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Vegan
International
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Catering
Fusion
Vegan cafe featuring world flavours and seasonal menus of warm bowls, salads, sandwiches, and desserts since 2018. Sample dishes like the peanut curry bowl, ben ben noodles, and ponzu salad. Or try its signature kimchi burger, reuben sandwich, or famously addictive snickers bar. Kitchen stops 1 hour before closing. Has a mini library with books for guests to peruse. Cashless. Online ordering available. Also available for Pickup and Delivery until 8PM. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-21:00. Kitchen closes one hour before closing.
Featured Review
SoCalCal
Points +1765
Outstanding service and delicious food - Edit
We arrived super early for our reservation since we had finished sightseeing for the day and we were hungry! There was no problem seating us when we arrived because there were some no-shows.
Read moreWait staff was INCREDIBLE and checked up on us often. All of our questions were answered, showing they were knowledgable about the menu, and the food was tasty!
We started with the Chorizo and Cod Fish Croquettes, which we would order again. For our mains, we had the Peanut Butter Curry and Ben Ben Noodles. Both were super flavorful, but I'd be interested in trying other things on their menu, as well. For dessert, we had to have the Vegan Snickers, which is a definite winner. It was an awesome ending to an awesome meal. Will definitely be back if we ever make it back to Amsterdam!
Pros: Friendly, knowledgeable staff, Delicious food, Good variety of menu items
bottino
Thanks a million for the rave review! 🌟 Super stoked you enjoyed the outstanding service and tasty treats. Kudos for being early birds – glad we could hook you up! 😊
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259 Reviews
First Review by happydyr
Annabradley46
Points +16
Amazing food and friendly, welcoming service - Edit
My mom and I got the miso salad, yukas bravas, chorizo, and mushroom bitterballen and all were incredible! All their options are very creative and it was hard for us to decide what to get because we wanted to try it all. Our server was so friendly and gave us lots of recommendations for vintage markets and activities for the rest of our visit in Amsterdam. I highly recommend Soil West or their other location in east Amsterdam.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-18
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Chestin
Points +160
Desserts! - Edit
Best Vegan Snickers I ever had. The Cheesecake was also really Good.
Read morebottino
Sweet tooth satisfaction on point! 🍫🍰
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Thalisa
Points +18
Ristorante preferito ad Amsterdam - Edit
Cibo delizioso con buone porzioni: noi abbiamo assaggiato i noodles e il curry. Entrambi molto buoni, anche se il primo un po’ troppo piccante per i miei gusti. La cameriera (che parlava francese, russo e inglese) era simpatica e attenta, ha reso il servizio molto piacevole. Consiglio la prenotazione!
Read morePros: Cibo delizioso, Servizio accogliente
Cons: Piccolo, quindi si riempie facilmente
bottino
Wow, grazie mille per la tua recensione entusiasta! Siamo felici che tu abbia apprezzato il cibo delizioso, in particolare i noodles e il curry. Ci dispiace se il primo era un po' troppo piccante.
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emevetres
Points +74
Delicious food, super friendly staff - Edit
The vibe was very good, all the staff was very friendly. The food was great, especially the cheesecake! Best vegan cheesecake I ever had, and a big generous portion!
Read morePros: Friendly service, Foot variety, Cheesecake
bottino
Read moreAwesome to hear you had a fantastic experience!
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Vallyw
Points +62
Gans gut - Edit
Schon sehr teuer, essen war gut, Service leider nicht so
Read morebottino
Thanks for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, but we're sorry to learn that the service didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your input and hope to have the chance to welcome you again and provide an even better experience. If you have any specific comments, feel free to let us know. 🍽️✨
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dariamkd
Points +1292
insanely expensive - Edit
but the portions are huge. Nothing special about the taste, I wouldn't go back.😒
Read morebottino
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We're sorry to hear you found the prices on the higher side and that the taste didn't leave a lasting impression. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to win you over with a more memorable experience in the future. If you have any specific suggestions or concerns, feel free to let us know. 😊🍽️
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SoperC
Points +70
Disappointing - Edit
Make sure you plan ahead. Arrived three hours before closing and not only could we not wait for a table but we were discouraged from placing a to go order based on the wait. Our only day in Amsterdam and we won’t have an opportunity to try it…
Read morebottino
Sorry for the inconvenience. But we believe our staff just tried to be straightforward with so that you did not have to wait too long and maybe could visit some of the fantastic vegan restaurants in our city. We hope you have a great day in Amsterdam. 🌷
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AlwaysVegicurious
Points +256
Delicious - Edit
We loved the food here- good healthy comfort food. Will recommend the ribs, chorizo and the peanut butter curry but the consistency of quality was high throughout.
Read moreThe vibe there was also great- nice chilled but quirky look.
