If you thought that my last post looked suspiciously unlike London, you were right. Just last weekend Tiarnan and I hopped over to Amsterdam for the marathon. I refuse to allow our marathon weekends to only be about limbering up and eating shedloads of pasta, though. We had Saturday for exploring, and explore we did.
After some minimal research I decided that I most wanted to visit The Nine Streets, or De Negen Straatjes, area. Just outside the centre and the very heart of Amsterdam’s canal district, it is a beautiful place to wander with plenty of independent shops and small cafes along the 17th century canals. It was here that we discovered Pluk.
I challenge you to leave Pluk with just a full stomach. It is the most gorgeous café meets gift, stationary and interiors shop and not picking up an entirely unnecessary treat to self is almost impossible. From wooden platter boards, travel mugs, notebooks, photo frames and an enormous selection of fresh fruit and veg, it is only a small shop but you are completely spoilt for choice.
The café is on a mezzanine level overlooking the shop. The girls in there are absolutely lovely and as it was full when we arrived, while we were browsing the shop one of them hovered by the door looking for any leavers whose table we could take. Pluk’s menu is all about healthy and fresh food, with a huge selection of breakfasts, lunches and homemade cakes. We opted for breakfast and ordered a generous selection from the acai bowl to yoghurt to homemade banana bread – all delicious.
It’s only small and incredibly popular, so expect a little wait but the shop will keep you more than occupied. It is the perfect place to fuel up before a morning of wandering the canals. It was my favourite place that we visited over the weekend and the best introduction to Amsterdam.
Sarah Pratley 
Such a cute place! Amsterdam is full of gems!! Definitely making a stop there next time I’m in Amsterdam! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Definitely agree, Amsterdam was amazing! Thanks so much for reading 🙂 x
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It looks gorgeous there! I wish there were more places like this where I live, rather than just well-known restaurants and takeaways! Lovely post! x
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I know, it’s all about searching them out! It takes more effort but it’s definitely worth it 🙂 x
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I’ve heard of this café before but I’ve never been there. Maybe I should go after seeing these pictures!! ♥
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You definitely should, it’s amazing! I’m so jealous that it’s local to you… Thanks so much for reading! x
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Well, not really local but it’s in the same country, haha! I’ve to travel 2,5 hours to come to Amsterdam, but I love the city so I’m there at least once a month!!
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Ah I see! Well it is definitely worth the trip!! Let me know if you do go 🙂 x
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I will :-)!!
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That place looks like an absolute dream!!!!!
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It is! Thanks so much for reading 🙂 x
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oh amsterdam, how i long to visit you. perfect cute little post! thanks for sharing!
xo, JJ
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Thanks so much – you must definitely visit at some point if you can, loved it so much there! x
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