Reviewers consistently describe this as 'the best flat white I had in Amsterdam.' The espresso is pulled with care, the milk is textured to a tight microfoam (not heaps of bubble), and the ratio is balanced. This is why people visit this café specifically, often before other coffee shops nearby.
Tips from diners
The barista rotation is skilled across all shifts — quality is consistent whether you visit at 8am or 2pm.
Little Collins' Turkish eggs have reviewers calling it 'the best breakfast I can remember having in a very long time.' The labneh (strained yogurt) provides a creamy, tangy base, the chilli oil brings heat and depth, and the poached yolks run into everything. The crispy bread is essential for scooping.
Tips from diners
Get extra bread on the side — there's never enough to scoop up all the labneh and yolk mixture.
This is the restaurant's carnivorous statement dish. The brisket braises for 18 hours until it falls apart, and reviews call it 'the undisputed star' of the rotating menu. It only appears occasionally (check Instagram for current offerings), and when it does, it sells out by early afternoon.
Tips from diners
Check their Instagram @littlecollinsamsterdam the morning you want to visit to confirm the brisket is on — it rotates and sells out fast.
When the main menu seems uncertain, this sides dish is consistent — a mix of toasted almonds, seasonal vegetables in house vinegar, and sometimes herbs. It's designed as a lighter option or sharp flavor palette reset between other dishes.
Tips from diners
Order this to share if you're with someone — the portion is generous and the variety is nice.
This is the restaurant's playful approach to combining Indian spice with egg-forward brunch. The curry changes based on season and available ingredients, but reviewers note the spice balance never tips into overwhelming — it's designed to eat at brunch pace, not burn your mouth.
Tips from diners
Ask if it's vegan or vegetarian when ordering — Little Collins rotates the base and some weeks it's meatless.
Named after a street in Melbourne, Little Collins brings Australian café culture to De Pijp with the precision of a specialty coffee operation and a menu that changes frequently. The flat white consistently appears on 'best coffee in Amsterdam' lists, and the kitchen rotates through international dishes — Turkish eggs, slow-cooked brisket, broken egg curry — with most items being vegetarian or vegan. Walk-ins only, no reservations, and expect to wait on weekends.
Walk-ins only — no reservations — and expect 20-30 minute waits on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Weekday visits are much quieter.
Arrive before 9am on Saturday or Sunday to minimize the queue, or come after 2pm when turnover slows.
Follow them on Instagram to see what's rotating through the menu that week — dishes change, and the brisket and special curries are listed there.
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