Café Zwart in Burgwallen-Oude Zijde

Drinks are very expensive. A wheat beer costs €12. We were once asked to pay a bill that had already been paid. We were thus robbed of €36. Not recommended!

Pedro and Reka and Flora were awesome! Thank you so much for the amazing service and great night!

Café Zwart is a charming, vintage-style pub in Amsterdam. It offers a warm, relaxed atmosphere with friendly. Perfect for a casual drink and soaking up local vibes. A great spot to unwind and enjoy authentic Dutch pub culture.

This place now holds the new world record in incoming-new-customer-ignoring-time. By a big margin. It’s been half an hour (and still counting) since I sat down here. The lady here came around a couple of times, even taking orders from persons sitting at the next table and I was really curious how long can she keep it up to look right passed me. Impressive. Well done Zwart, but unfortunately you don’t win anything 😄

The price of beer in here is ridiculous, still after coming home not sure if i was scammed. Had to take the glass home with me to make it worth it. Then again what do you expect being this close to the red light district.

A very cozy atmosphere, and centrally located. However, the prices for all drinks, for example, are overpriced. Unfortunately, the value for money is good here. The staff could also be a bit more attentive and friendly.

We got hot chocolate, which tasted more like milk than cocoa. The service was very good.

Went for a drink here last night, female waitress was so rude, seriously bad attitude, who ever owns this business won't have it long with her working there

Went there on 29th of April evening for a drink. Lady came up and asked what we wanted but we asked for more time. She snatched the menu away and asked us to leave now if U don't order. Was literally sitting there 4 minutes before getting asked to leave. So rude, never had that in all my life.

We had time here for a drink before our guided tour started. The Tulip Spritz was THE drink! Pretty and delicious. We were thrilled and recommend him. It's expensive, but we treated ourselves to it as a holiday souvenir.

Amazing bar, amazing service the bloke that served us was really polite and had great conversation was telling us about Kings day next weekend would love to pop back for the weekend but logistically it doesn’t work for us lol. Thank you for serving us some lovely drinks! Can’t wait to return & pop in again 🧡

Worst (and most expensive) coffee I’ve ever had. In addition, service was not good at all. The waitress was rude.

We were there for two evenings at the weekend with 15 girls and it was just great. Delicious cocktails and a great bartender who even reserved the bar for us for the second evening.

We paid just under 35 euros for 2 cocktails, at least half of which consisted of ice, which is really extortionate as tourists are excluded because the restaurant is very centrally located on the busy Dam. The waiter only came after half an eternity to take the order. This is definitely better in Amsterdam

Our go-to place in Amsterdam! The atmosphere was great, and the staff was very friendly. It was a bit pricey indeed, but we had a great time. We only had finger food, which was decent.

€19 for a beer and a cocktail, probably because we speak French. Avoid it.

Good place to have a drink on the terrace watching the people walk

Super friendly guys, great place for both dinner and after dinner... Beautiful and welcoming place I highly recommend it

Cozy place, great atmosphere and great drinks.

Good hot chocolate and tea. Sockets to charge your phone are available. I didn't eat anything so I can't judge that. Lots of tourists, but that is nice of Amsterdam.

Very very expensive. It’s not worth it.

The cocktails are super tasty, but a bit expensive.

Antisocial shop. Nuts 7 euros. Pitcher beer 30€ and the pitcher wasn't even one but only 1.6 liters, almost half a liter less than a pitcher should be. But the staff on site shot the bird. Open until 4 a.m., at 3:45 a.m. the music went off and the lights came on and you were told to leave immediately and the store closed. Antisocial and never again.

Beer is 10 euros, don't pass by

Nice cosy cafe with friendly staff and good service. The Irish coffee was absolutely delicious, one of the best I've ever had.

Great service, delicious drinks and the biggest glass of Guinness I've found (and I live in Ireland hehe) 🍺 Thank you!

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.

Splendid service, lovely time!

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

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

It opens till late, makes me happy

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

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

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.

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.

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?

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

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

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

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

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 🫶

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 👍🏼👍🏼

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.

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

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

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.

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

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