Café de Klos
A snug, no-frills ribs-and-grill joint near Leidseplein known for big, cheap racks of spare ribs.
The call
Worth it if you are traveling as a couple and you are traveling solo.
Why
- 01
Cramped, candle-on-the-table, paper-napkin energy — you come for enormous racks of ribs at honest prices and not much else.
Our read - 02
Loud, fun, and good value.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Café de Klos works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Café de Klos works.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Café de Klos isn't cheap for what it is.
You only have one day
Café de Klos is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
Food is a reason to travel
For food & drink, Café de Klos is hit or miss.
The plates that decide it
- A full rack of spare ribs — the house signature — get the marinade
- Garlic bread and a beer — all the supporting cast you need
Plan it well
- Cost
- budget
- Timing
- Right at opening to skip the queue
- Booking
- Walk-in only
- Allow
- 1–1.5 hours
- Accessibility
- Very small, tight seating