Blin Queen. Specialty pancakes, coffee & wine bar image

Blin Queen. Specialty pancakes, coffee & wine bar

Restaurant Cafe Bar Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant Brunch restaurant Wine bar Creperie Pancake house Cider bar Eastern european restaurant

One of the Top rated Wine bars in Amsterdam


Address

Amstel 102, 1017 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

www.blinqueen.com

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Ekaterina T. 2 years ago on Google
    Love the pancakes, sooo tender! The owners are very welcoming, tell you everything about the menu and how the ingredients work together. Bonus point - really good quality french cider and free of charge sparkling water (apparently they don’t use plastic bottles so no waste either).
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Polina L. 1 month ago on Google • 344 reviews New
    I came here with a friend and we enjoyed delicious blini with cheese and pear. I was happy to find enough vegetarian options there and I didn't like the absence of opportunity to pay by cash (that's why one star less), not the best for foreigners. I hope they will add this option because now it better only for place owner, but not for visitors.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anastasia D. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice cosy place in the center of Amsterdam. Pancakes taste good, atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly. Owners and stuff do their best to make you feel at home. If you're lucky to get the spot near the window, you can also enjoy the view. Visiting this restaurant was a very pleasant experience!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kirsten v. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice and cozy place. The coffee is amazing, and I really liked the pancake too. I had a latte and a vegetarian pancake with pear, cheese and nuts. Can definitely recommend going here. I'll be back :)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Christoph N. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice Russian owned pancake store, with real Russian Blini. 14€ for a filled pancake, I'd expect to get a pancake as big as a pizza, however the portions do not match the prices. Also, it is a bit cold inside. Must be the Siberian climate ;-) Despite these minor issues they probably serve the best coffee in town and the pancakes are delicious!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna D. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful place! If you want to treat yourself to a great lunch, forget about the Dutch pancakes! A blin is what you want! The marriage of convenience is my personal favorite: a savoury bite with some freshness by the pickles. The garlic oil is a perfect addition. Simple, but wonderfully executed. Be sure to get a coffee here. Coffee can sometimes be quite acidic, but they offer nice earthy coffee with 2shots in every drink. Wonderful iced lattes for the summer!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Susan S. 3 months ago on Google • 320 reviews New
    Super charming start to our day. The lighting and surfaces gave such a cozy vibe, and the menu has so many yummy choices! We loved the "marriage of convenience" and the dacha kir royales. Great service!

