Febo

Can’t not go here when in Amsterdam. Obviously it’s not gourmet food, but it’s a really cool thing to experience. And the food is actually surprisingly tasty. My favorite was the bakmi which has fried noodles inside.

Für den kleinen Hunger zwischendurch!
Ich kannte das Febo vorher noch nicht, deswegen musste ich das unbedingt ausprobieren. Warmes Essen aus dem Automaten habe ich in Deutschland noch nicht gesehen.
Schnelle und günstige Snacks, die zwar gewöhnungsbedürftig sind, aber ziemlich lecker!
Hätte nichts dagegen, wenn’s in Deutschland auch solche Fast Food Automaten gäbe :)

Do it… just do it… put your coins in the slot… get a burger… or fried cheesy thing… maybe some fries… who knows… but this is just fun… especially after a night of drinking/​weed. Why this concept is not here in U.S. is baffling… love it so very very much…

This hits the spot at about 3 am. The croquette. Omg. I haven’t gone a day without thinking about FEBO. A whole vending machine wall of delicious fast food — burger, chicken sandwich, some type of sausage, etc.
FEBO is a game changer and I’m just in love with the convenience of this place. It’s the little things: P

Wer kennt sie nicht, die Febos in Holland. Grade in Amsterdam sind né ganze menge davon.
Hier kriegt man für sein Kleingeld Snacks am Automaten. Besonders gesund sind die wohl nicht aber ganz nach meinem Geschmack. Wäre echt mal né gute Sache, auch für die Innenstädte in Deutschland.

Hier bekommt man sein Essen nicht nur am Tresen sondern auch aus der Klappe. Ist etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig, aber lecker. Aber um richtig satt zu werden, müssen schon ein paar Euro im Einwurfschlitz verschwinden. Am besten erst mal Pommes bestellen und in der Wartezeit sich aus der Wand den Mund wässerig machen. Zum Abschluss ein Kaassouffle und die Tour durch die Stadt kann weitergehen.

I’ve heard stories from friends from the Netherlands about the horrible Dutch fast food from the vending machines, so when I saw FEBO, I was so excited to try this!
There were so many different kinds of greasy fried stuff behind the little sliding doors, and we emptied all our coins to try as many different things as we could.
For what it was – cheap fast food – it wasn’t too bad. Salty, crunchy, hot, some with gooey insides – it was a pretty tasty little treat to ourselves on a Friday afternoon and satisfied all our guilty pleasures of unhealthy junk food. There’s even a little bar area along the wall to sit and eat your goodies if you wish.
What I didn’t get was that there was a counter with someone behind it, but everyone was opting to hit up the vending machines instead. Perhaps you only order the fries and milkshakes at the counter? I was a bit curious as to what the milkshakes tasted like, but I didn’t get to try any.

You really want this? Then you must be drunk. The food is cheap, greasy and utterly gross. But when the restaurants shut down in A’dam and you’ve been imbibing at the pubs, Febo is an easy fix for your drunken-​stupor hunger. Just go to the vending wall, stick in your euros, open the magic box and retrieve your deep fried something. Tip: smother it with mayo to make it palatable — it’s what the Dutch do. Enjoy.

FEBO is a god-​send for stoner tourists.
Such delicious cheeseburgers, unlike American fast food.
Cheap.
However, I found out the hard way, it’s illegal to eat in a cab in Amsterdam. Who knew?

Cheeseburger from a vending machine? Don’t mind if I do! I know this restaurant concept is already popular in cities such as NYC, Tokyo etc. but we don’t have one (yet) at home so I had to try. The food is actually cooked fresh behind the «machine» in a prep kitchen, so don’t be afraid of eating a stale burger. Items range from burgers to fried croquettes with meat filling. Prices are cheap for Euro standards, about 2.2−2.5 Euros for a burger. BTW, the vending machine don’t give change but there is a change machine in the store. They also have fries that are made to order. Was it the best meal I had in Amsterdam? No way. But it’ll get you by if you’re looking for a quick snack and short on cash.

This is the best and most convenient fast food I have come across.
When in Amsterdam, and you partake in what is offered in the local coffee shops, you may find yourself wondering around viewing this awesome city through glazed eyes.
Eventually you will get hungry, and you probably wont want to deal with anyone behind a counter in your paranoid state.
Febo is your place.
Walk on in and check out all the different selections behind the small glass doors. Make your pick and put your money in the slot. Take your tasty fried selection out and your done. So easy.
If you want, you can even wait a minute and watch your selection be replaced by a magic hand.

