Louie Louie

Linnaeusstraat 11A, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Louie Louie is a bar and eatery on Linnaeusstraat that does the whole day thing without trying too hard. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, wine, snacks: it's all on the menu, and the space itself leans retro-modern with a mix of South American and Eastern flavors in the food. The name comes from the Kingsmen's song, and honestly, the vibe matches. It's chill during the day, then Fridays and Saturdays the DJs show up and it turns into more of a dancing situation. So you can roll in for coffee and eggs, then come back later for drinks and stay for the music. What makes it worth a visit is that it doesn't force you to pick a lane. You want a relaxed meal, fine. You want to end your week with some feel-good tracks, also fine. Just good food, decent drinks, and a space that works for whatever part of the day you're in.