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3x the tastiest and cheapest meatball sandwiches in Amsterdam

Broodje Daan 1

Not in the mood for a complicated lunch or healthy fuss? A meatball sandwich is the answer. And it’s pretty easy on your wallet too. Here you’ll find the tastiest and cheapest meatball sandwiches in Amsterdam.

Foto van culinair journalist Laura Grilo Melo

Broodje Daan

Broodje Daan is a household name in Mokum. Every day, the Amsterdam powerhouse women work their magic in the kitchen to serve guests at their place on Jan van Galenstraat. No time or inclination to stop by? The ladies also deliver the sandwiches themselves by scooter. You can choose from an endless number of sandwiches (from 6:00 a.m.!), but the meatball sandwich is legendary and, at €2.80, ideal for a budget lunch. In the mood for a deluxe meatball sandwich? Go for the ‘Johan’: a meatball sandwich with aged cheese, onion and satay sauce.
Broodje Daan
Jan van Galenstraat 210

Café Brel

Brown café Brel is good for a number of things: plenty of Dutch and Belgian beers, good conversations with bartender Piet, watching football, and above all, the meatball sandwich. During Ajax matches on Sundays, you’re often in luck; the meatball sandwiches are then handed out for free at half-time to everyone who raises their hand.
Café Brel
Van Hallstraat 37

Koeman Broodjes

If there’s anyone who knows how to top a sandwich properly, it’s Koeman. His meatball sandwich is simple and just the way it should be: on a soft white roll. For €3, you can get one on Amstelveenseweg or have it delivered via Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats. You know, for your meatball sandwich in bed.
Koeman Broodjes
Amstelveenseweg 284

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