Atlas #032 · Centrum
Café de Klepel Centrum
Prinsenstraat 22, 1015 DD Amsterdam
Photos via Google Maps · Café De Klepel, Candice Declerck, Abigail Colombo
Why it's worth the detour
A Jordaan institution built entirely around an extensive French wine list of 300+ labels, many by the glass, with classic bistro food deliberately kept out of the spotlight.
The bottle
Ask for a French label by the glass
Why we'd go back
- — 300+ French labels, many by the glass, reviewers call genuinely deep
- — Wine is unmistakably the point here — food is well-executed but never the star
- — Popular enough that reservations are strongly recommended
Wine shop profile
- Focus
- Extensive French wine list
- Selection
- 300+ French labels
- Style
- Classic French bistro, wine-first
- Food
- Classic French bistro fare
Address & hours
Prinsenstraat 22, 1015 DD Amsterdam
Good to know
- By-the-glass bar
- Food available
Quick answers
Why is it worth visiting?
A Jordaan institution built entirely around an extensive French wine list of 300+ labels, many by the glass, with classic bistro food deliberately kept out of the spotlight.
What should you order or buy?
Café de Klepel's recommended bottle is Ask for a French label by the glass.
What is it best for?
Café de Klepel is best for a real bite alongside the wine.
Is it a bottle shop or a by-the-glass bar?
Café de Klepel is a by-the-glass bar — come for a glass, not to stock up.
Does it focus on natural or orange wine?
Not specifically — Café de Klepel earned its place on other merits, not a natural-wine focus.
Is there food?
Yes — Classic French bistro fare.
Which neighbourhood is it in?
Café de Klepel is in Centrum, Amsterdam, at Prinsenstraat 22, 1015 DD Amsterdam.
When was the information last checked?
This page was last checked in August 2026.
Selected by Atlas Amsterdam
Last checked: August 2026
Part of the independently curated Atlas Amsterdam guide