I think I’m in love.
On a walking tour around Amsterdam, our guide recommended we try FEBO. As other reviewers have noted, it’s vending-​machine style food — but served hot. You place your coins in the machine, select any of the items in that row and pull the handle to retrieve your delicacy. From what I’ve read online, this is probably the only really uniquely Dutch food you will find.
I choose kalfsvleeskroket, which the menu said had veal in it. It was AMAZING. Crunchy on the outside, salty on the inside. It was like eating a thick, fried stew. For those of you from the US, imagine condensed cream of mushroom soup, onions, and meat, squirted out of a tube, rolled in breadcrumbs, and placed in deep frier. These belong at every county and state fair.
I imagine FEBO would be great after a trip to a coffee shop, but honestly I enjoyed mine as an afternoon snack after a long day of walking.

This Dutch automat is not mere fast food, it’s actually the closest you can come to instant gratification.
There are tons of windows displaying different delicious snacks that are constantly being replenished by the magical FEBO fairies. You just insert a few coins, open the little slot and pull out whatever you want.
OK, you look like you’re having a panic attack. I get it, there are bright lights, your judgment is a bit impaired and there are too many options… so let me save you a little trouble: you want the kalfsvleeskroket.
Not only does it have the crispiest crust of any croquette you’ve ever had, but the veal ragout inside that glorious bread-​crumb shell is also the gooiest, tastiest treat you’ve ever tasted. It is good at any time of day, in any state of mind.
Bring exact change though, because the machine doesn’t give you any.

Food. Hot food. From a vending machine. Lolwut?!! Holland, you cray!
There is absolutely nothing exciting or appealing about this vending machine concept. Everything looks disease-​ly. That is, until you’re bombed out of your mind at 3am (or pretty much any hour of the day. This is Amsterdam after all). Just keep in mind that whatever you eat is going to result in a 5am surprise butt explosion.
That being said, I waived my right to not have a morning full of regret, by feeding the vending machine € 1,50 for a Kaassoufflé — heavily breaded, deep fried cheesy goodness. I tore that sucker up like there was no got damn tomorrow. I would have went back for seconds if others didn’t rape the machine of my beloved Kaassoufflé. Bastards.
So yea, Febo serves its purpose. However, if you’re sober, and come here willing, then you deserve to be a slave to the bowl. There simply won’t be enough tp and prayers to save you!

If you like hot food dispensed from a wall, FEBO is great.
If you are drunk and want some food, FEBO is great.
If you’ve got those munchies, FEBO is great.
If you are completely sober and it’s daylight, FEBO is probably not the best option but you should still eat it because it’s food out of a wall.

I had a 1.5 euro dinner out of a vending machine and loved it.
Febo is awesome if you’re a sociophobe (like me), like street food (like me), and are always looking for cheap dining options (like me). Simply insert 1.5 euros (croquette) or 2.5 euros (burger) to release the magic hatch and take out your hot food from it’s little deposit box.
I’ve tried the beef croquette and one that has peanut sauce in it, and the latter is superior by far.
The convenience and presentation of the food was somewhat reminiscent of 7 – 11 back in the US, but don’t let that put you off – this stuff isn’t sitting there for hours, but re-​filled by someone on the other side of the machines, much like how a mailman fills P.O. boxes.
*Ask for mustard and/​or chili sauce behind the counter.
*Have exact change at hand, as the machine doesn’t seem to provide change.

Wie bewertet man eine Pommesbude, noch dazu eine, in der man einen Teil des Service durch Automaten ersetzt? Das Essen ist billig und ungesund, keine Frage, und auch an der Automaten-​Sache scheiden sich die Geister– aber trotzdem führt für mich in Holland kein Weg an einer FEBO-​Filiale vorbei, ohne daß ich mir drinnen ein Kroket abhole.

Honestly… what is not to love about fast food out of a vending machine type system where you put money into the slot next to the food item you want to buy and open the door and you are served. It’s weird and whacky and kitschy but totally fun and worth the experience if nothing else. Sure, it’s greasy and cheap and not that awesome tasting but it’s cheap and fast and open ²⁴⁄₇. Its the perfect post drinking pit stop on your walk home. Some of my favorite memories from Amsterdam involved going out to party and then hitting up Febo on the way home. They have pretty darn tasty frites (French fries) with mayo! Yummmy!

