A tiny, popular sandwich shop with excellent bread, friendly service, and a polarizing pastrami sandwich whose €13–14.50 pricing often feels high for the small portions.
Davie's Amsterdam delivers strong food quality and attentive service that keeps regulars returning, but inconsistency in pastrami preparation, seasoning, and bread freshness prevents a higher grade. The charming, compact neighborhood setting and central location add appeal, though limited seating and fair rather than compelling value for a sandwich-focused menu hold it back from approaching grade A territory.
Davie's is a tiny Jordaan sandwich shop with a cozy, retro feel, limited indoor seating, and a reputation that runs ahead of the evidence for some diners. The mood is friendly and informal—one reviewer described the interior as homey and diner-like—while recent visitors increasingly report quick service and excellent sandwiches. The cooking is specialty-sandwich focused rather than broad or traditional comfort food: pastrami, steak tartare, Iberico pork, smoked salmon, and a creative potato-curry vegetarian option. The Lelie pastrami is the main attraction, sometimes described as tender, flavorful, and unforgettable, but older and some recent reviews report fatty meat, assertive mustard, blandness, or disappointing portions. At €13–14.50 per sandwich, the food can feel premium without always feeling substantial. This is not an especially easy family destination: seating is scarce, the menu is meat-heavy, and only Mumbai V is clearly vegetarian. Children who like sandwiches may find something workable, but picky eaters have few familiar alternatives beyond bread and cheese elements. Takeaway is likely more practical than bringing a larger family into the compact dining room.
Area vibe: Quaint, residential canalside area with independent shops, cafés and a strong local atmosphere.
Safety: Generally safe and well-lit with steady foot traffic in daytime and evenings, though quieter late at night.
What's nearby: Close to Amsterdam central canal belt, Anne Frank House, Noordermarkt, tram stops and many cafés and specialty food shops.