber auch sein , das es das Silvester Wochenende war und echt viele Menschen unterwegs waren. Aber alles in allem waren es zwei tolle Abende. Wir kommen wieder 👍

Paid €27.00 for two hot chocolates with Baileys Shot. Still tasted good.

Tortilla crisps served with the smallest side of salsa/guacamole for 13 Euro. Danny /bar man was miserable. Regretted our visit. Would not return. Venue architecture /decoration : pleasing

مزدحم اكثر من اللازم ولكن الكوفي ممتاز

Un bon establiment, amb bon servei i un cafè ben elaborat. L'ambient del local és agradable. Val la pena tenir-lo en comptes

Muy rico el sándwich, pero OMG 😲 el café más caro que he tomado en mi vida jaja, es un país caro, lo sé pero un café por 5 y pico!?! 🤔 Debí haberme pedido una copa de vino 😅 que es lo cuestan en Ámsterdam, me encantó eso 😍 de mi viaje fue lo único que me chocó. Sorry

Title: "Average Experience in the Heart of Dam Square" Rating: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ I recently visited Café Zwart located in Dam Square, Amsterdam, and my experience was, overall, average. Here's a breakdown of my thoughts: 1. **Location (4/5):** The cafe's prime location in Dam Square is undoubtedly a strong point. It offers a great spot for people-watching and soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of the city. However, due to its central location, it can get crowded, and finding a seat during peak hours might be challenging. 2. **Ambiance (3/5):** The interior of Café Zwart is cozy with a traditional Dutch feel. However, the seating arrangements are quite cramped, making it less comfortable during busy hours. The noise level can also be high, affecting the overall ambiance. 3. **Service (3/5):** The service was decent, but not exceptional. The staff seemed a bit overwhelmed during peak times, leading to slower service. A more attentive and efficient staff could significantly improve the overall customer experience. 4. **Menu (3/5):** The menu offered a standard selection of drinks and snacks, but I found it to be somewhat limited. It would be beneficial for Café Zwart to diversify its menu with more innovative options to cater to a broader range of preferences. 5. **Price (3/5):** The prices were in line with the average for the area, but considering the overall experience, I found them slightly on the higher side. Offering better value for money or introducing special deals could make the cafe more appealing to a wider audience. In summary, Café Zwart in Dam Square provides an average experience. While its location is a definite plus, there are areas such as service efficiency and menu variety that could be improved to elevate the overall dining experience for visitors.

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Bonita cervecería haciendo esquina en la plaza Dam. Amplia carta de bebida y cosas para picar. Bonita decoración, además ya están con la decoración de navidad.

An beiden Abenden in Amsterdam hatten wir einen schönen Abend in diesem Cafe.

Came here with friends for a few beers and had a great time! We had a great laugh with the Italian barman, very friendly. It was the highlight of our evening. Will definitely be back next time in Amsterdam.

Hot chocolate and ginger tea are the best!

Looks average. Drinks are extremely expensive. One beer 9e 🫠 Terrible service, workers are rude, they hate you even when you pay 400e for beers for less then 10 people for few hours. Avoid this hole.

Sehr teuer im Vergleich mit anderen Lokalen. Ambiente ist aber sehr schön und gemütlich.

A great place to stop for refreshments

Great location for a coffee or quick bite.

Very expensive and not much more

Good bar to stop for a quick beer while walking in Amsterdam. Service is quick and the atmosphere is nice.

We didn't eat here but the cocktails were INCREDIBLE!

Opzich wel een leuk cafeetje maar zoals in meerdere reviews aangegeven is het hier erg duur.

Danny is the best!! 👏 So friendly so welcomeing to us, I come here every days because he is so good man and make ur day, and If u ask them about any thing he help you . Keeb going guys.

Krasne místo přímo v centru dění Personal moc milý a drinky velice chutné

Eine wunderschöne Auswahl von Bier, nicht alle günstig aber mir war das egal, excelente IPA