The 19 Best Things to Eat in Amsterdam for €5 or Less

Amsterdam ’s expensive . And while we love all the International that come to town to expend their hard cash ( and put up some of ourbest new opening ) , this can also cause a little bit of inflation . Rents are tough enough , but what ’s a soul supposed to eat without blowing their budget ? Even a Big Mac costs more than € 5 ( it ’s € 6.25 ) . That said , these 19 iconic Amsterdam eat – from late - nighttime snack to full meals – are guaranteed to keep your stomach and wallet full .

Kaassoufflé

FEBO(address and info)Price:€1.60You sleep with this was come in . The late - fried imperium of wall food was obviously made for the frugal and the drinking , and we already crowned this bread , late - fry packet boat of cheese its inculpable baron .

Persian soup

Mezrab(address and info)Price:€5The soup at this storytelling and live music theater ( basically your only edible option beyond tosti ’s ) is dish out out by Mama Sahebdivani before almost every show . It ’s part of a long - stomach tradition and is cooked in immense batches intended to bring people together . incentive : loose entertainment ! But you ARE encourage to donate , of course of instruction .

Crispy chicken

Happyhappyjoyjoy(address and info)Price:€5Our favorite sharing - is - caring , tapas - manner Asian street marketer endear us to them even more by making this kickshaw . It ’s a steamed black bun with crispy chicken topped with white cabbage and yuzu mayo , and it ’s as affordable as it is delicious .

Your pick of pizza or pasta

Pizzeria Rimini(address and info)Price:€5Amazingly , there are still a bunch of place in the Leidseplein domain where you could grab pizza or alimentary paste for € 5 . We ’re picking this one because of its consistency and style . Is it the good pizza in the city ? Not many people will say that . But for € 5 , it ’s damn good . Also , you could pose down to enjoy it .

Noodles/rice/veggies & sauce

Wok to Walk(address and info)Price:€4.90Pick between the four type of bean , two types of Elmer Rice , and/or pure vegetable mate with one of eight type of sauce . Whatever you choose , you could get this Amsterdam - born eatery ’s sizzling copulate for under a five dollar bill – a pick repast substitute or belated - night godsend that ’ll go into your fridge when you get home and be just as yummy for lunch the next mean solar day . If you could scrounge up the extra couple of euros , tote up topping , like wimp , peanuts , and/or bamboo shoots .

Turkish pizza

Isikogullari(address and info)Price:€2 - 5Amsterdam ’s other best-loved eccentric of pizza is topped with delicious meat and is uncommitted in six diverseness for € 5 or less . On top of that , they ’re also uncoerced to deliver them . There are also two shaorma varieties , with and without tall mallow , for € 0.50 - 1.00 more . Though we ’ll stick with the grill - flavour spicy chicken and cheeseflower for € 5 .

Falafel sandwich

Maoz(address and info)Price:€4.95The city ’s most ubiquitous falafel chemical chain is remain to keep terms low and you’re able to even save 5 cents by skipping the bread and going for the salad boxful . Whatever direction you take , the counter of topping is at your complete garbage disposal .

Rookworst sandwich

HEMA(address and info)Price:€2 ( € 3 with a soda)One of the most dear snacks in Amsterdam ( and in all of the Netherlands ) is essentially a giant Dutch weenie serve at the Dutch adaptation of a Kmart . “ Rookworst ” plainly mean smoke-dried blimp , but its sports fan sign on for its sweetly savory gammon - like tone which is substantially enjoy with a big dollop of racy table mustard .

Chicken dürüm wrap

Mesut(address and info)Price:€5Both locations are delectable and open until – at least – 1 am . The popular and conveniently located Mesut 2 on the Rozengracht is even open until 6 am on weekends , but you probably lie with that . There are 16 wraps and sandwich to prefer from for this price or less , and the remainder of the card is somewhat cheap , also .

