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're traveling as a couple and you're traveling solo.
Short answer
Is Café de Klos worth it?
Café de Klos is a specialist choice, not a default stop. Go early or reserve ahead. Crowds are part of the cost.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
Cramped, candle-on-the-table, paper-napkin energy — you come for enormous racks of ribs at honest prices and not much else.
- 02
Loud, fun, and good value.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Café de Klos is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Café de Klos is an easy yes.
Think twice if
You're watching the budget
Café de Klos can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
You only have one day
Keep Café de Klos only when it outranks a half-day elsewhere.
You're traveling with kids
With kids, Café de Klos needs the right timing and tolerance.
Food is a reason to travel
Café de Klos offers some food & drink, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
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