SOIL Vegan Café - WEST in Da Costabuurt

I ended up here by chance - I had a meeting today, but my boss was running late. I popped in and was pleasantly surprised - it's a really nice spot, with a great atmosphere and a calm vibe. I had some fries and a beer, which were both delicious. But what really caught my attention was the amazing smell of the food and seeing what other customers were eating. I'm definitely going to come back and try it out properly next time, thanks!"

Very friendly service and the Ben Ben noodles are really delicious, would definitely go back!👍🏻

Cute little vegan restaurant, friendly staff and very delicious meals!

Delicious food, some of the best vegan food we've ever had

Amazing food! Seriously do not cheat yourself out of a seriously great dish. Staff were really friendly but a bit slower on the service side. I will absolutely come back next time I'm visiting Amsterdam!

A truly beautiful place with a cozy atmosphere. The vegan burgers were incredibly delicious, and the service was very friendly. You can tell a lot of heart and soul put into this restaurant.

Food was delicious, service could definitely be better. We wanted drinks, had to wait a long time for this until someone was finally available or to be found.

Very spicy and hot food! Not recommended for people with intolerance to sauces and hot sauces.

I was looking for a good restaurant for my vegan brother, and I’m so glad we found this place. Even though he was the only vegan in a party of seven, we all loved the food. The vegan options were creative and tasty. The staff were friendly and made us feel welcome, and the atmosphere was relaxed but lively. It’s not always easy to find a spot that makes everyone happy, but this restaurant did exactly that. Highly recommended.

Chilled vibe, very tasty food - I had the pulled pork bun and the incredibly yummy cheesecake! I visited mid-afternoon, there were lots of reserved tables when I left, which is a good sign.

I ordered the dragon noodles which was full of flavour and delicious! The staff are wonderful too. Loved the place but I felt it was slightly pricey - 19-ish Euros for one bowl of noodles. Food in Amsterdam is generally expensive but it felt a tad too steep even for Amsterdam standards. Lovely place otherwise.

We had the classic burger (not very big for the price) with fries (truly incredible) and Ben Ben noodles (good). Nice location, ok service for Amsterdam

We visited SOIL Vegan Café WEST today (Note: the EAST location has been closed since May 2025) and we really enjoyed the food! Everything was very fresh and delicious! The atmosphere is relaxed and casual. The service was very friendly! We’ll gladly come back!

I came here around 9 PM one evening, and despite the kitchen being closed, they still made me the most delicious burger and fries! I would absolutely come here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for some amazing vegan food.

Nice little "café," although it's more than just a café + Delicious food + Friendly staff + Vegetarian food + Two outdoor tables = I would like it if the burger buns were homemade, too = Price is okay - Restrooms are more or less poor (extremely small, loose faucet, etc.) - Indoor lamps are very dusty and could use a thorough cleaning

This vegan Café is amazing! The food was incredibly tasty and prepared with a lot of fresh ingredients. I highly recommend coming here to anyone. The people here can cook very well! If I would live in Amsterdam I would come here all the time but it will be a must travel for all my Amsterdam visits 😍

I really wanted to try the spare ribs but they are made of seitan so it's pure gluten and I had to give up. We took the bang bang noodles and it was super delicious! Very spicy but it was what expected. We also had a kimchi rice which was supposed to be not spicy according to the waitress but it was spicy in the end...not too much but it was.. And the person who ordered was not supposed to eat spicy... The dessert was the snicker and it's soooo good. Highly recommended, the quantity is enough. Keep it up! The espresso: to forget, not recommended at all, it had a burnt taste. I went at lunch time and it was almost empty but the waitress was still a bit busy and not paying so much attention sometimes. I would go back for sure for the food, the noodles and the rice were a bit pricy. The dessert has very good price for the quality/taste and portion. Happy to have this vegan option in Amsterdam! People eat more vegan, let's help those businesses

Food was tasty and fries excellent, though the burger wasn't quite up to the billing. We also tried the Buddha bowl, which was very good. Service could have been a bit better. The server seemed to be distracted and not too attentive even though we visited on a quiet afternoon.

