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Vegan fast food bars est. 2017, one of several outlets. Menu offers stacked vegan burgers, hot dogs, bitterballen, sandwiches, chickn nuggets, faux fish, ice cream, onion rings, and loaded fries. Adds color to the buns and mayo. Cashless. No reservations. Open Mon-Thu 12:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:00.
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Marie Heinekenplein 9-10, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1072 MH
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Last update on 09 Jan 2024 by VeganJunkFoodBar
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413 Reviews
First Review by ElisevanDam
Ayesha07
Points +42
:) - Edit
A haven for vegans! Portion sizes are huge so we tend to share !!
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Stano
Points +84
Simply the best - Edit
We go to this branch pretty much every time we go to the Dam.
Read moreFood is always brought out quickly with a friendly smile. I really enjoy coming here. It’s always busy and in the summer it’s lovely to sit outside on the benches and watch the world in all of its vagaries talk, play and chill in the crescent shaped square (I know that makes no sense, but you’ll get it when you see it).
Anyway, food. Ok, I enjoy the Original burger which is really tasty and filling. If you get fries you will only need one to share, this is super filling grub. My favourite fries are the waffle style with Truffle mayonnaise.
The Daddy Mc Chik’n is also very tasty.
The pinky bratwurst xxxl is massive unless you are really hungry you won’t eat it all and definitely don’t order fries with it (the server’s usually advise you not to anyway)
VJFB platter is a bit lighter and a nice share especially with some fries, it’s a good introduction to what you could expect, taste wise, from the rest of the menu.
There are so many options you will be spoilt for choice, we have been many times and still only had half the menu (admittedly that’s because I enjoy the original burger so much).
They have 5 locations (4 in Amsterdam and one in Rotterdam), We have been to two of them, this one (also known as De Pijp branch) and ‘Downtown’ but De Pijp is sooooooo much nicer.
Pros: Super tasty and filling, Really friendly and efficient team, Chilled and very photogenic restaurant and food
Cons: A little pricey but then you are in Amsterdam
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Bibi79
Points +42
Really great, tasty food - Edit
My partner and I were looking for a cruelty free dinner after a long day of work. We had the kapsalon and classic shawarma, both delicious, plus desert. We also added the sashimi which was Ana amazing surprise. We highly recommend it and we will be back!
Read morePros: Big portions beautifully arranged , Amazing vegan sashimi , Super quick service
Cons: Only 2 desert options (we want more! :)
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weenywyatt
Points +264
The best vegan junk food!! - Edit
We made a beeline for The Vegan Junk Food bar like every other vegan does when they visit Amsterdam and it certainly did not disappoint! I’m not usually one for junk food but this was outstanding. I had the shawarma burger and hubby had the original burger with fries....just amazing!!
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caitlinteone
Points +158
THE BEST - Edit
One of our fav vegan options in Amsterdam. Meat replacements amazing- salad even very filling. So so so good & staff so nice.
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happyvegantraveling
Points +80
best burger I ever had! - Edit
must go if you come to Amsterdam!! we loved the daddy mac chick'n burger, the shrimps and the vegan sashimi. shawarma was not quite my taste but my boyfriend loved it. he eats meat usually and loved the food there too.
Read morePros: best burger with bacon, cheese and chicken, absolutely best vegan fast food
Cons: bit pricey especially if you want to try more
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lheeman
Points +227
Pricy but good - Edit
First time here, and I had a very tasty Kapsalon. The portion size was very big and I’m not a small eater. It would be great to have the option for a normal sized portion with an adjusted (lower) price since everything is quite expensive. This would be a great way to not only have me come back, but more importantly to battle food waste and / or overeating.
Read moreAnd please: fix the entrance door...
Atmosphere is nice and the staff is really friendly. If the pricing were different I would have given 4 stars.
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zzz33
Points +166
nice junk food - Edit
second time here! food was tasty and fast! particularly liked the vegan bacon in daddy mc chick'n burger :D
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-02-03
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effi
Points +492
Vegan Sashimi!!! - Edit
The atmosphere is good and the staff is friendly.
