A typical Dutch breakfast usually consists of several varieties of bread, thin slices of Dutch cheese, prepared meats and sausage, butter and jam or honey and often a boiled egg. A working lunch would be koffietafel , once again with breads, various cold cuts, cheese and conserves. There will often be a side dish of omelette, cottage pie or salad. Filled pancakes are also popular. Coffee, tea, chocolate and fruit juice are drunk at breakfast.
Restaurants usually have table service.
Bars and caf s generally have the same, though some are self-service. Favoured brands are Bols, Bokma, De Kuyper and Claeryn. Dutch beer is excellent. The most popular brand in Amsterdam is Amstel. Imported beers are also available, as are many other alcoholic beverages.