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Café Cook

James Cookstraat 2, 1056 RZ Amsterdam

Open now · until 01:00

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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 10 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 10 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Avocado
12.50
Avocado met een zacht gekookt eitje, chili crunch, sesammayonaise en gegrilde bosui — with a soft-boiled egg, chili crunch, sesame mayonnaise and grilled spring onion
estimate≈ 420 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Polentavegetarian
14.50
Polenta met cavolo nero, Taleggio, oesterzwam en geroosterde tomaatjes — with cavolo nero, Taleggio, oyster mushroom and roasted tomatoes
estimate≈ 380 kcal28 g carbs
Crabcakes
14.50
Crabcakes met bimi, krokante rijst, bosui, mango en Sri Lankaanse curry — with bimi, crispy rice, spring onion, mango and Sri Lankan curry
estimate≈ 350 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Pastrami Toastie
13.50
Tosti met pastrami, zuurkool, gruyère, cornichons en Thousand Island-dressing — with sauerkraut, gruyère, cornichons and Thousand Island dressing
estimate≈ 780 kcal45 g carbs
Oyster Mushroom Toastievegetarian
12.50
Tosti met oesterzwam, bosui, gruyère, cornichons en Thousand Island-dressing — with spring onion, gruyère, cornichons and Thousand Island dressing
estimate≈ 650 kcal42 g carbs
Aubergine Violetvegan
13.50
Aubergine violet met tahin, miso, geroosterde bloemkool, crispy chili en olie van gebrande bosui — with tahini, miso, roasted cauliflower, crispy chili and toasted spring onion oil
estimate≈ 310 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Cassoulet
14.50
Cassoulet met langzaam gegaarde Iberico-wang, chorizo, paprika, artisjokcrème en salsa verde — with slow-cooked Iberico cheek, chorizo, paprika, artichoke cream and salsa verde
estimate≈ 620 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Roasted Chicken Thigh
14.50
Geroosterde kippendij met Indiase mangochutney, paarse spitskool, papadum en koriander — with Indian mango chutney, purple sprouting broccoli, papadum and coriander
estimate≈ 480 kcal25 g carbsbalanced 69
Fries
6.50
Frietjes met huisgemaakte mayonaise — with homemade mayonnaise
estimate≈ 450 kcal42 g carbs
Starter
Bread & Butter Pudding
7.50
Bread & Butter pudding met vanille ijs — with vanilla ice cream
estimate≈ 650 kcal75 g carbsheavy 29
Cheesecake
7.50
Cheesecake met witte chocolade en passievrucht — with white chocolate and passion fruit
estimate≈ 520 kcal38 g carbsheavy 28
Homemade Whipped Cream Truffle
3.00
Huisgemaakte slagroomtruffel
estimate≈ 220 kcal12 g carbs
Korean Fried Cauliflowervegan
9.50
Korean Fried Cauliflower met gochujang, kimchimayo, bosui en limoen — with gochujang, kimchimayo, spring onion and lime
estimate≈ 320 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Blue Cheese Risotto Bitterballenvegetarian
8.50
Risotto blauwe kaas bitterballen met tomatencoulis en rozemarijnstroop — with tomato coulis and rosemary syrup
estimate≈ 380 kcal28 g carbs
Homemade Thai Fish Cakes
8.50
Huisgemaakte Thaise viskoekjes
estimate≈ 240 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Friesian Madame Jeanette Sausage
9.50
Friese Madame Jeanette worst met gefermenteerde mosterdzaad en tafelzuur — with fermented mustard seed and pickled vegetables
estimate≈ 310 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Manchegovegetarian
10.50
Manchego met sherry stroop, mojo rojo en gerookte amandelen — with sherry syrup, mojo rojo and smoked almonds
estimate≈ 410 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Holtkamp Bitterballen
8.50
Bitterballen van Holtkamp met mosterd — with mustard
estimate≈ 340 kcal20 g carbs
Olivesvegan
6.00
Olijven gemarineerd in harissa, knoflook en ingemaakte citroen (vegan) — marinated in harissa, garlic and preserved lemon (vegan)
estimate≈ 180 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Niemeijer Baguettevegetarian
6.50
