Cosy place and simply the best coffee in town.

The portal between the Leidseplein nightlife area and the Max Eeuweplein is pompously accentuated by a classical looking façade, designed in 1991 by Zaanen Spanjers Architects. On the frieze, supported by columns, the architect has carved an inscription: ‘Homo sapiens non urinat in ventum’ - ‘A wise man does not piss into the wind’. A ‘wisecrack’, disguised in Latin.

My pilates studio for many years. Only great trainers. Very nice people. A warm, welcome, professional studio for training during all hours. 

A tiny record shop that has all the character you'd want.  They also sell produce out front which gives it even more character. 

Small bookstore in the center of Amsterdam with the likes of Experimental Jetset, Metahaven and Karel Martens.