Schreierstoren is a café and restaurant inside Amsterdam’s 15th-century defensive tower, at Prins Hendrikkade 95. Its old brick walls and wooden beams give the dining room a traditional feel, while the terrace looks out over the canals. Stop for brunch, a beer and croquettes, or hot chocolate; pancakes include apple and cinnamon and blueberry. The menu also covers café favourites such as apple pie and cappuccino. It suits a scenic break near the historic tower more than a meal chosen for culinary distinction.
A café inside a defensive tower
Schreierstoren is a 15th-century defensive tower and the only surviving defensive tower in Amsterdam. The café occupies this historic setting, where wooden beams and brick walls give the interior its character.
The old building is the main reason to pause here. It brings a historic setting to a meal or drink beside the canals.
Food and the terrace
The menu includes familiar café dishes and drinks, from croissants, apple pie and cappuccino to fish and chips. Pancake choices include apple and cinnamon and blueberry. Hot chocolate is another reason to stop for a drink, while beer and croquettes suit a more casual break.
The terrace has canal views and welcomes dogs. The café is a convenient place to sit while exploring the area, though its appeal lies more in the tower and setting than in distinctive cooking.
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What is Schreierstoren?
It is a café and restaurant inside a 15th-century defensive tower, described as Amsterdam’s only surviving defensive tower.
Does Schreierstoren have a terrace?
Yes. The terrace has canal views and welcomes dogs.
What can you eat at Schreierstoren?
The menu includes pancakes, apple pie, croissants and fish and chips. Apple and cinnamon and blueberry pancakes are among the options.
