Brunch from Amsterdam Noord
Living in NDSM, Noorderpark, IJburg-side, Buiksloterham or anywhere across the IJ? Brunch is a ferry away. MOAK Pancakes City Center is about 15 minutes from Centraal Station's south side — hop the free pont, walk 5 minutes east, you're at Jodenbreestraat 144. Sugar-free pancakes, sourdough toasts, fresh juices.
Closest MOAK to Amsterdam Noord
Jodenbreestraat 144 — take the free GVB pont to Amsterdam Centraal, then 5 min walk south-east via Prins Hendrikkade and Nieuwmarkt.
About brunch from Amsterdam Noord
Crossing the IJ from Noord is quick and the reward is worth it. MOAK City Center is a short pont-and-walk away — in the Joods Cultureel Kwartier, two minutes from Waterlooplein flea market, and an easy combo with a morning at the Rembrandt House or Hermitage Museum.
The route: NDSM / Buiksloterweg → MOAK City Center
From NDSM: F4 pont (NDSM → Centraal Station) — 15 min boat ride, runs every 15 min. Walk 5 min south-east to Jodenbreestraat.
From Buiksloterweg: F3 pont (Buiksloterweg → Centraal Station) — 4 min boat ride, runs every 7 min during the day. Walk 5 min as above.
From IJplein: F2 pont (IJplein → Centraal Station) — 7 min boat ride. Walk 5 min as above.
Free for pedestrians and bikes. Bring your bike on the pont and ride to the restaurant in 8 minutes from Centraal.
What we serve
100% sugar-free pancakes made with organic wholegrain wheat flour and organic buttermilk. Sourdough bread from Louf bakery. 100% organic Canadian maple syrup from New Brunswick & Nova Scotia. Combination Plates, Pancakes, Toasts, Juices & Shots. Halal options (look for the H), vegan options on request.
The little things you'll notice at MOAK
A few details we put real thought into:
- Vinyl R&B, all day. Throwback hip-hop and R&B from the '70s to now — real records on a real turntable. No streaming algorithm picking your background.
- Slow-pressed juices. We use a slow juicer for every juice. Slower and more expensive than a centrifugal juicer, but keeps the enzymes and colour intact. Most cafés skip this.
- Local farm eggs. Sourced from Dutch farms. You can taste it in our scrambled eggs and brunch plates.
- Sourdough by Bakkerij Louf. Bread delivered fresh every morning, hand-proofed 18–20 hours.
- Real Belgian chocolate. Homemade chocolate sauce made with real Callebaut chocolate on The Infamous — our Daily Paper collab pancake.
- Saffron pistachio ice cream. Our own secret recipe. Try it on The Ice Ice Baby (vegan), The Blue Magic Deluxe, or The Mancake.
- The Golddigger. One per hour, by request: a stack of blueberry pancakes with 22-karat gold leaves on a Versace plate, served with Luc Belaire Rosé champagne on the side.
- Real Japanese toilets. Yes, imported. They show up in our reviews more often than we expected. Go check.
Free Super Boost gingershot — follow @moakpancakes on Instagram or TikTok, show staff before you order and the immune-boost gingershot is on us. After the ferry, the City Center outdoor terrace is a fair reward — fills up fast on warm days.
Frequently asked questions
How far is MOAK Pancakes from Amsterdam Noord?
MOAK Pancakes City Center, Jodenbreestraat 144, is about 15 minutes from Noord — take the free GVB pont to Amsterdam Centraal, then a 5-minute walk south-east. Open daily 08:30–15:30.
Do I need to book a table?
No booking needed — MOAK is walk-in every day, 08:30–15:30. For groups of 6 to 40, email info@moakpancakes.nl in advance and we'll plan it with you.
Are there halal and vegan options?
Yes. Halal-tagged dishes include The NWA, The Tupac, The Message, The Bubba Sparkxxx and The Oh Boyyy. Vegan picks include The Blue Magic, Blue Magic Deluxe and Ice Ice Baby, and every coffee can be made with oat milk.
What does MOAK serve?
100% sugar-free pancakes made with organic wholegrain wheat flour and organic buttermilk, organic Canadian maple syrup from New Brunswick & Nova Scotia, sourdough toasts from Louf bakery, eggs, fresh slow-juices and specialty coffees.
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