Great little place. Super and attentive staff. Great food. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Carpenter
Came in on a gloomy overcast day to place a modest soup and sandwich order. I have been wanting to try this restaurant for a while, but they have abbreviated hours, so you have to be time aware and intentional about your stop. What I found was a cozy quiet cafe, with a wonderful array of choices on their menu!!! (I will have to come back, just for breakfast!) They were out of their soup of the day, so I made a salad substitute with an incredible house recipe blueberry đ« vinaigrette dressing. Their sandwich was tasty, but I took the majority of it home to doctor it up with an avocado. đ Everythingâs better with with avocado on it. âš The waitstaff was very congenial and cordial and made me feel most welcome, attentive and providing EXCELLENT service!! *** I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this delightful little cafe, with quiet charm and decorative decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Chen
Really nice staff, and the Belgium waffles were so yummy with homemade jam! Donât understand the bad reviews - yes you are asked to wait in the outside lobby so the waitress can get to the front of house and prep a tableâŠbut thatâs normal? Place seems to place heavy emphasis on service, comped our coffees bc the food took a bit, but we didnât even notice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony sauce
The atmosphere was great unfortunately there was a very strange older hostess who was very authoritarian. I remember the last time I tried to enter and my friends mask đ· was off a smidge and she screamed at him during 2020 and so we left. The Cafe has been around for a long time and itâs completely overrated. Ken Iâm responding, your place is mediocre and you need to get rid of the witch that treats your customers poorly. You seem to have an attitude as well. Iâm make sure and let everyone know.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Chris Lazaro
This was the weirdest experience Iâve ever had in a restaurant. It was our first and last time giving this place a try. We walked in at 11am, read the chalk board that said something snarky about waiting in the lobby, and waited for 10 minutes. There were probably 5 people that looked to be on the clock milling about, including a 12ish year old boy working behind the bar, but nobody said a single thing to acknowledge we were there and that we would be seated soon or even hello. Finally somebody in our group dared to walk into the dining room to see if there were tables open or try to figure out if we were in the wrong spot. The lady working in there physically grabbed our 66 year old friend and turned her around, and pushed her towards the lobby. She then spent several minutes lecturing us about how everybody in the dining room needs her undivided attention and that she cannot be interrupted to speak to people in the lobby. She showed us the chalkboard and condescendingly read it to us. I wish I would have read the other reviews before inviting guests to try this place because so many of them tell a very similar story to what we experienced. This place should learn about customer service or just close up shop if theyâre going to be such ungracious hosts to people trying to give them money.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kinsley Ramirez
my boyfriends lover goes here too... so we mustbhave a lot in common.
My girlfriend went with the oatmeal and toast, which came with berry compote and butter on the side. The oatmeal was hearty and the berry compote added a nice, fresh touch.
The atmosphere was laid-back and comfortable â great place to start your morning. Definitely recommend if youâre in town and looking for a solid breakfast and good coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lily
Delicious food, lovely service, and a really cool aesthetic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tess Lee
Great food and friendly staff
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict, Four Cheese Omelet
Shadeaux Speed
First timer and went for breakfast. Reviewed the menu and now knew why the place was lacking customers. 1 coffee(4 bucks) and 1 Ham& cheddar omelette (19.00)đ„șđ Coffee was basic for 4 dollars. Omelette was incredibly overpriced...basic 3 eggs it appears, Lil pieces of diced tasteless ham cubes and nothing to write home about cheddar cheese. It came with a small addition of home potatoes and the absolute worst thing they did was to add to the plate was 1 (ONE) whole slice of toast (not 2) just 1 cut in half... What a joke!! Yo, I know inflation is tough but 1 slice of toast added to a 20 dollar Crappy omelette...GTF outta here... Pretty sad you lost a customer by serving one slice of toast.
Below average food, very arrogant and hostile server/host, grotty and greasy restaurant. Maybe the owners should consider calling it a day. Would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
William Furby
The Black Forest sandwich at Cafe Amsterdam is a must-try! The perfect combination of savory and sweet, with high-quality ingredients. Every bite is a delight! You won't be disappointed.
