This grand cafe has a superb terrace overlooking Oosterpark, and suitably for its setting in the Tropenmuseum, offers a global menu. The food receives mixed reports, but it's nonetheless a wonderfully laid-back place to take some time out. Also has a kids menu.
De Tropen
Amsterdam
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