5. Cafe Hoppe

Old, cosy and genuine.
Cafe Hoppe is one of the oldest tavern in Europe. The place is quite small and usually very crowded during the weekend. I visit the place a Wednesday around eight o'clock in the evening, when there wasn't to crowded, and had the chance to speak with the polite gentlemen who worked there. Very rewarding. If you go to Amsterdam, do not miss this place! Please take a look at the fantastic interior: http://daniel.premback.se/index.php?showimage=18

I visit cafe Hoppe whenever I am in Amsterdam, I love the place and will be back after the holidays.