Cafe de Dokter is Amsterdam’s smallest traditional bar - or bruin cafe - and you should definitely squeeze in for a beer whilst you’re here.

Fantastic Flemish-French restaurant where you can get delicious rotisserie chicken.

Surinamese rotis from local institution Rotishop Gieta in Amsterdam-West are perfect for a filling lunch on the go.

Try traditional Dutch mini pancakes at Pat's Poffertjes at Oude Leliestraat or Nieuwendijk.

Much-loved Indonesian restaurant at the edge of the Canal Ring where you can try a rijsttafel - rice table meal.

New Fusion in De Pijp is a Surinamese-Chinese spot with a menu including delicious curries, tasty roti and roasted meats.

Get piping hot fries to go from Mannekin Pis - they also have a spot in Nieuwendijk. They even do them with satay sauce!

At Jopenkerk Haarlem you can sip on a huge range of locally-brewed beers inside an old church.

French-style bakery serving up delicious pastries and baguettes near IJmuiden ferry port.