Café Lust!

There is something in the water in De Pijp (forgive me). Step a block or two off the Ferdinand Bolstraat and you enter neighborhoods of high density housing that are both peaceful and friendly. And on every intersection of these bucolic back streets you find at least one bar if not two, or in this case a bar and a preschool where the kids do yoga and are fed 100% organic food. The point being these really are neighbourhoods in the old fashioned sense of the word. And in that same old fashioned sense of neighbourhood we place Café Lust.

Sitting outside in the afternoon sun with a book, a beer, and bitterballen, Café Lust feels like home. Stay a while and you will see at the table next door a family (mum dad and two delightful kids) having an early meal. Then a young couple clearly dating who you end up talking to because the waitress draws you into a conversation on traveling. Then an old couple having an evening drink, greeting friends and sitting in that comfortable, companionable, affectionate, silence that comes with a matured relationship. And thinking back I can imagine a natural progression, childhood, young love, parenthood, old love, in a wonderful circle with a place like Café Lust as the constant, the warm backdrop to a neighbourhood where people live a life.

I should mention the food. Try the ribs! And of course the bitterballen, The Netherlands answer to what to have with your beer. The staff are wonderful, and the atmosphere charming. Café Lust. Stay a while!

Celebrated my birthday here. Was a great party! Staff was friendly and enthusiastic, everything was well arranged. Also the contact with the owner beforehand was smooth and easygoing. Would highly recommend!!

Very fun bar. Decided to drop by with a friend and watch F1. We had a few drinks and a few things to eat, all of which was very good. Only nitpick: the TVs can certainly use an upgrade.

Delicious food, amazing staff with attention and care to visitors. We had a birthday party and thanks to the Lust team this day was unforgettable. Many thanks to all employees! Highly recommend. 10/10

Authentic and friendly atmosphere, we have visted it few days ago and enjoyed the athosphere

A very exciting pub quiz night with the fun host Hidde and the great bartender Floor. Pure vibes!

Very nice place, good cocktails, super considerate and attentive service, really like hanging out here!

I wanted to try some of their vegetarian snacks and wasn't disappointed. I had nachos with guacamole and some kroketten and they were delicious. What I found most attractive was that it's a neighborhood place, not your usual tourist spot.

Lovely buurt cafe, great terrace food was good too. These kind of cafes are amsterdams hidden gems.

Fine food and drinks in a nice atmosphere. And their Spanish-speaking waiter, César, was really friendly and helpful!

Super cool little bar, nice atmosphere and good drinks with a big outside sitting area

Cosy, friendly staff, good food

Nice cozy Brown café.
If you prefer a place what is not to noisy to have a good conversation, this would be your place!

I'm the bar tender, so it's an amazing cafe.😂 Welcome here beautiful people 😍

Always a good atmosphere at Cafe Lust, whether it is for a coffee, borrel or late drinks!

Enjoyable local cafe. No fuss and nice beers

A very spacious terrace and nice tapas choices!

Love this neighborhood café/bar. It's not my local but definitely one of my favourites

Dog friendly cafe 🐕 nice staff.

Small cozy place with really good selection of beer and food