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serving the best brunch in amsterdam and hiphop sounds since 2013★original american soul food, chicken & waffles and bottomless brunch vibes★
serving the best brunch in amsterdam and hiphop sounds since 2013★original american soul food, chicken & waffles and bottomless brunch vibes★
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american soul food

Staring at Jacob is your cozy neighborhood café & restaurant in Amsterdam, serving original American soul food with a hiphop vibe. From all-day brunch and breakfast favorites like chicken & waffles, eggs benedict, and fluffy pancakes to laid-back lunch dishes, everything is made with love and loaded with comfort food flavor.

Kick back on our sunny terrace, grab a Bloody Mary or Mimosa, and enjoy the chill vibes just steps from Vondelpark. Whether you're looking for the best breakfast in Amsterdam, a boozy brunch with friends, a relaxed lunch, or a hearty ontbijt in Amsterdam-West, we've got you covered.

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Brunch Specials
STARING AT JACOB
EST. 2013 • AMSTERDAM

MORNING RITUAL (V/VG)

house granola slow-roasted in maple syrup, greek yoghurt, fresh seasonal fruit — make it vegan: switch to coconut yogurt

€11.95

MONKEY BUSINESS (V)

banana bread, torched sugared banana, white chocolate mascarpone, raspberries, maple syrup, toasted almonds

€14.50

THE CLUB

grilled chicken, cheddar, creamy egg salad, tomato, mixed salad, bacon and avocado. served with fries and aioli

€17.50

VEGAN TACOS (V/VG)

3 tacos shells, mixed mushrooms, vegan sour cream, black beans, avocado dip, tomato salsa

€14.95

JACOB'S BENNY

shokupan toast, salted butter, crispy bacon, 2 poached eggs, hollandaise, herb potatoes

€16.50

SOPHISTICADO (V)

smashed avocado on shokupan milk bread, crumbled feta, pickled radish, watercress, toasted mix seeds — add smoked salmon + €5.95 — add roasted chicken +€3.95 — add scrambled / poached eggs €3.95 — add bacon + €2.95

€12.50

THE ROYALE

shokupan toast, salted butter, smoked salmon, 2 poached eggs, hollandaise, herb potatoes

€18.50

RASCO

buttermilk fried chicken with sweet & spicy BBQ glaze, Belgian waffle, soft scrambled eggs, pickled vegetables, maple syrup — add homemade hot sauce + €1

€17.95

ALL AROUND CARNIVORE

scrambled eggs, double-smoked bacon, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, maple syrup

€17.50

ALL AROUND VEGGIE

scrambled eggs, grilled halloumi, mixed mushrooms, hash brown, pancakes, maple syrup

€18.50

JACOB’S BURGER

angus beef patty, brioche bun, onions jam, tomato, mix lettuce. served with fries and aioli

€17.50

CAESAR, RELAX

grilled chicken, crisp romaine, caesar dressing, parmesan snow, seasoned croutons, anchovies

€16.50

WEEKLY SPECIAL

our chefs switch things up every week, ask your server what’s cooking!

Others

Add-ons

Smoked salmon€5.50
Roasted chicken€3.95
Halloumi€4.95
Bacon€3.25
Smashed avocado€3.25
Scrambled eggs€3.95
Gluten free bread€1.00

Sides & Extras

Herb potatoes with spicy mayo€5.50
Homemade hashbrown with spicy mayo€4.95
Buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup€6.95
Fried chicken with aioli€5.95
Belgian waffle with maple syrup€6.95
Kids mini pancakes with fruits (<12 years old)€7.25

Sauces

Jacob's spicy maple€1.00
Maple syrup€1.00
Hazelnut chocolate spread€1.00
Homemade hot sauce€1.00
Homemade hollandaise sauce€1.00
Homemade spicy mayo€1.00
Homemade aioli€1.00
Ketchup€1.00

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