Staring at Jacob

The original American Brunch bar

9 / 10
483
ratings
  • Phone

    +31 20 223 7498

  • Website

    staringatjacob.nl

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  • Type

    Breakfast Spot

Address

Jacob Van Lennepkade 215 (Staringstraat) 1054 ZP Amsterdam Netherlands

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards No
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Parking Street
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 108


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chicken & waffles brunch food casual trendy rasco good for dates breakfast food coffee pancakes eggs pork belly cute restaurants good for singles bar French toast scenic views boozy drinks outdoor seating bacon
Susan Claxton

What's good here? Everything. Love the vibe. Great Bloody Mary's . Chicken and waffles with house made hot sauce (which we brought back to the states ) and the pork belly Benedict. Amazing brunch !

Angelique Houtveen

Best chicken & waffles ! Cozy spot , great for a weekend brunch (but really, everyday works for me here). Everything on the menu is tasty.

Erika Lekatsa

Delicious and tasty brunch in Amsterdam... it is worth trying.. good portions and good prices in a very nice area for a walk as well

Malene Andersen

This place was such an amazing place - we had to go back to have brunch here several times. It's placed right next to the canal , has delicious food and drinks + the staff is really friendly . ????????

Nadya Sastrohardjo

Loved the brunch . So much too choose from. Take the Chicken & waffles with super good hot sauce . And don't forget to order a bloody marry, best everrr. Get there early cause it's always full!

Jeffrey K

having brunch here is a party! the staff is super welcoming and energetic. The food is great, try the Monkey Business! Unfortunately they don’t have the okonomiyaki anymore. But overall: amazing

Alvaro P.

All around and Rasco are my top picks for brunch here (boozy or not, your choice!) who doesn’t love chicken and waffles with homemade banana ketchup ?!? Staff was just as nice as the food

Lulu Davies

I've been going back and tried different tgings on the menu. So far I haven't got disappointed for anything yet. They also have good coffee and decent brunch cocktail selections !

Charlotte E

Brunch café with a relaxed, cozy vibe. Good service and very tasty food. They also collaborate with food popup groups that provide missed food items in Amsterdam.

Oscar Tjin

Great Breakfast and brunch ! Had the “All about veggie” and the veggie bowl . Missed the avocado in the bowl though. The hash brownies are delicious, but can’t compare ‘cause I had it for the first time

Monique Nilsen

The Rasco chicken and waffle was delicious, a perfect brunch meal. The staff was incredible and not only allowed us to bring our dog but pampered him. We all had such a great time, we’ll be back ASAP.

Ronald DL

Tucked away on a quiet corner, enjoy fried chicken with waffles or poached eggs with avocado . It’s popular so book ahead.

Nikola R

Cute place with an interesting twist to an anglo-american brunch/lunch menu - guess you can't go wrong with whatever you order.Great chai latte and machiatto, Friendly staff as well .

Arnold

Perfect brunch spot ! Great coffee and food; try the 'wentelteefjes'! Even without the bacon (and with bananas ) they are delicious!!

Gregory Bolkenstijn

Really delicious food! Great for brunch or lunch . Nice place outside the center to have a good conversation.

Conor Wyse

This is *NOT* Starring at Jacob but KU Kitchen & Bar West. The Yakuza Chicken Karaage is excellent. And the Torikawa is amazing.

Katie Wilson

Fantastic coffee , and a nice variety of breakfasts including plenty of greens.

Anastasia Saraga

Top brunch place ! Had the sophisticado and a flat white , both worth paying for! A reservation is a must as the place is super popular and busy

Khanh Ly

Expect a queue around 1pm on Sunday, it's packed. Great food, good portions. But I was surprised to pay 7,50 for a tiny mimosa . Tip for the owners: do something about the ventilation in the kitchen!

Steven Creighton

So much yaaaaaaasssss in one place. This brunch was exceptional, I’m pretty sure it’s the best I’ve ever had!

Navel fluff

The wild mushroom salad is incredibly delicious! But the place is crowded , the staff stressed me out and it's been chilly bc they insisted to keep the window open. Better reserve a table in the corner

Jim A.

There's a really good vibe hanging around here. And original food combinations which is becoming quite rare in hipster amsterdam. Have fun!

Vedrana Plestic

The brunch here is absolutely delicious and such a lovely atmosphere. One of the best brunches ever!

Robin Bertels

So many breakfast options to choose from! Pancakes , granola , toasts, eggs , bacon , ... Yummy.

Martina Brusatore

Bestemmia breakfast ever. Many menu options,sweet or salty, healthy or veggie ...the coffe is fine..and i am italian so i can be very poshlady

Edo Costa

Lovely place for bruch , english atmosphere and good food. But: very crowded on sunday and some problem with the air system, you'll get out smelling like a tasty burger ;)

Leanne Pickering

Food here is fab - well worth a visit but recommend reserving a table due to it being so popular!

Ameen Aqeel

Most of the tips mentioned are spot on, Bloody Mary options, the Benedict was good, and the waffles had a great crisp to them.

Arnold

You need to try the Rasco : fried chicken , homemade waffles , a poached egg and maple syrup !

Chris R (thechristophe)

Decent brunch spot . The salad bowl was excellent. Lots of vegetarian options .

Nelli Pellinen

The kimchi shakshuka is to die for! Pair it with Smoke in the Grass and you have yourself a perfect morning!

Robert Gaal

If you want peace and quiet , this is the place to go because none of the servers will ever talk to you. Feel content as you sit around waiting to order for 30 minutes.

Don

Nice brunch place ! I enjoyed the Rasco here, and it's a keeper!!

Emily

Great, fresh food . American brunch is their specialty and they did good!

L L

awesome brunch , super friendly staff , outside space next to the gracht. best thing on a chill sunday

Amalie Hougaard

Cute place, nice people, good menu but food was a bit too hyped. Dry waffles and fresh but tasteless ceasar salad . I do recommend the fried chicken . That was absolutely heaven✌????

@ambarsurastri

Hi there! Hungover? Can't think? Order bloody mary and Roscoe chicken and waffles with killer hotsauce. You'll feel better! Promise -x- @ambarsurastri

Marko&Jelena !

Pulled pork brunch it's really good, on Sunday better make an reservation

Ada Ubrezi

Monkey business!!!! Great French toast , as well as not so kosher Benny, loving it

Yazmin Gutierrez

Excellent coffee , food and atmosphere. I had the vegetarian breakfast and it was amazing.

Jon Eshuijs

Great place for lunch . Had the Jacob's omelette with extra bacon .. Delicious!

Liesbeth Noorman

The best american style lunch ! And big portions !

Pedro Marques

Awesome brunch menu ! Choose the All Around, its very good!

Suhwa Lee

Brunches were delish and the view of the canal was amazing!

Simon Hughes

Everything's good. Actually, no, it isn't. It's all bloody excellent.

Anne

I love the eggs , preferably with the pancakes and maple syrup . Amazing. Pity they put 100 ice cubes in your fresh O.J.

Rebecca Sloan

Fab brunch place with consistently tasty food. Get something savoury and try the awesome hot sauce !

Renato Valdes Olmos

Excellent brunch place with spot on bacon . Pumpkin eggs Benedict ? Don't mind if I do.

Daniel Genser

Everything is good. Especially the chicken and waffles .

Tim Boelaars

Really nice laid back service and the food was great. I enjoyed the miso and f'ckn everything.

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