Amsterdam on a budget

1. De Pizzabakers

Pizza and prosecco are the specialties at De Pizzabakkers, with a menu boasting over 11 pizza recipes and 4 prosecco cocktails. Prices are different at lunch time and dinner time, meaning you can pick up a delicious cheap pizza at lunch.

💰 Price Range: €10-20

2. Stach

If you’re after a quick and affordable lunch, Stach offers a delicious selection of fresh and healthy sandwiches, salads, wraps, and pastas. All food is take-away, making it a great option if you’re heading to relax in one of Amsterdam’s parks. They also have a tempting range of sweet treats- don’t miss the traditional Dutch gevulde koek, a cookie filled with rich, gooey almond paste.

Stach is a popular chain with 15 locations across the city.

💰 Price Range: €4-10

3. Poke Perfect

This Hawaiian-inspired eatery is fresh, bright, and modern, offering a variety of healthy poke bowls and ‘sushirritos’ on the menu. It’s a tasty and nutritious option for a quick lunch or dinner. With 5 locations across Amsterdam, it’s a convenient spot for a flavourful, on-the-go meal.

💰 Price Range: €12-16

4. Benny's Chicken

Located along the Albert Cuyp market (the longest market in Europe) you’ll find Benny’s Chicken, a family run and environmentally conscious cooked chicken stall. Try the chicken sandwich, sticky wings or chicken and cheese. Plus there’s places to perch whilst you eat.

💰 Price Range: €5-10

5. Pho King

For authentic and high-quality Vietnamese food, head to Pho King, conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Dam Square. The menu is simple yet satisfying, featuring a selection of flavorful noodle soups, fresh noodle salads, and crispy spring rolls.

💰 Price Range: €15-20

6. Food Hallen

A foodie’s dream, Food Hallen is an indoor food market boasting dozens of food and drink stalls. Stop by Viet for an amazing banh-mi, Shirkhan for a delicious tandoori naan wrap, or Le Big Fish for crispy prawn tempura.

💰 Price Range: €10-20

7. Wok to Walk

For a quick and satisfying meal, head to Wok to Walk – a global chain serving tasty, made-to-order takeaway noodle boxes. With seven locations across Amsterdam, you’re never far from one, and some sites stay open until 4am on weekends, making it a popular late-night spot.

💰 Price Range: €10-20

8. FEBO

Experience Amsterdam like a true local by visiting FEBO, the Netherlands’ beloved fast food institution. FEBO offers a wide range of snacks to satisfy your cravings, from crispy fries with sauce to deep-fried cheese, minced-meat hotdogs, and the classic Dutch croquette (kroket) on a roll. While these popular snacks can be found in many bars and pubs across Amsterdam, FEBO is the only place where you can pull them straight from the wall.

💰 Price Range: €2-10

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