Bona Ventura

Grachtengordel / Kerkstraat · Amsterdam

Café de Klos

Local cuisineLocals' pick

A small brown café just off the Leidseplein, grilling the same spare ribs since 1971; the menu has not changed since day one. Order the classic ribs, or the brined and smoked ones, with a baked potato with garlic butter.

Address
Kerkstraat 41, 1017 GB Amsterdam
Hours
Mon-Thu 16:00-23:00; Fri-Sun 14:00-23:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Evening · About 1.5 h
Price
Spare ribs, normal portion (2 pieces): classic EUR 24.70, smoked EUR 29.75 (menu on site, 2026)
Price level
€€

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Good to know

  • No reservations: if it is full, wait across the street in the sister café 't Genootschap der Geneugten and they come and get you.
  • Come early or late to avoid the queue; a normal portion is two big ribs.

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