Elsa's Café in Middenmeer

"Great place for a weekday bite." Cozy and always pleasantly busy—as if everyone here has spontaneously decided that cooking is overrated. The menu is concise, nothing earth-shattering, but just right for a weekday meal that doesn't require a culinary rollercoaster. In short: nothing special, but perfectly fine. And sometimes "perfect" is exactly what you're looking for. 🍽️🙂

Cozy vibes, amazing burger, 100% recommend.

Staff that thinks along with you, you don’t come across that very often anymore, but here you do!

I've never been there and you shouldn't go there because I'm the alpha and you guys aren't feeling well, puh

What a burger I had....! Beers are ok as well! I would definitely go again!

On October 26th, I ate there, and the atmosphere was good. Unfortunately, after eating the sole at 6 p.m., I had a severe reaction and vomited six hours later. I'd rather not eat here again.

I was born there 65 years ago, it used to be my mother's business, the hibsekrib

An authentic brown bar with tasty food and beer on tap. Our 34 year old waiter was splendid

Great food, and despite—or perhaps because of—the football crowds, it was a very enjoyable time. It brings back childhood memories; I've been there many times in the past and haven't really changed since.

Friendly staff, good food, and a good selection of beers.

The perfect spot for drinks, a snack, or a delicious meal. I was here on a Friday night; a friend of mine had made a reservation, and it was definitely worth it. Straffe Hendrik van 't Fust, you don't see that everywhere 🍻

Great atmosphere good food good service will be going bk tommorow

We had a wonderful evening. The food was excellent. And the service (Angelique was very friendly and did a great job).

Food ok, atmosphere ok, staff difficult

Always great! Cozy, delicious food, and definitely affordable!

Super cozy! Lovely terrace and friendly service.

Nice terrace, great in nice weather!

A really nice place, typical local food. We had a great time. Recommended.

Great place to grab a local beer and a sandwich 🥪 👌

Very good food for a reasonable price...small menu...but no matter what you order, everything is good and tasty...really a very nice restaurant with very nice waiters (staff).

Great local beer spot. The staff know their beers super well. Menu is awesome. The burger is stellar. The dip for the fries is drool-worthy

I always hear others being very positive about Elsa, but I personally thought it went well.

We regularly join. Nice and relaxed, Amstel beer, nice rosé and delicious food. Served by very friendly staff.

Quite possibly the finest example of a friendly neighborhood pub "where everybody knows your name" in the original (Old) Amsterdam style or " brown bar". Great atmosphere, delicious pub menu..everything from soup to salad (great steaks & burgers!) Local, Belgian, German beers on tap..And yes, they have a well selected wine list! Live jazz on Tuesday nights.

Old-fashioned atmosphere but a great croquette sandwich for only €4.95!

Awesome little pub spot for lunch or dinner. Food was simple and amazing, and service outstanding.

Best pub in the area. Genuine Dutch pub with great live jazz every Tuesday evening from 9pm.

It's a crappy place. The staff is rude and charged for a drink that was not consumed. We always come for a team outing, but now DEFINITELY never again!!

There is 1 boy who works there and is very arrogant, thinks he was treated great, the customers were treated very poorly, we were regular customers, we never really come there to puke

Good food. Good variety of dishes. Quality/price ratio is good. Cozy atmosphere, busy and friendly service.

One of the best restaurants in the city since its inception. Great staff, delicious food, excellent service and a pleasant atmosphere.

Ik was in augustus 2024 naar dit cafe gegaan omdat het bekend staat als een AJAX cafe en er was die avond een wedstrijd in de Europa League.Ik wist niet dat het ook half een restaurant was,totdat ik daar binnen kwam.Een groot deel van de avond in de meest walgelijke eetluchten en tijdens de eerste helft werd er flink gekwekt tijdens de wedstrijd,wat wederom ook zeer storend was!Daarnaast was vooral de bareigenaar zeer denigrerend over mij naar zijn personeel.Er werd onder andere een opmerking gemaakt,dat ik het in de Johan Cruyff Arena niet zou overleven en nog ergere denigrerende opmerkingen werden gemaakt,door deze onbeschofte,arrogante en ongelikte beer!De tweede helft had ik nog op het terras gekeken,om daarna gauw keurig af te rekenen en de pleiterik te maken uit deze verschrikkelijke ballentent met een gekke uitbater!Dit was eens,maar nooit meer!

