Avocado Show

Top choice in De Pijp


A world first, this cafe uses avocado in every dish, often in ingeniously functional ways (burgers with avocado halves instead of buns, salad 'bowls' made from avocado slices). Finish with avocado ice cream or sorbet. Avocado cocktails include a spicy Guaco Mary and an avocado daiquiri. It doesn't take reservations, so prepare to queue. Cards only; no cash.

A 'living wall' greens the interior, and staff are upbeat and efficient.

Its success has seen an outpost open in Brussels, with plans to go global.


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