All in all, we were satisfied. The place is rather small, with only two outdoor tables. We had the Ben Ben noodles. The sauce was really delicious and creamy, albeit a bit spicy. We're aware of and appreciate that they probably use good ingredients, and that the employees, the shop, and much more have to be paid. However, we find the drink prices very expensive (€4.35 for a 0.2l Fritz...). I wouldn't choose a second one.

tastes like homemade food, people working there are incredibly wholesome, very creative dishes, was genuinely an absolute pleasure

We were lucky to be able to get into this restaurant. Somebody cancelled a reservation and this is the reason we got in. The food was to die for! The food, the taste, the presentation, ❤️❤️ everything. Super nice people working there.

10/10 — no notes. The food was incredibly flavorful and delicious. We ordered two dishes: the Ben Ben noodles and the Koi Soy. The Ben Ben noodles were made with udon, which paired perfectly with the rich peanut sauce. The Koi Soy was just as impressive, with crispy fried noodles adding great texture and a deeply flavorful broth. Can’t wait to come back!

You have no idea you're being cheated out of meat. It's super homemade from scratch. Highly recommended.

Best salad I ever had - Bali salad! Good portion sizes :D great!

Excellent but a little pricey for the main courses. For the salads, however, EXCELLENT value for money

a little expensive but we have to admit that it’s completely worth it 🙌🏻 we ordered the bali salad and the kimchi fried rice the food was amazing and the waiter very nice, we recomend the outside tables so that you can watch the bikes passing and gossip on their looks 🙂‍↕️

The Food was pretty good and the menu read nicely. Unfortunately I won’t come back because of the atmosphere. The vibe was so off because the entire time there was super hard rock music on full volume on

Had the dragon noodles and miso ramen! It was so good one of the best vegan food I've had!

Great experience, the noodles we ordered were amazingly good, delicious! I was full but the cheesecake in the end was much worth it.

Definitely don’t skip the ribs, they are wonderful. The miso ramen and the burgers have amazing flavors. Appreciate our server telling me that the other ramen was spicy when I tried to order it, haha. The snickers bar and the apple pie are a must as well!

Yay, so lucky to be living around the corner from this amazing place! Wonderful people, atmosphere and great food! Kids loved it, too!

Absolutely loved this place! The food is healthy, simple, and made with excellent quality ingredients. Portions are generous and everything tastes fresh and well-prepared. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a spot that’s both delicious and nourishing!

The waitress was unhelpful, rude and curt. Too bad, because the food was very tasty! Not a single smile, sighed when a new glass was asked for the rosé (she wanted to pour it into the red wine glass) and asked to look at the beer labels herself to find the right beer. Too bad about the acoustics of the location, can't always hear each other because the sound goes in all directions (and the kitchen is in the same room). Food really great!

The food was a little spicy, more than I would like. But it's delicious

We had a reservation, but it wasn't necessary since the restaurant was practically empty. For starters, we ordered the ribs, which were very good, and the cod croquettes, which had a very mild taste of the sea and came with a sauce that was impossible to eat due to the amount of what seemed to be wasabi. The main dishes (Chimichurri rice and Cheezy burger) were delicious. Dessert was an apple pie that was ok, nothing special. The noise in the kitchen was VERY annoying: the chef was banging the pans vigorously without caring and the blender running was almost ear-splitting. The waiter also seemed to want to be anywhere in the world but there: he wasn't rude, but he was completely apathetic and lacked initiative.

The waitress didn't even crack a smile. Go to this place if you're not in a hurry and like spicy food, because while you can get non-spicy options, they were spicy too. The menu is very small; online, they list dishes they don't have.

We ordered: ribs, kimchi fried rice, laksa, miso salad, and bali salad. Every dish was a delight and bursting with flavor! 👏🏻👏🏻

Amazing! Their kimchi was the best i had and the service was always very friendly and nice to talk to.