The exquisite escalope at 18 euros. No need to be full of cash at Elsa ´s. The footballer Johan Cruyff lived 50 meters away. Vibrant atmosphere during Ajax matches broadcast live. Last tip: the top terrace of Elsa’s.

Me encanta este pequeño café Amsterdam en de Middenweg en Amsterdam. Está abierto hasta tarde, tiene una gran terraza en verano e invierno y un personal maravilloso!

Cozy and delicious!! When the weather is nice, the terrace is also lovely and the terrace sits comfortably on the side of the sun 👌👌👌

We had not made a reservation and were lucky that there was still a place available to eat inside. It was busy with many people at the bar. The beer from the 'T IJ brewery is delicious and despite the crowds you will be served quickly. The sandwich beforehand was a white baguette with herb butter, which was okay in itself. We both ordered the Elsa's burger. This was disappointing because in some places it was too raw for our taste.

Good omelette, nice coffee, beautiful light, friendly service.

Nice selection of draft beers which included Straffe Hendrik. Portion spareribs was below average and not enough for me but they tasted all right but I would recommend them.

Only went for a New Year's drink this time, but I have been there before. Friendly staff, tasty food and a cozy warm atmosphere in terms of interior.

Super friendly staff and delicious pastries.

Delicious and honest food...great Amsterdam authentic atmosphere...

Full restaurant, serviced by one guy very efficiently. Perfect pub atmosphere

Always a nice place for a drink or snack

Lovely local eatery. A real household name in the area. Good food and fast service.

Very nice and beautiful cafe, authentically Amsterdam. Tasty food for a very affordable price. Good service!

Neighborhood cafe. Great food and atmosphere

Had a nice meal with a Russian friend I hadn't met in years. Young staff on duty, a bit sloppy and uninterested... the two of us and then given 1 menu, no napkins etc.

We have been coming here since we were 25, now 57, but it always remains pleasant and delicious. I hope the old atmosphere will never go away.

The food is very tasty! and the staff is very friendly.

Real Amsterdam neighborhood cafe, good food and cozy

Have lunch on the cozy terrace, a bit on a busy road. Affordable fresh sandwiches and meatballs from our own kitchen.

Lovely cozy brown cafe/restaurant! Love it!

A lovely bar. Have been staying locally. Going back to UK today! Very friendly staff and amazing chips (the best we had in Amsterdam)

Cozy and the menu is definitely recommended

You wish a neighborhood cafe like this in every neighborhood in the Netherlands.

Elsa's is unmatchable. It's that simple.

Very friendly staff - they didn’t mind us splitting the bill in a million different ways. They were often coming to check on you - ask if you needed another drink or an ash tray etc. The tomato soup was very nice 🥣- so too were the mussels 😋 this is also a good spot to watch important football matches.

Good beer selection on tap. Good service. No more that young male grumpy waiter.

Top pure fun 😉 1 and all Love 🙏🏽😘💃🕺

Beautiful place and very atmospheric. Typically Amsterdam. Very friendly staff. We've been coming here for years.

bad unfriendly service, a place never to come again

Tasty food at a good price Nice atmosphere Fast operation

Excellent café located at the entrance gates of our capital. Also in combination with a walk in the Oosterpark or the Frankendael Garden opposite the establishment. The Tournedos tasted wonderfully tender and the beers flowed well. In addition, the tram stops are also nearby, which is an advantage for convenience. To visit...

This is a great restaurant just one atop away from Amsterdam Central. Take the time to go.. We were the only foreigners there. Give this place a try.

If you're looking for a true Amsterdam bar with great food this is the place. It reminds me of the 80's & 90's Amsterdam. Really enjoyed the experience

Remarkably good service, good food and a nice (simple) beer choice.

If you are in East you really have to be here!

Este lugar es una pequeña joya, ambiente encantador y comida fantástica, sin duda puedo recomendar la fondue de queso, costillas y césped surf n y las increíbles patatas fritas

Friendly service Excellent food, try a Hamburger Elsa, a men's portion. Also delicious various salad dishes. Well-kept terrace

Lovely spot for beers and good food. Mussels recommended!