Baguette van Niemeijer met gepofte knoflookboter en edelgist — with puffed garlic butter and nutritional yeast
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs
Extra
Baked leek
12.50
Gepofte prei met eikhaas, zwarte knoflook en saus van gefermenteerde paddenstoelen — with oak loin, black garlic and fermented mushroom sauce
estimate≈ 280 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Prawn Carpacciopescatarian
13.50
Carpaccio van gamba’s met limoen, kruidensla en krokante Hollandse garnaal — with lime, herb salad and crispy Dutch shrimp
estimate≈ 220 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Lamb shoulder
13.50
Lamsschouder met jus van gerookte komkommer, snijbonen en ingelegde peterselie steeltjes — with smoked cucumber jus, runner beans and pickled parsley stems
estimate≈ 320 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Dessert
Roasted pointed cabbagevegetarian
19.50
Geroosterde spitskool met peterselie, krokante aardappel en saus van dashi — with parsley, crispy potato and dashi sauce
estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Smoked winter carrotvegetarian
19.50
Gerookte winterpeen met crispy chili olie, postelein, notendukkah, sesam en vadouvansaus — with crispy chili oil, purslane, nut dukkah, sesame and vadouvan sauce
estimate≈ 380 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Diamond steak
23.50
Diamanthaas met haricots verts, groene pepersaus en dragon — with haricots verts, green pepper sauce and tarragon
estimate≈ 550 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Fish of the weekpescatarian
22.50
Vis van de week
estimate≈ 480 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Cook special
23.50
Cook special (te bestellen per 2 personen) — to be ordered for 2 people
estimate≈ 950 kcal60 g carbs
Cakes
Caramelized chicoryvegetarian
6.50
Gekarameliseerde witlof met sinaasappel, steranijs, roodlof en amandelen — with orange, star anise, red chicory and almonds
estimate≈ 180 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Roasted potatoes
6.50
Geroosterde aardappels met ‘nduja en salsa verde — with 'nduja and salsa verde
estimate≈ 320 kcal22 g carbs
Baked beet saladvegetarian
6.50
Salade van gepofte biet met geitenkaas, zwarte knoflook en pecannoten — with goat cheese, black garlic and pecans
estimate≈ 260 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
dessert
Sticky toffee pudding
8.50
Sticky toffee pudding met Earl Grey-karamel en vanille ijs — with Earl Grey caramel and vanilla ice cream
estimate≈ 650 kcal75 g carbsheavy 26
Almond panna cottavegetarian
8.50
Amandelpanna cotta met rabarbercompote — with rhubarb compote
estimate≈ 320 kcal28 g carbsheavy 42
Limoncellovegetarian
6.00
Limoncello uit Bos en Lommer — from Bos en Lommer
estimate≈ 150 kcal18 g carbsheavy 39
taarten
Swedish chocolate cakevegetarian
6.50
Zweedse chocoladetaart met frambozencoulis en crème fraîche — with raspberry coulis and crème fraîche
estimate≈ 480 kcal42 g carbsheavy 33

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Sophisticated vegetarian options

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

The menu features dishes like roasted pointed cabbage with dashi or aubergine violet with tahin. Vegan options include Korean Fried Cauliflower. Meat dishes like diamond steak are also available.

15 vegetarian and 3 vegan dishes out of 36

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Protein-rich and low-carb options

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

This menu offers plenty of vegetables and proteins. The diamond steak and fish of the week contain few carbohydrates.

18 diabetes-friendly · 35 dishes

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Address
James Cookstraat 2, 1056 RZ Amsterdam
Hours
Mon11:00–01:00
Tue11:00–01:00
Wed11:00–01:00
Thu11:00–01:00
Fri11:00–01:00
Sat11:00–01:00
Sun11:00–01:00
Contact
+32206120547
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), cafecook.nl/
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