Café ‘t Sluisje

Really beautiful place, chill atmosphere and great food and drinks. People are very friendly as well. Definitely recommended!

Nestled on the tranquil banks of the River IJ in Amsterdam Noord, Café ’t Sluisje is a centuries-old “brown café” that offers both history and conviviality. It boasts a respectable rating of approximately 4.6 out of 5 from nearly 1,200 reviewers—an endorsement of its enduring appeal.

Lovely location right next to the lock. We sat outside and enjoyed a bottle of rose in the sunshine with some delicious Croque Monsieur’s

Beautiful food, good service. Lovely place with outside dining

Love this place. Yummy apple tart, good coffee, a beautiful place to sit outside and enjoy the view as well as very friendly service.

Their house beer was delicious and apple tart was our favorite thus far in Amsterdam. Inside is classic brown bar but beautiful patio along the water you can sit on as well.

best apple pie you’re gonna have in your life!

Fantastic spot on one of the most authentic streets in Amsterdam Noord. Great terrace for when it's sunny next to the lock and the water offering a good selection of beers and other drinks. Friendly staff. Perfect for biking access, no immediate parking lots for cars available.

This place is a little gem tucked away to the north east of Amsterdam station. Hop on one of the many free ferries from behind the station (literally just walk on, there's no need for a ticket), and in 5 minutes you're across the water. With suitcases it took us about 40 minutes to trundle up to the cafe, but luggage free or on the bike it's a much shorter journey. The cafe is tucked away on Nieuwerdammerdijk, just up from the church, in the midst of some lovely houses which, unlike the central part of the city, are all quite low in height (single or two floors max) It's been there over 100 years, and you certainly tell why. The service and the food were lovely (that apple cake!) and on a nice day you can sit outside in the sunshine down by the waterside. I'd imagine it's a good place to hunker down in less clement weather too, although it doesn't take too many to fill it. One of the highlights of my last trip to Amsterdam.

Contrary to the yelp closed status, Cafe Sluisje is very open and a great Amsterdam experience. The picturesque outdoor seating on the water was very lovely, along with the weather. The staff is very friendly. We tried the bitterballen and a hummus plate. The bitterballen was very good-sort of like fried beef stew balls. It's quiet and frequented by locals...right in a residential area. I highly recommend it if ever visiting North Amsterdam.

This place is a gem. An olde favorite of mine for many years now. Wonderful hosts and regulars that become friends. Regardless of the season (sunny weather is always best), the setting is perfection. Nestled among centuries old homes, 'Sluisje is beautifully set. If you are on the North side, do stop by. I will see you there! Proost!

Certainly not a gastro pub. It is an old school pub, with old school pub food. At least the price goes with it and you can get a burger with fries for four euros. Service was friendly and quick. It was a cloudy, cold day though and we had a late lunch. I wonder how they would cope in a sunny day at lunch time. The location is lovely. All in all a decent place for a beer or a coffee.