Vegan-friendly
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Beer/Wine
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Vegetarian buffet restaurant from Rotterdam. Offers an extensive selection with many vegan dishes, and items are marked. There's also a vegan ice cream bar, various desserts, vegan beer and wine. Pay by weight. Cashless. Open Mon-Sat 08:00-23:00, Sun 09:00-23:00.
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Czaar Peterstraat 2a, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1018 PR
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Last update on 14 May 2024 by OperationChowhound
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Added by small_trees on 15 Nov 2016
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115 Reviews
First Review by small_trees
jon active
Points +2701
Super good buffet with some top quality sietan! - Edit
Spirit came recommended by multiple locals and an old vegan friend suggested we meet there. I worried we might have trouble finding a seat, but there place is spacious - a benefit of being a bit outside the city centre I guess - and I was unhassled whilst I waited at a table for 20 mins before my mate arrived.
Read moreThe buffet is about 85% (?) vegan and includes some imaginative and super variations of seitan and tempeh dishes. The seitan steak in a dark sauce was so good, succulent and tasty that I can still feel it in my mouth two weeks later! And no that's not because I haven't brushed my teeth since! There were many other very nice dishes too.
The joy of a buffet is of course that you can have a small amount or loads as you so wish or can afford. My attempt to try a little of everything that looked interesting cost me 24 euros but my eating partner's plate cost her just 10!
For dessert we shared a lemon meringue and a couple of petit fours all very nice though the meringue was as amusing in its rubbery stickiness as it was tasty.
Well worth eating at. A cool Amsterdam atmosphere with loads of people from all ages, styles, sex etc eating out there.
Pros: Big range of food, Some serioulsy good seitan dishes, Nice environment
Cons: Not all vegan, Not cheap if you eat a lot!
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OperationChowhound
Points +6037
Pricey Plate - Edit
There were so many vegan options! I liked the Shiitake Steak's consistency better than its flavor. The Tempeh in Peanut Sauce was tasty. The Redang Smoked Seitan was good, but a little watery. The Green Quinoa with Edamame was refreshing. The Tempeh Salad was slightly spicy. The Corn Fried Cauliflower was crispy, but bland.
Read moreNote: Cost determined by weight of food.
Pros: clearly-marked vegan options, variety
Cons: pricey
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EJ_eats
Points +148
Big selection, mostly healthy - Edit
All ingredients are listed, keep in mind that not everything is vegan! (Most things are, however.)
Read moreAte there before a sports activity and it was a perfect option for that as I got to choose mainly healthy, light options like green quinoa salad etc.
Pros: Ingredients listed, Prices OK
Cons: A bigger icon/extra sign for vegan would be great
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ansel
Points +59
Still thinking about this place 6 months later - Edit
Went here last summer and I'm still pining for this place (and I live in Seattle, for the record, where good vegan food is not rare). The extensive options, the laid-back atmosphere, the clear labeling, the buffet style... all so good. I think my partner was almost convinced to move to Amsterdam over it.
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Ton
Points +506
Pay per weight - Edit
I love all ingredients are listed.
Read morePay per weight.
Pros: Pay per weight, All ingredients are listed, Vegan and vegetarian friendly
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spinachfave
Points +101
Great easy dinner - Edit
I go to spirit when I dont feel like cooking and want some food to quickly take away. You can also eat there although I don’t since the atmosphere isn’t that nice. They have varying buffets with vegetarian and vegan dishes. Quality varies but I would say overall it’a quite good
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Jenzibar
Points +726
Weigh and pay - Edit
Really cool concept for a buffet place. You pay based on the weight of your plate. So many great vegan options!
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Ethical_eater
Points +305
Great buffet & concept - Edit
Loved it here, a buffet like a savoury pick n mix! Choose what you want and put your plate on the scales to pay. We were careful with our portions so the concept definitely encourages you to not waste any food, we went back for a second plate each, you just pay each time.
Read moreI enjoyed the huge range of choice on offer and how clean and fresh everything on the buffet looked. Each dish was labelled with its name and allergens. Some I didn't know what they were but I knew they were vegan so would still try it.
The place is very light and spacious with tables spread around, unlike most places in Amsterdam I've eaten so overall it was a different, new food experience and I really enjoyed it. There is also a health store/supermarket attached which you can access through the restaurant.
Edited after another visit in Jan 2024 - very busy and popular and the food choice is still great, or better!
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-10
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Sample new foods, Very clean
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AlineH
Points +15
Heerlijk! - Edit
Fijne plek! Veel keuze: soep, warme en koude gerechten, desserts. Lekker gekruid. Allemaal bio en veggie.
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checnicsb
Points +37
Amazing buffet - Edit
So many vegan items on the buffet, and they were all delicious! They also have really good juices, smoothies, and coffee drinks!
Read morePros: Large selection of vegan dishes
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kmau_
Points +1139
Delicious Veg Buffet - Edit
We wandered in to Spirit while visiting the city and had a great dinner experience. The vegan options were plentiful and delicious. Prices were decent and service was lovely. We ended up going back for a last takeaway meal before we left Amsterdam. Can’t wait to go back again.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Good food
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Bellatrivia
Points +927
Top concept! - Edit
Erg lekker gegeten en aardig personeel! Zoveel vegan opties, je krijgt er bijna keuzestress van (dus van alle vegan opties maar een beetje gepakt 😂)
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guardianoftheplanet
Points +174
Lovely food! - Edit
I had breakfast here for around €8. It was very tasty! I also got a box to go for dinner which cost €26, but I put so much in there that I could use the leftovers for a good sized lunch the next day, so closer to €13 for dinner. You could say it is more expensive than other places, but all the food is organic which makes it worth it for me and €13 for dinner in Amsterdam is pretty reasonable.
