De VerbroederIJ in Noordelijke IJ-oevers Oost

My experience in here couldnt have been better. So relaxing view, multifarious biers, and delicious special bread. Also i enjoyed having through Ij and watching ferries that bording the deck next to here. :)

Expensive tasteless juice, really small portion of chips/patat for 6 euros; no table service, you have to watch and wait for your food to be delivered to a table and if you miss it, its left to get cold.

Nice-looking place, so I stopped by for a drink. I was asked by a staff member behind the bar to take a seat and wait, which I did. A little later, the same person who had seated me was cleaning tables nearby and still ignored me, while another staff member was also walking around. After waiting without being served or acknowledged, I eventually left without ordering anything. Disappointing experience.

The place is very nice...the people are very friendly, but I didn't like the QR code purchasing system...it was very slow and the outdoor area where they were selling opened late. The food was excellent, we ate very well

Blues dancing once a month. Great place to be.

Writing this while we are here. An event is going on (market with music), so it is busy. We completely understand. But 45 minutes later, we have our deflated bitterballen but still no drinks. On top of that, the waitstaff just threw beer at my girlfriend's neck (it happens, a child bumped into her), but no one even looked at her. It's a good thing our bitterballen just arrived, otherwise we would have gotten up without paying. Now for our beer!

What a lovely place! The pita with lamb kofta was really incredibly delicious! Absolutely recommended. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, making it a wonderful place to sit. Extra plus: the children can really let loose in the sand in the meantime. Good food, nice atmosphere, and happy children. 👌

Large terrace with plenty of room for children and dogs to play. Good menu, based on organic and local ingredients. Staff are happy to help.

A nice and unique place with beautiful outdoor space, where we had a delicious meal.

Nice place, and a nice menu. The fries were tasty, but partly warm and partly cold. The service really leaves a lot to be desired… ordered two beers and fries. The food arrived first, and after 15 minutes we still hadn't received our drinks. I went inside myself to ask if everything had gone well. The lady behind the bar replied: “I am working as hard as I can.” (She was clearing glasses.) I walked back to my seat and had to wait a while again, so when I walked back inside, the beers were lying flattened on the bar 🥲 Very peculiar..

Nice place, quick service, friendly staff. The food is good, the Bafette was super tender and organic, supplied by Biologischeslagerij Wim Kok Zeist.

Very nice place. A great spot for families with small children. Here you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

Fantastic location! Water view, beachy atmosphere, and great food. We'll be back!

They use the same knife to cut all the sandwiches

Was there for the first time on July 12th, didn't know this place existed and I live nearby. It was very nice and cozy, a nice beautiful location, thank you.

We were here a year ago, and we really liked the food, so on our trip this year we were excited to come back, but got disappointed… I ordered chicken skewers from the menu called “from the grill” - the chicken came fridge cold, I ate half of it cause - it tasted actually good and I was super hungry, but we felt like it’s very weird for it to be cold, so we asked if it’s supposed to be cold, the waiter said - no. So we returned it to the kitchen and at this point I actually just wanted to pay for my partner food and leave but it was a bit akward and didn’t want to make waitress feel bad, as the service was kind and it’s not their fault food came cold, but yea we got proposed a free drink and new plate - second plate came warm, but still not as you would expect it to be from grill… taste was fine, but to be honest - to the chef - please don’t serve people cold food if it’s in the “from the grill” section. We probably won’t come back. Update from next day: Have upset stomach today

It is a nice spot that you wouldn't expect in Amsterdam. However, they should indicate better where the best place to park is if you are coming from outside Amsterdam.

The staff was not alert enough. The Shakshula was bland; two poached eggs with some tomato for 15 euros does not add up in terms of price-quality.

Nice place, especially for small children

A lovely place to sit with a view of the IJ. Nice menu with dishes to share as well, which were of fine quality but not particularly special. The service, unfortunately, was disappointing; even though there was hardly anyone there, it took a great deal of effort to order.

Food was amazing. Good prices and quality!!! Dog friendly (somewhat) Service tho was a bit . . . . Poor! I guess they were short staffed so it started with having to get our own menus rather than the usual table service which is fine. It was an incredibly warm day and we had our dog with us. I asked for a glass of ice (dog loves an ice cube) and was told no. I could only have water for the dog. Our drinks were then delivered. A nice big 1l bottle of sparkling water. But no glasses to drink from. So we went to the bar ourselves and the waitress questioned why we needed a glass. I get the impression the server just didn’t want to be there and everything was a complete chore!! Location is perfect, right on the river so the views are amazing!

A lovely spot in Amsterdam North. A beach vibe in the city. Children play in the sand. Dogs lie relaxed by with a bowl of water, and guests can feast on delicious, mostly Mediterranean, vegetarian dishes. However, meat and fish are also available for those who prefer it. Highly recommended!