Febo would be illegal in most countries. Things are different in the Netherlands.

The Dutch have perfected fried gravy.
Yep, the little fried snacks FEBO has or any Dutch «frituur» for that matter are great places after one is heading back home.
There’s a whole slew of frituur’s throughout the city. My fav, the «patatje oorlog» (fries of war) where they put mayo, curry sauce, diced onions and peanut butter sauce all on top of your fries. Divine, at least after a night of pub crawling.

So was brauchen wir auch in Hamburg ;) Zum Spaß mal ganz lecker. Auf dauer würde ich mir was anderes suchen.

Maybe it was due to some outside circumstances but in the wee hours of the AM, Febo was like a dream come true! I mean, there we were standing there and all this food was right there for us to grab out of the boxes. Gotta love it.
So the end result was that we tried multiples of every single item that they had, plus the friendly worker cooked us up a whole batch of fried chicken on top of everything else. Feeling like the typical fat Americans we were, we went home fully intoxicated… Febo food drunk of course!

Oh my gosh, this place cracks me up. It’s something between fast food and vending machines and really just so unique you’ve gotta try it. The food comes out piping hot, which is fantastic! I found it really tasty though I’m sure it’s also veeery unhealthy, but then again, that’s fast food for ya.
I didn’t know what to get, so I went for the kalfsvleeskroket and it turned out to be really good! I don’t know what they put in it, but it’s got some sort of spice (s) and a wonderfully crispy exterior. I say a must-​try! Where else can you get food like this?!

Why am I so excited to write a review of a burger vending machine joint? Yes, you heard right — Febo is a giant burger vending machine. They sell other fast-​food type stuff, too.
I saw a similar joint on the Food Network — but that place was located in NY. So when I stumbled across Febo, I got a little giddy. I must admit. Thus, my generous 4-​star rating.
The idea of beinng able to spend less then 3 euros for lunch in Europe should make anyone giddy with excitement. Also, everything is made fresh even though it’s technically a giant vending machine — we were told that no item is out longer than 20 minutes. And if you don’t like what they have on display, you can order from the larger menu.
Under 3 euros AND made fresh? That gets four stars from me.
There are no seats, but you really don’t need any. Your food is served in a paper tray and the condiments are out on the counter. You do need exact change, and they have a change machine in every Febo to help you out.
And I realize everything tastes better after a few drinks, so in case you’re wondering, YES — I was sober when I ate here. Although I bet it tastes a-​freakin-​mazing after a night of pub-​hopping ;)
This particular location is just down the street from Rembrandt Square. So you can take your grub to one of their outdoor tables and take in the scenery.

Amazing calories-​to-​euro performance. Healthiness? Forget about it.

So besonders ist das jetzt nicht sein essen aus ner klappe zu ziehen…
das ist in den niederlanden gang und gebe.
wie bei smüllers zum beispiel, wo es echt lekkere sache gibt (kipstick).
Das besondere erlebnis bei febo sind definitiv die tauben die in den filialen quasi zum inventar gehören, nicht zu empfehlen, lieber zu mackes oder bking gehen…

Ok, ok. Man isst bei Febo, einer niederländischen Fast-​Food-​Kette nicht gesund. Aber: Man isst lecker und mit einem besonderen Erlebnis garniert.
Stellt Euch eine normale Pommesbude vor. Die Fassade ist meist offen gestaltet so dass man direkt in die Bude reingehen kann. Auf der rechten Seite gibt es üblicherweise ein paar wenige Barhocker-​Plätze. Hinten ist die Theke, an der man bestellt. Links gibt es eine Wand mit Klappen. Man wirft einen oder zwei Euro in einen Automaten und zieht sein Essen aus einer eben dieser Klappen. Das ist besonders praktisch für den kleinen Hunger, oder wenn man seinem konventionell bestellten Essen noch eine Kleinigkeit hinzufügen möchte, weil noch Appetit vorhanden ist.
Mir gefällt dieses außergewöhnliche Pokmmesbuden Konzept, dass es in quasi jeder Innenstadt der Niederlande in den FOBO Filialen zu bewundern gibt.