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The city's smallest bar offers a very atmospheric and authentic setting for your snack. — Centrum

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04:00 PM; a tiny hidden gem that is best before the night crowd arrives.

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The place to go for an unpretentious and very fun Amsterdam evening with snacks. — Jordaan

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08:00 PM on weekends; for a lively evening with local singing.

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A legendary 'brown cafe' that has been serving bitterballen to Amsterdammers since 1670. — Spui

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05:00 PM; when the historic standing bar is packed with local energy.

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Famous for their apple pie, but their traditional bitterballen are equally high-quality. — Jordaan

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05:00 PM; when the evening light hits the corner window on the canal.

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A higher-end option that serves incredibly fresh and refined versions of the snack. — Spui

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06:00 PM; try their unique 'shrimp bitterballen' for a seafood twist.

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A very friendly and traditional spot that is popular with both locals and travelers. — Prinsengracht

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04:00 PM; a great stop after a long afternoon of sightseeing.

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Their organic bitterballen pair perfectly with their locally brewed craft beers. — Oost

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04:00 PM; for a beer and snack next to a giant windmill.

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A classic spot for a local beer and a portion of perfectly fried bitterballen. — Jordaan

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04:30 PM; a historic pub that claims to be the city's oldest.

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They offer a wide variety of innovative flavors like truffle, shrimp, and goat cheese. — Foodhallen

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06:30 PM; the perfect start to a food hall evening in Oud-West.

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Offers a Surinamese-Dutch fusion vibe with excellent snacks and a vibrant social scene. — Marnixstraat

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05:00 PM on a sunny day; the massive terrace under a car park is unique.

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Their bitterballen are high-quality and the setting is one of the most iconic in the city. — Centrum

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04:30 PM; the best time for a canal-side borrel as the sun begins to set.

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They only serve Dutch products, making it the best place for a truly local experience. — Herengracht

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05:30 PM; for a focused tasting of Dutch beers and snacks.

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A perfect spot for a quiet borrel in one of the city's most charming neighborhoods. — Jordaan

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04:30 PM; try to snag a seat on their tiny canal-side platform.

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While famous for ribs, their bitterballen are the perfect appetizer while you wait for a table. — Kerkstraat

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05:00 PM; it's a very popular meat-focused spot with long waits.

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Their Holtkamp bitterballen are widely considered to be the most refined in the city. — Spui

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03:30 PM; for a refined afternoon snack in a classic grand cafe.

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