December is all about getting into the festive spirit, and there’s no place in Amsterdam that does it better than the nine streets. Twinkling fairy lights dangle across the century-old houses, boutiques are wrapped in garlands and cozy cafés get extra cozy. With a reindeer above its doors every day of the year, it’s only fitting Ree7 (the sister spot of popular Pluk) takes the lead in making you feel all warm and Christmassy inside.
Gingerbread cookies sit by the snowflake windows and milkshakes are piled high with cotton candy snow, Christmas tree cookies and festive macarons (named fittingly: the winter wonderland). Their hot chocolate is literally a cup of comfort, served with all the chocolatey treats your inner child could possible want (kit kats, buenos, and donuts on top of a waffle).
While the red velvet pancakes are always on the menu, there’s no denying those colors resemble Santa’s outfit. Brimming in bright red, this sinful stack comes out with a drizzle of creamy white chocolate sauce – thank god it’s sweater season…
Address: Reestraat 7, 1016 DM, Amsterdam
