Brasserie 't Siertje — Restaurant in Amsterdam

I am a 24-year old polite, professional woman, and I have never had a problem like this before: Upon arrival at this establishment I asked the man working (who seemed to be the owner or manager) if it was alright if I read for a while while I had a drink and some food. he said yes (which was he entire reason I stayed) so I ordered a 4 euro drink and began to drink as I read. Before I finished my drink, the same man came to my table and asked if I wanted another. I told him that I was okay for the time being, as I was still drinking the one I had. As it neared lunch time (about an hour and a half after I arrived) I looked at the menu to order a sandwich, and which I planned to order when I next caught his attention. Before I had a chance to do so, the man came over and told me that it wasn't okay for me to stay any longer. I was surprised, as the restaraunt was 2/3 empty, I had only been sitting there for a total of 2 hours, and other patrons had been sitting in the restaraunt or on the patio for just as long. I felt targeted and unwelcome, and therefore did not stay for lunch as I had originally planned. I told this to the man this as I paid and left, and he made no apology, only informed me that it is the house policy for him to do so if patrons sit for longer than one hour...

The food was totally disappointing in taste and quality. My son ordered the steak and mixed salad without cucumber (he hates cucumber) he asked and emphasized two or three times and at the end received the chopped meat, not steak, next to the cucumbers and did not eat it at all. My hamburger was a simple soft white non-heated bread with a burger and the thousand island sauce on top, I have never seen such a beginner burger. I just ate the meat and ignored the rest. My wife ordered the shawarma and received the small piece of mincemeat flavoured with mustard and did not enjoy at all. And the last masterpiece was not to accept the Visa and Master card and asked for the cash instead. I never recommend it, this is totally...

I come here weekly or biweekly for a coffee when I do my shopping. It seems to be family run. The server and manager (maybe) is one of the most gentle, down to earth and hardworking people I’ve ever come across. He always greets me with a smile that stretches far beyond the reach of the usual cafe server smile and always remembers my order. I could not say anything bad about this place or the people inside it. They are genuinely excited to receive business and to just interact with you. This place goes beyond food and drink and warms my heart. Please come and see...