De Balie

De Balie is een podium voor het vrije woord, eigentijdse kunst, debat en cultuur aan het Leidseplein in Amsterdam. Het café en het restaurant zijn een integraal onderdeel van De Balie en dragen in sterke mate bij aan de laagdrempelige en culturele ontmoetingsplek die De Balie is.

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  • Phone

    +31 20 553 5151

  • Website

    debalie.nl

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  • Type

    Café

Address

Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10 1017 RR Amsterdam Netherlands

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music Yes
Dining Options Table Service
Parking Private Lot
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 98


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coffee lively casual good for groups wifi sandwiches trendy good for dates espresso drinks free Wifi great value breakfast food beer scrabble healthy food spacious scrambled eggs films good for a quick meal restaurants
Benjamin Hollway

Fantastic lunch in a great central location. Would recommend going here instead of some of the chain options which some would consider "easier". Very friendly service .

Tom Snoijink

Had a presentation during the Amsterdam Dance Event here. Very nice venue and great service! Loved the old movie theater vibes! ????

Risiana Levie

Great bar/restaurant/cinema/debate centre! Relaxed atmosphere , check their event calendar! Also good for working!

Ferdy van Berkel

Informal restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere , located next to a theatre. Good place for an in-between casual lunch or drink, while you are exploring the city .

Vassiliki

Columbus beer from the tap VERY good! Delicious open sandwich (scrabble eggs and mushrooms ). Very value for money !

sanne van loo

Always check their program, they organize great events . Also a great place to hang out during the day to work and have a nice cup of coffee .

Tonia Imperfect

One of the few not so touristy bar-cafes on Leidseplein. The staff is friendly , it's spacious , good for meetings and large groups .

Vicky Morales

Very cool place to be: nice bar and movie theatre. They have opened wifi even in the lobby and you can charge your phone there as well

Vally Azar

So getting just a plain warm chocolate milk and relaxing with your laptop in the huge ground-floor cafe is a good way to spend an hour.

Vanessa

Charming coffeehouse and nice place with #freewlan to have lunch . Next to Apple Store.

Pauliina Ådahl

One of my favourite restaurants in Amsterdam. For a coffee , for a lunch , for a drink, for an evening in a good company.

Jim A.

Great central located somewhat chique literal cafe . Have a coffee and enjoy the folks walking by the big windows.

Kaisa Hernberg

Stylish place . Very busy at lunchtime on Sunday. The toast with goat 's cheese and courgettes was super good.

Edo Costa

Café/cinema in the center of touristic amsterdam. But fortunately still few tourists come here! Good selection of beers

Melike Sayman

I had a delicious soup , the service was good, prices normal for Amsterdam. Staff was friendly .

FWB

Seat Pitch Update: The most upper row has more leg space! (@ Small auditorium )

Linda Mertens

Nice spot for a drink after you've been to the movies . A casual gem on the very touristy Leidsplein

Lino Di Maio

Nice atmosphere and very cool place for a quick stop in the center.

Marina Antonopoulou

Ambiance and friendly staff . They also host cultural events . Worth visiting.

Chris

The bites on the back page are not really available before 3:30pm. Sit wherever you want. Lively atmosphere

Chris Pescott

If you like lamb and sweet potato pies ... go for the lamb and sweet potato pie ! It's excellent.

I amsterdam

Home to surprising, challenging events , De Balie is home to a mix of cultural programmes including film , debates, lectures, photography , theatre and various festivals .

Ter Ams

Perfect for lunch meetings! The tosti 's are great.

Wez Luntungan

Good coffee , fine atmosphere. Crowded most of the times, but still cosy in a way.

Annix L.

Great cultural center , awesome movie theater and programme

Andreas Gerolemou

Great location, nice spot to read in the morning and have a coffee .

Ayse D Ozturk

Great night @einmusik in ade. Very nice venue, staff are friendly too.

Juan C. Seivane

Good and calm place with nice staff .

Enzo Martinelli

Fantastic for a coffee or lunch in style

Marcos Hernandez

A nice place to chill . a bit overpriced, but at least you won't be surrounded by drunken monkeys.

Work Your Art

Go see the exhibitions on the cafe walls, have a coffee and feel surrounded by inspiring creatives from Amsterdam

Beatriz Bremer

Great atmosphere and apparently they host nice events for expats.

Teo Georgoulis

A cultural center , movie theater , nice food and good service . All in one place.

Anthea Baird

Fast and friendly service . You don't need to be there for a movie to pop in.

Nathan Bierman

Did you know De Balie has a small cinema ? Ask for it at the front desk.

Rene Pot

Can get pretty busy! Come early and enjoy a nice beer

Jose de Goede

Nice place for a cup of coffee or a breakfast

Gülsultan Doğan

Cheecake wirh grappa brandied raisins was so delicious.

Bo

The mushroom risotto with gamba 's was delicious????

Aurelia dg

Not a very extensive choice of good for lunch , service a bit slow but crowded . Nice atmosphere

Anna Liebermann

Winter vegetables and hummus sandwhich ... Sooo good!

Marc Scherlin

Scrambled egg sandwich . Awesomeness

Roel Brugge

THE burgers are awesome and that for just 9 euros.

Michiel Janssen

Good for a casual drink

Milan ♠ van den Bovenkamp

Friday night music night

Rene Pot

Always crowded . Make sure you're on time!

Eduardo Rabelo

amazing nachos !!!

Sander Koppelaar

Startups: come in for a (free) cup of coffee @ Boven de Balie

Indy Hollway

After a day of walking, much needed!

Piero Timpano

Great place with the right company! :)

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