Brunch in Amsterdam Oost
Amsterdam Oost — East — is one of the city's most exciting food neighbourhoods: Indische Buurt, Javastraat market, Dapperstraat, Oosterpark. For a fluffy sugar-free pancake brunch, MOAK Pancakes City Center is a 15-minute walk west, or 6 minutes by tram.
Closest MOAK to Amsterdam Oost
Jodenbreestraat 144 — 15 min walk west, or tram 14 from Javaplein direct to Waterlooplein (6 min).
About brunch in Amsterdam Oost
Amsterdam Oost stretches east from Artis Zoo to the Indische Buurt, with Oosterpark and the Dapperstraat market in between. It's residential and slower-paced than the canal belt — a relaxed area for a long weekend brunch.
For a brunch of fluffy sugar-free pancakes — sweet or savoury, with eggs and fresh juice on the side — MOAK City Center is the dedicated pancake-and-brunch spot, right on the edge of Oost.
Getting from Oost to MOAK City Center
By tram (6 min from Javaplein): Tram 14 westbound, three stops to Waterlooplein. Walk 3 minutes east to Jodenbreestraat 144.
On foot (15–20 min from Indische Buurt): West via Mauritskade → Plantage Middenlaan → Waterlooplein → Jodenbreestraat.
By bike (8 min from Javastraat): Straight west via Plantage Kerklaan.
What we serve at MOAK City Center
Sweet and savoury pancakes, brunch plates, eggs, sourdough toasts, fresh slow-juices and specialty coffees. Halal options marked on the menu, vegan options on request. We accept card and debit payments. See the full menu.
Frequently asked questions
How far is MOAK Pancakes from Amsterdam Oost?
MOAK Pancakes City Center, Jodenbreestraat 144, is about 6 minutes by tram 14 from Javaplein (or a 15-minute walk west). 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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