Extremely disorganised... Orders all over the place. Paid for something yet order was no where to be found in their system. Maar het ziet er gezellig uit haha

Fun with children, fun without children, you can even swim there! Edit: swimming is no longer allowed by the municipality

It is a pleasant hospitality venue where you can throw a great party. A very versatile party place thanks to the animals and the sand, which is great for recreation.

After waiting 20 minutes (despite having a reservation) without anyone coming by, we left. When I wanted to politely point this out, the staff responded in an unfriendly and unprofessional manner. That was very disappointing.

Super nice and relaxed place! View over the IJ and delicious food!

Nice little eatery, very social and cozy. I would love to come back here again.

The service was a bit disorganized, but we had a lovely time catching up on the terrace while the little one was playing.

cute place. i thought the chicken pita was just fine.

Hello everyone. What a fantastic place Verbroederij is!? After I complained to the owner about being treated poorly once by newly installed staff who were cutting corners and took it out on me, there was an immediate policy change, and the people who had treated me poorly because of my form of autism suddenly became very kind to me. It's great that in a socially responsible restaurant-café like Verbroederij, people with neurodivergent vulnerabilities are also welcome!

Beautiful location, Beach vibes

I was here for a party. It was the perfect spot for it, with a beachy vibe, and a casual atmosphere. It was right by the ferry and free parking in the evenings. 😁

I thought it was a really great place when it started, also because it's a nice place to come with kids. But the emphasis seems to have changed lately. And most of the playground equipment has been removed. That's why we can't enjoy ourselves there for long anymore, and we meet up elsewhere now. Now we go less than once a year, but before, we went almost every weekend. It's a real shame, because it was such a wonderful oasis. We watched Barry and Rosita grow up, and we always stop by when we're in the area.

The VerbroederIJ is a place I enjoy visiting for several reasons. Yesterday was the time for BRAK's "dance through the afternoon outing." (That's where I took this photo.) Sometimes I stop for a drink there on my way from the Azartplein-Hamerkwartier ferry. For example, when I'm looking for new fun things to do in the neighborhood. To my great delight, they also have the Uitkrant newspaper, which this summer included my article in collaboration with I Amsterdam about the nearby Cruquius Island (Oostelijk Havengebied). Finally, I hope to have an extended break there sometime with a group to show around Hamerkwartier and other parts of "Noord." See you soon! Lex

Wonderful location for very good food and drinks with great and friendly service!

What a wonderful, inspiring place! A beautiful estate with a holiday feel and delicious food. Hats off to you for your initiative! I'll definitely be back from Antwerp.

- Beautiful location - Friendly and helpful staff - Excellent espresso macchiato - Delicious carrot and date cake

Best unpretentious spot for a breath of fresh air on the north side of the IJ! By far the nicest farm-city beach, vegetable garden, concert hall, and neighborhood event! Come and enjoy live music, dance nights, game nights, neighborhood meals, yoga, Zumba, and other workshops like "Making Lombucah" or "Socratic Fraternity." And of course, a delicious restaurant. Don't forget the mega-pigs living next to the vegetable garden!

Enjoying a beer with some friends to celebrate a birthday on Friday evening. A few others and I had brought our children along, which made it extra special. There was a man—a time-tracking official in a raincoat—sitting in the corner at one of the tables, seemingly enjoying his evening. It turned out that during his relaxing Friday evening, he'd also taken the time to give two of the parents (both teachers, mind you) a lesson in raising their exemplary child. How lucky we were that he was willing to make time for this! After I inquired why he did this and how he knew so well, it turned out he was the owner of the Verbroederij! He said it was his restaurant and that he was allowed to say so, well, definitely! Besides being a restaurateur, the owner is also a gifted educational psychologist! All in all, an incredibly warm welcome; we'll definitely never be back. Dear owner, a bit of unsolicited advice from me: Rename your business to: #DeOpvoedingij #IkWeetHetBeterDanJij

What a cozy place, nice people and delicious sandwiches

Cozy place, also with lots of children. Delicious rendang, good wine, excellent service, and a relaxed, pleasant atmosphere. Fries could be served a bit warmer.

Great place, cozy, nice outside, great view and nice among 'normal' people

The food was delicious, but the Caesar salad was a bit disappointing. We were disappointed that they no longer served tap water as standard, but that you can get it outside???

Having a meal on a Sunday evening, half the menu was no longer accessible; what was still accessible was all swimming in a sauce (admittedly different depending on the dish) that was nothing like it... The fries were okay, that's something. I think it's better to stay closed than to open when you're out of stock.

A fantastic spot in Amsterdam with sand/beach right on the water! Lunch here was fantastic, and the service was super friendly. Highly recommended!

A cozy "beach club"-style location on the IJ River. Boarding is at the ferry terminal. Great for kids because they've created a kind of beach.

