CAFÉ AMÉRICAIN

Located on the first floor of the American Hotel, now the Clayton Hotel, just behind Leidseplein, this illustrious establishment opened in 1902 and has recently been refurbished. It's a thing of beauty. With its stained glass windows diffusing golden light, kitschy frescoes and Tiffany chandeliers, it offers a very authentic Art Deco setting, all in a contemporary design with vintage notes. The menu features brasserie-style dishes, from bavette to croque-monsieur. We recommend the de luxe champagne high tea.