At our second visit, things ran a little slow (60 mins for 2 courses) which was annoying but I recognise that it is because things are properly being made.
Pros: Food- taste and portion size, Vibe and atmosphere , Location
Cons: Service could be a little too slow for my liking
bottino
Hell yeah! Stoked you loved the eats, especially those badass ribs, chorizo, and peanut butter curry! 🤘🍴 Cool vibe, though sorry 'bout the wait on round two. We're leveling up, so next time, we'll crush it faster for ya! 🚀✨
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Link246
Points +102
Great food, nice varied menu - Edit
We did not want to choose so we ordered several different starters. The ribs were really nice, my friend said she got the experience of actual ribs. I was also pleasantly surprised by the yukas bravas. Can also recommend the orange wine!
Read morebottino
Glad you enjoyed the food and the varied menu! That Orange wine is my absolute fav!👌🏼
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antsukee
Points +400
Flavor-packed comfort food - Edit
I recommend it to anyone in the area. I really loved the Ben Ben Noodles - they were super creamy and flavorful. I’d say the portions are generous and filling. To sum up, the food left me satisfied and happy. This is vegan comfort food at possibly its very finest.
Read morePros: Great portion sizes, Friendly service
bottino
Thanks a bunch for the rave review! 🌟 So stoked you loved the Ben Ben Noodles and felt satisfied and happy. Being possibly the finest in vegan comfort food is music to our ears.
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CECILB
Points +107
Good ambiance, great service, nice food - Edit
A very nice place in an equally nice neighborhood. Friendly service and a good menu. The polled pork hamburger was ok but there was one flavor that overpowered the rest. The Laksa was great. But the best? The Cheesecake!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-01
bottino
Thanks for the kudos! 🌟 we appreciate the love! Sorry to hear about the one overpowering flavor in the pulled pork hamburger, but we're thrilled the Laksa hit the spot.
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TaylorLorentzen
Points +223
Fantastic! - Edit
Delicious! I wish I could’ve tried more.
Read moreThe ribs were very saucy which I enjoyed. The mushroom bitterballen came out warm and the Dijon sauce was nice.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-25
Pros: Fully vegan, Good portion sizes
Cons: Didn’t have the cheesecake when I was there
bottino
Fantastic to hear you enjoyed your experience! 🌟
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dveg8
Points +504
Such flavorful vegan food like you've never tasted - Edit
Every dish was excellent, marred only by slow service.
Read moreEven my non-vegetarian, non-vegan wife loved the food.
We had the Ben Ben noodles, pulled pork with fries, cheesyburger with fries, apple pie and cheesycake. All were incredible, including their outstanding fries - a must have, if they haven't run out of them.
They can adjust the spice level of the noodles.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-08
Pros: Really tasty dishes, good sized portions , Fully vegan restaurant
Cons: Expensive, but you get great food, Very slow service
bottino
Thrilled to hear you loved the flavorful vegan experience, with even non-vegetarian and non-vegan guests enjoying it! 🌱🍝 Sorry about the slow service, but we're stoked all the dishes left a mark. Spice level
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MarleenV
Points +1098
Oké - Edit
Dit was niet helemaal ons ding. Smaken verschillen. Wel een leuk tentje en vriendelijke bediening.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-16
bottino
Jammer dat het niet helemaal in de smaak viel, maar we waarderen de eerlijke feedback. Leuk om te horen dat je het toch als een gezellige plek met vriendelijke bediening hebt ervaren. Hopelijk vind je een volgende keer iets dat beter bij je smaak past! 🍽️😊
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MichielBogaert
Points +62
Great vegan comfort food - Edit
Vegan can be very vegetable like. @soil its a mix of vegan comfort food at its finest. I love it, its my 2nd visit.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-14
Pros: Tasty, Fresh, Friendly
bottino
Awesome to hear you're loving the mix of vegan comfort food at Soil! 🌱 Thanks for making it your second visit—we're honored!
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JeyLander
Points +24
Sehr lecker - Edit
Ich hatte sehr leckere Ben Ben Noodles. Sehr frisch und eine nette Bedienung.
Read morebottino
Freut mich zu hören, dass dir die Ben Ben Noodles geschmeckt haben! Frisch und nette Bedienung sind immer ein Plus. Danke für dein positives Feedback! 😊🍜
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andl327
Points +22
Great brunch! - Edit
Had the brunch menu. Kimchi pancake and Huevos Rancheros were really great!
Read morebottino
Hell yeah! Those choices are fire! 🔥
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Vegan_unterwegs
Points +221
Nett - Edit
Auf der Karte war leider nicht vermerkt, dass es sich bei dem Tofu um Räuchertofu handelt, was aber sein sollte, weil das einfach nicht alle mögen. Ansonsten war es aber ganz lecker und der Service war super nett.