  • 5/5 Alexandra Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Cozy place with a pleasant view. Great variety of pancakes. Buckwheat pancake one love ♥️ Coffee is also good. Beverages and plates are unique. It’s possible to purchase it if you’d want. All the waiters were friendly, attentive, and precautious. Recommended!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph O. 10 months ago on Google
    Really loved this place! They made a custom iced americano for me even when its not on the menu. Their other iced drinks are really good. Service was kind and wonderful. The food was also great. Definitely coming here again the next time I have the chance.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roli A. 7 months ago on Google • 92 reviews
    Oh my! What a pretty place with beautifully plated delicious food! I don’t know where to start — super cute cozy place, kind and friendly staff and Food -amazing. 10/10 We ordered Kinky Waffle - their signature potato waffles with avocado, eggs and greens and Monsieur Grechkin. Both were really good! Definitely recommend this place! Great way to start your day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eden S. 1 year ago on Google
    The pancakes are out of this world and we've eaten pancakes all over the world 😅 totally tasty, perfect size, the girl who served us was super lovely and the vibe of this place is chill, modern and you don't feel like you're in the middle of Amsterdam. There's something for everyone and we would 10/10 recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claudine C. 8 months ago on Google
    Blin is a dainty restaurant with really good crepes. The dishes were presented so delicately as well. These coupled with a cozy atmosphere made the perfect dining experience 🥰 The restaurant is in a house that seemed to have scoliosis - so cute
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joshua M. 11 months ago on Google
    Although this is a pancake place, I was more impressed by the soup of the day: cheese soup. It was so fragrant and this warm slightly cheesy, chicken bouillon taste; so wonderfully paired with the croutons and bacon bits to give it texture. The pancakes were also pretty good. It was soft, slightly doughy; I wish it had a bit more chicken pieces though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hai Dang D. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely on top of my Dutch list of food places and worth a visit when in Amsterdam! Went spontaneous on a Saturday afternoon (14hrs) with a friend for a small brunch. Location is very close to shopping center and metro station Rokin. Lovely atmosphere, spacious and super kind service. Menu is very versatile with a lot of different dishes! Good reason to come back again. Concept is special pancakes with influence of Eastern European cooking culture mixed with Western European gastronomy. Food and drinks were served within 10-20 minutes. Taste and presentation were surprisingly good! Worth every euro and will come back again. Thanks for the great experience! PS: Only cashless payment (like most of the places in the Netherlands)!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ghazal 7 months ago on Google
    Randomly came across this place while in Amsterdam and I’m very happy we did!! The ambiance was great and the food was delicious. We really enjoyed the experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mayra N. 1 year ago on Google
    The Syrniki cheesecake pancakes and the blini were absolutely divine! So delicious - and the cozy atmosphere was just perfect for all times of the day. Service was also top-notch. Will definitely be coming again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gunes D. 2 years ago on Google
    Pancake heaven♥️ Owned & managed by a fantastic couple, this place is definitely our favourite pancake place. Their creativity and good vibes can be seen all around. They ask for the qr code while entering, which is a very important detail these days.. Very helpful staff, clean, cozy and peaceful atmosphere. We tried almost everything on the menu so far, and all of them are recomended. No doubt! We always order 1salty for each and 1sweet to share. Portions are big. Today we tried their Gluhwein and it was really delicious! I really respect when people love what they do. Have a few words with them, you’ll understand what I mean. Can’t wait to be back! Thank you!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liat W. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect place for breakfast/brunch. Calm atmosphere Unique food options. All served in beautiful ceramics plates, and fantastic service!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clara B. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place! Found it as we were walking by and craving for Dutch pancakes and we weren’t disappointed!!! The food is amazing, the place cosy, the atmosphere welcoming, and the staff is super friendly. Also, the place is spotless! Would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for local pancakes. See you again next time we’re in Amsterdam :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim S. 3 months ago on Google • 67 reviews New
    A must stop if you are going to breakfast in Amsterdam. The food was all very good, sweet and savory. It has a great atmosphere and ambiance. The staff was friendly and attentive. The coffee also had great flavor and the espresso drinks were well made. Also, the value for the quality of the meal, drinks and service was good in my opinion.

  • 4/5 Lottie A. 2 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    Great selection of dishes, both sweet and savoury… really look forward to trying something different next time…. Slightly pricier than other pancake places but you get what you pay for.

  • 5/5 Yana T. 5 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Amazing crepes and cottage cheese pancakes. Must visit in Amsterdam! We were very lucky to have a table without reservation, the place seems to be very popular, so I recommend you to make a reservation before you go there. We had a very nice and communicative waiter and enjoyed atmosfere and food a lot.

  • 5/5 Raffi D. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    Absolutely loved my visit to Blin Queen! 😍 The pancakes were delicious, and the fact that they offer gluten-free options made it even better. A delightful spot for pancake enthusiasts! 🥞👑

  • 5/5 Crystal S. 1 month ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    We walked by this cafe a few times and decided to stop for breakfast. An amazing brunch cafe! The location was great and the staff were very kind and attentive. They made a really good cappuccino. It can get very busy so just plan accordingly.

  • 5/5 john paul G. 5 months ago on Google
    Food was amazing. The waitress were great but it was obvious that they needed help. There were only two of them for the entire restaurant. They had to be reminded several times of things we asked for such as utensils and other important things. If you go just make sure that you are not in rush. I would return because of the quality of the food was very apparent.

