[Food Review] Bar Bouwmeester - A Decent and Cozy Breakfast Place Close to Victoriaplein

This is a funny story, but I hadn't used a key for several decades. One of the big culture shocks after arriving in Amsterdam was encountering keys for doors and gates. In Asia, we typically use a number pad or fingerprint recognition to enter houses. When my family visited, everybody was confused, and on the last day, a big event occurred. The door was locked with the key inside. I called a locksmith, but he was fully booked, so I had to stay at my friend's place and went to breakfast with him.

We first attempted to go to a Moroccan breakfast place, which I had randomly received a recommendation for from a Moroccan Uber driver. However, it was closed for the day. So, we swiftly opted for another place with very favorable Google reviews.

As you can discern from the menu, the prices for the all-day breakfast were not typical of Amsterdam, although the pictures on the Google reviews appeared quite enticing.

Sweet French Toast 10.5€

We ordered Sweet French Toast and the Bouwmeester Breakfast. For less than a total of 20 Euros, we could enjoy two plates of breakfast at this place. I admit, it's not on par with Wildberry of Chicago or Mama's of San Francisco, but for a local small café in Amsterdam at this price point, it's quite decent.

Bouwmeester Breakfast 8.7€

The best value for money was actually this Bouwmeester Breakfast. Came with one piece of Croissant and Jam, super freshly squeezed orange juice, and super authentic yogurt with berries and granola was really worth the money.

I also decided to order a cup of Dutch-style mint tea. It arrived promptly and without any unnecessary embellishments. The ambiance of the place was warm and inviting. One thing that stood out was the staff—they were unlike any others I've encountered in Amsterdam cafes and restaurants. They were genuinely caring and kind, and they welcomed us warmly. We truly enjoyed our time there.

After visiting, we understood why this place had received such favorable reviews. It offered a good price-value ratio and had friendly staff. The area itself was pleasantly quiet, so when the weather improves, it would be an excellent spot to enjoy breakfast and brunch with friends.

Bar Bouwmeester

Rijnstraat 36, 1078 RC Amsterdam

+31 0202339879

http://www.barbouwmeester.nl/

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