Great place to chill, don’t order food you’ll wait for more than an hour whereas the place is empty. Tap water is 2.50€ on the menu, whereas it’s free around the bar ..

I was there for a reception. Everything was well organized and the location was nice.

Whether it's just for fun or for a special event, for a cup of coffee (and a treat), lunch, or dinner... you've come to the right place. Friendly service and delicious food, committed to the neighborhood and its people.

Only good thing was the location/atmosphere. Service was extremely rude (at one point the waiter had 8 drinks on the tray and asked us to grab it because he was "busy")... Limited lunch menu (not even burgers /hot sandwich) and lots of missing items.

A nice restaurant with a beach bar vibe in Amsterdam North next to the ferry from Azartplein to Zamenhofstraat and vice versa.

Just had THE best black angus burger. Cooked to perfection, juicy and so tasty. Served from friendly and lovely people. Highly recommend this place.

Lovely setting. Amazing Angus burger and fries. Service was friendly and efficient. Would definitely recommend

Fun parties at Brak op Zondag. A pleasant location for families with young children.

The food is delicious, the tea is great, and the place is cozy. I hope they stay here for a long time, enriching the neighborhood.

We were lured in by the stylish ambient, vintage lamps, and the faint scent of patchouli – the classic signs of a place trying very hard to be "authentic" and "alternative." The kind of spot that serves oat milk lattes in chipped enamel mugs and charges €14 for avocado toast with “ethically foraged” microgreens. We came with 4 adults and 3 kids. No children's menu, no possibilities to get plain pasta or something normal kids would eat. not even a polite smile. "The chef doesn't like it" was the answer. The staff looked visibly annoyed when our kids dared to exist. One waiter actually sighed when we asked if the kitchen could slightly adjust a dish. “We don’t do substitutions,” she muttered, as if we’d just asked him to rewrite the menu in Sanskrit. Meanwhile, every table around us was full of people nodding profoundly over €7 kombucha while pretending not to notice the family clearly ruining their vibe. In a place that screams "community" and "inclusivity" from its hand-painted walls, the lack of basic accommodation for families is telling. Maybe they're inclusive—as long as you’re over 30, childless, and dressed in linen. We left hungry, a bit embarrassed, and completely unwelcome. If you have kids: avoid. If you don’t: still avoid—unless you enjoy paying a premium for irony and indifference.

Pleasant atmosphere, but patience is required..

Enjoy! Even at BRAK. (Although I wasn't. ;)) It's also great that you have the Uitkrant summer supplement with my story about Cruquius Island. 👍

Excellent location. Good coffee

We ordered some food via the QR Codes on the table. We waited for 45 mins plus, no communication whatsoever. When asking about it, they said 'the kitchen is busy', and they can't do anything about it. When the food finally came the burger was nice but the fries cold and the salad without dressing. An abomination on service!

Today I had a terrible experience with the jam, A lady who always controles everyone and sees herself above others. Such a waste of time and energy.

The “beach” and the pigs are the highlights. Ideal for having some drinks while the kids are playing in the sand. They organize lots of cool things to make it more than just a hip bar. There are enough of those already. Food is nice. I do feel it used to be better, with more love. Even with the digital ordering, service can be slow and chaotic. Not too bad. Fine if you’re not in a rush. As always, everyone gets five stars.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We've been happily coming to De VerbroederIJ for years, and have always enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. Unfortunately, our last visit was quite disappointing. For €13, we expected a well-filled Caesar salad, but what we got was simply meager: a few lettuce leaves, some tomato and cucumber pieces, and barely two anchovies. My table companion's seasonal salad was also very meager and unremarkable. Frankly, we felt a bit ripped off. It's a shame, because we've had very good experiences at De VerbroederIJ before. Hopefully, this was a one-off, because this isn't what we're used to.

Very special place, driven by volunteers. Prepared with love, not always perfect, but a pleasant atmosphere and sometimes very special dishes. Extensive beer menu with many small brewers.

Nice beach café, especially for children, large sandpit and playground equipment right outside the door

Delicious food, friendly atmosphere, reasonable prices 🫶🏼

Beautiful catering establishment, with a beach and occasional performances. Tip: last ferry returns at 10:20 PM. Don't miss this one!

A beautiful place to enjoy some moments of the year!

You go to the bar and they send you back because you can not order in the normal conventional way. They only offer the qr order... We paid for our drinks and 20 minutes later they tell us "oh we have a problem with the system so it will take a while to get your beers" 🤣 we will bring our own next time

Nice location. Medium service but yeah short in staff. But the food was realy bad. The veggie ribs, my god terrible. Vegi burger from mushroom na not very good. Hamburger had same sauce as the fries .amateur kitchen.

Always very satisfied. Nice place: child-friendly and delicious food, always helpful and friendly staff. We liked to come there. Now two hours sat in unbelievable noise of the same basses repeating over and over again at war strength. It is not a dance event but a place to eat for everyone with a playground for children! Terrible!

