Num's directory maps 13 vegan restaurants in Amsterdam — every one we have, listed in full, with a note on which are strictly vegan and which are not.
Dutch street food looks more vegan-friendly than it is. Chip-shop mayonnaise contains egg, so ask for a vegan sauce. Stroopwafels are usually made with butter, and poffertjes with milk and egg. The Netherlands is also home to one of the best-known meat-substitute brands, De Vegetarische Slager, so vegetarian bitterballen and croquettes are common on menus — but vegetarian is not always vegan, and the difference is often egg in the coating. If you are unsure, ask for veganistisch rather than vegetarisch.
Num's directory maps 13 vegan restaurants in Amsterdam, including three branches of Vegan Junk Food Bar. Maoz is vegetarian rather than strictly vegan.
Usually not, as most are made with butter. Some bakeries and supermarket brands sell vegan versions, so read the label.
Veganistisch, often shortened to vegan on menus. Vegetarisch means vegetarian, which may still include egg and dairy.
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