Read moreI really enjoyed the Vegan Sashimi which was the main reason why I went there in the first place. The rest didn't disappoint me either. Would go again
Pros: Vegan Sashimi
Cons: Little Expensive
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carlrc
Points +21
Great junk food - Edit
Gets really busy, but the food is decent. They do the burgers really well. Salads are subpar.
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FionaAnneMoore
Points +22
The best place for vegan junk food in Amsterdam - Edit
We visited here for our third trip to the Netherlands, and yet again it didn't disappoint. Now don't get me wrong, I would suggest this is not the healthiest place, but I doubt anyone is going to a restaurant called the Vegan Junk Food Bar for health food.
Read moreWhile it might not be healthy, it is incredibly tasty. If you're feeling peckish, and haven't visited, then you must try here. It can be fairly busy, although this time we didn't need to wait at all, but the staff can be rushing about trying to keep up with everything. The fact that it's so busy though is a sign to how truly delicious this place is. I just wish that they would open some branches in the UK!
Pros: Amazing tasting food, Lovely decor, Friendly Staff
Cons: Busy, Definitely not healthy
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Dandido
Points +6455
Food looks stunning but the taste is lacking - Edit
Let me start by saying that I really like the atmosphere of this place and their success in helping debunk the myth that vegan food only consists of salads. That being said, I think the actual food leaves a lot to be desired.
Read moreI ordered the shawarma dish and 80 % of it was fake shawarma meat - way too much. It basically felt like I was just eating fake shawarma meat for the whole meal. It didn't help that the portion was HUGE - way too big in my opinion. Then again, junk food is literally in the name of the restaurant and it absolutely felt very much like junk food, so I have to give them some credit for that. I do believe, however, that the portions could be a bit smaller and the meals a bit better and it could still qualify as junk food.
Food was 2/5 but for the whole experience I give it a weak 3/5.
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Gabrielapl
Points +44
Lots of colour - Edit
Very colorful food. I order hot dog it was nice but so much sauce. Food portion was decent size. Over all presentation and quality was very good I will definitely go again.
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Ren-ska
Points +432
Great food, mediocre setting - Edit
I have been to the VJB in Rotterdam a few times. Love the concept, they serve great food. It was a bit annoying that the front door doesn’t close automatically so half of the time I was bothered by a cold draft coming in because people don’t close the door. Also at some point the volume of the music was pumped up so we practically had to yell to understand each other.
Read morePros: great food, vegan
Cons: cold inside (due to open door), loud music, busy
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ElkeS
Points +279
Definitely worth a visit - Edit
I went here on a Sunday noon. It was crowded but we were immediately seated. I had the basic burger (Mc Cruelty Free) and everything about it was amazing. The bitterballen are good as well and service was quick. The food is on the pricey side but it's definitely a place worth going to when you're visiting Amsterdam.
Read morePros: amazing food, lots of options
Cons: expensive
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Bobanthar
Points +431
Nothing you haven't seen before - Edit
However, very tasty, large portions, and staff are down to earth. It was chocker when we went.
Read moreCons: Bit pricey, Beer selection isn't the greatest
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JohnGroot
Points +797
Rude rude rude - Edit
I wanted to eat here with soms friends. There was plenty of space, but they said there was none and that we had to wait for 3 hours. I responded there was enough place to sit but he said there was only space if we waited 3 or more hours. Bullshit ofcourse. It was just sad bullying behaviour.
Read moreCons: Rude!
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Yannickoe
Points +292
It sucks (only the food not) - Edit
When we arrive we had to wait like 30 minutes outside because all tables were taken, which was totally fine but... When there were finally some tables free, the staff asked the two girls that arrived AFTER us first, to come inside and take a seat. After they got a seat, we had to wait a few minutes more and when the staff showed us where to sit... it was a table for two (for the three of us), I was confused and annoyed because it was the exact same table as the girls that arrived after us (that doesn't make any sense). All people that were there with more than two people got an extra table... except for us. But ok... after we ordered everything, we had to wait like ... 20-30 minutes before we got the unicorn bread (something simple, that doesn't need to take that long), after we finished that, the waitress came with fries that were meant for our neighbours (We ordered sweet potato fries). It took also a while before we got the sweet potato fries, which you think should arrive with everything else but no they serve everything apart... Then my sister got her burger and me and my other sister nothing... so one of my sisters said to the waitress "we want to eat together, where is their food?". So after a while my salad came... the waitress said "everything ok now, right?" While my other sister didn't got her burger. So she said that she ordered the same burger. The waitress came back with her burger and everything was correct and complete now. Then another waitress came with the same burger and asked who ordered that burger... well no one. She walks to her colleague and back to us and says "My colleague says one of you ordered this burger", we were like "no we asked where our food was." So she left. We were so annoyed by everything that we didn't want dessert. I wouldn't go to this restaurant again, maybe I will only try another location later. The only thing I liked about this restaurant was the food.