Fully vegan café with a large and appealing selection of lunch and brunch dishes. I went for the “Bali Salad,” but there were quite a few other things on the menu I would’ve liked to try as well. The staff was friendly, but seemed a bit overwhelmed – one more person on the team might have helped. I found the drink selection a bit disappointing. There were only a few options (like Fritz Cola), and especially considering the small bottle sizes, I would’ve loved to see something more exciting – like a homemade lemonade or something a bit more unique. It would also be helpful to include the volume (ml/l) of the drinks on the menu so customers know what they’re getting before ordering. The Bali Salad itself was tasty and had lots of different components – great if you're in the mood for a colorful mix. Unfortunately, I really didn’t enjoy the tempeh. I'm usually a fan, but this one tasted very unusual to me – though of course that’s a matter of personal taste. The peanut sauce was delicious, but since it’s mostly on top of the bowl, it was a bit tricky to get any flavor down to the salad leaves at the bottom. Maybe pre-mixing it a little could help here. Service 3/5 Ambience 4/5 Vegan selection 5/5 Taste 3.5/5 Price 3/5

Had a delicious dinner here. Can recommend the ribs for starter, the kimchi fried rice and the ben ben noodles. And for dessert make sure you try the cheesecake and snickers bar.

Excellent restaurant. Highly recommend the BenBen noodles and snickers for dessert.

Love this place. Food is great, super tasty, not bad price. Cosy and friendly staff.

This was one of the best vegan restaurants I've been to (and it's been many). I highly recommend it!! We've had Bitterballen as a starter, Ben Ben noodles and dragon noodles as a main and the snickers bar as Dessert. Especially the Ben Ben noodles were so good!!

Great food, you wouldn‘t believe those burgers to be vegan. Also very good fries and delicious cake. Highly recommend the visit!

Got the miso ramen and cheesecake and they were delicious! I will definitely be coming back next time I’m in the area.

Super tasty food and a good selection! As a vegan you are in heaven here. But the meat eaters in our group were also very satisfied ☺️ We particularly liked the ribs, burgers and udon noodles.

We ordered the ribs, Ben Ben noodles and snickers for share. The food are well made. Ribs with crispy outside and soft sponge inside with well made sauce. Noodles also has nice balanced sauce. The snickers has soft chocolate texture with peanut and sea salt as toppings. Quite satisfied with the food!

We loved the dishes, it was delicious and the waitress was very welcoming and friendly!

Amazing food, cheesecake almost made me cry of how good it was.

We stopped by for a vegan dessert after dinner and were very impressed with their desserts! Delicious vegan food!

I ordered miso ramen with mushroom balls. The food was good but a little too sweet the ramen, for my taste.

Can't really judge the atmosphere since we were sitting outside. The food was good, somethings were even exceptionally good, others kinda ok. What was really annoying though, was that some pictures on the menu did not match the food at all. The crispy chicken burger looked like big pieces of chicken, with homemade breading and like really straight from the south of the us. What I got looked like a bought frozen patty, barely comparable to something you'd get at McDonalds. The Sandwich my friend had, had the same problem. Their food was presentable, it didn't look top notch but you can improve pictures without derailing from the truth that much. It was just blatantly rude, how much they derailed from the truth on some of these pictures. It's just false advertising at that point. Really good fries though and the vegan ribs were too die for. Again, amazing taste but stupidly insulting menu photos.

Very friendly staff and tasty food! We had the vegan burgers with kimchi loaded chips High prices but expected for Amsterdam. I recommend!

The food was way too greasy for our taste. Too bad, because we like the concept.

Very good and rather hearty cuisine, and rather spicy. Slightly high prices And... They charge for tap water!!!???? It is definitely this last point which makes me remove one star (the other for the slightly excessive prices)

Soil Vegan Cafe West offers an outstanding vegan dining experience in the heart of Amsterdam. I started with the mushroom croquettes—crispy, savory, and perfectly seasoned—followed by the Ben Ben noodles, which were packed with bold, satisfying flavors. I finished with a Snickers dessert to go, which was just as impressive. The service was attentive and warm throughout. The restaurant was completely full, with several walk-ins turned away, so reservations are highly recommended. A top-tier choice for creative, plant-based cuisine.

The vegan food was inexpensive and very tasty. The restaurant is modernly furnished. The service was good.

Had a lovely diner here. Some wine, couple of appetisers to share and a main. Great calm service and a chef that is proud of his work

Excellent vegan joint. Lovely food. Fab options. Customised burger to keep my son happy. Highly recommended.

Amazing food, all vegan! Ribs (made with Seitan) - excellent idea - cooked with perfection! Bali Salad - delicious! Bitterballen - delicious! Cheesy chicken (soy) burger - Juicy and Delicious! Cheesecake - spoon-licking delicious!

