Stadscafé Van Mechelen in Hoofddorppleinbuurt

Today we wanted to have lunch here. Satisfied so far. However, after we had placed our order, we kept waiting and waiting, after about 45 minutes we started making inquiries. The waiter apologized that they did not remember our order, we could order again but it would take another hour. To make up for it, he offered a drink. Well we accepted that, but when after fifteen minutes we still had nothing, we left. Very bad service. We won't be coming here again for a while.

Perfect casual pub. Really nice pub food, friendly service, and excellent selection of beers.

Very cozy, good coffee. Nice card. Nice service.

Super nice place with friendly staff!!

Great place for lunch, drinks and dinner. Friendly staff and related atmosphere. We came for lunch and found it hard to leave.

Enjoyed the surprising snacks. Very friendly service Highly recommended.

Geweldige lokatie, fijne sfeer, aardige bediening. Rib-eye (specialiteit van de dag) medium rare was ronduit doorbakken. Taaie hap. De herkansing was opnieuw doorbakken. Enorm teleurstellend!

Very nice atmosphere, with a good playlist. The pao de queijo as starter was good, good lasagna, the steak was not so good, they over cooked both of our orders and the fries looked like was left over. Lovely service!

The restaurant has a raw, very urban flair, as it is located in a former workshop. The seating is very comfortable and it's a great place to spend an evening with friends. The dishes are varied and there is something for everyone. The food tasted very good and the waiters were friendly and very committed.

If I could give a negative stars review for food and service I would. Never have I been with a group of people at a restaurant where every single person was actually disgusted by the food. The service was absolutely terrible. Shockingly terrible. I dislike leaving bad reviews (as I would rather say nothing) but this was our first night out in Amsterdam and hopefully it was just a bad representation of the dining experiences in this city and not the norm. I can’t believe any chef on this planet would send food of such low quality and preparation out to a table. Shame on this restaurant.

We ordered for 3 Hamburgers and they forgot it. How is it possible to forget the only food order of the table? The sad thing they became aware when we asked for our food. Waiters are sleep walker. Terrible service

Cozy industrial cafe. Service is a bit slow and I wanted to put the starter and main course on the table all at the same time. After speaking, this was changed.

Top tent, very nice informal atmosphere with a very nice bar and kitchen. Staff was very polite. Food was tasty. The music in particular was very good, can I have the playlist?

I have been a fan of this establishment from the start. Until yesterday. We left without eating, after waiting 40 minutes for our order and trying our best for another 20 minutes to order something. If you accept that your business is chock full with large groups, then you should be prepared for it. with staff and food supplies, it was a big mess. This was the last time we came here.

The food has deteriorated sharply. This is the second time the food is just plain bad. Even the simplest dishes are not prepared properly.

One of my favorite places for a chill beer with friends. Great atmosphere. I haven't tried the food yet, but it looks good.

Cozy little place next to the canal, nice food and service.

Busy Thursday evening, but excellent service by the team. Brought my dog along, and they were happy to get her a water bowl also. Great local beers, fries and bitterballen!

Nos dieron una recomendación mientras compraba en una tienda de deportes cercana para visitar este lugar para la cena y bebidas en nuestro camino a casa. Y estábamos en un para un regalo. ¡El lugar es como un gran cobertizo! Solo que teníamos la dirección y la buscábamos habríamos pasado por ella. Entramos, elegimos una mesa y nos dieron menús y ella también tomó un pedido de bebidas. Creo que entre un gran grupo entrando y las plantillas y los carretes nuestro pedido se perdió y tuvimos que preguntar por ello. Finalmente salió con disculpas. Tuvimos bola amarga para empezar luego tomé una quiche con calabaza, champiñón y queso holandés maduro servido con una ensalada verde. Él mismo tenía la hamburguesa de ternera con patatas fritas. La comida era muy muy sabrosa.   El lugar vale la pena la visita, el ambiente era bastante funky sin embargo, la escasez de personal y el retraso lo ha decepcionado. Todo en con bebidas de vodka, mezclador y cerveza sin alcohol llegó a 91 €.  

Very pleasant restaurant café, in a large hangar with posters on the walls about Mechelen and Belgium. Since we are Belgians, we immediately felt at home. Last year we also had dinner with a view of the canal on the terrace outside. Nice varied food offering with jazz music in the background.

