Is FEBO worth it?
Worth it if…Underrated · +53Dutch fast-food chain (1941) selling krokets and burgers from a coin-op wall of hatches
Worth it, with conditions. The novelty delivers; the food is middling chain fare (4.3 from 2.1k reviews at this branch, lower at others).
Hype12How famous and hyped it is
Reality65Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in
4.3 ★ Google · 2,153 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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Open until 2 a.m. in the centre; reviewers say it 'hits the spot' after drinks.
Why Reality is 65
Lives up to its fame3/5The novelty delivers; the food is middling chain fare (4.3 from 2.1k reviews at this branch, lower at others).
Value for money3/5Cheap per item, but small portions and rising prices draw complaints.
Can’t get it elsewhere4/5Automat walls are a distinctly Dutch thing you won't find in most cities.
Easy to do5/5Many central branches, no queue, open until 2 a.m.
What people loved
Fun, uniquely Dutch 'automatiek' ritual — pay and pull a hot kroket from a little glass doorCheap and fast; open until 2 a.m. for late-night snackingBranches all over the centre, so no detour neededWhat wore them down
Food is basic fast food; krokets can be small or lukewarm after sitting in the wallPrices have crept up and some find it expensive for the portionCard-only now, which some say removes part of the charmKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: Walk up and pay at the hatch; no queue system.
PriceSnacks from the wall cost a few euros each; a burger, fries and milkshake meal was about €13 in a 2026 reviewSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
PaymentCard/contactless; recent reviewers say coins are no longer accepted at the wallSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursThis branch: daily 12:00–02:00Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HistoryFounded 1941 by Johan de Borst; named after Ferdinand Bolstraat; ~22 outlets in AmsterdamSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time needed5–10 minutesSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereListing used: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 33 in De Wallen, ~5 min walk from Dam Square; other central branches on Nieuwendijk, Leidsestraat and ReguliersbreestraatSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Thursday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
In their words
“The prices at FEBO are extremely high for what you get the croquettes are tiny.”
“The food is classic fast food — hot, quick, and hits the spot, especially after a few drinks.”
“A must-try Dutch fast-food experience, especially if you want something quick, cheap, and very local.”
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Questions people ask
How does FEBO work?
Pay at the wall of small heated compartments, open the glass hatch and take your snack. Fries, drinks and burgers are sold at the counter.
Does FEBO take cash?
Recent reviewers say the walls are now card/contactless only.
What should I get at FEBO?
The beef kroket is the classic; kaassoufflé (cheese) and frikandel are other staples.
What does FEBO stand for?
It's named after Ferdinand Bolstraat, the Amsterdam street where the original 1941 bakery stood.
Better fits, according to people who went
Sources
- Wikipedia – FEBO
- Amsterdam Tourism – Amsterdam street food guide
- Google Maps – FEBO Oudezijds Voorburgwal