Erva Café & Restaurant B.V. in Banne Buiksloot

The food was delicious, the atmosphere good, and the service even better 😊. Highly recommended.

Update 21-6-2026: visited again after a few years. Still the same good quality breakfast and friendly staff. Delicious breakfast (serpme kahvalti) and plenty of it! Additionally, we were able to bring our own birthday cake, for example, free of charge, and the staff decorated the cake; thank you!!!

Beautiful restaurant, nice atmosphere, good food. Service is top-notch! Highly recommended for dining.

My name is also Erva but I have never gone but it looks good!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had a great experience at Erva Café & Restaurant. The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The portions were generous, and everything we ordered was well prepared. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout our visit. The shisha was also excellent—definitely one of the best shisha experiences I’ve had in Amsterdam Noord. Smooth, flavorful, and prepared perfectly. A wonderful place to enjoy authentic Turkish food, relax with friends, and have a great evening. I would definitely come back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for tasty food, quality shisha, and great service. 😊🍽️

ERVA café is always cozy, I feel right at home, friendly staff, delicious food, and now they also have tasty desserts and pastries. I recommend it to everyone if you love good food.

Nice people who are always hospitable. I feel welcome here and am always treated well.

Delicious food and friendly staff! And paying separately is possible… That’s a plus!

We ate here with a large group. We were warmly welcomed. We had tapas as a starter and a different main course for everyone. There are delicious sweets in the display case, so we had a grand dessert made from them. Everyone was very satisfied!

As always, we had another delicious meal. It is always clean here and radiates warmth. Very friendly people with fast service. I do miss the lavash bread they used to serve, but I did get the address where they got it from. See you again soon.

Had a delicious meal, super friendly service! Very satisfied. Highly recommended! Erva Amsterdam

I went to Erva Café yesterday and those new desserts are really hard. The Ibiza roll and the San Sebastian cheesecake in particular were unbelievably delicious. Definitely recommended if you are in the area!

The atmosphere, setting, service, and food were simply perfect 🤌🤌

Although the Shisha quality was okay, the shisha was not on the menu and the price was unclear; and I believe we were charged a hefty amount for a single shisha (25€) while on maps it is advertised as 10-20€ range. Also hot drinks were not served to us with the reason that the serving time has passed; while after an hour from that point someone else was served coffee. Air conditioning in the room was also almost non existent.

The shisha quality wasn’t bad, but the menu didn’t list the different types of shisha or their prices. In the end, they charged €25 for a shisha, which was not reasonable at all. The service was poor. At 11 PM, even though there was still an hour left until the official closing time, they said hot drinks were no longer available due to closing hours. However, at 12:30 AM they were still serving, and some customers were actually receiving hot drinks.

I recently picked up dinner here. We received a friendly welcome, and the interior is cozy and clean. The Tavuk Sote was ready quickly and tasted excellent. Definitely coming back!

Delicious food, friendly staff, and a nice atmosphere. Google says prices are between €10 and €20, but it's actually between €20 and €30...not bad for a restaurant.

The food, service, and people who work there are simply fantastic. They are happy to help you by phone or in person at their restaurant. Highly recommended for anyone who visits or orders from them!

Staff needs to learn to speak politely to customers first. The cook speaks respectfully, but the cashier is very approachable. She also needs to learn to speak respectfully to customers. And the money we left is yours to keep as a tip. If I could give 0 stars, I would.

Today I had breakfast at Erva Café and it was a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was super cozy, the food delicious, and the staff incredibly friendly. Highly recommended—I'll definitely be back!

I almost never write reviews, but this experience at Erva in Amsterdam-Noord affected me so much that I wanted to share it anyway. What was supposed to be a pleasant morning out turned into a situation that left me angry, disappointed, and powerless. From the very beginning, the atmosphere felt uncomfortable. The female employee who helped us was never friendly or professional. Instead of hospitality, we were met with an attitude that felt almost hostile. She spoke in a manner completely inappropriate for someone working with guests, and at one point, she even raised her voice. This created an uncomfortable and disrespectful situation, in which we, as guests, felt completely ignored. What was saddest for me was that we ended up paying without eating at all. Not because we wanted to, but because the situation became so unpleasant that we had no choice but to leave. Instead of understanding or an apology, we received even more unfriendliness in return. It felt like every attempt at normal interaction was immediately shut down, as if we were the problem instead of customers who just wanted to be treated respectfully. It hurts you when you go somewhere to enjoy yourself and instead walk out feeling awful. I honestly hoped there would be some empathy or professionalism, but unfortunately, that wasn't the case at all. I've rarely been so disappointed with the way a restaurant treats its guests. The only positive thing for me was the chef, who tried to resolve the issue, but the female staff member kept interfering. As an owner, I would never let such staff work with guests again. If I could, I would give this restaurant 0 stars. One star is the minimum the system allows, but in my opinion, the experience wasn't even worth that. I hope they learn to treat guests with respect and decency in the future, so no one else has to go through such a terrible experience.

