Harlem Soul Food in Haarlemmerbuurt

Excellent food with Mexican twist.

Fantastic, great food, amazing service. Very very nice vibe in general, would go again. Order the chicken and fries it is gorgeous

Very friendly service. The food was good too. It was quite filling. I paid €19 for the chicken burger and the Fanta. Cozy corner.

🌯 Super yummy Enchiladas! 😆 Friendly & attentive 🎉Jazzy & welcoming atmosphere - I super loved the chicken enchiladas & hand-cut fries :) The enchilada was cheesy, soft, and bursting with flavour thanks to the well-marinated meat + refreshing sour cream & guacamole 🥑 - The server/owner of the restaurant in the pink shirt had the best energy! Very peppy & cheerful 😁 Thanks for making our dinner experience a great oneeee - Lovely music & decor 🥰

I've been coming here quite often for years; it's really a café where I feel at ease, and it's definitely a place I always stop by when I'm in Amsterdam. The food is always good, and the drinks are always good. The staff is friendly and attentive to their work. I highly recommend coming here.

Took a chair and ordered a drink that was around €6, when my mates met up with me one of the staff came out and demanded they ordered drinks without giving them time to even look at the menu, when they couldn’t order they rushed us away and charged me €13 for the drink. Terrible service constantly trying to rush people into ordering without giving them time would not recommend.

Friend was waiting for me there and ordered a double vodka. I arrived and when I had only just sat down the owner came out complaining that I hadn’t ordered anything despite not having enough time to even pick up a menu. He claimed he was running a business and rudely ushered us away. After paying up and leaving we realised that he had charged my friend €13 for the drink that said €6 on the menu. From my extremely short time here I would not recommend it to anybody.

Nice place for a drink and snacks. Good portions. Staff is super chill and friendly

Great place for dinner, open when others are closed!!! Excellent burgers and dreamy salads... if you're in the area, don't miss it!!! Below-average prices... excellent!!! Eat here and enjoy local products! Highly recommended 😀😀😀

The best nachos, even after being gone for years! This place has been around forever and the vibe remains relaxed, the food delicious.

I had a fantastic lunch at Harlem Soul Food. The food was absolutely outstanding, earning a full 5 stars for its authentic flavors and freshness. The atmosphere is equally impressive—it has a great vibe that makes you want to stay longer. The service was professional and friendly, though it took a little while since the place was quite lively. It’s a wonderful spot for anyone looking for soulful, high-quality food in a comfortable setting. I’ll definitely be returning!

nachos were FIRE. theyre not lying when they say best nachos in town!

One of my favourite places in Amsterdam, such a great vibe, food and drinks - best nachos I’ve ever had, delicious beers and the loveliest staff!! 10/10

Delicious burgers and friendly staff! Highly recommended!

This place feels like hanging out at a friend’s spot who happens to cook and make cocktails really well. Food hits the comfort notes, drinks keep flowing, and the vibe is relaxed without being forced. The staff are warm, real, and clearly enjoy being there. Easy place to lose track of time and enjoy the night.

Every time I come here, it's a pleasant experience. The staff is always very friendly and attentive. I love coming here.

Great place. Typical Dutch food. Very, very tasty, and the prices are very reasonable. Good place. All the staff are very friendly.

Nice atmosphere- friendly staff really good fries

Great pub, very friendly, warm and welcoming. Very recommended. Thanks x

Lovely lovely place!! Foods were really great and the service was perfect! Visited here to celebrate my partner's birthday and this place&the server made our days! Thank you so much!

This place is really Nice. We had vegetarian curry and pork ribs on barbecue and they were both delicious. There is a good beer and drink selection too.

The experience was amazing with super suggested it, we were with a kid and they made a special dinner for her

A lovely place to have a drink or a bite to eat. I highly recommend it. The waiter was very welcoming.

Amazing burger and fries, even the bun was delicious. Great seating outside in the sun, very nice staff

Very nice place, excellent service with very helpful waiters. The onion rings are truly spectacular!

Great location for a quick stop, delicious nachos with top service!

Small, cozy, iconic, and super cute!

Very nice! Good music, nice atmosphere and lovely tap beer! Nice place for a late night drink.

Great place to have a lunch and a drink. Service was spectacular. Friendly and welcoming.

Great venue, very friendly and hospitable staff. We had a a few awesome nights there in their wonderful atmosphere. Made our trip to Amsterdam even more enjoyable.

Having been born in Harlem this is definitely NOT soul food. The jerk chicken tastes nothing like jerk chicken BUT that doesn’t mean that it’s not still tasty. I had that with black eyed peas and cabbage. Friendly staff. Big portions. They DO play R&B and Soul music. But the parallel ends there.

The owner is a top-notch guy. They only serve alcohol, but they also have fantastic soups and burgers. I highly recommend them!

