Ally H.
Yelp
Gs is one of my favourite little spots to hang out- they do brunch, lunch and dinner on some nights and let me tell you, it's full of hip and swagger but for good reason!
The G in Gs, stands for George- who you'll recognise as the charming gentleman who generally greets as you walk in. If he's not at the restaurant, he's on the Gs boat and if you can't find him there, he's likely at Ludwig!
Anyway, when I first arrived in pretty Amsterdam, I was told about this great brunch spot, but given my limited (good) food experience in Amsterdam, I assumed the restaurant was a unicorn. In other words, non-existent, made up and fabricated with many of us randomly chasing the dream.
But imagine my surprise, when I finally made it in on a frosty grey morning- orders were taken, drinks were served and stomachs were filled.
We were smart enough to make a booking before hand so the wait was only momentary- it's worth doing on the weekend because getting in here can be tough. They do however only book half the tables, so you can luck out and get in!
So things that are a must to order? They're famous for a few things, firstly the bloody marys! There's currently 6 different kinds (YES! 6!) and if you add an oyster (for an extra €3), you upgrade Mary to Mitzy, Mary's sluttier sister! Not into tomatoes? Well.. good thing they have a bunch of other drinks on their menu! Hello bourbon peanut butter milkshake!
Then there's the eggs benedict- it also comes in a variety of ways that'll surely satisfy anybody (except if you're vegan because uhm.. eggs). There's also a menu special worth calling out- The Hungry Drunk. This king sized meal comes with eggs any which way, some baked beans and your choice of sides and.. wait for it....... 4 BLOODY MARYS! So you better be hungry and thirsty!
Now, if brunch isn't your thing, well poo to you. But come back most Thursday evenings for a bit of jerk(in)' things like chicken, ribs, fries and old school hip hop! Yep, Gs, in a nutshell- good people, good food and good fun!