The faded floral print wallpaper and wobbly chairs might make one suspect that Fonteyn has fallen on hard times, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. A laid back atmosphere, a good selection of beers including one or two brews from the IJ brewery and a huge summer terrace on the Nieuwmarkt make it popular with locals and tourists alike, especially bohemian 20-somethings. You can also order vitamin drinks, 100% fruit juices like apple-rhubarb and cocktails after 16:00. Sandwiches and Dutch snacks can also be had, but it doesn’t serve proper dinners. An iced cappuccino does, however, hit the spot on a hot and sunny day.
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