Large fries

Vlaams Friethuis '' Vleminckx since 1957"(address and info)Price:€4.50This hole in a rampart down a back alley off of Spui is well-fixed to find thanks to the gang it draw every clock time it throw open up its shutters . The sauce cost surplus , but you have almost 30 to choose from . “ Oorlog ” ( or “ war ” ) is a novel mix of mayo , Arachis hypogaea - based saté , and onions , but we ’re sticking with the hot sambal - mayo hybrid live as “ samurai sauce . ”

Venetië IJs(address and info)Price:€4.90A taste of Italy ( chocolate , strawberry , vanilla ) with all the right topping for just the right price .

Broodje haring

Lucky ’s Vispaleis(address and info)Price:€3.50Local Pisces devotee eat on it raw from the tail , but you might require to add bread and some onions to your ( still raw ) Clupea harangus . Truth be told , you may pick this lulu up at Pisces shops all over ( the best time is mid- to late - summer , when the first overbold gimmick of the year start roll in ) , but this particular one was name the best a few years ago by the(un)official herring tester of the Netherlands(that ’s a affair here ) with one of the expert oodles – 8.5 – any shop in the city has seen to engagement .

Meal of the day

MKZ Eetcafé(address and info)Price:€5The menu is constantly switch and food is first come in , first serve . But at this OCCII - establish café , you could relish three courses of vegetarian menu for a mere € 5 . See also : Molli Chaoot ( on Tuesdays and Wednesdays ) for more vegan squat eats .

Woensdag Smölldag

IKEA(address and info)Price:€2Did you know that the official HQ of IKEA is really in Amsterdam , and not Sweden ? All over Europe , though , the furniture goliath is actually a favorite spot for cheap food . From hot dogs to daily breakfasts for € 1 ( croissant , high mallow , breadstuff , jam / butter , a boil egg , and afternoon tea or coffee ) , the joint is full of inexpensive food that ’s quite toothsome . However , Wednesdays are the tawdry of the cheap , when the common € 4 extra goes for half - price . And with fare like veggie balls with chickpea tagine , that ’s a great peck .

Full breakfast

La Place OBA(address and info)Price:€3.25It ’s ego - divine service at its freshest . And at the top of Amsterdam ’s key library , it derive with one of the city ’s good views . Plus , there ’s a net ton of other fare in the under € 5 range throughout the twenty-four hours as well .

Tuscany bagel

Bagels & Beans(address and info)Price:€4.95This range of coffee tree and bagel cafés is popular because it ’s consistent ( and well located wherever you are ) . They ’ve got half a dozen bagels under the € 5 mark . This one is our pet ( at any damage point , actually ) , go past with sun - dried love apple , black tapenade , pine nuts , and St. Basil the Great .

Vietnamese loempia

Vietnamese LoempiaPrice:€1You never be intimate when they ’ll be open , but this food truck on the Waterlooplein market has , give down , the good spring rolls in the city . And everything else they answer is tatty and pleasant-tasting , too . At quieter moments , the lady pass the junction will regale you with Vietnamese folk birdcall and tales from her dwelling house state – gratis of charge .

Three-course dinner

Buurtboerderij Ons Genoegen(address and info)Price:€5We already key this one of ourfavorite places to take a dejeuner date , but did you know that they also offer three - course repast every Wednesday and Friday for a fiver ? You peck whether you want marrow , fish , or veggies . The rest of the calendar week , the even menu price skyrockets to a whopping € 8 .

Small BUUFfet

BUUF(address and info)Price:€3.80This mixed home base is but one option ( although the best ) at this super - chintzy , ‘ 70s - themed lunch pip . Note that the large version is only € 5.80 , or you could take your weft from a selection of sandwich – from North Carolina pulled pork barrel with coleslaw and BBQ sauce to goat Malva sylvestris with Eruca vesicaria sativa , honey - thyme bandaging , walnut , and red onion – for a simple € 3.50 each . And dinners here be € 9.80 .

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