  • 5/5 Anastasiia V. 11 months ago on Google
    I had a wonderful experience at Blin Queen, a restaurant specializing in delicious crepes filled with salmon and tuna. The crepes were perfectly cooked with a delicate flavor that perfectly complemented the fresh fish filling. Each bite was flavorful, and the presentation was impressive, with the crepes beautifully arranged on the plate. In addition to the fantastic crepes, I also enjoyed some refreshing drinks that paired perfectly with the meal. Blin Queen has got you covered if you're in the mood for homemade potato pancakes. They offer a variety of other dishes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Overall, Blin Queen provided an excellent dining experience. The food and service were fantastic, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. I highly recommend trying Blin Queen for a delicious meal and a great time.

  • 5/5 HONG PHUC LAI T. 5 months ago on Google
    This place is amazing with the food being eye-catching and mouth-watering. I had a wild temper dish with tuna tartare and ginger beer this time. Next time, when I'm back in Amsterdam, I will try their coffee and another type of pancake.

  • 5/5 Sanjeev K. 1 year ago on Google
    Due to its close proximity to my workplace, this brunch spot is extremely convenient for me. Aside from the delicious food, I am also fond of the quirky murals on the wall 🤣, which add to the aesthetic appeal of the place. Furthermore, the quality of service provided by the staff is excellent.

  • 5/5 Brian B. 5 months ago on Google
    We found this place last year while staying at the Eden hotel. Very bright, cheerful restaurant. More than just your standard Dutch Pancake place, Blin Queen serves inventive, light, flavor packed Blins (think open faced crepe meets blintz), pancakes and waffles that are unlike any other place in town. Great coffee, wonderful staff, and a nice view out over the Amstel looking towards the Waterlooplein. I had the killer potato based waffle with poached eggs and avocado on the most recent visit and a cafe latte that didn't last long enough to get a picture of.

  • 5/5 Denys M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place! Incredibly warming and cozy atmosphere. Extremely kind staff and people running this place. Great choice and variety of dishes to try, delicious combinations of ingredients and feelings of their own developed recipe of blins (aka crepes). Super cool and unique crockery. Place deffo worth visiting in Amsterdam, if you’d like to try something usual, but in unusual interpretation. What makes this place even more special is a building it situated in. Thank you for having us. It was delicious😋

  • 5/5 Greg T. 1 year ago on Google
    Really popular restaurant, had to queue for 15-20 minutes before getting in, but it really was worth the wait. The turkey and blue cheese (Tempting Offer) pancake was devine, as was the salmon (Nobel Legacy) one. Really nice. Good service too, even tho they were busy. Excellent little restaurant for a fantastic brunch/lunch.

  • 5/5 Полина �. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is great, I really enjoyed it a lot! Staff is friendly and working fast, very rare for Amsterdam. Chill and quiet atmosphere, light music on the background. Also the best cappuccino I had in Amsterdam. And they also have Happy Hours, got my free glass of champagne. Definitely recommend to visit this place.

  • 5/5 davidlye 1 year ago on Google
    Nice cosy cafe with great vibes and cool cafe style music. Free drinking water and WiFi too. Food is delicious and service is excellent!! Check out the 'Lion' atop the main entrance!! keeping watch over the shop🦁 At the front part of the Upper level, overlooking the entrance, there is a bench for 4 seats, allowing a partial view even of the boats sailing along the canal. Snag these seats or the other bench seats beside the entrance and it allows you to watch the World pass by in front of you. Do check out the specials on the board at the Upper level. Currently a promotional Happy Hour is also going on (1500-1800hr Tues-Fri). On Fridays starting from 1800hr there's Live Music too!

  • 5/5 Anfra S. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m a Foodie! And blinqueen cafe exceeded my expectation. The food is great, amazing service, beautiful interior plus! They have a nice view over looking the canal to the neighboring houses. Was also impressed that it’s one of the dancing houses by the way.

  • 5/5 Vlad D. 2 years ago on Google
    Very delicious food, the Russian cuisine’s bliny with very tasty fillings. Also, the owners are really friendly and attentive. The prices are cheap for Amsterdam. 👍


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed inside
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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