Blin Queen. Specialty pancakes, coffee & wine
Amsterdam
At a glance
Blin Queen at Amstel 102 in Amsterdam presents a delightful experience for those who appreciate a sophisticated blend of Eastern and Western European culinary traditions. This unique venue offers a multifaceted dining experience that transitions seamlessly from a daytime cafe to an evening wine bar.
During the day, Blin Queen is renowned for its sweet and savory pancakes. These specialties are ideal for an all-day brunch set against a backdrop of serious, thoughtfully brewed coffee. Patrons can enjoy the comfortable and inviting atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, or a leisurely lunch.
Beyond the delicious pancakes, Blin Queen offers a curated selection of artisan ciders that add a refreshing touch to any meal. These beverages complement the food offerings, providing a well-rounded taste of the venue's culinary philosophy.
In the evening, Blin Queen transforms into a cozy wine bar, offering a small but carefully crafted dinner menu. This evolution in service allows guests to enjoy a varied dining experience all in one location, whether stopping by for a quick coffee, a decadent pancake, or a glass of wine with a light dinner.
The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, catering to diverse groups of diners, including families with children and patrons with pets. With its central location and versatile menu, Blin Queen comfortably accommodates a range of dining needs and occasions.
Reviews
The syrniki were wonderful - creamy and generously covered with toppings. If you want to try different kinds of pancakes, both sweet and savory, this is a great place. The staff are kind, and if you have any questions, they’ll be happy to help.
As always best of the best! 🔝 You don’t want to miss this Eastern European place with blini!! This time I went full luxury option as recommended by the lady - additional salmon on top of caviar one. Cannot regret this! 👏 And special thanks to barista for amazing flat white. While I saw there is a huge variety of other signature drinks that you can find in Eastern European capitals, so worth exploring further! ☕️
Blin Queen is an absolute gem and easily one of the best breakfast places you can visit. Their dishes have a wonderful Eastern European touch, made with high-quality ingredients and prepared with real care. The blinches are soft, flavorful, and cooked to perfection, including the fillings. The eggs are fluffy, well-beaten, and full of flavor, and the desserts are top-notch: delicious, balanced, and not overly sweet. The service is just as impressive as the food. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming, and genuinely attentive in a way that makes the whole experience feel special. This place is a must-visit. Probably one of the best breakfasts you’ll have anywhere in the world.
Went for dinner here with 2 friends. We had Cheburek with meat, Noble Legacy pancake (with salmon) and Marriage of Convenience pancake (with chicken). All of these were great. For drinks we had the Oblepiha Tea which was slightly overpriced, but definitely worth a try as it is made of unique ingredients not easily found locally. For dessert we had Cottage Cheese pancakes, which is their specialty- one with strawberry sauce and the other with blueberry sauce, both with an extra topping of mascarpone. The fresh taste of smetana and the sauces was super refreshing. The balance of sweet and savoury was perfect. Our server was great. Overall, great experience.
Such a cute place! The outside looks small but there's plenty of seating upstairs. We chose a shared table and sat with a lovely British couple, but there were 2-seat tables available too. Blin isn't like American pancakes or crepes, so it was different than expected but great. I chose the "Marriage of Convenience", which was a blin (crepe like) with chicken, mustard seed, and pickles. You wouldn't think it would work but it was soooo good! Also ordered cottage cheese pancakes with cherry confit for dessert, that was delicious! English is spoken here but it's not their first language, so speak slowly and be prepared to point at the menu for clarification. They do not accept cash, so pay at the table with Visa / MasterCard.
