A great music venue with ping-pong tables used to be a squat. 

Good coffees and pastries in a lovely place

Authentic café. 

Where I buy most of my books and magazines for work. 

Located under Q-Park, Waterkant is ideal for sunny days since you can get direct sunlight until late evening. Grab a beer and a table on the terrace and enjoy sunny Amsterdam while it lasts. Note: if you get a bit tipsy you think you see a double Guggenheim