Amsterdam has a growing selection of restaurants and cafes with adapted facilities.
All of the places listed below have a wheelchair-accessible toilet with grab rails on either side. For more details about each restaurant’s accessible toilet facilities, click here.
Amstelle
- Entrance to restaurant via the Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam-Amstel. The main lobby entrance has a spacious revolving door with a wheelchair button to slow down the speed
- Lift
- Accessible toilet with support rails (in adjoining hotel lobby)
- Low tables and variety of chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- This restaurant is not close to accessible public transportation, but can be easily reached by car
The Birdhouse
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM city centre
The Birdhouse is a trendy cafe in Amsterdam’s Plantage neighbourhood. Click here to visit The Birdhouse website.
- Entrance via side door to the left of main entrance
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Low tables and variety of chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (1 min)
- The main entrance is not accessible. Wheelchair users must enter via the second entrance (next to the main door). Ring the doorbell to alert the reception staff.
de Bijenkorf Kitchen
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM city centre
Located on one of the top floors of the de Bijenkorf department store, de Bijenkorf Kitchen has a range of delicious fresh drinks, meals and snacks available. Click here to go to the de Bijenkorf website (Dutch only).
- Entrance via ground floor revolving doors of de Bijenkorf Department Store
- Lift
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Low tables and chairs
- Payment terminal is not detachable
- Close to public transportation (3 min)
- As the restaurant is self-service, mobility aid users may need assistance to carry trays etc.
Blue
LOCATION: Amsterdam city centre
Blue is a restaurant with a stunning panoramic view of Amsterdam’s historic city centre. Located up on the third floor of the Kalverpassage, Blue serves (all day) breakfast, lunch and dinner. Click here for more information.
- Entrance via Kalverpassage lift
- Accessible toilet with support rails (ground floor of the Kalverpassage)
- Low tables and chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (3 min)
- The restaurant itself does not have an accessible toilet, but there is one very close by (via lift) in the Kalverpassage.
Bridges
LOCATION: Amsterdam city centre
This Michelin-star awarded fish restaurant is located in the heart of Amsterdam. At Bridges, guests can choose to dine à la carte or enjoy the Chef’s menu. For groups up to 12 people, Bridges also offers an elaborate private dining experience. Click here to visit the Bridges website.
- Accessible via the 'Bridges' entrance along Oudezijds Voorburgwal (ground floor) or the main hotel entrance via a ramp.
- Accessible toilet with support rails (inside the connecting hotel: Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam)
- Low tables and variety of chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (4 min)
Buffet 't IJ
LOCATION: Amsterdam ZUID (SOUTH)
Buffet ‘t IJ is a breakfast restaurant inside the Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam-Amstel. The buffet includes a wide selection of fresh bread, yoghurt, fruit, cheese, cold cuts, and egg dishes, as well as unlimited tea, coffee and juice. Click here to read more about Buffet ‘t IJ.
Buffet ‘t IJ is open from 6.00 – 10.30 on weekdays and 7.00 to 11.00 on weekends. Breakfast is €22.50 p.p. for adults and €11.50 p.p. for children aged 4-12.
- Entrance to restaurant via the Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam-Amstel. The main lobby entrance has a spacious revolving door with a wheelchair button to slow down the speed
- Lift
- Accessible toilet with support rails (ground floor hotel lobby, accessible via a lift)
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- As this restaurant is self service (buffet style), mobility aid users may need assistance when carrying trays etc.
- This restaurant is not close to accessible public transportation, but can be easily reached by car
Cafe Restaurant Amsterdam
LOCATION: Amsterdam west
Cafe Restaurant Amsterdam is a spacious and light restaurant located in Amsterdam West. The menu includes lunch and dinner, as well as classic Dutch snacks (“bitterballen!”) and a variety of cakes. Click here to visit the Cafe Restaurant Amsterdam website.
- Platform lift and manually operated entrance doors
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Low tables and chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (2 min)
- The entrance includes a platform lift that needs to be activated. Visitors need to phone the restaurant to alert a member of staff.
Canvas Rooftop Bar
LOCATION: Amsterdam oost (east)
Up on the 7th floor of the trendy Volkshotel, Canvas Rooftop Bar offers a great panoramic view of Amsterdam. Click here to visit the Volkshotel website or jump to the Canvas page.
- Accessible via main Volkshotel entrance with manually operated doors. There is a ramp at the upstairs entrance to Canvas.