Very good service after we had to reschedule our reservation by an hour. This was no problem at all, a warm welcome, quick service and a good atmosphere! And all that combined with delicious food for a good price! Highly recommended!

Had a delicious lunch with three people last week!

Top tent in the 'just do it normally' category. Good affordable food, lots of beer on tap. Recommended.

Cozy cafe in a beautiful spot in Amsterdam!

Best evening with a music group

Hele fijne ervaring gehad! Prachtig uitzicht en het zonnetje maakt het helemaal af. Bediening was ook erg vriendelijk!

Cozy cafe and quite good food. Price/quality ratio somewhat out of balance. Poorly accessible for wheelchairs/walkers.

Cosy, busy, concise menu, nothing special but great for a bite to eat during the week.

Good selection of beers, large portion of chips and a chill oldschool vibe.

There are drunken regulars walking around there at night who terrorize other guests on the terrace and threaten and want to beat them up for no reason!!!! People who just came for a cup of coffee simply walk away. Called 911 and the police had to come. Company manager refused to provide names and images of those guests to the police. Really a nightmare that alcoholics case. Never go there again and will take the owners of 3 wo seriously to task about it. A big 1 from a colleague.

Delicious food, friendly service, cozy atmosphere, good prices... what more could you want? We were completely thrilled.

Absolutely recommended. Food was great and the prices affordable. Stuff was really friendly. Way better than all that touristic places downtown.

Really friendly service, delicious food and draft beer and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. A pearl near the park and definitely recommended!

Nice cafe broadcasts live sports matches and all AFC Ajax matches and a bus leaves from the cafe to the Johan Cruijff Arena and back for €7.50

Een pareltje in Amsterdam Oost/Watergraafsmeer. Een super gezellig bruin café/ restaurant waar je heerlijk kunt eten! Ook heeft het een groot terras. Hele vlotte, behulpzame en vriendelijke bediening. Prijs/ kwaliteit is top! Een aanrader!!!

Last Thursday around noon: - service curt and sullen - cup of cappuccino filled 2/3, lukewarm and with collapsed milk - she charged 3.20 instead of 3 euros as stated on the menu There didn't seem to be any point in her saying anything about it. She really wasn't busy at that moment.

an excellent site, quality-price ratio, very good, they are very detailed with the client

Went out for dinner with former colleagues. It was lovely and cozy again. Had a great evening. Just a bit cramped. That was less.

Despite a sad moment earlier that day, our group had a great time. If in the area it is definitely worth a visit.

Very busy. Such a nice and pleasant evening

Delicious tenderloin satay fries. The cheesecake was delicious

Good food and atmosphere, friendly service.

Great place to enjoy an Ajax game. Big smiles and lovely service by bartenders, rare to see in Amsterdam

Awesome. I didn't eat, but I enjoyed it

I went to Elsa cafe with family due to the cremation of our dear cousin 😢😞 then we commemorated him with some drinks and snacks. I think it is a cozy cafe. The atmosphere in the cafe is absolutely great. Never been before, but if I come to Amsterdam again I would like to go again.

Just a great lunch (ball sandwich, tuna salad sandwich, croquettes, shrimp croquettes), no spectacle, what you see is what you get. Nice service, cozy cafe-restaurant.

5/5 Café, good price and quality

Top cafe, been coming there for years

It had been six years since my last visit to Amsterdam and old friends invited me to dinner at Elsa's Café, a short walk from their home. What a great place. Very lively and wonderful atmosphere. The service was excellent, a plus given how crowded the place was. The food (salmon for me) was excellent. Definitely a neighbourhood place. I think that my husband and I were the only non-Dutch people in the place. One of the very best restaurants I visited during my vacation in the Netherlands.

It had been six years since my last visit to Amsterdam and old friends invited me to dinner at Elsa's Café, a short walk from their home. What a great place. Very lively and wonderful atmosphere. The service was excellent, a plus given how crowded the place was. The food (salmon for me) was excellent. Definitely a neighbourhood place. I think that my husband and I were the only non-Dutch people in the place. One of the very best restaurants I visited during my vacation in the Netherlands.