Eetsalon Van Dobben in Grachtengordel-Zuid

Whenever I have friends visit if we are in Amsterdam I always take them here. You really get an old diner vibe from the place and the krokket is probably the best I've had in the country. The menu is nothing too fancy, but I couldn't recommend the place more. It'd great for a quick bite or lunch and a must in visit when in Amsterdam

Delicious sandwiches and home-made pea soup!

The food was fine — just typical Dutch home-style dishes, nothing particularly good or bad. What really disappointed me was the service. When we went to the bar to pay, one of the staff members completely ignored us. She didn’t explain whether we were supposed to pay at the bar, nor did she acknowledge us at all. We stood there waiting for quite a while. When she finally spoke, she used a very unfriendly, almost joking tone and said, “I don’t even know what you’re doing walking back and forth.” It felt disrespectful and really ruined the dining experience. I hope the restaurant takes this issue with service attitude seriously.

Fantastic food! Great people! A place I will always return back. Congratulations 👏🏻

Authentic and delicious sandwiches! Filet Americain is even better than the famous croquettes 🤩

We went to eat at the restaurant and managed to get a spot at the bar (which is difficult because it's packed). The first problem was ordering; the women behind the bar were overwhelmed and completely ignored us. I tried politely to tell the woman I wanted to order, and she replied in English that I should relax because she was on vacation, which I found quite rude. After we finally managed to order, they served us the roast beef and the typical croquettes from there. To be honest, the food was nothing special, and the burgers were cold. Getting the bill was another ordeal... They took ages to attend to us, and when one of them finally paid attention to me, she said it was her break and that I should sort it out myself. We finally managed to pay, and to our surprise, they charged us a service fee even though we were at the bar. I really wouldn't go back. We left hungry, and the place was quite expensive for what we ordered. I also still don't understand the extra service charge on the bill. I noticed that they were quite friendly to the locals, but the complete opposite to foreigners like us. In my opinion, it's best to avoid it if you can. I don't understand why it's so infamous.

I absolutely do not recommend this place for eating. The service to tourists is very unpleasant; if you're Dutch, it's a completely different experience. They took ages to take our order, and when we finally managed to speak to a waitress, she was incredibly rude and treated us badly because we were tourists. If you lack manners, don't work in customer service. The food is very expensive for the quality, and I wouldn't recommend it at all. The portions are small, and the hygiene is poor, as they serve everything onto your plate with their bare hands after wiping their noses with them… You're forced to pay for service, a tip, and who knows what else, making the whole thing even more expensive. You can save yourself the trouble of going to this place.

Best croquettes on bread and very tasty fillet

Super fun place and of course, delicious food. Always fun to pop in again. I definitely recommend it.

A must visit when in Amsterdam. Ordered the pork with peanut sauce and the beef croquet, paired with a glass of milk. A perfect snack in the gloomy and rainy weather. Would recommend!

I pop in here every week for a sandwich – always delicious and a pleasant atmosphere! The sandwiches are fresh, well-filled, and you can tell they put a lot of care into them. The staff is friendly and always creates a pleasant atmosphere. It's the kind of place you'll happily return to.

A very nice local spot, more like a snack bar than a typical restaurant. A very relaxed and pleasant atmosphere with its own unique charm. They serve typical dishes that you'd expect to find in the Netherlands.

When I came here, it was still quiet — only a few tables were taken. We purposely came early in the morning so we wouldn’t have to wait for a table once it got busy. It’s definitely the best food I had in Amsterdam. Honestly, I was invited here and didn’t really know what to order, so I just let my friend pick and we shared everything to try different dishes. As for the milk, it tasted pretty normal — nothing special, just usual milk 🥛 Oh, and apparently this is considered Dutch food! My favorite one was the dish with satay sauce, though I’m not sure what it’s called. Maybe it was the warm roast pork in gravy roll? If I ever get the chance, I’d definitely come back just to eat that again ❤️❤️

Another tiktok famous! I came here outside eating hour and it’s still a bit packed, the waiters are a bit busy so it took a while to order & pay (but after you order, the food was served really fast) I LOOOOVEE the ambience, somehow it screams LOCAL! & AUTHETIC! Because almost all people inside are locals i think and the menu is representative of what dutch food is~ tried the Broodje halfom (half meat half liver) OMG SOO GOOD! Please use their mustard in the table too! It is 100/100! Would love to be back for other menu~

For many years, this has been the go-to place for an American sandwich or hot meat with satay sauce. Absolutely nothing should change.

Great little spot for a snack while walking the streets. We had the ballen and roast beef sandwich. Mustard was👌🏽

Went here because this place was all over tiktok, the influencers were insisting that this place look unassuming but is delicious. I can’t agree, I am not sure what’s worse the service or food. I kept getting ignored by the servers, I would stand right in front of them and try to speak to them but they prioritized joking with each other or other customers that came later than me. Not sure if it’s because I’m a tourist. We tried different food from their menu, I honestly did not like any of it. The buns were promised to be so light and airy, but they taste like regular american store-bought buns. Meat is also very mid, lowkey looks like slop.

