If you like to get you're bill you'll have to ask the waiter for it. You can pay by cash or pin (debit or credit card). Waiters are on a salary (like everybody else in Holland) (s)he doesn't depend on a tip for a solid wage, so no tipping neccesary. What we normally do is round the bill upwards.

Yes, in Amsterdam, you almost always have to ask for the bill (the "rekening") when you are ready to leave. In Dutch dining culture, it is considered a "grave breach of etiquette" for a waiter to bring the check to your table without being asked. To a local, a waiter bringing the bill unsolicited is a passive-aggressive way of saying "get out now," which is contrary to the relaxed, "gezellig" (cozy/social) atmosphere the Dutch value. Waiters are trained to leave you alone once your food is cleared so you can enjoy your coffee or conversation for as long as you like. To get the bill, a simple raised hand or a polite "Mag ik de rekening, alstublieft?" is the gold standard. A grounded peer tip: if you are in a hurry, it is perfectly acceptable to walk up to the bar or counter to pay. This supportive cultural difference ensures you are never rushed, but it does mean you might feel "ignored" if you are expecting the American-style "check-on-the-table" service. In 2026, this remains a key piece of etiquette for anyone exploring the Jordaan or the Canal Ring.