Vegetarian fries in Amsterdam
It is painted on the facade in capital letters: VEGETARIAN. At Vleminckx the fries are prepared vegetarian, fried in vegetable oil, which makes this one of the easiest and best meat-free bites in the centre of Amsterdam.
Why it says so on the wall
Traditional Flemish fries were fried in beef fat. Vleminckx states its choice right on the facade: the fries here are vegetarian, fried in vegetable oil. What you taste is potato and craft, not the fryer. For many visitors that single word on the wall settles the where-to-eat question in the city centre.
Sauces without meat
Most of the wall is vegetarian by nature: mayonnaise, fries sauce, ketchup and curry, joppie, garlic, andalouse, piccalilly, apple sauce and more. The satay sauce is a peanut sauce. If a specific dietary detail matters to you, ask at the counter; the menu is short and the staff know their jars.
Vegan visitors
The fries themselves, fried in vegetable oil, are the safe bet, and ketchup, curry and sambal are the classic plant-based toppings. Creamy sauces are typically egg-based, so vegans usually keep it simple. The sauce guide describes every jar so you can choose with open eyes.
One counter, everyone eats
A cone of fries is the rare snack that a mixed group can agree on: vegetarians, omnivores, children and food bloggers all leave with the same golden cone. Read how to order and bring the whole party.