Frequently asked questions
Can I eat gluten free, lactose free or vegan at Hendrik?
Yes. Every pancake on the menu can be made with gluten free, lactose free or vegan batter. We also bake without milk or without egg. Tell us about your allergy when you order; we work in a kitchen that also handles gluten and we will tell you honestly what is and is not possible.
What makes a Hendrik pancake different?
The flour. Our batter is made with heritage flour from the De Ruiter windmill in Vreeland: wheat, buckwheat, corn, barley and rye. Five grains instead of one, which makes the pancake fuller in flavour. Both restaurants bake with the same flour.
Are the menus in Vreeland and Amsterdam the same?
Largely, yes: the same batter and the same classics. There are small differences in dishes and prices, so this site carries the menu of each restaurant separately, with the prices that apply there.
Can I come with children?
Please do. There is a children’s menu of its own, For small Hendriks and Hendrikas, with a Children’s Party pancake they decorate themselves with sweets. In Vreeland there is a garden with a wishing well, in Amsterdam a little puppet theatre.
Can I book a table on the terrace in Vreeland?
No, we cannot promise a table on the terrace in advance. The terrace is large, so there is usually room, and on arrival we will happily find you a table outside if we can.
How do I book for a large group?
From seven people we ask you to e-mail rather than call. For Vreeland that is info@restauranthendrik.nl, for Amsterdam amsterdam@restauranthendrik.nl. Depending on the size of the party you order à la carte or we put together a set menu with you.
Can I hire the Amsterdam restaurant?
Yes. The restaurant has two rooms that can be closed off from one another; the separate room seats 60 guests. Hiring the whole restaurant is possible too. E-mail amsterdam@restauranthendrik.nl with the date and the number of guests.
Can I get takeaway from Hendrik?
In Vreeland, yes. Pancakes come in a box, with the sugar and syrup packed separately. You can also collect our home-made soups, coffee in a cup to go, a cold bottle of wine or a portion of bitterballen for the boat. Call ahead: +31 294 231 517.
May I moor my boat?
Yes. You may moor along the bank of the Vecht free of charge for up to 24 hours. Then cross the bridge; we are on the left-hand side of the Breedstraat.
Is there a charging point for my electric bike?
Yes, in Vreeland we have charging points for electric bikes, and there is plenty of bicycle parking.
Are dogs welcome?
Yes, dogs are welcome inside and on the terrace.
Where can I park in Vreeland?
There is plenty of public parking in the village and it is free. There is most room on the west side, before the bridge over the Vecht. There are 22 extra spaces at the Sperwerveld, a 200 metre walk away.
Where can I park at Hendrik Amsterdam?
The Ruysdaelstraat is one way and parking nearby needs a permit or payment. Q-Park Museumplein at Van Baerlestraat 33B is a few minutes on foot. By public transport: trams 3, 5 and 12, Roelof Hartplein stop.
What time does the kitchen close in Amsterdam?
From Tuesday to Thursday the kitchen closes at 20:30, from Friday to Sunday at 21:00. We are closed on Mondays; on Tuesday and Wednesday we open at 17:00, from Thursday to Sunday at 12:00.
What time does the kitchen close in Vreeland?
The kitchen is open until 20:00, and until 20:30 on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant opens at 12:00, and at 11:00 at the weekend. We are closed on Wednesdays.
What is on the chalkboard?
Changing seasonal dishes alongside the fixed menu: often cheese fondue in winter, mussels in season, and a home-made soup of the season all year round. In summer the pancake with fresh strawberries appears.
How far apart are Vreeland and Amsterdam?
About twenty kilometres, and roughly twenty minutes by car. Vreeland lies on the Vecht, between Amsterdam, Hilversum and Utrecht.
Where does the name Hendrik come from?
From Hendrik van Vianden, bishop of Utrecht, who granted Vreeland its town rights in 1265 and built castle Vredelant there. Our bar menu is called Van Vianden.