Brunch near Amsterdam Centraal
Just arrived at Amsterdam Centraal and looking for brunch? You're 15 minutes on foot — or one short tram ride — from MOAK Pancakes City Center, a pancake spot with 7,869 Google reviews at 4.7 stars. Walk-ins only, open daily 08:30–15:30, halal and vegan options on the menu.
Closest MOAK to Centraal Station
Jodenbreestraat 144 — 15 min walk south-east, or take tram 14 from Centraal to Waterlooplein and walk 3 minutes.
About brunch near Amsterdam Centraal
Centraal Station sits at the head of the historic horseshoe of canals — a 5-minute walk to Dam Square, 10 minutes to the Royal Palace, 15 minutes to the Jewish Quarter and the Waterlooplein flea market. Head south and you're quickly in MOAK territory — through Nieuwmarkt and the Jewish Quarter, with our City Center kitchen waiting at the end of the walk.
For fluffy, sugar-free pancakes — sweet or savoury, served with eggs or fresh juice — MOAK is the dedicated pancake-and-brunch spot east of the canal belt. You'll be eating within 20 minutes of stepping off the train.
Getting from Centraal to MOAK City Center
On foot (15 min): Exit Centraal towards Damrak. Walk south to Dam Square, continue on Damstraat → Oude Hoogstraat → Jodenbreestraat. You'll see MOAK at number 144.
By tram (10 min total): Tram 14 from Centraal Station heading south, get off at Waterlooplein (3 stops). Walk 3 minutes east to Jodenbreestraat 144.
By bike (7 min): Follow the Singel canal south to Nieuwmarkt, then east to Jodenbreestraat. Bike racks outside the door.
What we serve at MOAK City Center
Pancakes (sweet and savoury), brunch plates, eggs, sourdough toasts, fresh slow-juices and specialty coffees. Halal options marked on the menu. Vegan options available on request. We accept card and debit payments. See the full menu.
Frequently asked questions
How far is MOAK Pancakes from Amsterdam Centraal?
MOAK Pancakes City Center, Jodenbreestraat 144, is about a 15-minute walk south-east from Amsterdam Centraal — or take tram 14 to Waterlooplein and walk 3 minutes. Open daily 08:30–15:30.
Do I need to book a table?
No booking needed — MOAK is walk-in every day, 08:30–15:30. For groups of 6 to 40, email info@moakpancakes.nl in advance and we'll plan it with you.
Are there halal and vegan options?
Yes. Halal-tagged dishes include The NWA, The Tupac, The Message, The Bubba Sparkxxx and The Oh Boyyy. Vegan picks include The Blue Magic, Blue Magic Deluxe and Ice Ice Baby, and every coffee can be made with oat milk.
What does MOAK serve?
100% sugar-free pancakes made with organic wholegrain wheat flour and organic buttermilk, organic Canadian maple syrup from New Brunswick & Nova Scotia, sourdough toasts from Louf bakery, eggs, fresh slow-juices and specialty coffees.
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