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Vegetarian buffet restaurant from Rotterdam. 90% of all buffet items are vegan and dishes are clearly marked. There's also a vegan ice cream bar, various desserts, and vegan beer and wine. Pay by weight. Cashless. Open Mon-Sat 08:00-22:00, Sun 09:00-22:00.
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Czaar Peterstraat 2a, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1018 PR
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 27 Nov 2025 by OperationChowhound
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Added by small_trees on 15 Nov 2016
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130 Reviews
First Review by small_trees
alexander9702
Points +204
So many options - Edit
So many options, most are vegan, staff were super friendly, food was very good, Would definitely come again
Read morePros: Great options, Friendly staff
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raapstelenstamppot
Points +158
worth a visit - Edit
I really like the idea of Spirit, I just wish everything was a bit better.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, clearly labeled ánd with ingredients/allergens, and overall what I had tasted pretty good, to-go boxes you can fill yourself, located not in the busy tourist area. Plus 100% organic.
Cons: Cold and semi-warm meals are dumped on the same plate so the semi-warm meals get even colder, everything is mixed on your plate thus flavours mix as well, quite a high price, going for several rounds means paying several times, no ingredients listed for the vegan cheese, still lots of vegan stuff not allergen-friendly (for example, lots of soy and cashew nuts), also not easy for sugar-free diets (agave syrup in every dressing).
I also wish the online menu 100% reflected the choice in the restaurant.
The front door is made in such a way that every time it opens, a cold gush of wind enters the restaurant, making the seating near the entrance unpleasant in the winter.
I was hungry so my place tasted pretty good but as soon as the hunger vanished, everything I tasted was a bit meh. But maybe that's just me. It's not exquisite cuisine.
What wasn't me, was that the pumpkin was very undercooked and not tasty at all.
My favorite meal was the 'chard with orange miso dressing'.
Would try again but then maybe the Rotterdam location. And lots of different, small bowls for all my meal choosings.
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-23
Pros: options, organic, self-service
Cons: price, food temperature, everything mixes on your plate
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HB-vegan
Points +28
Good food bad hygiene - Edit
The chair are very dirty ... Toilet really disgusting, even when I told the staff and had to go back to the toilet later ... No notice aschame 🤐 I spent lunch time later also coffee and pie €29.50
Read morePros: Food
Cons: Hygiëne
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NoraKramer
Points +462
Fabulous, special and expensive - Edit
I am just visiting Amsterdam for a short trip and came here for the great reviews but also because it is a buffet and I wanted to try lots of different things versus order one meal somewhere. I definitely succeeded!
Read moreOnly thing is that this place is expensive! It's dangerous because you pay by weight and so you may be in for a surprise when it's time to pay. My plate full of deliciousness cost €28! Pretty sure that's the most I've ever paid for a lunch in my life!
But it was really good, interesting, and healthy food with a lovely atmosphere.
You can also just order pastries or coffee. You can bring your computer or a book here and spend the day working.
Pros: Buffet of many mostly healthy vegan foods , Beautiful space , Could spend the day for work or have coffee
Cons: BUFFET IS EXPENSIVE , You don't know what it costs until it's too late!
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geb53566
Points +100
Good but not spectacular - Edit
Really liked the variety and hot options along with the cold bar and soups. Best thing was the desserts. All excellent. Wasn't tempted to go back for any of the main dishes though. Especially at $13 a plate.
Read morePros: Variety, Desserts
Cons: Price, Hot food was Luke warm, Nothing spectacular
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hellocharles
Points +42
Plenty of vegan options high in protein - Edit
You can find seitan, tofu and plenty of other high in protein options. They have a bit of different cuisines, so you have different flavours!
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sipie
Points +174
Always good! - Edit
Love Spirit as always. Great buffet with clearly indicated what is vegan. When I'm here I always want everything. But good to check first what you want to scoop, your plate is weighed and it is not necessarily cheap.
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IñakiM
Points +58
Great vegan options - Edit
Buffet with many tasty vegan options, both cold and hot.
Read morePros: Tasty vegan options, Reasonable prices , Friendly staff
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nishaaa
Points +8301
my fav - Edit
my fav place in amsterdam!! amazing buffet with delicious flavours
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Bobanthar
Points +541
Decent - Edit
The only thing with a buffet of this kind is that I ended up with a bit of a mishmash of stuff that didn't really go together, and I'm not sure it's actually possible to end up with a plate of stuff that goes well together with the selection they have. That said, it was all good stuff. Only the tempeh wasn't the best. Everything vegan is clearly labelled, least they could do really but appreciated nonetheless. Overall good but doesn't blow my socks off.
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EmiliaLouers
Points +1241
Expensive - Edit
To be honest it was good but I only gave it 3 stars because I found it very expensive and it wasn't great cuisine
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Kitkatkatey
Points +106
Fantastic pay by weight - Edit
I love this place. The choices are varied and high quality with a good selection of healthy veg based dishes along with some delicious cooked tempeh and seitan etc.
Read moreThe puddings are gorgeous (try the Yuzu are, it's divine) and nearly all vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-12
Pros: Choice, Puddings, Friendly
Cons: None
Vegan Betty
We had such a lovely time 💕
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FoodGuru
Points +71
Almost the best - Edit
Used to be better, but still good. The branch of Rotterdam has always more options and diversity. Anyway, good vegan cakes and food…
Read morePros: Cake and coffee, Food, Lovely buffet
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anna.ritchie
Points +3219
Spoiled for choice! - Edit
It's hard not to overeat when faced with so many tasty looking vegan options right in front of you. We both tried many things and I enjoyed everything except the rendang (was a bit boring) and the cauliflower tempura (?) which was tasty and perfect in texture but too salty for my taste.
Read moreI'll be back!
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KalyaniDeshmukh
Points +13
Good options - Edit
It's a buffet, and you pay according to the weight of your plate.
Read moreThere are many options, from soups to desserts. Vegetable oil is used to cook, and a detailed list of ingredients is listed upfront. There is a drinks menu as well.
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OperationChowhound
Points +11084
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 +152
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 +581
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 +92
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 +1219
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 +19
Heerlijk! - Edit
Fijne plek! Veel keuze: soep, warme en koude gerechten, desserts. Lekker gekruid. Allemaal bio en veggie.
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jon active
Points +3436
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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checnicsb
Points +61
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 +1143
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 +953
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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