- Lift
- Accessible toilet with support rails (ground floor)
- Low tables and chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (3 min)
- Outdoor terrace is not accessible (staircase only)
- The Volkshotel entrance doors on the ground floor are very heavy. Wheelchair users will probably need assistance to enter.
Coffee & Coconuts
LOCATION: amsterdam OUD ZUID (old south)
Coffee & Coconuts is a trendy cafe built inside an old 1920’s cinema building. Open daily from 8.00 – 23.00, the menu includes delicious dishes often made with organic and locally-sourced ingredients. Click here to go to the Coffee & Coconuts website.
- The entrance door is manually operated.
- Accessible toilet (no support rails)
- Low tables and chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (1 min)
- The entrance door is heavy. Mobility aid users will likely need assistance to enter.
- The accessible toilet is also used for storage, which can make it difficult to manoeuvre inside.
- Upper floors are not accessible (staircase only)
- Mirror and soap in accessible toilet are not within reach for wheelchair users.
The Commons
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM EAST & WEST
Located inside The Student Hotel, The Commons serves drinks, lunch, dinner and desserts. Smashed avocado sandwiches, pepperoni pizza, pulled pork burgers, sweet potato fries and New York cheesecake are just some of the things on the menu. Click here to visit the restaurant’s website or browse the menu.
Note: The entrance in Amsterdam East is ground level. The entrance in Amsterdam West has a ramp.
- The Commons can be accessed via the main entrance of The Student Hotel.
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Low tables and chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (3 min)
Delirium Cafe Amsterdam
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM city centre
Delirium Cafe is the place in Amsterdam for beer lovers. Delirium Cafe Amsterdam serves a range of different beers (click here for the full range) and pub-style food. This restaurant also has an accessible terrace along the waterfront. Click here for more information.
- Open entrance doors
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Low tables and chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (3 mins)
- Small 1 cm threshold at entrance
Dignita
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM city centre
Dignita is a charming all-day brunch restaurant in central Amsterdam. With a focus on sustainability, its chefs use organic and free range ingredients from local suppliers where possible. Dignita is also part of ‘Not for Sale‘, a global organisation that uses social enterprises and training programmes to support vulnerable groups in society. Click here for more information.
Please note only Dignita’s Hoftuin location is wheelchair-friendly.
- Two wide manual entrance doors
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Low tables and chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (7 min)
- Small 1 cm threshold at entrance
Exki
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM city centre
Exki is a cute little cafe inside Amsterdam Central Station, serving an array of delicious fresh snacks and light meals. The menu includes tea, coffee, fresh juices, cakes, sandwiches, soups, salad and quiche. Click here to visit Exki’s website.
- Entrance with automatic doors
- Accessible toilet with support rails (in central station, free of charge)
- Low tables and chairs
- Payment terminal is not detachable but is within reach for wheelchair users
- Close to public transportation (0 min)
- Please ask a member of staff in the station toilets to unlock the accessible toilet door
- Some products are located on high shelves
- As this cafe includes self-service, wheelchair users may need to ask for assistance when carrying trays etc.
EYE
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM NOORD (NORTH)
EYE is a spacious and light restaurant under the same rooof as the EYE Film Museum. It has a lovely accessible outdoor terrace with a stunning view of the IJ River. Click here for more information about EYE and the EYE Film Museum.
- EYE can be accessed via the EYE Film Museum or via a side entrance with a (rather steep) slope
- Accessible toilet with support rails (in EYE Film Museum)
- Low tables and chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (5 min)
- Accessible outdoor terrace
- The slope leading up to the restaurant entrance is quite steep
Frank's Smoke House
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM oost (east)
Frank’s Smoke House is a deli, cafe and restaurant in one. Oysters, dried sausage, house smoked salmon, king crab, and steak are just some of the things on the menu. Click here for more information about Frank’s Smoke House or go directly to their lunch and dinner menu.
- Multiple entrances, all manually operated
- Accessible toilet with support rails (also doubles as the men's toilet)
- Low tables and chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (5 min)
- Accessible outdoor terrace
- The entrances have a small threshold and the doors are heavy. Customers with mobility aids will likely need someone to help them enter and exit the restaurant.
Gapp
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM OOST (east)
Gapp is an outdoor beer garden up on Amsterdam’s Hotel Casa. Gapp has a beer menu and a food menu and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Click here for more information.