Fantastic food in comfy ambiance! Worth a visit for everyone.

I love the ribs and Ben Ben noodles! Really tasty sauce! Thank u chef!

Truly everything excellent, among the best vegan restaurants I've ever tried. Super honest prices.

Delicious burgers and cheese cake

We had a very nice and delicious dinner today. Ben Ben noodles were outstanding :) We came without a reservation and were lucky to get a table, I would recommend making a reservation though. Thank you so much it was really good and had a very nice vibe.

This restaurant is an absolute must for anyone who loves vegan food or simply wants to try something new! The dishes are not only creative and delicious, but also beautifully presented. I was particularly impressed by the freshness of the ingredients and the variety of dishes – from savory to sweet, there's something for everyone here. The service was also excellent: friendly, attentive, and with a genuine passion for the food. The ambiance is modern and minimalist, perfect for a relaxed lunch.

I arrived a few minutes late for my booking and on arrival went to the bar and waited to see where I could sit since there was no one working there, it seemed, apart from the chef, he noticed me after a while and said I could just sit down as I waited for my partner to arrive. A few minutes later I noticed the staff member working on the floor return to the restaurant from the store and after a while he came to wipe down my table and say hello. My partner arrived and we checked out the menu and ordered at our table. The menu was greatly reduced and items we would have liked to order were simply not there. We took ribs and tacos to start and then Ben Ben noodles and the chicken burger with fries (which were not on the menu and also charged as an extra) a soft drink and a flat white. Our food came fairly quickly and the starters were delicious. Ben Ben noodles were the safe option and were as always, yummy. However my burger was extremely sad looking, absolutely not the same burger as in the picture on the menu, the burger I received was in some sort of crisp coating and not the batter I had expected. Honestly I was very disappointed with it and felt it was over priced at almost 16 euros for only the burger, the fries were good though. Also charged for tape water.. I think this should be listed on the menu if you wanna charge for it. All in all really disappointed in this visit, music was quite loud and the service seemed off somehow, some people were ordering at the bar and some had table service. Important to note that we used a voucher through the fork, had there been no discount I'd have been livid. We usually visit the east location and its one of our favourite places to eat but thought to try the other one this time, but it will definitely be the last time to visit here.

We had a great plant-based (vegan) meal here in February 2025 with smokely eggplant dip followed by spicy dragon noodles and a Bali salad with peanut dressing and jackfruit as well as tempeh.

Stuff was quite friendly food was really really delicious we had a perfect evening..thanks rafid and samuel!!!

I had the greatest evening, the food was great and I loved the cozy athmosphere! I had two amazing servers called Iris and Anna. Would definitely come back and highly recommend everyone to come here!

Hearty dishes with many flavors, really very good. Different dishes inspired by world cuisine, delicious. Fast service and very friendly waiter.

Very tasty food and perfect service! Nice ambience. It's a shame you don't have a restaurant in Munich 🥲

Service wasn’t the best I’ve received and nobody acknowledged us for about 10 minutes, until we figured out you have to order at the bar (which isn’t very clearly advertised), but given the place was fairly busy when we first arrived it’s kind of understandable. Our drinks and cutlery were forgotten about until our starter arrived, which was slightly annoying. Food was good though (especially the ribs starter!), but the mains weren’t anything groundbreaking.

Amaaaazing food!! Ben Ben noodles and the ribs are definitely my fav.

Amazing food. So blown away by how great everything tasted. Even my meat eating partner was surprised!!

Great place! The dishes are really hearty and the imitation meats are amazing! It even says the number of calories per dish, it's really practical for people who are careful. Thank you 🙏🏻

Nice place for lunch and dinner. From the bowls to the burgers: everything is vegan and very tasty.

Looking for some tasty vegan street food in Amsterdam? This place it covered. Choose from salad bowls loaded with tasty goodies or maybe a juicey burger is what you crave washed down with an artisan beer? All served up by very friendly and welcoming staff. Recommended!

Uninspired food. I was cold - not enough heating. Service very good.

Love this place, all vegan, so delicious!

Amazing food, with several delicious options. Will come back again. The service is a bit slow, so if you are hungry expect to wait a bit.

