What a refreshing slice of the Dutch countryside. We stopped in while biking through the area during a recent holiday in Amsterdam, and this café ended up as one of the highlights of the entire trip. We had a freshly prepared bitterballen and even though it is a common dish, the atmosphere, preparation, freshness, and congenial conversation with Chef Sam enhanced the experience to otherworldly. Toss in a couple of local craft brews from Brouwerij Breugem and you’ve got a reinvigorating meal!

The bitterballen were perfectly seasoned with a crisp exterior that made for the right contrast to the bread for the sandwich, which was a rich, soft multi-grain sort that tasted fresh baked (can’t confirm if it was).

If you are visiting Amsterdam, then hook up with a Backroads Bike Tour or rent yourself a bike and make the trek yourself up to the Twiske Haven. You will not be disappointed!

Special thanks to Chef Sam and his excellent staff for being such gracious hosts!

I was with a friend today, and we waited 20 minutes at the table, nobody came to take any order.We then went at the bar and order directly to the waitress and after ther 20 minutes we found out that the order was never taken. So I went again at the bar, and I got very impolite answer, and nobody took the order or did anything to improve the service. WE have ordered 2 simple ices and 2 waters.. At the end we left without consuming anything.. Very bad experience and very bad customer approach. To avoid!