For Americans this takes some getting used to. The pace of cafe life is slow and relaxing. For the tourist doing Europe in a week, this is a difficult thing to master. You can also sample some of the famous Belgian beers, as most bars carry some. The Dutch gin, jenever, is popular among locals, but it takes some getting used to.
Dutch coffee is made espresso style, strong, black and served in tiny cups.
Gary's Muffins and the Coffee Connection are two that do. Last but not least, the Dutch like their fish. Another Dutch favorite is eel. Just like the old Horn and Hardart automats in New York, at the Febo , food is placed in little self-serve compartments. Another popular fast food chain in Amsterdam is New York City Pizza.