- Accessible via the entrance door of Hotel Casa, either via a wide manual door or a revolving door.
- Accessible toilet with support rails (ground floor of Hotel Casa, accessible via lift)
- Variety of low tables, chairs and sofas
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (5 min)
- Mobility aid users may need assistance to go up the ramp to the restaurant as it is quite steep
GåRD Taste Scandinavian
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM zuidoost (south east)
This contemporary Scandinavian restaurant is located in Amsterdam’s Bijlmer neighbourhood. The menu includes a range of burgers, salads, soups, fish and meat dishes, and delicious desserts. Click here for more information.
- Accessible via the main restaurant door or revolving door (reduced speed possible) of the Courtyard Marriott Hotel
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Variety of low tables, chairs and sofas
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (5 min)
- Ask a member of staff to unlock the toilet door
- Mobility aid users may need assistance to open the main door as it is a bit heavy.
- The accessible toilet can be reached via two doors. The first door is quite heavy and will need to be closed first before opening the main toilet door.
House of Watt
- The entrance has manually operated doors and a small threshold
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Low tables and chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (9 min)
- The upper floors can only be reached via staircase
- Mobility aid users may need assistance to open the two entrance doors as they are quite heavy and there is a threshold of approx. 3 cm.
- In some areas tables and chairs are quite close together
I Dock
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM city CENTRE
I Dock is located inside the Room Mate Aitana, a boutique hotel in the city centre. The restaurant has a view of the harbour near Amsterdam Central Station. Click here for more information.
- Accessible via the Room Mate Aitana hotel entrance (automatic doors and revolving doors)
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (3 min)
- The door leading to the harbour is quite heavy and has a small 1 cm threshold
ITA Brasserie
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM city CENTRE
If you’re walking along Leidseplein, you’ll undoubtedly notice the beautiful facade of the historic Internationaal Theater Amsterdam. Part of the theatre building includes the ITA Brasserie, a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Click here to go to the ITA Brasserie website.
- Ramp leading to entrance
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (3 min)
- Ask a member of staff to unlock the toilet door
- In some areas tables and chairs are quite close together, so you may have to ask someone to move aside in order to pass through
Lotti's Cafe, Bar & Grill
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM city CENTRE
Lotti’s is located along Amsterdam’s picturesque Herengracht. Open every day from 7 am – 1 am, it’s the perfect place to relax on plush sofas, study or work at a table, or grab a late night cocktail at the bar. Lotti’s serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and desserts. Click here to read more.
- Entrance with manually operated door and small threshold. There is an electric wheelchair platform down to restaurant
- Lift
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Low tables and chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (7 min)
- Ask a member of staff to unlock the toilet door
- You may need assistance in a manual wheelchair as there is a pavement and very small ground height difference outside at the entrance
- In some areas tables and chairs are quite close together, so you may have to ask someone to move aside in order to pass through
- Service dogs not permitted
Madam
LOCATION: amsterdam NOORD (NORTH)
Madam is a restaurant with a breathtaking panoramic view of Amsterdam. During the day, Madam can only be reached by visitors who have a ticket to the A’DAM Lookout. In the evening the restaurant is open to guests with or without a ticket. Click here to visit the Madam website.
Important: Low tables are limited at this restaurant. To book a low table, please call in advance and specify your needs. The low tables are currently on an upper (inaccessible) level of the restaurant. I recommend clearly asking to put the table on the restaurant floor level and off the plateau.
- Accessible via the A'DAM Lookout entrance and a lift
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Limited number of low tables and chairs (many are high bar chairs)
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (5 min)
- If you would like to reserve a low table, please call the restaurant in advance
Mama Makan
LOCATION: amsterdam oost (east)
Tucked away inside the Hyatt Regency Amsterdam, Mama Makan is an Indonesian restaurant specialised in rijsttafels (literal translation: ‘rice table’), a combination of Indonesian side dishes accompanied by different types of rice. The lunch and dinner menus include something for everyone, with meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan options. Click here to visit the Mama Makan website.
- Multiple entrances, one manually operated, the other with automatic doors
- Accessible toilet with support rails (inside the connecting hotel: Hyatt Regency Amsterdam)
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (4 min)
- Mama Makan is accessible via two entrances. I recommend entering via the main Hyatt Regency hotel doors as they are wide and automatic.
