One of the great things about traveling is the chance to experience different cultures around the world first hand, and there are few better ways to do that then to take a bite of someone’s food. Like music, food is a universal language. We all eat, we enjoy food in vastly different ways, and one person’s supreme meal is another person’s garbage. I have been doing a lot of research lately when it comes to the highlights of the world, and quite a bit of that time has been devoted to various eateries. Today we discuss Amsterdam, and get down to the meat and potatoes of the matter. Mostly potatoes, though.
Jacketz is a company with a very simple concept: Potatoes are awesome. Baked potatoes, to be exact. Outside of salads, they serve nothing but baked potatoes and have used that focus to hone an expertise that is the talk of the town. They pride themselves on the fact that they prepare all of their dishes fresh and within a few minutes, yet they see these dishes not as haphazardly thrown together entrees but pieces of art. Food is meant to be fun they feel, and they put that theory to the test with every baked potato they serve. Their motto fits them well: although great food is complex, this doesn’t mean you have to be all difficult about it! They even deliver, which is something that is not often done within the Netherlands.
At Jacketz they have rethought the classical Baked Potato. The potatoes are quite large, and they are not shy about the portions they doll out on top of the potato as the photos I have gathered clearly demonstrate. Every one of their specialty menu items comes stuffed with premium toppings that are enough to make any food lover’s mouth water. Customers note that the Pulled Pork in Whiskey Maple sauce is mouthwatering, with classic BBQ sauce made with whiskey and maple syrup all topped with a sizable portion of Cole Slaw. There is also the well regarded Chili Con Carne, a classic potato with brown beans, kidney beans, and organic beef. They thoughtfully suggest adding some tobacco sauce if you like a little more kick to your food. There are options for everyone here, as long as you are imaginative and you can keep an open mind about the glory that is the potato.
Beyond their excellent food is their commitment to making it as healthy and organic as possible. All of their potatoes are either grown in the Netherlands or can be easily sourced to surrounding countries in the months where getting them in country is untenable. They add no preservatives to any of their food and nothing is wasted in the preparation of their food. They offer several vegetarian and vegan options for those who would rather not partake in the meat eating as well. Beyond that, though, their prices are unbelievably good with most of their potatoes costing no more than five euros, or roughly 5.50 USD (U.S. Dollars)!
Jacketz is truly a great eating experience in Amsterdam! With its wide variety of excellent food, its thoughtful approach to taste as well as the health of the customer, and outrageously low prices it is something a visitor to the city has to experience at least once, even if it is just calling them up and getting it delivered to you. You can visit Jacketz and Amsterdam as part of our SECRET River Cruise Sale! I could get in trouble for sharing it, so hurry and book by clicking here.