Read morePros: The food tasted good
Cons: Long waiting + they serve everything apart, Unfriendly chaotic staff, Expensive
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StefanZingerle
Points +111
Excellent Place for Junk! :D - Edit
Really enjoyable atmosphere, helpful staff, good burger and chips. Great portion size and drinks menu had some very creative cocktail options
Read morePros: High quality, Not too expensive
Cons: Menu was mostly burger & chip options
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akhundovaleila
Points +26
Delicious food! - Edit
Finally visited this place. Very happy with food and atmosphere!
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Kirstyvegan321
Points +81
Ultimate vegan burger! - Edit
A must visit place if you are in Amsterdam! The food was absolutely delicious! The fries were a bit average but the waffle fries were in a whole new league! Definitely recommend. There is not a great deal of seating , if you intend to visit during busy time’s it may be worth calling ahead
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IsabellaEisenmann
Points +50
Amazing. Best vegan burger ever! - Edit
Everything was delicious, we ordered the Daddy Mc Chikn
Read morePros: Everything was delicious , Amazing branding and feel
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JuTailor
Points +738
Great food but horrible service - Edit
First of all I want to appreciate the great food they make. Everything is unbelievably tasty, looks incredible (very instagrammable) and makes your overall experience already great. So food wise - 5 stars, amazing! This used to be the place I went to with every friend I took to Amsterdam.
Read moreSadly the staff can change your whole experience for the worst.
The last two times I went there I was treated as if they wouldn't want me to be there. First of all I was told in a very rude and snappy way that we have to wait at least half an hour to get a table but that we'll get called. We never got called so we went back after 40 minutes and the same waiter seemed very annoyed by us but then gave us a table after all. If I wouldn't have known the food I wouldn't have gone back for sure since he seemed like he hates people and is happy if you just go away.
The second experience, which made me vow to never go back here, was with the same waiter sadly. I went with a friend that doesn't earn so much money, so we asked for the cheapest option to have beer together. The waiter was very rude and snappy and didn't want to help us deciding if a pitcher or just two single big beers was the better option. He gave us wrong information about the size of the pitcher and when he came back outside he said to me that if we look for cheap beer we could just go to the supermarket next door where they sell canned beer for 1€. I have never felt so humiliated by a waiter. It seemed like they only want rich people to eat there and if someone is open about looking for the cheapest option you get treated like you're nothing and not welcome. I am aware not everyone will have this experience but I want to share this since that turned this place from my to go to restaurant to never going back.
Pros: Tasty food, Looks great, Awesome if you want to take pictures for Instagram
Cons: Rude, Felt treated like they don't want me there, Only interested in your money
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picandocodigo
Points +578
Nice burgers - Edit
Really nice burgers and fries. Great junk food options.
Read morePros: Staff speaks English, Craft beer available, Creative menu
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MartaTer
Points +74
Amazing food! - Edit
Was way to tired to leave the hotel so I ordered UBER Eats. Ordered the MC Cruelty Free and it was so amazing. Tasted like a “normal” burger I would have before turning vegan. So tasty and juicy! What a flavor! 👌🏼
Read morePros: All vegan, Amazing taste, Great portions
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lizzyw16
Points +82
Incredible - Edit
Amazing vegan food, friendly staff, and some of the best fries and most delectable sauces!!
Read morePros: All vegan, Great drinks , Incredible food
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Puravida
Points +300
Delicious junk food! - Edit
Good (Looking) junk food, nice place and staff.
Read more100% recommended!!
Pros: All vegan, Good Looking food and delicious, Insane 😍
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