Great place to drink a beer at a reasonable price

Soul food describes it well :-) Cool place with the best nachos I've ever had. The waitresses were surprised that I ate what seemed to be a two-to-three-person portion by myself 🤷 This "food corner" seems to be a very popular meeting place for all sorts of people. I felt very comfortable there, enjoyed the delicious food, and drank a delicious beer. I highly recommend it.

We had several appetizers for dinner on the terrace, and everything was delicious, especially the ribs. The beer menu was extensive and the staff was very friendly. The atmosphere was very cool.

Popped here for our first drink. Lovely person behind the bar, local. Didn't seem to mind the million questions asked and was very informative. Can't rememebr his name. We wanted to pop back before leaving (did the 3 day ferry trip) definitely will recommend. Wish we had eaten here too!

Good food, good drinks, friendly and fast service. And the place is quiet and very pretty, I recommend it!

Very fun and friendly vibe. Generous portions and delicious choices. Located on a lively street with lots to look at and do.

Lovely stop off at the northern end of city

Beers were a bit pricey. The menu price didn't reflect the actual size of the beer.

Wat een heerlijke ongedwongen plek in een leuk gedeelte van het centrum van Amsterdam. Super vriendelijk en vlot personeel. En bovenal een goddelijk knapperig broodje (ik had de caprese). Smullen!

Delicious, fast, friendly service, open late!!!

Such a gem! There are so many places to eat and we stumbled upon Harlem Soul Food and how lucky we were. The food was perfect, the fries the best we’ve had. We had to come back a second time for the fries. The lentil soup was a hearty portion with fresh bread, the enchiladas had lots of homemade guacamole and salsa. And the staff!! They were so friendly and helpful. I couldn’t recommend this restaurant more. I never write reviews and I had to for this place

Nice friendly service love the atmosphere the food was great..

We only got coffee here, so I can't rate the food, but the coffee was great (we had two rounds on the terrace). Very friendly service, attentive waiters, fair prices. I'll come back next time I'm in A'dam. Compliments to the team!

Do not know why this place is rated so highly. Had a burger and it was mediocre, the cocktail was horrible, tasted like straight vodka with spice. Atmosphere and service were great, that being the only reason for 2 stars.

Delicious food! (Especially the fried chicken). Great service and very friendly staff! Already came here multiple times and never once have I been disappointed. If in the neighborhood, definitely check this place out! 🍻

Amazing food, very welcoming and nice ! Special mention for the home made cheese sticks which are beautiful! I strongly recommend to make a top here for a good meal !

Un viajero cansado, hambriento y sediento llegó a Ámsterdam y la mitad consideró irse a la cama. ¡Me alegro de haber salido a caminar y haberme topado con esta joya! Estaba vacío cuando llegué, pero estaba felizmente entre olas y tenía el personal para mí solo por un momento. Cerveza chouffe, palitos de queso, y el especial diario (¡increíble! La enchilada de res era medicina para mi cerebro exagerado y mi cuerpo cansado. Fortificado, me fui con un segundo viento en busca de postre!

The food wasn’t amazing but they have nice outside seating. Seems more a place for drinks rather than to eat at. The food also gave me food poisoning.

Back again here for kingsday 2025 for food and drinks Frequent visitor to this bar/restaurant when im in Amsterdam. Quaint bar area and lots of outside a seating in a nice area. foods pretty good here and a large selection of lagers. Last visited on Kingsday 2024 so limited menu. Great music and atmosphere. Friendly staff

Very nice! Would recommend the local beers selection. Nice staff and nice atmosphere.

Great mozzarella sandwich and coffee

A small bar/cafe with insanely good food, large portions and good service. The toilet is dirty.

Lovely vibe, good food, amazing people

3 nites in Amsterdam, 2 nite dinner and drinks here. Why switch it up when you have perfect. Tomato soup is a 10, as are the ribs. Other snacks just as good!

Great experience, large chicken club sandwich, large veggie salad, and very good fries. A friendly welcome from a young and attentive team.

Amazing time with the friendliest staff. Great beer selection! Thanks Parisha!

Super friendly atmosphere and service! We ate and had a drink here and thoroughly enjoyed it. I recommend it.

Lovely little bar very friendly, great drinks

Can't comment on food as we only stopped here for a pint. We didn't feel particularly welcomed when we walked in, the tables were all over the place so you could barely move, the drinks were very expensive 20 euros for 2 drinks. We sat outside.

Iconic street, iconic people, iconic café👍 The perfect place to drink one or many beers, maybe eat something while watching the interesting people walking up and down this hip, lively street. But I particularly liked the conversations with the landlord, who is a real "original" and also has a good taste in beer and music. Only the Warsteiner isn't necessarily the German model beer🥴... but whoever likes it.

Nice food, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere Many thanks from Nastya ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Encantador ambiente acogedor, personal burbujeante y comida brillante! Era justo lo que necesitábamos después de un día frío explorando. Recomendado.

Typical small pub, the staff is very attentive and friendly, gives tips about Amsterdam. Various local beers on offer. Finger food and burgers, we had the finger food platter with bitterball, onion rings, chicken wings and dips. Everything was super tasty.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. The best bar/cafe in Amsterdam! The servers are very kind and attentive. We have come several times with a friend, and have never been disappointed. We really recommend +++.

