Dutch flags fly from this traditional haringhuis ('herring house', ie takeaway fish shop), which has its own fishing fleet at the seaside resort of Volendam, 20km northeast. Along with herring served chopped with diced onion on a fluffy bread roll, classic deep-fried snacks include kibbeling (fried whitefish pieces), lekkerbekje (whole fried whitefish) and gerookte paling (smoked eel).
Locals flock here after shopping at the Albert Cuypmarkt just around the corner. There are a handful of benches and upturned barrels out front; otherwise the Sarphatipark is footsteps to the south.