Eating At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Whether you want a snack or three course meal, or just a quick coffee (or something stronger), Schiphol airport offers something to suit every size of appetite and the pickiest of palates. Pastries, sandwiches, seafood, ice cream: it’s all there - although not on the same plate. The variety of bars and restaurants is present both landside and airside, so everyone is catered for.
Before Passport Control
If you are looking for a tea or coffee or a light snack whilst waiting with family or friends, try one of these:
Balcony Café
The name says it all; sit back and relax on the balcony with a hot drink and a roll whilst taking in the spectacle of aircraft taking off and landing.
- Opening hours: 0530 – 1800 (1 November – 31 March) 0200 – 2000 (1 April – 31 October)
Coffee Bar
The clue is in the name; coffee and snacks served here.
- Opening hours: 0600 – 2100 (1 November – 31 March) 0600 – 2000 (1 April – 31 October)
Colour Café
Enjoy a tea or coffee with some delicious baked treats including cake, rolls and pastries.
- Opening hours: 0600 – 1600 (1 November – 31 March) 0600 – 1900 (1 April – 31 October)
Hello There
A cheerful bar where you can sip a coffee and have a snack as you wait for passengers to arrive.
- Opening hours: 0700 – 2200, 1 November – 31 March 0700 – 2300, 1 April – 31 October
Hot n Cold
Grab a sandwich, or a tasty cookie or muffin for a great convenient snack.
- Opening hours: 0600 – 2100 (1 November – 31 March) 0600 – 2200 (1 April – 31 October)
Juggle Juice Bar
A range of freshly prepared fruit juice drinks, smoothies and cocktails served daily.
Juggle Sandwich Bar
Freshly made sandwiches and rolls are made to order here, as well as offering takeaway hot meals.
- Opening hours: 24 hours
Starbucks
Treat yourself to a world-famous Starbucks coffee, freshly-brewed daily.
- Opening hours: 0600 – 2200
If you need something a little more substantial, you’d do well to try the following:
Café Rembrandt
A welcoming, traditional-style Amsterdam pub where you can get comfortable and enjoy a nice cold beer.
- Opening hours: 0900 – 0030 daily
Grand Café Plaza
Choose either a bar seat or table service at this restaurant, and choose from a menu of both hot and cold snacks, as well as a selection of hot meals. The Grand Plaza also offers a wide range of wines by the glass. The lighting and music create a vibrant sense of enjoyment, making it an ideal place to unwind before a flight.
- Opening hours: 24 hours
Balcony Café
The name says it all; sit back and relax on the balcony with a hot drink and a roll whilst taking in the spectacle of aircraft taking off and landing.
- Opening hours: 0530 – 1800 (1 November – 31 March) 0200 – 2000 (1 April – 31 October)
Pronto IJssalon
For those with a sweeter tooth, pay a visit to the Pronto IJssalonwhich serves delicious Italian ice cream as well as other types of home made ice cream and Italian-style rolls.
- Opening hours: 0700 – 2200
After Passport Control
Café Ellipse
A wide range of snacks and drinks, with a great view of the runway.
- Opening hours: 0630 – 2000
Coffeebar B-Pier and Constellation Bar
Both serve hot drinks and snacks.
- Opening hours: 0600 – 2000
Cone Bar
Another coffee/ snack bar.
- Opening hours: 0600 – 2100 (1 November – 31 March) 0600 – 2000 (1 April – 31 October)
Deli Holland Boulevard
A wide selection of snacks and pastries along with hot drinks. The deli offers great views of the runway.
- Opening hours: 0600 – 2000
Espressobar
Serves drinks such as fresh coffee and cold beer, as well as snacks.
- Opening hours: 0730 – 2000
Galaxy Bar
Grab a coffee and a roll before taking to your plane.
- Opening hours: 0630 – 1900 (1 November - 31 March) 0630 – 1700 (April – 31 October)
Juicy Details:
Soon to be introduced to Schiphol, Juicy Details will offer a huge range of health drinks and smoothies which invigorate mind and body and help you relax before a long flight. Salads, tea and coffee will also be available, to help keep you fit and healthy.
New Destinations
A new, contemporary bar which serves a variety of drinks and snacks.
- Opening hours: 0630 – 2000 (1 November - 31 March) 0530 – 2130 (April – 31 October)
Network Bar
Connect to the internet and enjoy a Dutch beer or snack here.
- Opening hours: 0700 – 2130
Heineken Bar
Serves a variety of drinks and snacks.
- Opening hours: 0600 – 2000
GrabAndFly
An ideal place to get a snack to take onto the plane. A wide range of snacks include sandwiches and salads, along with less traditional foods such as sushi. Hot snacks are available, including pizzas, toasted sandwiches and sausage rolls. Hot and cold drinks are also available, as well as handy carrier bags and you can even buy a newspaper here. What more can you ask for in one place?
- Opening hours: 0500 – 2100
Aside from all of these, there remains room for full restaurant-style establishments, including:
Bubbles
A contemporary eatery which contains both a casino and saltwater aquarium! The theme here is most certainly aquatic, as most of the menu revolves around seafood. Take your pick from a seafood platter, or a shrimp or salmon sandwich. If you’re feeling flush, splash out on oysters or even caviar and wash it all down with wine or champagne, available by the glass or bottle.
- Opening hours: 0600 – 2000
Café Amsterdam
A welcoming bistro which recreates the atmosphere of a typical Dutch bar. Serves hot lunch and dinner, with a variety of drinks including a pikketanissie;, a local cocktail.
- Opening hours; 0700 – 2100
Casino Bar
Enjoy a drink whilst you play. The bar also offers a range of seafood, including sushi.
- Opening hours: 0600 – 2000
Grand Café het Paleis
With wooden flooring, a large bar and wine bottles stacked so high a ladder is needed, the charming Grand Café het Paleis offers full table service both inside and on its terrace. Breakfast is served all day with an extensive menu for other dishes.
- Opening hours: 0600 – 2100
Murphy’s Irish Pub
Enjoy traditional Irish drinks and dishes in the warm hospitality of the Emerald Isle.
- Opening hours: 0630 – 2100 (1 November – 31 March) 0700 – 2200 (1 April – 31 October)
Sports Café
A sports-themed bar where you can unwind over a game of pool or table football. Also shows the latest sports events and news on many television screens.
- Opening hours: 0600 – 2000
Ice Cream
An ice cream parlour exclusively serving delicious Häagen Dazs ice cream.
- Opening hours: 0800 – 1630 (1 November – 31 March) 0730 – 2130 (1 April – 31 October)

