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1786 tasting-room brown café on the Egelantiersgracht
Bar
Café Papeneiland
1642 brown café on the Brouwersgracht corner
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Jordaan |
$$ Mid-range for Bar
| Mon-Thu & Sun 11:00-01:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-02:00
| Last reviewed: Jun 2026 One of Amsterdam's most beautiful brown cafés, in a gabled 1642 house at the meeting of the Prinsengracht and Brouwersgracht, with Delft-tiled walls and a canal-side terrace. Famous for its apple pie and the legend of a secret Catholic tunnel beneath the floor. A genuine bruine kroeg, not a themed reproduction.
Editor's Tip
Heritage brown café (est. 1642 building)
Venue Personality
Romance 0
Energy 40
Exclusivity 40
View 0
Food 40
Value 80
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Café Papeneiland, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Café Papeneiland?
Café Papeneiland is located in Jordaan, Amsterdam, Prinsengracht 2, 1015 DV Amsterdam.
What are the opening hours of Café Papeneiland?
Café Papeneiland is open Mon-Thu & Sun 11:00-01:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-02:00.
What is Café Papeneiland best for?
Café Papeneiland is especially popular for Afternoon beer, Apple pie, Canal Side seat.
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