Small tent for winter. Food tasty, a bit pricey for portion

Excellent food, very friendly staff!!

This is my favourite place to eat when I’m in Amsterdam. The ribs, well, they are the best, but everything they serve is great. Also it is good to note that if you’re on your own, they will look after you, even when it’s busy. Highly recommend

Great cocktails, great service, great vibes! :)

Great cocktails, much cheaper compared to other bars and not a small amount of alcohol. Bartender super nice, immediately welcoming and friendly. Always my pleasure!! Music and ambience is super relaxing and inviting.

Encontramos este encantador bar/restaurante por casualidad (después de haber sido apartado de unos cuantos otros bares que estaban medio vacíos, ¡sólo podemos asumir que es porque somos turistas! ) , la camarera nos mostró el interior rápidamente y tomó algo con nosotros en segundos. Pedí el martini expreso (uno de los mejores que he probado) y una pinta de cerveza para mi otra mitad. No sabíamos si queríamos ir a cenar ya que era temprano, pero no había prisa para hacerlo. Como hace un tiempo cuando pedimos los snacks en sus menús, nachos de res y el plato de snacks. Ambos eran buenos y justo lo que se necesitaba con unas copas! Se lo recomendaría a cualquiera, aunque se puso un poco ocupado en la noche una gente estaba entrando por bebidas. Todo el personal era educado y hablador y todo lo comprado era realmente razonable!

Staf is great and so friendly! Nice to see authentic people around, especially the bartender, he welcomed us with some gluhwein to warm us up and you could see he truly likes his job.

What a lovely place, great food & drinks, a locals place to meet, had a lot of history and staff really helpful

Nice bar to relax for a while..

Went in spontaneously for a drink. Very cozy, really nice service. We chose a classic for the drink: Bitterballen, firitted little savory balls with you. The right thing for in between.

Stopped off for a quick cappuccino while waiting for my taxi to the airport as the uber collection point is around 150yds away. Nice local cafe with a lovely atmosphere.

A nice place to sit and drink. I recommend "the best nachos in town" very delicious.

Great place for a drink, snack, lunch and dinner

Excellent food, welcoming environment and very friendly staff!

Super cozy and delicious nachos!

Delicious burgers and good beer. Nice service!

Just try the Nice Draft Local draft beer and Belgium draft beer, all fantastic. Best service. Every one have a nice smile and helpful. Thanks for the good trip.

Amazing food. Really filling for the price. Had a delicious shakshuka for about 16 euro

Our all time favorite place and been going here for 20yrs. Had some of the best nights out here with friends from all over the globe. Met new friends here and still in love with them all 20+yrs later now! Great food, great atmosphere, awesome service, fabulous terrace outside watching the world drive, skate, cycle and walk by with some crawling also involved after well you know AMSTERDAM 😂❤️

Good nachos and excellent service. They have several local beers and they explain each one very well. The interior environment is quite small, but smoke free! The outside environment consists of several tables outside which, if the weather is good, is pleasant.

Cozy place with outstanding food- shakshuka was out of this world!! Very friendly owner and excellent service. Highly recommended!

Awesome, had lunch there several times in May 2023 when we were in Amsterdam for 5 days. Has to eat there again when our cruise ship stopped there for a day. Also drank a Lelebel blond beer, Awesome!

We were going to have a drink here, called the “owner” but when we got there it was suddenly no longer possible. Very unfortunate!!

Very nice experience in this café discovered by chance. Being French, I met 2 exceptional people...First of all, Didier, an incredible character...who perhaps knows France better than me...he is a great traveler who loves our country and our gastronomy...and finally a charming young lady whose first name I didn't dare ask (from Cape Verde) who is extremely attentive and polite...she knows her job very well. I highly recommend this Café which I can't wait to rediscover and eat there.

Noor 5 stars, best hostess, always pleasant there! 1

Great little place, fantastic staff, went 2 days in a row, outstanding local beet, told me a little bit history of the beers

La camarera fue grosera y prácticamente tiró la comida al mostrador. En lugar del gerente para ayudar lo empeoró. Nunca volviendo

The waitress and manager were very rude!!!!!!

Pretty and friendly waitresses bring you your dishes with a smile. Tasty burger for me, hearty avocado and tomato salad for my wife. Good value for money. Close to the street so a bit noisy.

Food was ok, service was very disappointing, feels like management does not care about their customers. We had an issue with our order and had to ask for our food many times, with aggressive and patronising responses from the manager. Do not recommend

Despite forgetting an order which was eventually brought out 45 mins late refused to compensate for their error despite indicating they would. Zero interest in providing reasonable customer service after screwing up. Avoid.

Food and staff was amazing, portions really big you could share it. Location great too.

It was really very tight inside, but the staff was very friendly and made a friendly impression.

Great food, relaxed atmosphere, attentive staff