Eetcafe Tisfris, Amsterdam

This a popular cafe for a quick cup of capuccino or a magnificent lunch. The menu offers a long list of sandwiches and salads alongside a few small dishes. The old meets the new at this bright and mod pub, located in the former Jewish quarter. Youngsters and office goers come here to savor some delightful little dishes and to sample the wine list. A large terrace along the canal, overlooking busy streets, draws many visitors of the Waterlooplein flea market and the Rembrandt house. The decor is sharp and spiffy, and the reading table has a decent assortment of local and international newspapers and magazines.