I had an extensive breakfast for six people, and left a lot of money behind. I walked out and still had to go to the bathroom to do a quick business, and Mrs. Mubeccel charged me €1. It's outrageous, especially since I just paid a fortune for breakfast for six people.

It was a really enjoyable place, breakfast atmosphere, everything was very good👌

We brought our guests from Germany here. Everything from the hookah to the breakfast was perfect. Especially the middle-aged lady took very good care of us. Thank you very much ♥️

Very nice place, I recommend you to go 👌

It's a nice place. We came from Germany and the breakfast, drinks and best of all, the hookah were perfect. We thank the friendly staff for everything.

Damnn, what quality and tasty products they have, so fresh and delicious, breakfast will be my regular spot from now on...

Four of us came for dinner. We ordered the mixed kebab. The portions were so large we couldn't finish them. The kebab was served with rice, chips, salad, and more. It was also quite delicious. Turkish cuisine was beautifully presented. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The restrooms were clean and convenient. The prices are very reasonable; you can eat here any time of day—breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even just chilling with friends over a drink and conversation.

I ordered Adana Kebab with rice half an hour ago but I received this. I called them but they said it was none of our business. I will never buy or order anything from them again.

The best place in the Netherlands for food and hookah, definitely a number one place. Personnel quality is all in one place. I especially thank Mr. Hasan. I recommend it to everyone.

Hair in my food, and they don't cater to Dutch speakers. The menu is difficult to read.

The food was late and raw. The restaurant promised to send new food, but that never happened. When I called, I was treated rudely. The woman on the phone spoke rudely and disrespectfully, as if it were my fault. No replacement, no refund. Poor service.

Always tasty and fresh, definitely recommend, sweet and caring waitress, 10+ stars

Erva Cafe is an absolute must! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable. Special mention to Hatice, who is exceptionally friendly and attentive. Her warm and helpful attitude makes the experience at Erva Cafe even better. Whether you come for a cup of coffee or a long lunch, you are always in good hands here. Definitely a place to come back to! 😊

Erva Cafe is a very nice cafe/lunch and dinner restaurant! It suits every occasion. I regularly come here to eat, drink, meet up but also work. Thanks for your presence here in Noord, valuable! One big minus!: Selling Coca-Cola products... That should absolutely not be allowed! That is one of the biggest sponsors of the gncde in Gaza. It wouldn't be that hard to give this up, would it? I expect another brand as soon as possible; and there are enough of them in a luxurious country like the Netherlands.

Had soft drinks and filled baguettes. First of all, several sandwiches that could normally be served according to the menu, could not be served. It took an eternity before the drinks arrived, at least 45 minutes. After 30 minutes we were asked what we had ordered because the waiter had not communicated it correctly (duh, he did not use a notepad or something). After that it took another 15 minutes before it arrived. When the lady brought the drinks she apologized, it was said to be busy (there were only 3 others in the restaurant so maybe orders). As an apology we would get tea on the house when the sandwiches arrived. It took another 30 minutes before the sandwiches arrived, guess 3 times, no tea on the house. Ordered another coke because the first one was finished after waiting 30 minutes. It also took an eternity, after 15 minutes we got it ourselves at the counter. People around us who arrived much later got their food quickly and before us. I wonder what that is. 2 stars are for the sandwiches, they were tasty but could have had more sauce and the chicken could have been seasoned more.

Had a delicious breakfast here recently, great coffee too! Lovely staff, really friendly and helpful service. Thank you, I'll be back !

Super tasty food, service was great and fast, a lovely lady served us, I forgot her name (12/05/25 at 1:30 PM) I will definitely come back to eat with you!