I arrived at Cafe Amsterdam this morning, a bit early to meet some friends. Not being familiar with the layout, I entered what looked like the main entrance, which led through a bar area toward the dining room. There was a partition (a doorless opening in the wall), and a sign posted in frontâsomething about being seatedâbut no staff in sight. I assumed I mightâve entered incorrectly, so I gently stepped around the sign to peek into the dining area to see if my friends had arrived.
I was immediately confronted by a short, stocky woman with gray hair and bright-rimmed glassesâwho later identified herself as the owner. She was visibly upset, treated me like I was trying to sneak in or use the restroom without permission, and insisted I wait by the front bench. I calmly explained that I was just there to eat and see if my friends had arrived. The interaction was confusing and uncomfortable, and while she eventually offered me water and let me peek into the dining area, her demeanor remained cold and suspicious.
I told her we would be a party of five and waited. Three friends showed up, and we let her know the fourth was on her way. Despite this, she still wouldnât seat us. After waiting another 5â10 minutes by the front door, we learned that our friend wasnât comingâand by that point, my friends were so put off by how Iâd been treated, they decided we should leave. I agreed.
The whole interaction felt bizarre and needlessly hostile. I entered politely, said good morning, and just wanted to find my group and sit down. We were never seated. This matched another review I later found, which echoed nearly the same strange tone and behavior from the same woman.
Iâm not sure what was going on, but I can say with certainty that Iâve never been treated that way at any other restaurant. I wonât be back.
Service: 1
S R
If you can get into the restaurant and get a seat, the food is actually decent. However, itâs probably the worst service in Anchorage, they have absolutely zero interest in trying to service anybody, we watched three groups walk in for breakfast and the woman behind the counter said âthereâs nothing I can do for youâ. I donât know how they stay in business. Rude, dismissive, and unhelpful. The hallmarks of a great business.
cat shroom
Really cute place with great customer service and food! Really enjoyed the chai, and they accommodated my request for non-dairy with both the drink and oatmeal with a lot of kindness. You can tell there's a lot of care going into everything they do. Definitely go here if you need a quiet place to grab lunch!
Great little place. Super and attentive staff. Great food. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came in on a gloomy overcast day to place a modest soup and sandwich order. I have been wanting to try this restaurant for a while, but they have abbreviated hours, so you have to be time aware and intentional about your stop. What I found was a cozy quiet cafe, with a wonderful array of choices on their menu!!! (I will have to come back, just for breakfast!) They were out of their soup of the day, so I made a salad substitute with an incredible house recipe blueberry đ« vinaigrette dressing. Their sandwich was tasty, but I took the majority of it home to doctor it up with an avocado. đ Everythingâs better with with avocado on it. âš The waitstaff was very congenial and cordial and made me feel most welcome, attentive and providing EXCELLENT service!! *** I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this delightful little cafe, with quiet charm and decorative decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really nice staff, and the Belgium waffles were so yummy with homemade jam! Donât understand the bad reviews - yes you are asked to wait in the outside lobby so the waitress can get to the front of house and prep a tableâŠbut thatâs normal? Place seems to place heavy emphasis on service, comped our coffees bc the food took a bit, but we didnât even notice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere was great unfortunately there was a very strange older hostess who was very authoritarian. I remember the last time I tried to enter and my friends mask đ· was off a smidge and she screamed at him during 2020 and so we left. The Cafe has been around for a long time and itâs completely overrated.
Ken Iâm responding, your place is mediocre and you need to get rid of the witch that treats your customers poorly. You seem to have an attitude as well. Iâm make sure and let everyone know.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
This was the weirdest experience Iâve ever had in a restaurant. It was our first and last time giving this place a try. We walked in at 11am, read the chalk board that said something snarky about waiting in the lobby, and waited for 10 minutes. There were probably 5 people that looked to be on the clock milling about, including a 12ish year old boy working behind the bar, but nobody said a single thing to acknowledge we were there and that we would be seated soon or even hello. Finally somebody in our group dared to walk into the dining room to see if there were tables open or try to figure out if we were in the wrong spot. The lady working in there physically grabbed our 66 year old friend and turned her around, and pushed her towards the lobby. She then spent several minutes lecturing us about how everybody in the dining room needs her undivided attention and that she cannot be interrupted to speak to people in the lobby. She showed us the chalkboard and condescendingly read it to us.
