Eetsalon Van Dobben, Rembrandtplein
15 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Amsterdam, r/travel, r/Netherlands17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend Eetsalon Van Dobben near Rembrandtplein, and several commenters name its broodje kroket, with a couple also suggesting the broodje half om half. One commenter calls it an Amsterdam institution, another says the old-fashioned Amsterdam atmosphere alone is reason to go, and one suggests checking its opening hours first. Two commenters are dismissive, and one of them prefers FEBO.
Address
Eetsalon Van Dobben, Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat 5-7-9, 1017 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Broodje kroket, Broodje half om half
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Other places on this map closest to Eetsalon Van Dobben, Rembrandtplein, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/YmamsY in r/Amsterdam · Jul 2024
Suggests getting kroketten here as one stop in a comparison tour of several kroket shops.
- Recommendsu/eikenprocessierupsie in r/Amsterdam · Jul 2026
Simply suggests this eetsalon as a lunch option.
- Recommendsu/WasAloneNotAnymore in r/Amsterdam · Jul 2026ambience
Agrees, saying its traditional Amsterdam mood is reason enough to go and stirs nostalgia.
- Recommendsu/XToThePowerOfY in r/Amsterdam · Jul 2024
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/Same_Veterinarian991 in r/Amsterdam · Jul 2024
Gives a bare one-line suggestion of the Dobben kroket with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/DamBerlin in r/Amsterdam · Feb 2026
Says Van Dobben is worth checking out while in Amsterdam.
- Recommendsu/OllieV_nl in r/travel · Jan 2026taste
Recommends Van Dobben as a spot for fried Dutch snacks.
- Recommendsu/Rhip017 in r/Amsterdam · Apr 2025
Names Van Dobben as the answer, with no further detail.
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- Recommendsu/Feisty_Singer4499 in r/Amsterdam · Jul 2024
Strongly recommends it, saying locals really like it.
- Recommendsu/troubledTommy in r/Amsterdam · Jul 2024
Describes Van Dobbe favorably as one of the decent options.
- Recommendsu/Scartanion in r/Amsterdam · Jun 2024taste
Suggests this place for its kroket and other broodjes.
- Recommendsu/Life_Job_6404 in r/Netherlands · Apr 2026taste
Recommends this eetsalon for croquette and halfom rolls, paired with milk.
- Recommendsu/jemuder in r/Amsterdam · Apr 2025
Names Van Dobben as the lunch answer, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/MarBlaze in r/Amsterdam · Apr 2025ambience
Suggests its kroket sandwich for a nicer vibe than a snackbar.
- Caveatu/streamadelica in r/Amsterdam · Aug 2026
Agrees with the Febo preference and calls Van Dobben very poor.
- Recommendsu/Goldy_iMs in r/Amsterdam · Jul 2024
Agrees with the Van Dobbe tip and calls it an insider pick.
- Caveatu/th3ShinSekai in r/Amsterdam · Jul 2026
Ranks it below Febo and admits the opinion is unpopular.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.