Read morePros: Yummy, Organic, Good range of options
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Tessalita
Points +80
We loved it! - Edit
We thought the food was excellent, most of the options were vegan (and there were lots of different ones!) so eating there was a no brainer for me.
Read moreWe weren't super excited about not knowing how much it was gonna cost us until each plate was weighed at the till, but the price ended up being fair imo it helps prevent food waste as people don't go overboard like they do with traditional buffets.
The place itself is pretty nice, it's spaceous, clean and bright and has an artsy vibe about it. The staff is friendly. They have small patios if you want to eat outside (though they're located pretty close to the road). Would definitely go back, my husband who's not vegan was very impressed with the quality of the food too.
Pros: Super tasty food, Mostly vegan, Lots of options
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yehadut
Points +2079
Nice food - Edit
Nice food, nothing amazing, what you'd expect from a salad bar bigger kind of place, rather expensive considering, but I'd come again when looking for some lunch.
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_the_kangaroo_
Points +7428
lovely place - Edit
went here with omnis and even they said it was great. i love the buffet style since you can select all the components you want. everything is organic and almost everything vegan.
Read moreif you're insterested in the price, it's
- 2,75€/100g for eat-in and 2,50€/100g for on-the-go BEFORE NOON (may 2023)
- 3,40€/100g for eat-in and 3,05€/100g for on-the-go AFTER NOON (may 2023)
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PavelSpáčil
Points +27
One of the best - Edit
If you will be in Amsterdam you must go there. It's buffet, where food is for weight. Many choices, very nice and clean interior. For me little expensive, but what the heck I was on vacation, so I ate here twice and if I ever will be in Amsterdam I definitely go again.
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MattPreston
Points +42
Nice plant-based buffet (expensive) - Edit
We have never been to vegan buffet so when we saw one we were very excited. We are used to a set price all you can eat buffet, however this one is priced by the weight of the food on your plate. Which could be a good concept but they charge €3.50 for 100g of food which is barely anything so ends up being extremely expensive or a skimpy meal, which isn’t what comes to mind when you hear the word ‘buffet’.
Read moreHowever, the food options themselves were very good and we got to try all sorts of different things. There were only a couple of things that were vegetarian instead of vegan.
Poor choice of drinks for us, but we just may not be into that sort of thing.
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Very expensive , Weird drinks
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BonnieSpringsteen
Points +455
best food in town - Edit
favorite place to eat in amsterdam! everything’s vegetarian but probably 80-90% is actually vegan. great variety in the buffet. lots of veggies, tofu, soup, amazing desserts and cakes. good matcha, too. A bit on the pricier side but well worth the money.
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SuzetMiedema
Points +648
Dit concept is top - Edit
Heerlijk selfservice restaurant waarbij je zelf kiest hoeveel je van iets wilt eten en welke opties je kiest. Je betaald per grammen opgeschept voedsel
Read morePros: Veel vegan opties, Volledig vegetarisch , Gemak
Cons: Prijzig
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debbie_ams
Points +184
All-time favourite - Edit
One of my favourite places in Amsterdam. Especially for the Yuzucake.
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RohannaPhelps-Lloyd
Points +26
Lovely place! - Edit
Very different option for food for our first night in the city. I went with my mum who isn't veggie at all and loved how tasty the food was.
Read moreIt's a good idea that your food gets weighed after you've piled it up as you're paying for (presumably) what you'll eat, just can be a bit on the pricey side if you're not careful!
Overall, great choice for those of the veggie/vegan persuasion but also for those that aren't if they're willing to try new things!
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CarmenRioCabezalí
Points +30
Many vegan options! - Edit
All delicious, many vegan options including almost all desserts and very clear descriptions. I really love it!
Read morePros: Many vegan options , Very clear descriptions
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colorful_vegan
Points +334
Decent veg buffet - Edit
There are many vegan and vegetarian options, incl starters, cold and warm dishes, as well as desserts. The choice is so big that it’s sometimes difficult to decide😉as a plus - everyone will find sth to enjoy! everything is relatively tasty, however you may end up with a very random choice on you plate. You pay as much as it weight - so if you’re choosing heavy, creamy or dip fried items be mindful not to overspend.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Big space
Cons: A bit pricy
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vegan_simon
Points +2564
Rich in flavour and price! - Edit
Lovely dinner, all good, but 28 euros for a (large) plate of food seems more than a bit much.
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Vege-Niki
Points +1073
Absolutely gorgeous! - Edit
Such a nice place with a lowkey vibe, many vegan options (savoury and sweet) and cosy sunlight making its way in through the windows.
Read morePros: So many options!, You weigh your food
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JacqAns
Points +11
Special exceptional food - Edit
Etensbar met ontzettend veel variatie aan vegetarisch voedsel.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-24
Pros: Je betaald voor gewicht wat je eet. , warm en koud
Cons: Zoveel verschillende lekkere dingen!, niet te veel opscheppen!
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