Had Turkish breakfast twice...very tasty and good fast service!!!

Sweet lady who helped me so much today, the food was delicious but her service makes it even better

Almost nothing that came to the table was fresh, but in the end we did call with an apology. Clearly indicated that nothing was fresh. Chicken was hardened and discolored, cheese had a putrid smell, bread was not fresh. And then another 35 euros for breakfast for 2 people

It's a small but nice place that generally serves take-out, but also has a few tables outside.

It cannot be described in words, it has to be seen.

We have sat here several times for consultations in the afternoon and evening and I found this to be a very pleasant experience. The staff is very friendly and very helpful, a variety of tea and coffee and a snack in between. Next time I will go for dinner because it looked very good on the other tables In short, very satisfied with the experience!

Prices are reasonable, I'm satisfied

Erva Amsterdam offers a fantastic dining experience! From the starter onwards everything was delicious – the flavors were perfectly balanced. The chicken tasted delicious, and every bite left me wanting more. Dessert was also a real treat, a sweet ending on a high level. And then the Turkish coffee... it was great! With friendly service and a warm atmosphere, Erva Amsterdam is definitely recommended!

I often come here for breakfast again 31/12 and received super bad service. Breakfast for 2 people was very limited. Indicated at checkout and this was not responded to. The customers next to me also thought it was very poor. I'm not used to this from you. Too bad nothing is done with it even though I am a regular customer there. The person who helped us was not friendly either.

Not very tasty food, and terribly expensive. Staff also very rude!

Super good service, very nice people 🤍

We have been coming here for breakfast with our family for years. And enjoy it immensely. The atmosphere is nice... and the employees are always very friendly... Hulya in particular is our favorite! Bl

Top floor is too cold and the coffee is served lukewarm. Tip: purchase heaters and preheat the coffee cup well (until hot).

A really nice and good thing. Item the employee is very helpful and friendly. The food was great! Highly recommended!

Very nice service! Nice employees too.

Everything was great, we were very pleased

Delicious food worth repeating. Will definitely come back

An exceptional culinary experience! This restaurant fully deserves its reputation. From the moment you enter, the welcome is warm and professional, and the intimate and refined atmosphere immediately puts you at ease. The dishes are a real explosion of flavors, each ingredient is perfectly mastered, and the seasoning is just right. The service is impeccable, with attentive servers without being intrusive. The dessert, a masterpiece, crowned a perfect meal. A true gastronomic journey that I highly recommend to all lovers of good cuisine. I will definitely come back

It was a very pleasant evening, thanks to Dilek, she was very friendly. Good service and delicious food.

They have a new menu, especially dinner is h-e-e-r-l-i-j-k! Service was so nice! I thought breakfast was super tasty, but dinner was even better! Thank you! ☺️

Tastiest breakfast, top service! They are very friendly here, definitely recommended.

Delicious food and great service! Breakfast is highly recommended.

The staff is very nice, this cafe is downstairs to me....I drop every now and then for cappuccino.

Super fast service!! very clean, and always best quality!

Today we celebrated the birthday of our son who turned 1 year old. What great service and atmosphere. Staff is super sweet and the food was fantastic. All our family and friends had a delicious meal and enjoyed the day. See you next year! Thank you dear Erva!

Tasty food, nice staff, nice atmosphere

I have breakfast at Erva's once every few months. The breakfast (serpme kahvaltisi) is fine, but some portions have clearly been reduced since the last time. You have to pay extra for an extra bowl of sosis or kaymakli ball, which is a shame. The menemen was good. The service can certainly be better; it was okay, but not particularly attentive. In addition, the prices are on the high side for what you get.

I found them for a dinner at a late time arrival to my hotel nearby. Nice food. Nice service. Welcoming staff. Recommended.

Ate here with colleagues and highly recommended. Beautiful location, wide choice of dishes and everything tastes equally delicious.

I come here often but I have never seen such rude staff. Ordered delicious food but when I ask for salt and pepper it is forgotten. I call the lady to ask again for salt and pepper, she says laughing, "oh yes, I forgot." We were also going to split with my friends while paying. Does she want to come and teach everyone exactly what everyone has to pay? I ask if I can pay half in cash and she lets me pay for something completely different. She also comes to teach each of us what we should and should not pay. Tip for the lady: learn Dutch or at least understand English and then look for work.