Enjoy the beach at the IJ. Enjoy it while you still can

What a lovely place! Nice atmosphere, cool location and nice social approach (order a delayed drink!). Absolute recommendation for a drink, lunch, drinks or food. Or just hang around all day 😎

Great food, but the atmosphere wasn't really our thing

Interesting place. Regular tourists don't go here much, as it's outside the center. I only found this place on my second visit to Amsterdam. The first time I was more interested in the center and the surrounding area. But now I've come all over Amsterdam by bike and ferry and it was worth it.

Always cozy, staff always friendly. Food just ok👍🌻

Nooooo!!! Is this really the end to 15 years of hard earned vegetarianism?? As the sun set over the VerdenbroderIJs terrace and the sky turned gold, my world turned grey - it can’t be… Oh WAIT!! It’s Seitan???? Phew omg 😂😂. The plant based Char Sui Farribs really had me sweating there for a second. Beautiful spot, very peaceful and honest - and there are pigs you can visit in the back!! i realised here yesterday that life is worth living. i’ll be here all summer <3

Good vibes, the worst organisation.

Lovely place, we came around 18:00 in the evening on very sunny spring day! Orders goes via scanning a QR code, we ordered beers and bitterbal, beer came on time, but the bitterbal took 40 mins. 15 mins after ordering i came to the bar and ask why is the bitterbal taking so long, apparently the QR system were down, but weird because the beers came just on time. We waited again, a guy came and asked which snack did i order, after 30 mins the bitterbal came. I saw a few people complaining aswel at the bar, orders were a bit chaotic. all in all, it was an ok experience. Jammer van de bitterbal. Prachtig locatie

Top place for the trendy Amsterdammer. Cozy atmosphere, you can sit inside or outside. There is even a beach. At the back you can admire a game cap in its most natural form. I will come back here more often.

We ordered 3 beers and it took almost 15 minutes before we got them, they were beaten to death and I will never do that again!! I'm going to the neighbors around the corner!

Lovely place on the water, fun for the kids, they can also play on the sand

It’s 16:30 on a Sunday afternoon and we’re currently sat in De VerbroederIJ in the sunshine. Only we can’t order any food, any drinks or any ice cream for the kids as they are too busy and wont take any orders. QR menus are down and the grumpy staff are turning people away inside. What is the point of this place then??

A really nice place! It is nice and spacious with an outdoor location but also a lovely heated covered terrace. I didn't eat there just had a drink. There is a creative atmosphere, but it is not messy. The toilets are clean. The staff is very friendly.

A nice place for a snack and a drink, but quite expensive, a bowl of fries with mayonnaise € 6.30. Few staff, which makes ordering quite difficult. Clearing took a long time, but I would definitely come back for the relaxed atmosphere.

Cozy location reasonable price for drinks and food.

Nice place on the IJ. Everything vegetarian, not necessarily our choice, but we ordered some small dishes, all of which were very tasty! Fresh lemonade was also great! Cozy, non-binding atmosphere on the 'beach'

Food was delicious and service impeccable. Wonderful place!

Nice somewhat alternative location. Very intimate and cozy.

Alsof je in een strandtent zit. Prachtig uitzicht over het IJ. Gezellige sfeer, laagdrempelig. Je mag er met je hond naar binnen (er waren er 7 toen wij er gingen eten) We hadden kaasstengels, een salade met kaas en friet met vlees. Allemaal lekker!

As if you were sitting in a beach tent. Beautiful view over the IJ. Cozy atmosphere, accessible. You can enter with your dog (there were 7 when we went there for dinner) We had cheese sticks, a salad with cheese and fries with meat. All delicious!

Este lugar está en una gran ubicación - justo al lado del agua e ideal si usted está cogiendo o acaba de bajar del ferry. El ambiente es informal y divertido y el personal es genial. Como una fiesta de 7 visitamos con la esperanza de cenar una noche, pero no funcionó ya que tuvimos que salir antes de que estuviera listo. GRAN saludo a Melle que fue súper servicial y comprensivo en esta situación - gracias Melle! Eres una estrella.

Very tasty food & super nice staff.

Delicious food and drinks. The staff are very friendly. The menu has many vegetarian and vegan options, and the restaurant is socially involved.

Had a children's party a while ago. Yes, great success. The lady behind the bar in particular was super friendly and attentive. Yes, it did cost a bit, but it was well worth the money. Definitely recommended!

Very cozy and good food, but at times it is like a children's playground. Highly recommended any other day

What a wonderful place to stay (with or without children)! Already looking forward to spring and summer when it will probably be even more fun!

Very pleasant service, cozy atmosphere. Tasty food and lots of choice

Wonderful place with a beautiful view. Waiting for the ferry and having a drink. Very nice initiative