Read morePros: Netter Service
Cons: Kennzeichnung könnte besser sein
bottino
Es tut mir leid zu hören, dass es Missverständnisse gab. Unsere Entschuldigung, wenn die Information auf der Karte nicht klar war. Wir werden sicherstellen, dass es deutlicher angegeben wird. Trotzdem freut es uns, dass es Ihnen geschmeckt hat und der Service angenehm war. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder begrüßen zu dürfen! 😊🍽️
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luvaneezer
Points +66
Absolutely wonderful meal! - Edit
Traveling in the Netherlands from the US. We were delighted to find this gem of a restaurant! The mushroom bitterbollen were out of this world! Beware the hot mustard 😂 We got Ben Ben noodles and a peanut curry dish. Both were excellent.
Read morePros: Comfortable laid back small restaurant, Peopled by friendly, inviting, and helpful folks, Exceptional vegan food
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İsraTan
Points +600
Great - Edit
Had Kimchi burger and white wine. Enjoyed much!
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SSch303
Points +23
Great vegan food in Amsterdam - Edit
Really glad I found this spot. The Ben Ben noodles were wonderfully creamy and spicy and I wish I lived closer so I could eat them more often!
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Mellow79
Points +128
Leckere Burger und Bowls - Edit
Wir waren spontan Mittags da. Gemütliches Restaurant. Das Peanutbutter-Curry war sehr lecker ebenso der Burger. Das Personal war freundlich und schnell.
Read morePros: Schönes Restaurant , Schnelles, freundliches Personal , Alles vegan und lecker
Cons: Teure Getränke
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Pekrova
Points +937
Just overpriced - Edit
We landed here without knowing the prices so it was a shock. I had the Ben Ben noodles and my husband the peanut butter curry. My noodles were really tasty, I enjoyed them and thought the gherkin addition was inspired. Three tiny meatballs. My husbands was more like a midweek dinner I would make, but with less tofu. It was fine but worth €18, no. It was lovely and warm inside and the seating was nice. I just wouldn’t come back at that price, even if I was rolling in it.
Read morebottino
Sorry you feel that way. Amsterdam prices these days are nuts. We charge what we have to in order to fulfil our responsibilities with suppliers and employees who work hard to deliver the food you seemed to have enjoyed.
Read morePekrova
Thanks for taking the time to reply. I did learn that Amsterdam is now the most expensive city in Europe. I enjoyed my dish but my husband’s was distinctly average, as mentioned in my review, which affected the overall score.
Read morebottino
Cheers.
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TanjaWilcken
Points +62
Cake Alert - Edit
Super delicious cooled snickers & cheescake
Read morebottino
Read moreCake alert! 🚨 :-)
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LeaAkaSun
Points +110
Nice place - Edit
Cool atmosphere, served late, the burgers were good and original but really too spicy and it was not precise. The spiciness took up too much space compared to the other flavours of the burger. The team is great and friendly. On the other hand the prices are too high.
Read morePros: Huge portions , Creative
Cons: Too spicy we cried 😭, Expensive
bottino
Appreciate your feedback! 🌶️ Sorry about the spice overload in the burgers, but we've taken note. Glad you enjoyed the cool atmosphere and found the team friendly. Thanks for pointing out the price concern, inflation sucks. We've made adjustments and, starting now, spice levels are mentioned on the menu for clarity. Hope to have you back for a tastier experience! 😊🍔🌟
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Shawna_01
Points +224
Out of this world - Edit
Clean, friendly, AMAZING FOOD
Read moreThe wine was delicious
Pet a Frenchie dog!!
Blister shishitos are my new fav thing and the ribs have a nice burnt top over an oven smoked faux rib meat texture - the bbq sauce was a lovely tangy sweet
The curry was lemony and fresh- the smoked tofu bites were a tasty addition. Different flavor mixture
The Ben Ben noodles have a nice spice and they add a little chili crisp for a spicier profile.
The meatballs were delicious without a faux meat after taste
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-07
Pros: Everything vegan , Friendly staff , Date night or causal
Cons: Not , A , Damn thing
bottino
Thank you so much for the review
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JulietteCourgette
Points +287
Gave it a try but left disappointed - Edit
Even though this place gets mixed reviews, the menu intrigued me enough to give it a try. Unfortunately, it was rather disappointing. The food is not bad but the portion size was small for the price they ask for it. The kimchi fried rice was good but the other dishes we ordered were only so so. The restaurant itself looks nice but there wasn't a great atmosphere when we were there.
Read moreAll in all, I would not really recommend it since I think there's nicer spots in Amsterdam.
Pros: Fully vegan cafe
Cons: Small portion size for the price, Not a great atmosphere
bottino
Sorry we slipped with you. Although we typically hear that our portions are quite big we understand that this might not be the case for everyone.
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