We just stopped for quick snacks and drinks. It is a big place just right on the road overlooking the canal, with a beautiful view. The staff were very friendly and our snacks were good.

Great food; nice service and a fantastic pub ambiance.

Excellent fresh food with stylish presentation, attentive service and a great vibe. We’ll definitely return soon!!

Delicious and special place to eat, drink or have a coffee. Boats sail by, entertaining

Cozy café and nice to have something to eat here during the week. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was cozy.

Always nice to have a bite to eat here. The choice of plate is very tasty. Fortunately, you don't have to make a reservation for 2 people here, there is always room. Friendly and attentive service. Top. Recommended!!!

Good and cozy Recommended Good staff

I asked your colleague for a normal vase and then the bill. And then I got a heavier beer that I paid for. I realize it was my own fault but manager David. What's this? I used to work here and your staff isn't even good. It's a shame, I'm drinking the beer with great reluctance, but this is really not fun.

Good in general, nice and cheerful cafe goers

Nice cafe, tasty veggie burger! Friendly staff.

Good menu and variety of drinks, spacious place and good vibes too. Slightly expensive for a bar and just okay service

One of my favourite pubs in the neighbourhood. Venue is spacious and cozy. The service is always excellent, thanks to a friendly, competent staff. The borrel snacks are excellent. The dinner dishes are sometimes good, sometimes great, depending on the dish and in the day. Still, great place overall for a drink, borrel and casual dinner.

Had a great lunch. It did smell, like something had been badly burned, but you get used to that. Food was fine, service was okay. Not special. Just good.

Tipico birrificio di Amsterdam, atmosfera piacevole e accogliente. Vasta scelta di birre. Oltre ai soliti hamburger hanno anche piatti un po' più particolari, lo consiglio!

Very nice and cozy Belgian pub with excellent, decent food!

What a lovely pub in a nice neighborhood! Had a great evening here. chill vibe and spacious space. Staff were all smiling and friendly. They were super efficient too. We didn’t wait long for our foods and drinks. Also I finished my foods quickly because they were tasty!

Cozy tent with nice staff. Nice for a date or fun with colleagues after work.

Very cozy place by the canal. Food is always very tasty, but the service could be quicker sometimes.

Fantastic discovery! Not Flemish cuisine as the name suggests. Very diverse and tasty menu. All 4 took something different and all 4 were equally satisfied!

In my opinion, a 'real' neighborhood café with all the trimmings: a wide range of beers, a solid menu surrounded by 'snacks of the day' and staff who are looking forward to it: you see that and you taste it!

So good! The food was a good price and very tasty! Friendly waitresses and tasty cocktails and beers. We will be back soon!

No value for money. Kleine porties voor relatief veel geld. Bijvoorbeeld de vega hamburger met wat laffe patat voor maar liefst 18,50!

The food was well prepared. The service was friendly and attentive. We had to wait a long time before we were served, but the first drink came quickly.

Nice location, too bad they allow dogs. Service neat and polite. Food good and the music always great!

To compress. I really enjoyed coming here (at least 4 times a year) but after my last visit I won't be back. I always eat the veal ribeye here. The last time it was way too red. So not eating at the same time as my wife can happen. I wanted medium and I got the ribeye back fully cooked. No new herb butter on it, no new arugula on it. As if I had insulted the chef. I reported this to the staff who only found it 'annoying'. No leniency, no cup of coffee on the house, nothing. Missed opportunity. Lost regular customer.

Just a nice restaurant/eatery, tasty lunch, well-prepared food, nice decoration.

Great location, cool interior and great service. The day menu is typical eetcafe at a glance but the food is a cut above. Nice beer selection to complement the food and vibe.

Good food. The poached eggs are excellent. Attention could still be paid to the presentation of the dishes. The shrimp croquettes with toast could also be better. The layout is very plain and the toast too hard. Fries are delicious with plenty of mayonnaise!

Home cafe in winter, nice place

We ordered croquette. They tasted great and the fríes were also home-made and were crispy and tasty. Service was kind and fast. Location was good.

Just popped in here for a drink whilst my out on a walk with my wife. Was a lovely place, the lasy that served us was really nice and it was a great place for a drink whilst we were out explotthe city. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area. Absolutely loved the aesthetic of the place, and a great choice of beers.

