citylikeyou — Buurtboerderij 'Ons Genoegen' — Amsterdam by Vera van de Seyp

Hidden in the greenery near Westerpark, the perfect hideaway from street noise can be found if you know where to look: a little farm called “De Buurtboerderij”. Surrounded by a bunch of sheep and a happily decorated garden, the restaurant inside serves one fixed menu a week for a low price. The farm serves as community center as well and is run by volunteers — and you when you eat there! — and there are plenty of sweet people and animals to hang out with.

Website
buurtboerderij.nl

Address
Buurtboerderij 'Ons Genoegen', 319 Spaarndammerdijk, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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