The Old Soul
The Old Soul is a fully plant-based restaurant.
Per-allergen evidence
The Old Soul is a fully plant-based restaurant. Multiple sources confirm it is a vegan Surinamese spot. The Vegan Amsterdam blog quotes the owner saying anything can be veganised. HappyCow reviews describe the food as entirely plant-based. Dedicated fryer and cross-contamination protocols are not documented, but the entire kitchen operates on vegan ingredients.
[1] Aggregator The Old Soul - Amsterdam Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow listing with 104 reviews notes that the restaurant is all plant-based and has many gluten-free options, but it does not include details about a dedicated fryer or kitchen.fetched May 29, 2026[2] Verified blog The Old Soul - Vegan Amsterdam, veganamsterdam.org
The Vegan Amsterdam blog reports that the owner describes the venue as vegan and says anything can be veganised. The owner is also lactose intolerant.fetched May 29, 2026[3] Verified blog The Old Soul: 33 vegan meals, restauplant.com
The Restauplant directory entry includes the tags "Glutefree Yes" and states that the dishes are sugar-free, animal-free, and lactose-free.fetched May 29, 2026The venue is entirely plant-based, which inherently covers vegetarian dietary needs. Multiple sources classify it as a vegan restaurant. No cross-contamination concerns for vegetarian as opposed to vegan diners are noted.
[1] Aggregator The Old Soul - Amsterdam Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow listing with 104 reviews notes that the restaurant is all plant-based and has many gluten-free options, but it does not include details about a dedicated fryer or kitchen.fetched May 29, 2026[2] Verified blog The Old Soul - Vegan Amsterdam, veganamsterdam.org
The Vegan Amsterdam blog reports that the owner describes the venue as vegan and says anything can be veganised. The owner is also lactose intolerant.fetched May 29, 2026[3] Verified blog The Old Soul: 33 vegan meals, restauplant.com
The Restauplant directory entry includes the tags "Glutefree Yes" and states that the dishes are sugar-free, animal-free, and lactose-free.fetched May 29, 2026The kitchen operates entirely on a vegan basis, so no dairy appears in any dish. According to a blog, the owner is lactose intolerant and "got used to eating vegan". A third-party directory describes the dishes as "lactose-free". The shared kitchen and fryer are not dedicated to dairy-free cooking, but no dairy ingredients are kept on site.
[1] Aggregator The Old Soul - Amsterdam Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow listing with 104 reviews notes that the restaurant is all plant-based and has many gluten-free options, but it does not include details about a dedicated fryer or kitchen.fetched May 29, 2026[2] Verified blog The Old Soul - Vegan Amsterdam, veganamsterdam.org
The Vegan Amsterdam blog reports that the owner describes the venue as vegan and says anything can be veganised. The owner is also lactose intolerant.fetched May 29, 2026[3] Verified blog The Old Soul: 33 vegan meals, restauplant.com
The Restauplant directory entry includes the tags "Glutefree Yes" and states that the dishes are sugar-free, animal-free, and lactose-free.fetched May 29, 2026No egg is used in any dish, as the venue is entirely plant-based. The shared kitchen and fryer are not dedicated egg-free, but no egg ingredients are present on site.
[1] Aggregator The Old Soul - Amsterdam Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow listing with 104 reviews notes that the restaurant is all plant-based and has many gluten-free options, but it does not include details about a dedicated fryer or kitchen.fetched May 29, 2026[2] Verified blog The Old Soul - Vegan Amsterdam, veganamsterdam.org
The Vegan Amsterdam blog reports that the owner describes the venue as vegan and says anything can be veganised. The owner is also lactose intolerant.fetched May 29, 2026[3] Verified blog The Old Soul: 33 vegan meals, restauplant.com
The Restauplant directory entry includes the tags "Glutefree Yes" and states that the dishes are sugar-free, animal-free, and lactose-free.fetched May 29, 2026The restauplant.com directory states ingredients 'are sugar-free'. This single third-party source claims sugar-free dishes, but no other sources corroborate this or describe kitchen practice around sugar (e.g., no added sugar vs. no sugar at all). Contacting the restaurant directly is advisable before visiting.
Several sources indicate gluten-free options at The Old Soul. HappyCow reviews note many items are GF. FindMeGlutenFree reports GF bread and dessert. A third-party directory tags the venue "Glutefree Yes". The venue does not have a dedicated fryer and is not a dedicated GF facility. One review describes a menu labelling error where the soup of the day was marked GF but actually was not. Kitchen practice for coeliac safety is unverifiable from the available information.
[1] Aggregator The Old Soul - Amsterdam Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow listing with 104 reviews notes that the restaurant is all plant-based and has many gluten-free options, but it does not include details about a dedicated fryer or kitchen.fetched May 29, 2026[2] Aggregator Are there gluten-free menu options at The Old Soul in Amsterdam?, FindMeGlutenFree
The FindMeGlutenFree listing contains one review that reports limited GF options, no dedicated fryer, and a disclaimer that the venue is not safe for coeliac.fetched May 29, 2026[3] Verified blog The Old Soul, Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog, wanderlog.com
A Wanderlog aggregator review states the menu was labelled GF, but the soup of the day was mislabelled as GF. The error was caught only by checking with staff.fetched May 29, 2026[4] Verified blog The Old Soul: 33 vegan meals, restauplant.com
The Restauplant directory entry includes the tags "Glutefree Yes" and states that the dishes are sugar-free, animal-free, and lactose-free.fetched May 29, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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