As the weather improves and the sun shines brightly, it's perfect terrace weather. Here's an overview of the best terraces in Amsterdam where you can enjoy with your kids.
Amsterdam West
TerrasMus, Erasmuspark TerrasMus is a cozy neighborhood terrace in the middle of the Erasmuspark, right next to the playground. While parents enjoy coffee or homemade treats, kids can run wild in the playground.
Café Cook A hidden gem in Amsterdam West, Café Cook boasts a lovely terrace overlooking a playground—ideal! As kids play, you can relax with a cappuccino, a nice glass of wine, or something delicious from the menu. The terrace is spacious, green, and offers a laid-back neighborhood vibe.
Bar Hout Located in the Houthavens area, Café Hout is a great spot for families with kids, featuring a large terrace adjacent to a playground. With water views, ample space, and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s a wonderful place to enjoy lunch, drinks, or coffee in the sunshine.
Amsterdam North
Pompet, is a gem in Noorderpark. Its location in the park allows children to run around freely. For kids who prefer sitting at the table, child-friendly seating is available. With French-inspired cuisine, you can enjoy dishes like boeuf bourguignon while playing a round of pétanque.
Pllek At Pllek, you'll find a fantastic spot by the city beach with delicious sandwiches of veggies and hummus. Pllek sits by the water, but safety measures are in place for the little ones.
IJver Behind Pllek lies IJver, a large beer café with an equally spacious and sunny terrace. There’s no risk of children falling into the water here—they’d have to run very far indeed.
Noorderlicht Café This café also features a wonderful terrace and plenty of charm.
Hangar combines the vibe of a beach bar and a café, with spaces for kids to play behind sand dunes. Watch out for the water if you sit outside the fenced areas.
De VerbroederIJ A fun spot offering café vibes, a city beach, and a community garden—all in one!
De IJ-Kantine In summer, this café has a stunning waterfront terrace with parasols and cozy lighting. Indoors, there’s a children’s corner with tables, chairs, toys, and books.
IJburg
DOK48 Located at the harbor, DOK48 is perfect for lunch, drinks, or dinner. Kids can choose from a special menu with tasty options.
Amsterdam Southeast/Overamstel
L’Osteria set behind a small harbor, this Italian restaurant offers a fenced terrace and delicious Italian dishes, including mini pizzas and pasta for the kids.
Thuis aan de Amstel This charming café offers a garden where families can relax after a bike ride from Amsterdam’s city center.
Amsterdam East
De Plantage Situated in Artis Zoo, the terrace at De Plantage lets you catch glimpses of flamingos and hear elephants trumpet.
Hotel Arena The terrace overlooks the Oosterpark and offers views of a water playground and a regular playground, ensuring parents can keep an eye on their little ones.
Dignita Hoftuin Technically in Amsterdam Centrum but bordering East, Dignita is a hidden treasure with a city garden. Inside, there’s plenty for kids, including toys, babyccinos, and sometimes even coloring sheets.
Roest Amsterdam’s city beach café, Roest, is set in a historic building transformed into a café/bar. Kids can burn off their energy while parents enjoy the terrace and a drink. There’s even an obstacle course at the back.
Amsterdam Centrum
Mandela Huisje lies behind Centraal Station, a charming yet hidden terrace with lounge areas, loose chairs like in the Tuileries Gardens in Paris, and even a grassy hill for lounging. Open all summer from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., reachable by ferry and bike.
Amsterdam South
Vondeltuin In the Vondelpark, parents can relax on the spacious terrace of the vondeltuin while kids play in the garden. There’s even a special kids' menu.
Goos offers a safe, family-friendly environment near a large park. Kids can enjoy toys, coloring sheets, and a delicious kids’ menu.
If you've discovered an amazing terrace in Amsterdam that's perfect for kids, please share it with us in the comments below. We'd love to hear about your favorite spots!
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