Old fashioned tasty tartare sandwich special delicious

Very welcoming atmosphere, perfect service, and delicious food. The croquette and roast beef roll were wonderful. The house mustard was divine.

Delicious snack and good service!

If you are coming to Amsterdam as a tourist and you want to discover the local places and taste the local flavors, you should definitely stop by. Don't expect extravagantly decorated tables. Located on a side street, the place will immediately attract your attention with the crowd inside. Croquet is a simple but fully satisfying snack. I love the ambiance...

Interesting original local sandwiches. Tastes different and interesting. Very good service

Not very open to tourists (unless you speak perfect Dutch)

A real Amsterdam way of doing things.

The food was super good, cheap and authentic. This was definitely a highlight of our Amsterdam trip 🔥

Super sweet employees, nice atmosphere and delicious sandwiches.

Ladies behind the counter are really cool, food is way below average. Tourist attraction in its full.

Very nice soup and I enjoyed the pork and satay roll.

Terrible. Awful experience. If you do not speak Dutch they patronise you. Food is just as bad!

Super-fast service and of course the tastiest croquette in the Netherlands.

A small and quite crowded place but a fast service and very good food. The croquets are crispy and delicious ✨

Such passionate, fun and genuine Amsterdammers❤️

I loved every minute of it, where we ate authentic Dutch food in an authentic setting in the heart of Amsterdam. I highly recommend it. The woman who works there is amazing.

The croquettes were delicious. They arrived hot and crispy. The shop was quiet even though it was noon.

The best croquettes, of course! A real must-try!

Food was good, if not interesting.

Cultural heritage! I happened to walk past it on my way to another restaurant. But I had a sandwich here first. On my way home, I returned to get some tartare. Delicious!

The Van Dobben dining room is a truly unique Amsterdam institution. Here you can find the famous meat croquettes, which can be found throughout the Netherlands, for example, at Albert Heijn. Other delicious sandwiches with warm meat, ham, egg, etc. are also very good. The room is always well-stocked, the menu is posted on the wall, so just sit down at the counter and feast. Full marks!

Best bitterballen Old fashioned Dutch very Dutch service For the lovers of old Amsterdam All Aussies must go The ladies at the counter are something!

Got bitterballen & croquette and they’re delicious. Very crispy on the outside. A retro dining experience. Note: they are nice to tourists as they have an English menu and unfortunately they do use their hands to grab food.

I came with some Spanish friends that were visiting to show them some of the Dutch gastronomy. The broodjes were good, at least the roosbief and the croquette one but not much more compared to other places. They have soft beverages available and the prices are similar to other places in Amsterdam. There is no beer or wine. Regarding the service, the attendants (at least 2 of them) were quite unfriendly and sarcastic. I really felt very unwelcomed in this place after 7 years living here. If you decide to visit be ready for it.

Always a real Amsterdam atmosphere. Good (old-fashioned) sandwiches.

50 years since I discovered Van Dobben's marinated beef sandwiches -pekelvlees broodjes- - still as good as ever!

Worst service bad food As a guy from Hong Kong which well known for bad services, if you wanna try a even worst in the planet, come this place lmao

The moment you step into this restaurant, it feels like you’ve traveled back in time. The service and every detail about the place are truly unique.

It's really bad 6e for bread and a little meat extra kindness, zero

We stopped by for a light lunch. Everything was delicious and probably typically Dutch.

Eetsalon Van Dobben… a must visit!

Really bad experience. The costumer service Is really bad. If you’re a tourist… they are so rude. They pretended no seeing you. Careful with the prices because isn’t written on the menu. They tried to charge me twice for something i didn’t have and when I mentioned she got so upset and rude with me and making comments with other local customers about it.. the food isn’t crazy for what it is.. they could be more friendly and honest.

Deliciously authentic, large portions, keep that in mind!

The lady will say to try, but it is the least of it.

I've been to Eetsalon twice for lunch. I highly recommend the croquette sandwich and the bitterballen. The prices are average for Amsterdam (i.e., quite high). The ladies at the counter are very kind and friendly.

This wasn't the first time we ate at this wonderful place, but every time it's a delight. 😇🙏🏼✨

Had typical Dutch Brötchen 🍞 and Bitterballen - everything was simple, though very tasty 😋

During our visit, the staff was extremely tourist-friendly. 10/10 would recommend

As an Amsterdammer, you have to pop in every now and then for a croquette sandwich and a nice glass of milk. So I'll keep doing that. Always been a great place!

The old fashion way to have your Dutch snack. Great service and great food

Sandwiches where great, lady's behind the counter yelled at me and my girlfriend when we wanted to order. Still don't really know why, sadly I wil never come back here again.