I wish I would have read the other reviews before inviting guests to try this place because so many of them tell a very similar story to what we experienced. This place should learn about customer service or just close up shop if theyâre going to be such ungracious hosts to people trying to give them money.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
my boyfriends lover goes here too... so we mustbhave a lot in common.
Stopped by CafĂ© Amsterdam in Anchorage for breakfast and had an awesome experience. I ordered the High Protein Breakfast â 3 strips of crispy bacon, 2 perfectly cooked over-medium eggs, and toast. Simple, but done right. I also grabbed a mocha made with Ghirardelli chocolate â smooth, rich, and definitely hit the spot.
My girlfriend went with the oatmeal and toast, which came with berry compote and butter on the side. The oatmeal was hearty and the berry compote added a nice, fresh touch.
The atmosphere was laid-back and comfortable â great place to start your morning. Definitely recommend if youâre in town and looking for a solid breakfast and good coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, lovely service, and a really cool aesthetic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and friendly staff
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict, Four Cheese Omelet
First timer and went for breakfast. Reviewed the menu and now knew why the place was lacking customers. 1 coffee(4 bucks) and 1 Ham& cheddar omelette (19.00)đ„șđ
Coffee was basic for 4 dollars.
Omelette was incredibly overpriced...basic 3 eggs it appears, Lil pieces of diced tasteless ham cubes and nothing to write home about cheddar cheese. It came with a small addition of home potatoes and the absolute worst thing they did was to add to the plate was 1 (ONE) whole slice of toast (not 2) just
1 cut in half... What a joke!! Yo, I know inflation is tough but 1 slice of toast added to a 20 dollar Crappy omelette...GTF outta here... Pretty sad you lost a customer by serving one slice of toast.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
Below average food, very arrogant and hostile server/host, grotty and greasy restaurant. Maybe the owners should consider calling it a day. Would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
The Black Forest sandwich at Cafe Amsterdam is a must-try! The perfect combination of savory and sweet, with high-quality ingredients. Every bite is a delight! You won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cottage Potatoes, Bread Pudding, Benedict Florentine
Not welcoming. Very strange experience.
I arrived at Cafe Amsterdam this morning, a bit early to meet some friends. Not being familiar with the layout, I entered what looked like the main entrance, which led through a bar area toward the dining room. There was a partition (a doorless opening in the wall), and a sign posted in frontâsomething about being seatedâbut no staff in sight. I assumed I mightâve entered incorrectly, so I gently stepped around the sign to peek into the dining area to see if my friends had arrived.
I was immediately confronted by a short, stocky woman with gray hair and bright-rimmed glassesâwho later identified herself as the owner. She was visibly upset, treated me like I was trying to sneak in or use the restroom without permission, and insisted I wait by the front bench. I calmly explained that I was just there to eat and see if my friends had arrived. The interaction was confusing and uncomfortable, and while she eventually offered me water and let me peek into the dining area, her demeanor remained cold and suspicious.
I told her we would be a party of five and waited. Three friends showed up, and we let her know the fourth was on her way. Despite this, she still wouldnât seat us. After waiting another 5â10 minutes by the front door, we learned that our friend wasnât comingâand by that point, my friends were so put off by how Iâd been treated, they decided we should leave. I agreed.
The whole interaction felt bizarre and needlessly hostile. I entered politely, said good morning, and just wanted to find my group and sit down. We were never seated. This matched another review I later found, which echoed nearly the same strange tone and behavior from the same woman.
Iâm not sure what was going on, but I can say with certainty that Iâve never been treated that way at any other restaurant. I wonât be back.
Service: 1
If you can get into the restaurant and get a seat, the food is actually decent. However, itâs probably the worst service in Anchorage, they have absolutely zero interest in trying to service anybody, we watched three groups walk in for breakfast and the woman behind the counter said âthereâs nothing I can do for youâ. I donât know how they stay in business. Rude, dismissive, and unhelpful. The hallmarks of a great business.
Really cute place with great customer service and food! Really enjoyed the chai, and they accommodated my request for non-dairy with both the drink and oatmeal with a lot of kindness. You can tell there's a lot of care going into everything they do. Definitely go here if you need a quiet place to grab lunch!
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