Café Restaurant Meyer was named after a special Amsterdam figure by proud owners Omar Baggen and Thijs Barelds, who also operate Café Marcella across the street: Meyer Linnewiel, better known as Kokadorus. This striking market merchant himself once stood on the Amstelveld and was famous for his talk, humor and lively trade. His statue still stands on the square. With the name Meyer, this Amsterdam legend now gets a new chapter, on the very spot where he once told his stories.
Inside, Meyer feels immediately familiar. Large windows overlook the Amstelveld, making the restaurant part of the square itself. The interior exudes a warm, accessible atmosphere where local residents, visitors and casual passersby immediately feel at home. The restaurant with its large and sunny terrace overlooking the Amstelveld and the Prinsengracht is a place where you can easily take a seat for a coffee in the morning, lunch or drinks with friends or a long evening at the table.
The kitchen where Chef Marcel van Zomer cooks revolves around recognizable French dishes with worldly influences. No complicated culinary constructions, but dishes that feel familiar and at the same time surprise with distinct flavors. Think classics served with a subtle international twist - just as you would expect in a city like Amsterdam.
"On the Amstelveld, where Amsterdam has come together for centuries, Café Restaurant Meyer feels like a place that should have always been there."
The wine list also fits seamlessly with that idea. Accessible wines for a spontaneous glass on a weekday, but also special bottles for those who stay a little longer. Because Meyer is not just a restaurant, it is a place to linger.
From nine in the morning until late in the evening, Meyer is open seven days a week. For breakfast, lunch, drinks or dinner. And as soon as the sun shows itself, the large terrace on the Amstelveld becomes one of the nicest places in town to settle down.