MOJO Japanese Kitchen
LOCATION: Amsterdam city centre
If you’re up for some affordable sushi in the centre of Amsterdam, MOJO Japanese Kitchen is the place to be. This spacious restaurant is located just a few minutes walking distance from Amsterdam Central Station. The lunch menu includes a variety of modern bento boxes (€12.50) and an all-you-can-eat option for just €24.50 per person. Between 17.00 and 22.30 guests can enjoy an unlimited Japanese dining experience starting at €28.95. Click here to visit the MOJO Japanese Kitchen website.
- The entrance has a manually operated door.
- Accessible toilet with support rails (ground floor, accessible via a lift)
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (5 min)
- This restaurant has a heavy main entrance door. Mobility aid users will likely need assistance to enter. Fortunately this main door is often already wide open.
Moqum
LOCATION: Amsterdam ZUID (SOUTH)
Open daily from 14.00 – 1.00, Moqum is a stylish bar located inside the Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam-Amstel. The drinks menu includes a range of (non) alcoholic beverages: from coffee, tea, and soft drinks, to beer, wine, classic cocktails, whiskey, cognac, and much more. Moqum also serves a range of burgers, salads, curries, snacks and desserts. Click here to read more about Moqum, or jump straight to the drinks or food menu.
- Entrance to restaurant via the Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam-Amstel. The main lobby entrance has a spacious revolving door with a wheelchair button to slow down the speed
- Lift to upper floors and restaurants
- Accessible toilet with support rails (in adjoining hotel lobby)
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- This restaurant is not close to accessible public transportation, but can be easily reached by car
- Tables and chairs are quite close together in some areas. Mobility aid users may need to ask other customers to make space in order to pass through the seating area.
Oriole
LOCATION: amsterdam city centre
Located in the heart of Amsterdam, this casual garden bistro celebrates the most loved and recognised cuisines in the world, Mediterranean food. The seasonally rotating menu features recognisable Mediterranean dishes, that encompass simplicity, personality and flavour. Oriole includes a lovely peaceful outdoor Garden Terrace in the hotel’s lush inner garden. Click here to visit the Oriole website.
- Accessible via the 'Oriole' entrance along Oudezijds Voorburgwal (ground floor) or the main hotel entrance via a ramp.
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Accessible toilet with support rails (inside the connecting hotel: Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam)
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (4 min)
Pancakes Amsterdam
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM city centre
Pancakes is a spacious, family-friendly restaurant that serves all-day pancakes. The menu includes a range of traditional Dutch pancakes, classic American pancakes, and modern pancakes with a twist. Click here to for more information.
Note: Only the Westermarkt location is wheelchair-friendly.
- Automatic entrance doors
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (5 min)
- The uper floors of the restaurant can only be accessed via the stairs.
- There is a small 2 cm threshold at the entrance.
- Ask a member of staff for a key to the toilet
Persijn
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM Zuid (south)
Located on the ground floor of QO Amsterdam, Persijn is a spacious restaurant with a trendy interior. The menu offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner — all made with locally-sourced ingredients. Their BBQ asparagus, tomato, and hazelnut cauliflower are just some of my favourites on the menu. Click here to visit the Persijn website or browse the menu.
- The entrance door is manually operated, to the left of the main revolving door
- Lift
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Accessible toilet with support rails (1st floor)
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (5 min)
- If a member of staff hasn't already seen you approach, simply ring the doorbell to be let inside.
- The entrance door is very heavy. Mobility aid users will need someone to hold it open on the way out.
Podium Mozaiek
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM WEST
Podium Mozaiek is a colourful multi-cultural restaurant in Amsterdam’s Bos en Lommer neighbourhood. Its Mediterranean-influenced menu serves a range of fish, meat, and vegetarian dishes — including a delicious Turkish Breakfast offered on weekends. Click here to for more information.
- The entrance includes two wide manually operated doors
- Lift
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (3 min)
- The entrance doors are quite heavy. Mobility aid users may need to ask for assistance when entering the restaurant.
- 1 cm threshold at entrance
Riva
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM oost (east)
Located along the Amstel River, Cafe-Restaurant Riva serves lunch, dinner and drinks. There’s also a lovely big deck overlooking the water, accessible via a removable metal ramp. Click here to for more information or browse the menu.
- The entrance doors are manually operated
- Low tables and a variety of chairs and sofas
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (6 min)
- The entrance doors are quite heavy. Mobility aid users may need to ask for assistance to enter the building.
