One of 5 properties, the Beiaard Café on Spui is a very popular eating café amongst both locals and tourists who are lucky enough to snag a seat. Although the trolley lines are located just a few feet away, it doesn’t seem to distract anyone from focusing on their meals.
I had been wanting to the try spare-ribs, which are featured in almost every menu in town, so I ordered a full rack to split with Drew plus two large Grolsch beers. After noticing a beautiful cheese board on our neighbors table, I decided to get that also. Our waitress was very busy as she hurried to keep up with the entire patio by herself, but we still received prompt attention. The beers arrived cold and frosty, in tandem with our cheese plate. I’m glad I was hungry as I admired the chunks of brie, gouda, and blue served with two different kinds of grain bread, and garnished with walnuts and cashews. There was even a small dish of feta cheese and olives. After munching happily and sipping my beer, our ribs arrived served with a basket of home fries, and mayo for dipping. The ribs were good, tender and slightly garlicky, and there was homemade coleslaw as a vegetable. Our waitress stopped by to check on us, and I told her how much I was enjoying my dinner. She said that if we ever wanted a really good hamburger, that we should come back for lunch. So in short, good food, good service and friendly atmosphere earn Beiaard a place on my list of cafes to return to.
Our bill came to 31.50 EU and I am looking forward to trying the hamburger.

Three Weeks Later: Stopped by for the cheeseburger recommended by our waitress.
It was wonderful, a thick homemade patty, topped with cucumber, lettuce, cheese, ketchup and mustard, served on a huge, fresh roll. Just like Mom’s….
Not cheap at 7.50 EU, plus 2.00EU for a side of fries, but compared to the others we have tried…this wins, hands down!
And once again fast and efficient service, which can be a real rarity in this city.

De Beiaard eet en Bierencafe
Spui 30
Tel: 020-6225110