Cafe Puccini serves lunch, afternoon tea, cakes and light evening meals (when there are performances at nearby Het Muziekgebouw), but for me it will always be a brunch spot.

Puccini is squeezed into a triangular corner building on beautiful Staalstraat, two doors up from Puccini Bomboni, the superb chocolate shop with a similar name but not the same owner.

The cafe is at its best when the sun is shining, and you can pull up a stool at the long table next to the window or people-watch on the pavement outside.

Yoghurt with cruesli (crunchy muesli) and home-made pastries are served from 08.30, with a small selection of sandwiches, soups and salads following later in the morning.

My favourite brunch option at Puccini is the well-filled pastrami and pickle sandwich; or the soft scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and whole-wheat toast.

The coffee at Puccini is also strong, hot and plentiful. This, combined with the food, is my idea of the perfect start to the day.

Restaurant info

Opening hours:
Mon-Fri 08.30-18.00; Sat-Sun 10.00-18.00

Payment method: Cash and PIN only; no credit cards

Price indication:

Our rating:

Address: Staalstraat 21
City: Amsterdam
Telephone: 020 620 8458
Web: go directly to homepage

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