Very tasty everything… Highly recommended 👌🏻👌🏻👏🏻

Waffle was tasty. I just didn't like baklava.

Good food and high hygiene and good service Highly recommended 💯

We had one of the best breakfasts during our stay in Amsterdam. Really friendly staff, diverese menu and the food was great. We were offered extra bread when we asked for more with no extra cost. Highly recommend.

Delicious food, friendly staff and quality food.

We opted for a 3-person breakfast, which was more than enough for 4 people. We were 2 adults and 2 children. The breakfast was tasty and varied. The service was fast and friendly. We had a good meal here, it was our first time and we will definitely come back.

Delicious food Great service Worth repeating

Very tasty and varied breakfast. We enjoyed it very much, so we can definitely recommend the café. We'd love to come back.

Atmosphere and service are fine, but the food is terrible, the second time I was sent home with a stomach ache.

Delicious dinner on a Saturday evening in December. We celebrated a baby shower and there were 25 people. We were given the entire ground floor and were allowed to bring our own decorations. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The contact person was a polite man and all agreements were fulfilled. We passed on the main courses a few days earlier and when the party started we all got our food AT THE SAME TIME and it was HOT. Team Erva, you are great!! Thank you for letting us use the space and see you next time!

We drove for an hour to have breakfast there, but unfortunately it was closed. I wish it had been announced in advance...

Very nice staff. The food is delicious, especially piçi

Delicious food, especially that waffle

Very bad, too bad because it used to be a good restaurant with good food. There were five of us and no one was satisfied. The Adana Kebab was still pink on the inside and didn't taste like Adana, more like sucuk. The Pastas only had a cheese flavor and the Fried Vegetables for 18 euros was a small bowl with mainly mushrooms. The only thing that was somewhat okay was the fries, chicken nuggets and soup. Too bad the restaurant changed the entire menu and ruined the food.

1 of the worst restaurants in the Netherlands. I don't recommend this place to anyone. Ridiculously bad shishas, ​​I got coughing fits so couldn't smoke my shisha, wasted money + my lungs are destroyed (MRI scan tomorrow) The service was also very slow, delivering a coke took 2 hours. I don't feel ripped off. NEVER AGAIN!

Service was great! What we thought was a shame is that we got heartburn at home because of that sucuklu yumurta.

Lekker eten, vlees goed gekruid en heerlijk mals. Mix grill is echt aan te raden.

Vriendelijke mensen! Prima eten en niet prijzig.

Het was super lekker en ik heb erg genoten van de Adana schotel echt een aanrader

Enorm genoten. We komen snel weer terug, maar dan met grotere groep!

Heerlijk lamskotelet gegeten. Leuke gezellige eetgelegenheid

Pazartesi 17.00- 19.00 arası orada idik. Arkadaşlar gayet cana yakın ve kibardılar. İçecek kısmıyla alakalı gayet başarılı. Vejeteryan yemekleri tercih ediyoruz ve ilgi çekici şeyler var. Yemek menüleri de bir dahaki sefere deneyeceğiz. Başarılı, teşekkürler

We had cappuccino and red-velvet cake, both are okay. Ambience is good

Vandaag babyshower gedaan, alles was perfect zeker een aanrader!😍

yummy food! wish they gave us more bread.

Tavsiye uzerine geldim.hersey muhtesemdi,ilgi alaka ve harika yemekler icin tekrar tesekkurler.

Çöp Şiş Kebab wrap are the lamp (shish kebab)

Erg vriendelijk dame die ons heeft geholpen . Wij hebben Mix Grill gerecht, patat en een hamburger besteld . Mijn complimenten voor Hulia goede service gehad . 12 punten voor haar !

Prima eten. Ontbijt is een aanrader. Goed bereikbaar en genoeg parkeergelegenheid. Service is snel en vriendelijk personeel.

Goeie zaak, aardige mensen! Eten is altijd top! Service is goed!

Heerlijk eten. Zowel ontbijt als diner. Zeker een bezoek waard!

Tijdje geleden had ik de boven ruimte gereserveerd voor een babyshower. Alleen de baby’s hadden andere plannen en werden te vroeg geboren. 1,5 dag van te voren heb ik de reservering gecanceld zonder kosten. Vandaag alsnog een ontbijt gegeven voor 35 personen. Alles was naar wens! Bedankt!