Stellar black and white portraits of American jazz-music greats line the walls and rumor has it that the legendary “De Vogel” book club conducted secret meetings here. Now an attractive (if run-of-the-mill) museum cafe, the quiet locale is a nice pit stop handily tucked away from the surrounding bustle of Amsterdam’s East Side.

Mokum’s Greek omelet, with tangy feta, spicy leeks and spinach is a consistently delicious offering, as is the savory mushroom salad, which combines red onion, arugula leaves and sharp Parmesan cheese. Stake out a seat with a view of Mokum’s bright green terrace, prop up your feet and sip a pale Dutch lager until you’re refreshed enough for your next bold move.