We really liked it. Very tasty! We'll definitely come again!

The ribs were incredible! Great environment, highly recommend

I come here for my birthday every year and the snickers bar makes me feel even more alive! 😼 Friendly service and nice vibe.

My first time at SOIL. I love that everything is vegan! 🌱 We had the Ribs as a starter which were so good and meaty. The texture was amazing. Loaded with lots of sweet barbecue sauce. This was already quite filling as a starter for two people. Luckily the cheesy burger and chicken burger we had as mains were not so huge. I liked the cheesy burger, a good classic one. My partner liked the chicken burger as well, but didn’t appreciate the sauce which seemed similar to the barbecue sauce they used for the ribs. The fries were really good. The service was good and I liked the atmosphere. I’d definitely come back (especially for the ribs). ❤️

The good thing about Soil is the quality of the food: the ribs were especially delicious and also the rice dish very tasty. However we were asked to leave at 10 PM on a Friday night as the kitchen was closed. It is okay a kitchen closes but we were never asked for a dessert while we had finished our dish already. Not even a tea or coffee was possible. So we had to find a bar (fortunately a very nice one) to finish of our meal… Very disappointing

Very tasty food, beautiful restaurant, service is ok but could be friendlier. The ribs and tacos were delicious, the miso salad also very tasty. The kimchi fried rice was good and the “cod fish” croquettes were a little bland. We arrived at 20:30 without reservation and, although the restaurant was mostly empty, the waitress was hesitant to give us a table. Kitchen closes at 21:00. We ordered 3 starters/sharing bites and 2 mains, all together; however, they were not served all at the same time as it seems that the kitchen is a little slow. We also had to re-order one item that got forgotten. No complimentary tap water (charged 3.50 for a large bottle) although we also had a glass of wine.

The Starters are Great, but the Main dishes are too pricy. Overall experience was Not good. as a vegan

Some of the best food I had in Amsterdam!

Very good burger and the CHEESECAKE was delicious.

I have been a vegan for 4 years, the cheesy burger was to die for. I have not tasted better in those 4 years! Just to make sure I wasn't going mad, I had to have a second one!! and wow... just wow. If we are ever going to help the world change its palate, we have to start by creating dishes that the world can enjoy and recognise. The wine, pudding and main dishes were fabulous. Thank you Soil 😊 💓

Very good and interesting, flavorful vegan food. A good variety among all the 08 15 vegan falafel and burger offers.

Lovely vegan restaurant great options for Mains and starters. I had pulled pork tacos and Bali salad plus cheesecake. Wine was delicious too and waitress was very friendly plus good value

It was delicious! BLISTERED PADRON PEPPERS, SHIMEJI and BEN BEN NOODLES were all really great :) And nice staff! both in the service and in the kitchen.

Poor service, starter was nice but the main portion was tiny for the price. Waited a lot at a very quiet time.

Nice and cosy vegan cafe, with a variety of dishes, several Asian-inspired. Decent amount of choice, both in food and drinks, but relatively overpriced for what it is. Really tasty food, but close to €20 for one main dish. Great service with friendly staff, attentive and quick. Overall a good choice if looking for vegan options in Amsterdam.

Loved dinner here. The staff were super friendly, food came quickly and was delicious, good background music too.

A disgrace. Anyone at home could cook better. Ingredients don't fit well together. Everything is too salty, so much that I couldn't finish. The udon were completely overcooked. Smell of burnt oil sticks to hair and clothes.

I made a reservation for 4 people and got a table that’s next to the door. As it was a cold & rainy evening, it was really unpleasant & cold to stay there with people constantly coming & leaving the place. I went and talked to Rafid about it. I was really impressed by his very quick customer focus and ‘no worries, we’ll take care of it’ attitude. Although they had other reservations and the restaurant was quite full, he accommodated our wish to switch our table. Rare qualities in service nowadays! He and his other colleague made the best of the shift working just the 2 of them. Congrats! And keep it up with the customer focus 🤩 In terms of food we had 4 x Ben Ben Noodles, amazing as always. Lekker apple pie as well ❤️

The atmosphere is relaxed and the food tasted great. What more is there to say than: let there be light 🕯️