- The upper floor is only accessible via a staircase
The Roast Room
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM ZUID (SOUTH)
If you fancy some spare ribs, a chicken burger, or a steak, The Roast Room is the place to be. This restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (and also includes some vegetarian options). Click here to for more information or browse the menu.
- The entrance includes an automatic door and a manually operated door
- Lift
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (3 min)
- The accessible toilet is located behind the door signposted as: "Private"
- The first entrance door is automatic, but the second one is quite heavy. Mobility aid users may need to ask for assistance to enter the building.
- Service dogs are not permitted due to the open kitchen
Royal 98
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM city centre
Located along Dam Square, Royal 98 is a restaurant, bakery and deli. This restaurant is especially known for its fresh pastas and wood oven pizza’s, serving a variety of dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Royal 98 is also a great place for a cosy cup of coffee or tea. Click here for more information.
* Please note that the accessible toilet at Royal 98 is smaller than most. The turning space is tight. Click here for photos. Larger accessible toilets can be found at the nearby Royal Palace of Amsterdam and Bijenkorf Kitchen.
- Entrance with automatic doors via adjacent Swissotel
- Accessible toilet with support rails, however this toilet is smaller than most
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (3 min)
- I recommend using the Swissotel entrance with wide automatic doors. The doorway leading from the hotel into the restaurant has a small 1 cm threshold.
- The accessible toilet is too small for larger wheelchairs because the turning space is tight, especially when both support rails are down.
Sazanka
LOCATION: amsterdam OUD ZUID (OLD SOUTH)
Sazanka is a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant located inside Hotel Okura Amsterdam. This restaurant offers a special dining experience where Japanese chefs prepare traditional dishes on a griddle right at your table. Click here to read more about Sazanka, its menu, and the history of teppanyaki.
Please note that this restaurant has a smart casual dress code.
- Accessible via Hotel Okura Amsterdam entrance (spacious revolving door)
- Low tables
- Accessible toilet with support rails (inside hotel, accessible via lift)
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (4 min)
- Please note that this restaurant is closed seasonally from July 22nd to August 2nd
Serre
LOCATION: amsterdam OUD ZUID (OLD SOUTH)
Serre is an international brasserie located inside Hotel Okura Amsterdam. Awarded a Michelin ‘Bib Gourmand’, this restaurant includes 3-course lunch and dinner options as well as an a la carte menu. Click here to read more.
Please note that Serre has a smart casual dress code.
- Accessible via Hotel Okura Amsterdam entrance (spacious revolving door)
- Low tables
- Accessible toilet with support rails (inside hotel, accessible via lift)
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (4 min)
- Accessible outdoor terrace
- Please note that this restaurant is closed seasonally from July 22nd to August 2nd
Silk Road Restaurant
LOCATION: amsterdam city centre
Located on the 2nd floor of the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre, Silk Road offers a seasonal à la carte menu with an internationally varied cuisine. An assortment of signature Mövenpick wines and ice cream flavours are also available. This restaurant includes an open kitchen, allowing guests to enjoy a live cooking experience. Click here to visit the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre website for more information.
Please note that this restaurant has a smart casual dress code.
- The entrance into the main hotel lobby has spacious revolving doors and a button to slow down the speed
- Lift
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Accessible toilet with support rails in ground floor hotel lobby area (accessible via a lift)
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (8 min)
- The outdoor terrace with a view of the IJ River is step-free. However, mobility aid users will likely need assistance as as the terrace door is quite heavy and there is a threshold.
Stork
LOCATION: amsterdam Noord (NORTH)
Stork is a spacious seafood restaurant with a view of the IJ River. The restaurant includes a lovely accessible terrace along the waterfront. Click here to visit the Stork website for more information.
- One of the entrance doors has a ramp (80 cm wide)
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Detachable payment terminal
Studio/K
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM oost (east)
This cafe borders onto the Studio/K cinema in Amsterdam’s lively Indische Buurt. With it’s laid back student vibe, it’s a great place to grab a drink or a bite to eat (potentially followed by a trip to the cinema!) All three cinema halls are accessible (some more so than others) and can be reached via a lift. Click here to visit the Studio/K website or browse the lunch or dinner menu.
- The entrance doors are manually operated
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Accessible toilet with support rails (1st floor, accessible via lift)
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (3 min)
- Accessible terrace
- The entrance door is quite heavy. There is also a small threshold (approx. 2 cm) at the entrance. Mobility aid users will probably need to ask for assistance to enter the building.
