Cafe de Jaren opened its doors in june 1990 as one of the largest cafes in Amsterdam, sporting an entire new and unique formula. The concept is mirrored in its spacious and light-rich architecture and interior decoration, as well as in its pleasant, non-pushing atmosphere. The large building features a spacious cafe on the groundfloor with an iternational reading-table, a pleasant restaurant with large-choice salad bar on the first floor, as well as a superb canal-view terrace.