Amsterdam - Goodies E-mail
Written by idyke   

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Huidenstraat 9, Amsterdam , Netherlands
Phone: 020-625-6122


Western Canal Ring
- Italian
- EUR 10 to EUR 15
- EUR 15 to EUR 22


Ok, so I have an addiction. You already know this, so it's no surprise that I had to find a good coffee when visiting Amsterdam for a five day stint last September. I felt as though my caffeine levels were critically low and all I wanted was a good meal and a great coffee. Could we find it in central Amsterdam, could we fuck as like. In fact the breakfast at the dusty hotel we stayed at was a poor show.

Nothing to write home about. Their idea of coffee was milk in a glass. No hit of caffeine for me. So with the initial disappointment of landing in what looked like Bayswater in London, my heart sank when I realised on the first day that there may be a chance that for five days I'd have to go cold turkey and drink water.

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Well all I can say is thank goodness for Maps, and thank sweet baby Jesus for producing the straight lady herself Aaston. With those two things packed away [every dyke should have a fold up Aaston] it was soon realised that Amsterdam wasn't quite what we first thought. With the lingering smell of Skunk up our noses, we walked for a while to find the Jordaan area. Suddenly our spirit rose and we felt the warmth of a beautiful city. You know I'm talking coffee here don't you?


We took the road leading over a bridge on the Western canal Ring down into Huidenstraat and came across Goodies. A delight to the eye, white interior, glass fronted and a cat lazing in the window to boot! Rule one, always look for the obligatory cat in window seat! Friendly, although trendy staff who welcomed you back time and time again – because of course, once you find one good place to nosh at, every other from there on in seems slightly pointless. This one was worthy of a mention because the food was delicious, wholesome and organic. Great sandwich’s, yummy soups or salads, all using fresh produce. But the main pull, was of course the coffee.

Demands made to have a large glass were met with a big smile and chatter. Having found my caffeine hit, I even tried their iced tea inbetween coffee breaks. The prices were defiantly London prices, but well worth the trek and the experience. The whole street was filled with delightful shops and galleries, with a sprinkling of bars and a Friday morning flea market not far away. I was in heaven I tell you – heaven.
 
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Although Goodies is on the small side, the times we chose to go and eat or drink there was plenty of room to manouver. Chatty, friendly customers sit on wooden benches sipping fruity drinks or gnashing on delicious food. You really have to pay this place a visit if you go to Amsterdam . I know I’ll be going back quite soon!
 
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