Best for
Groups with varied tastes, casual lunch or dinner near the Jordaan
Time needed
1–2 hours
Worth it?
Yes — genuinely local, flexible and no entry fee
Skip if
You want a formal sit-down restaurant experience instead
About Foodhallen
Foodhallen occupies part of De Hallen, a former Amsterdam tram depot in the Oud-West/Kinkerbuurt district built around the turn of the 20th century and repurposed in the 2010s into a mixed-use cultural complex with a cinema, library, hotel and this food hall at its centre. The industrial bones of the building — high ceilings, exposed brick, iron trusses — give the space a very different atmosphere from a typical shopping-centre food court.
More than 20 vendors operate stalls around a central communal seating area, covering a genuinely wide culinary range: Dutch classics like bitterballen and kroketten sit alongside ramen, tacos, dim sum, pizza and craft beer, letting a group with very different tastes eat together without compromising on a single restaurant. It functions as both a casual dinner destination for Amsterdammers and a lower-commitment lunch stop for visitors exploring Oud-West.
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Entry costs nothing — you simply walk in, browse the stalls, and pay per item, making it a flexible option whether you want a quick snack or a full grazing dinner across several vendors. Evenings and weekends get genuinely busy with locals rather than tourists, a good sign for food quality but worth planning around if you want a seat without waiting.
Sitting on the edge of the Jordaan and De Baarsjes, it pairs naturally with an Oud-West/Jordaan wander rather than requiring a special cross-town trip.
What to See: Highlights
- 1Housed in a converted early-1900s tram depot
- 220-plus food stalls spanning Dutch, Asian, Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine
- 3Free entry with communal seating around a central bar area
- 4A genuinely local, not tourist-driven, dining crowd
- 5Part of the wider De Hallen cultural complex (cinema, library, hotel)
Insider Tips
Go with a group so everyone can order from different stalls
Weekday lunch is quieter than weekend evenings if you want guaranteed seating
Combine with a Jordaan or Oud-West wander before or after
Bring cash as a backup — some smaller stalls may prefer it
Check De Hallen's cinema schedule for a dinner-and-a-film combo
Getting There
Bellamyplein 51, 1053 AT Amsterdam
Open in Google Maps →- 1Tram 7 or 17 to Ten Katestraat, or a 10-minute walk from the Jordaan.
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Should You Visit?
Visit if...
- You're travelling with a group that wants different cuisines under one roof
- You're already exploring the Jordaan or Oud-West
- You want a casual, local dining experience over a formal restaurant
- You appreciate repurposed industrial architecture
Skip if...
- You want a quiet, formal sit-down meal rather than a bustling food hall
- You're not in the Oud-West area and don't want a special trip for it
More to See in Amsterdam
Jordaan
A former working-class quarter of narrow streets, tiny almshouses and quiet canals — now one of Amsterdam's most charming and expensive neighbourhoods to simply wander.
Albert Cuyp Market
The Netherlands' largest daily street market, 260 stalls deep through the lively De Pijp neighbourhood — fresh produce, fabric, cheap clothes and stroopwafels made to order.