TikTok-famous potato shop in Amsterdam faces risk of closure
The Fabel Friet potato shop in Amsterdam, which tourists flock to thanks to social media, has clashed with residents over long queues, litter problems, and complaints about seagulls and rats. The court will rule on November 10.
A potato shop called Fabel Friet, which has become a destination for tourists thanks to social media, is facing the threat of closure. Local residents have filed a lawsuit demanding its closure due to problems caused by the business's operations.
The complaints are based on long queues forming in front of the shop, garbage piling up in the streets, as well as concerns about seagulls and rats. The court is expected to rule on November 10.
The incident has once again brought the impact of overtourism on city life in Amsterdam to the agenda.