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Staring at Jacob

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Travelers' Choice2022
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PRICE RANGE
$3 - $18
CUISINES
American, Cafe, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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  • Socially distanced dining tables
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Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

1. American Brunch
1. American Brunch
"Wonderful food and lovely staff."
Charlie P
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2. Terrace
2. Terrace
"Very nice and delicious food! Would recommend"
conniejade95
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3. Cocktails all day
3. Cocktails all day
"I really recommend this place!"
joyceverwaayen
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Our food was absolutely delicious and the service was nice! We will definitely go there again the next time we visit Amsterdam.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed May 2, 2022 via mobile

We went to a few breakfast/brunch places in Amsterdam but this place was the best by some distance. It is a must visit while here. The service was excellent also.

Date of visit: May 2022
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hiromiura, Owner at Staring at Jacob, responded to this reviewResponded May 4, 2022

Thanks Ashley !

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Aye here around 4 years ago with my wife and was fantastic.Safe to say when we went back to Holland this year Jacobs was defo on the list of restaurants and certainly did not disappoint 5/5 ⭐️ from me 100% recommend

Date of visit: March 2023
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Robbie Castelijn, Owner at Staring at Jacob, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you Jamie !

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

amazing brunch, best ingrediens full of taste and perfectly prepared. thx for this experience. try the eggs royale if you enjoy smoked salmon and porched eggs 10 points for the flat white as well

Date of visit: March 2023
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Robbie Castelijn, Owner at Staring at Jacob, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thanks so much !

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Amazing food , fast serving , best price to quality/quantity, clean and cozy, good music taste , i wanna thank the staff for my amazing experience, and for the amazing tasting food Best brunch place for me in Amsterdam !

Date of visit: March 2023
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Robbie Castelijn, Owner at Staring at Jacob, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thanks so much !

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Me and my partner visited for our birthdays the service and food was outstanding, the food is fresh and tasty we had the waffle with fried chicken it was the best thing we’ve both tasted packing flavour and if you love hot sauce try it...complements the dish so well. Would definitely recommend to anyone local or coming to Amsterdam for a trip A*More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed February 17, 2023 via mobile

Nice staff and excellent food! Also specials for kids in the menu! We would come back here next time when we were in Amsterdam

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed February 17, 2023

We came here on the first day of our trip and we had such a lovely meal that we came back twice more. It's in a lovely peaceful part of Amsterdam next to a quiet canal in what feels like a very authentic but off-the-beaten-track...area. The food was fantastic, and very good value. In particular, the Rasco was fantastic (especially with the glorious homemade hot sauce). The staff were lovely and the food didn't take much time to arrive at all. Would highly recommend.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed February 16, 2023 via mobile

The food was absolutely delicious. I also ordered the Spicy Mary which had all the tasty flavours of a traditional Bloody Mary, but with a little bit more spice.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed February 15, 2023 via mobile

The best brunch spot in Amsterdam- we visited twice during our short stay! Friendly service and delicious food. We had the ‘All Around Carnivore’ both times as it was so good. Nothing to fault, just brunch perfection!!

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed February 10, 2023 via mobile

Staff are super friendly, drinks are delicious and the food is to die for !! Definitely coming back here for brunch

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed February 5, 2023

Food, atmpshpere, service were all amazing. We really enjoyed our brunch there. In a nice neighborhood.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed February 4, 2023 via mobile

On a recent visit to Amsterdam, my boyfriend and I found this place alongside a canal and decided to try it for brunch. The menu is great with lots of choice and the service was extremely friendly and welcoming. We ordered the fried cauliflower with...waffles and the eggs royale, both of which were excellent. The hot sauce was also 10/10. A great spot for a quick brunch. Would highly recommend!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed January 30, 2023

Delicious food, wonderful service and very busy. Book in advance to avoid disappointment. You wont regret it!

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 25, 2023 via mobile

Super tasty food, never misses! Very friendly customer service! 10/10 I always try and spot by every few month!

Date of visit: January 2023
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Staring at Jacob is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5