This spacious garden oasis, smack in the middle of downtown Amsterdam, seems to be one of the city's best kept secrets, especially if you appreciate a good cup of coffee in a tranquil environment. Although the homemade apple pie is reason enough to visit, most people enjoy an escape from the bustling metropolis that looms beyond this historic garden. Members of the Van Loon family, who have owned the estate since 1884, personally chose the green and black teas that are served here and it's the perfect place for a little R&R after visiting one of Amsterdam's most beautiful canal houses.