Sonny — Restaurant in Amsterdam

I've been coming here literally as long as I can remember - from one of the very first times I came to Amsterdam with my family as a young child up until just now.

I'll start by saying it is, for me, hands down the best falafel in Amsterdam. Why? It's made fresh, every time, served on a home made toasted pita and you can choose between a plain falafel, or to add hummus aubergine or feta. The aubergine is sublime...

But what makes this place super special is their amazing salad bar. Every recipe has remained the same since I've been going (over twenty years) and every single item is sooooo good. Seriously, sometimes I just get a salad box. It's amazing. They also make fantastic Vlaamse frieten if you're looking to indulge ....

I grew up knowing Sonny, the founder, and I saw him regularly until he sadly passed away about five years ago. I was worried it would spell the end of the business. But it was thankfully taken over by family and business partners who treat Sonny's legacy with care and respect. The falafel I had today is every bit as delicious as every single one I've had in the past, and I get hit with a wave of nostalgia every time I eat one - reminding me of the way I felt when I first visited this city, the wonder I felt as a child, that one tends to lose after calling a place home for fifteen years. Food can do that.

Long story...

Best falafel in town. For real. I recently injured my nail, so it hurts to write, but it is worth it because Sonny Falafel deserves it. Me and my sister arrived in Amsterdam last friday and we were very hungry, and walked by this place and ended up going back three days in a row. What a falafel man. Almost godly. I really recommend drinking sprite with the falafel, it is like they are made for each other. Since going vegan in 2022 I have missed only one thing, the döner kebab from Keb'up @ Nollendorfplatz in Berlin but this falafel knocks that döner down like a straw man (if that makes any sense). Fricking h3ll. All praise to that falafel guy, he really knows how...

WORST SERVICE EVER!!!!! I've known this for years but I came back for the food. After today I will NEVER come here again. The staff is extremely rude. I came in to order my food and told him I would be back in 5 minutes to pick it up. When came back he started preparing my order because he said it took too long??!! I was literally back within 5 minutes. And when I told him that I was in a hurry and I didn't need my order anymore. I was told to never come back there and order food. I am beyond shocked that these people are so rude. Would definitely not recommend ever going here for falafel or fries. Stay far away...