Staring at Jacob

The food was unbelievably delicious! Everything we ordered was bursting with flavor and beautifully prepared. Definitely some of the best brunch we’ve had in a long time. One thing to keep in mind: it’s better to make a reservation in advance. If you don’t, you might have to wait for a table. We ended up sitting at the bar, which was a bit of a downside. However, if you book ahead, you’ll get a proper table and can fully enjoy the experience. Overall, the food was outstanding and totally worth it. We would definitely come back!

delicious and reasonably priced brunch spot in Amsterdam. we went in after my friends got engaged in Vondelpark (!!!💍!!!) and the staff ensured we had the most memorable experience ever - they were so friendly and hospitable, so thank you very much! Eggs Royale were delicious, and my vegetarian friend who got a plate without the bacon was very kindly offered by the staff to have avocado as a replacement - so they’re all very thoughtful at Staring at Jacob! thanks again!

With some friends, we decided to have lunch at Staring at Jacob because we had heard good reviews about it. It is also located in a more residential area, away from the busy city centre, which was another good reason to go there. My first impression of the place was “complete chaos,” and that didn’t change much during the visit. We were served items that we didn’t order, and it took some time to fix the mistake. I ordered extra smoked salmon with my meal (as it was recommended on the menu), and I had to wait additional time for it. In all that mess, it took quite a while to get what we had ordered. When we were finishing our meals, we were told that we would have to leave in 10 minutes because there was another reservation. We had been there for maybe 1 hour and 30 minutes at most. The food looked great, and the taste was okay - nothing extraordinary.

Staring at Jacob is a well-known brunch spot in Amsterdam. It’s located in a more residential area, a bit away from the most “famous” parts of the city, but still in a great location right next to the iconic park. I have to say it was the best brunch I’ve had in Amsterdam in terms of price, quality, and menu options. My girlfriend and I ordered the All Around Carnivore, and it was incredible. I recommend going with an empty stomach because it’s honestly hard to finish the whole plate. The scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly, the sausage and bacon had the ideal carnivore balance, the potatoes were great, and as if that wasn’t enough, you also get three big pancakes — probably the best pancakes I’ve ever had. Overall, the price is very reasonable for what you get — pretty standard for Amsterdam 🙂. We went on a Monday and even then, I think we wouldn’t have gotten a table without a reservation, so I definitely recommend booking ahead.

This is a remarkable little restaurant that I just happen to find on a whim. I made reservations before going because I saw reviews that said there would be a long wait if you did not have one. Glad I did. The food was amazing! Who knew I would come all the way to Amsterdam and find good fried chicken. The chicken was crispy and seasoned very well. Being from the south in the US, I think I can consider myself an expert on fried chicken; I’ve cooked it and eaten it for many years now. So kudos to Staring at Jacob for a well cooked chicken. It blew my mind. It was one of the best restaurants that I visited during my vacay. So I had the chicken and waffles. The waffles were very thick, dense and very filling; I did not eat all. I enjoyed the scrambled eggs. The service was really great, very friendly staff. Prices were reasonable, especially for the portion sizes.