The Dwaze Zaken street and art cafe, located at PrinsHendrikkade 50 across the street from Centraal Station, is a fun and tasty place to eat lunch or dinner, drink cafe or something stronger, and simply hang out. The menu is creatively designed with special meals on Monday nights, and the interior is funky, with loads of locally made art, comfortable sofas and stools, and really gorgeous bathrooms!

I like the place because of its location - I rarely spend time in the Chinatown/Red light districts, but when I stopped here while on my way to Centraal station- taking a friend there after a visit, we had just enough time for a hot chocolate with apple pie - I was impressed! It is a cool break from the more touristy cafes around this part of town.

You can even catch live music (jazz is coming up soon), so check their website for more details! I know I'll be back.