- This cafe is located within the Studio/K cinema. The cinema also screens English-language films. There are various accessible spots in each cinema hall.
Strandzuid
LOCATION: amsterdam ZUID (SOUTH)
Strandzuid is a unique little beach getaway in the city. This restaurant has a lovely accessible outdoor terrace along the water and a little (man-made) beach area where you can sunbathe and sip a nice cold drink on a hot summer’s day. The menu includes lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks. Click here to visit the Strandzuid website.
- The entrance doors are manually operated
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Detachable payment terminal
- Accessible outdoor terrace along the waterfront
- Close to public transportation (4 min)
- There is a 2 cm threshold at the entrance.
- Most of the restaurant is spacious, however some areas indoors have tables and chairs quite close together. Mobility aid users may need to ask other customers to move their chair(s) in order to move through.
- The beach area might be tricky for some mobility aids to cross (as the ground is covered in sand)
THT
LOCATION: amsterdam NOORD (NORTH)
Located inside the Tolhuistuin, THT is a spacious restaurant with a colourful outdoor terrace. The menu includes lunch and dinner, with a range of internationally-inspired dishes. THT is also a culture hub, hosting live music events that bring people from all across the city together. Click here to visit the THT website.
- The entrance doors are manually operated
- Lift
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Detachable payment terminal
- Accessible outdoor terrace along the waterfront
- Close to public transportation (2 mins)
- There is a 1 cm threshold at the entrance.
Vapiano
LOCATION: amsterdam city centre
If you’re in the city centre and up for some homemade caprese, bruschetta, pasta, or pizza, Vapiano is the place to be. Vapiano has two locations in Amsterdam – one along the Oosterdokskade near Amsterdam Central Station and another on Amstelstraat 2-4. Click here to visit the Vapiano website or browse the menu.
Please note the review below is based on Vapiano at Oosterdokskade 145.
- The entrance doors are manually operated. There is a sloped path up to the entrance
- Lift
- Some low tables and chairs
- Accessible toilet with support rails (Floor -1, accessible via lift)
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (10 min)
- The entrance doors are very heavy. There is also a small threshold at the entrance. Mobility aid users will probably need to ask for assistance to enter the building.
- As this restaurant is self-service, wheelchair users may need to ask for assistance when carrying trays etc.
Vondelpark 3
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM OUD ZUID (old south)
If you’re strolling through the Vondel Park, the stunning facade of this building is hard to miss. Vondelpark 3 is a cosy restaurant and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Click here to visit the Vondelpark 3 website or browse the menu.
- The entrance doors are manually operated. There is a sloped path down to the entrance
- Low tables and chairs
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (6 min)
- The entrance doors are quite heavy. Mobility aid users may need to ask for assistance to enter the building.
Wagamama
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM city CENTRE
Wagamama offers a wide selection of Japanese-inspired dishes. This restaurant chain serves everything from ramen, teppanyaki and katsu curry to salted caramel ice cream, chocolate ginger cheesecake and Vietnamese coffee. Click here to visit the Wagamama website or browse the menu.
Wagamama has 4 locations in Amsterdam. Amstelstraat 8 and Max Eeuweplein 10 have wheelchair accessible toilets within the restaurant. Wagamama inside Amsterdam Central Station is a stone’s throw away from the station’s accessible toilets. Wagamama at Zuidplein is not accessible.
Note: the review below is based on the restaurant inside Amsterdam Central Station.
- The entrance doors are manually operated
- Low tables and chairs
- Accessible toilet with support rails (in central station, free of charge)
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (0 min)
- Please ask a member of staff in the station toilets to unlock the accessible toilet door
- Due to heavy entrance doors, mobility aid users will likely need assistance to enter the restaurant
Werkplaats
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM OOST (EAST)
Located on the ground floor inside the trendy Volkshotel, Werkplaats is the perfect place to study, work, or grab a coffee with a friend. Click here to visit the Volkshotel website or jump to the Werkplaats page.
- The entrance is via the main Volkshotel entrance. Doors are manually operated.
- Low tables and a variety of chairs
- Accessible toilet with support rails
- Detachable payment terminal
- Close to public transportation (3 min)
- Some study areas are only accessible via a staircase
- The Volkshotel entrance doors on the ground floor are very heavy. Wheelchair users will probably need assistance to enter.