"Sitting by the marble," as they say at Van Dobben, is like stepping back in time. Old-fashioned splendor in food and company. A dining room like Trzensniewski's in Vienna. Unapproachably good and graceful.

The broodje kroket is really good indeed. Order with a cup of milk and it’s perfect for a late morning in the Amsterdam Center

Unfriendly staff, never in my life have I experienced being yelled at by the staff.

The people who work there are fantastic! We were here for the first time and the service was fantastic. The food is incredibly delicious. The filet sandwich, in particular, required a second order.

What a fantastic place – you don't see such authentic Amsterdam food very often anymore. I hope they never change anything because the atmosphere, food, and experience are truly perfect.

A taste of authentic Amsterdam. Fast, inexpensive and very tasty! They've been around a very long time for good reason!

Talking abt roast beef, there was nothing special. But price was fair. Low point is due to the attitude when we ordered just 1 bun for two person. We were the only customers in that time.

Great place, very friendly staff and delicious food!

Just had two delicious sandwiches and received a lovely souvenir from Monique and Mick! I definitely recommend stopping by!

Found this from some Instagram videos, but thankfully there are no Instagram lines! This has been the best food so far in Amsterdam for sure

Mik and Mo are the best! Very tasty and nice atmosphere.

Mon and Mick are the greatest Dutch people in the world!!!

What a fantastic place, a truly authentic Amsterdam diner where time seems to have stood still. Highly recommended.

Avoid tourists, unless you treat them arrogantly before they do it for you.

We had delicious sandwiches at Eetsalon Van Dobben. The staff was friendly and the food arrived very quickly. The quality of the food was also excellent. If you need a quick sandwich, Van Dobben is the place to go. The atmosphere inside is also very pleasant.

I had a salmon sandwich with mayo, which was delicious. Lovely ladies, really service-oriented. The cheese croquette was also delicious! We ate at the bar. Definitely worth repeating.

The food and coffee is average. There is no queue. The 2 woman staff were sarcastic when i ask what i can eat it with. A simple question as being a stranger here i thot i will like to eat with sardines.. i want to explain that locals loves their herrings and again rebutted me with attitude that the fishes are not the same. The main menu had no prices. To a customer it is good to be knowledgeable but not sarcastically . I just want to eat their croquettes with fish not education on fish OMG.. these staffs should go for customer service training and also thanks for reminding that i can eat with my hands and mouth in front of other customers.

At the recommendation of the staff at De Prael Brewery, we had a sandwich here. Fantastic!👌

Interesting experience in the heart of Amsterdam

Super cozy, typically Amsterdam! You have to stop by if you're in Amsterdam.

The tastiest croquettes in Amsterdam!! And very sweet ladies behind the counter

Delicious croquette and meatball sandwich This is the place to go Amsterdam hospitality with Anne

We really enjoyed the traditional food. Stuff were so friendly and kind specially Steff and Bela. Thanks guys

Delicious, honest food, great Amsterdam service, and a smile from Bella. Trusted quality that doesn't need any embellishment.

Super tasty sandwiches, a wonderful Amsterdam atmosphere, and always friendly service. We've been coming here for over 20 years, and it feels like coming home every time.

Always delicious, even though it is always busy, the staff remains very friendly

Authentic Amsterdam atmosphere. Richly filled, simple, yet delicious sandwiches.

True and authentic Eetsalon in Amsterdam This is the home for the best croquettes. I specifically liked the special roll with raw meat, egg and onion!

It was absolutely fantastic! As always ;)

did not expect maggi sauce to be here

A cult canteen with equally original staff and unusual but delicious food. Important: Check beforehand – this isn't a typical restaurant.

The steak tartare sandwich is quite expensive. The lady behind the counter isn't friendly. Very busy and crowded.

The tastiest croquettes and no TikTok queues yet

Amsterdam coziness that never goes away The Dobbe sandwich isn't just a snack; it's a taste of Amsterdam coziness that never goes away. A fresh sandwich with that crispy, golden-brown croquette filled with creamy ragout: every bite feels familiar yet always a treat. Honestly, sometimes you don't need culinary extravagance—a Dobbe sandwich proves that simplicity can be the greatest luxury. Perfect for lunch or just as a snack, always delicious, and always quintessentially Amsterdam. A must-try for anyone who wants to experience the true flavor of the city!

Everything was great, great service, and a good price. We've been there several times. Congratulations.

The tastiest sandwiches are served at Van Dobben. A household name in Amsterdam for over 80 years. Order a half-and-half sandwich and you'll see what I mean.

Classic Dutch lunch dishes. Definitely worth a visit.

Fantástico lugar. Y absolutamente imprescindible si visita Amsterdam. El personal es genial, y se pone muy ocupado a veces! Volvemos cada año.

Delicious sandwich and the service from boris was great!

We had a truly fantastic meal at the ultimate Amsterdam snack bar! Friendly people, especially Boris!

Had a delicious sandwich and good service from Boris, it was really great place

Great service from Boris. Really a top-notch place.