Brunch near Westermarkt
Westermarkt sits in the heart of canal-belt Amsterdam — the Westerkerk towering above, the Anne Frank House around the corner, and the Jordaan just west. For a fluffy, sugar-free pancake brunch, MOAK Pancakes City Center is a 10-minute walk east, or 5 minutes by bike.
Closest MOAK to Westermarkt
Jodenbreestraat 144 — 10 min walk east via Dam Square, or 5 min by bike.
About brunch near Westermarkt
Westermarkt is the square next to the Westerkerk, right on the Prinsengracht, with the Anne Frank House at the south corner. From here it's 3 minutes to the Negen Straatjes, 4 minutes into the heart of the Jordaan, or south along the Prinsengracht to Leidsestraat in 10.
For a brunch of fluffy sugar-free pancakes, eggs, sourdough toasts and fresh juices, MOAK City Center is a 10-minute walk straight east — a dedicated pancake-and-brunch spot.
Walking from Westermarkt to MOAK City Center
Cross Raadhuisstraat heading east → cross over Singel → continue on Paleisstraat → Dam Square → Damstraat → Oude Hoogstraat → Jodenbreestraat. About 10 minutes, mostly flat and pedestrian-friendly.
By bike: 5 minutes via the same route, with bike racks at the door.
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.
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 short walk from Westermarkt, the City Center outdoor terrace is your sunny-day reward.
Frequently asked questions
How far is MOAK Pancakes from Westermarkt?
MOAK Pancakes City Center, Jodenbreestraat 144, is about a 10-minute walk east of Westermarkt via Dam Square — or 5 minutes by bike. 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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Also nearby: Jordaan · Nine Streets · Amsterdam Centraal