Heerlijke plek om met vrienden afgesproken. Goede ,vriendelijke medewerker. Fijne sfeer

Top plek voor een normale prijs even wat eten

Lekkere burger en Chiney biertje

Een prachtige cafe die kan heel goed zijn om even gezellig rusten en genieten

Un excellent établissement pour des repas ou un verre en famille ou entre amis. Le lieu est chaleureux et atypique (c'est un ancien garage dont l'aspect "industriel" a été préservé, ce qui lui donne du cachet, avec la cuisine clairement visible en son centre). Large sélection de plats, pour déjeuner ou diner, avec une cuisine fait maison. Grande sélection de bières locales et vrai bon "borrel" typiquement hollandais, avec ses bitterballen & co. Nous y venons depuis des années, la qualité est toujours restée au top, le personnel est très chaleureux et le service vraiment efficace et rapide. La large amplitude horaire en fait une adresse de choix, même pour un verre tard le soir.

Heerlijk stadscafé, mooie bieren en heerlijk eten

Food was really good, although some of the dished we took (Eggs Benedict, Blue Cheese Salad) were a bit too small. Nice atmosphere!

אוכל טעים, מנות קצת קטנות.... אוירה נעימה שירות יעיל

We didn't eat here but had a beer and a cup of hot choco. The vibe was highly enjoyable and the service was nice!

Our favorite place in Amsterdam. Price / quality wise it is perfect. Very good food and service. Cosy atmosphere. Would be great if they had high chairs for the kids.

Een sfeervol en gezellig Cafe. Ik zou zeggen een Grande Cafe. Met heerlijk huisgemaakte Noten Appel gebak. Een gevarieerde kaart met verrassende gerechten tegen een eerlijke prijs.

Lasanga met ongekookte pasta 2 kleine shrimpskroketten voor 10 euro?

Eine alte Werkstatt gekonnt in Szene gesetzt und neues Leben eingehaucht.

Good coffee in cozy visual and sound environment

Super cool place in Amsterdam for a beer and a bitterballen close to the canal.

Heel goed! Broodje van de dag is zeker aan te bevelen. 's Avonds een echt goede verse Hamburger of een ander origineel gerecht is er altijd! Nee, ik werk er niet en ik heb ook geen belang voor promotie. Ik kom er gewoon graag!

Lekker borrel. En lekker eten ook.

Habe dort das Rib Eye Steak in Medium bestellt. Genau so kam es auch, wirklich genial gut zubereitet. Auch die Pommes und der Salat waren sehr lecker. Kann dieses Restaurant wirklich nur empfehlen!

Loved this place! All the food was amazing and the staff were really friendly with quick service. Will definitely go back if I visit Amsterdam again! Highly recommend it :)

There were people smoking in the front and the wind kept bringing it inside. Maybe this could be separated for the atmosphere that affects non-smokers

Really nice Belgian Cafe right next to the water. The are some seats close to the main entrance, but no external seating area. Inside there is a large space so it's really good on colder days. We've had Tuna Melt (which was fantastic) and the Burger, that was good but too raw. If I could give advice to the owner, maybe the staff could ask if things are ok a few minutes after the food is served.

Nice to see Gouden Carolus beers in Amsterdam! The Service was fast and food ok. One of those. Completwlt nice restaurant visits that left me feeling happy about the visit.

Kwaliteit van het eten was echt niet zo goed. Had vis maar er zat een weinig smaak aan. Prijs kwaliteit verhouding erg uit balans.

Ottimi cibi ,buone birre. Buoni prezzi per essere ad Amsterdam

Been here for breakfast at 0900. The place is very nice especially if you find a spot outside on a sunny day. There is no high chair, be prepared for that. We ordered pastrami sandwiches and eggs florentine for 2 adults and a baby. It was quite enough Coffee is quite tasty as well.

Great beers and genuine atmosphere. It's always good to be here.

Leuke sfeer, België wordt "benadrukt", o.a. door dinerkaart. Ruime keuze bier, goede selectie. Geen standaard eetkaart.

Wat is er met de keuken aan de hand? Zowel het voorgerecht; gefrituurde vis, die slap was ipv krokant en smakeloos als de salade kip, waren ver beneden peil. Kip was vettig en zo ook de dressing. We hebben alles zo laten staan. Als je daar gaat eten neem de dag hap. Prijs/kwaliteit verhouding is volledig uit balans. Vaker gegeten, maar dit was absoluut de laatste keer.