Mankind

Café Mankind is a warm, welcoming gay café and restaurant tucked on the Lijnbaansgracht canal, a quieter, more unhurried alternative to the busier Reguliersdwarsstraat scene and just steps from the Rijksmuseum and the Museum Quarter. Everyone's welcome at this cozy indoor-outdoor spot, where you can relax on the canal-side terrace with a view of the city's daily hustle and bustle, or settle in indoors to order sandwiches, light dishes, and daily specials from a kitchen open from noon until half past eight. The staff are well-connected within the LGBTQ+ community and happy to point you toward events and attractions in the area, and the calendar includes regular music nights and themed parties. A charming meeting point before a night out on the town or a serene stop on a warm summer afternoon.