What's the difference between a bakkerij and a banketbakkerij?

A bakkerij is centered on bread, while a banketbakkerij specializes in pastries, tarts and cakes. Many Amsterdam bakeries do both, which is why you'll see "Brood en Banketbakkerij" in business names across this directory.

Where does the stroopwafel actually come from?

The stroopwafel was invented in Gouda, not Amsterdam, credited to baker Gerard Kamphuisen sometime between opening his bakery in 1810 and the earliest recorded recipe in 1840. Amsterdam's street markets and bakeries later turned it into the city's most recognized snack, though the treat itself is a Gouda original.

Is a fresh stroopwafel worth choosing over a packaged one?

A fresh, made-to-order stroopwafel has a warm, pliable wafer and a soft, almost molten caramel center, typically made with butter, cinnamon, brown sugar and real Dutch stroop. Packaged supermarket versions are shelf-stable and rely on preservatives and stabilizers, which makes them practical for travel but a noticeably different eating experience.

What's the traditional way to eat a stroopwafel?

Balance it on top of a hot cup of coffee or tea for about a minute before eating, so the steam softens the caramel filling. One bought fresh off the press at a market stall needs no warming - eat it immediately, standing right there.

Do Amsterdam bakeries only sell bread, or pastries and sweets too?

Most combine both, which is reflected in the "brood en banketbakkerij" naming seen throughout this directory. Beyond the classic stroopwafel recipe, bakeries and stalls across the city now also make artisan, vegan, chocolate-dipped and gold-dusted versions, and a coffee-and-pastry stop pairs naturally with a wider brunch outing - see our guide to Amsterdam's cafes and brunch spots for where to sit down with one.

Can I order a custom cake from an Amsterdam bakery?

Banketbakkerijen commonly take custom cake orders, but requirements for notice, design and dietary substitutions vary by bakery. Contact the listing directly to confirm timing and what they're able to make before you commit to a date.

Amsterdam Bakeries – Essentially Amsterdam

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Bakhuys Amsterdam

Sarphatistraat 61, 1018 EX Amsterdam 4.5★★★★★ (2396 reviews)

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Bakhuys Amsterdam is a family bakery established in 1926 that bakes authentic bread in a wood-fired stone oven. It is a long-standing spot in the city for traditionally baked bread.

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Le Fournil de Sébastien Amsterdam

Olympiaplein 119, 1077 CW Amsterdam 4.8★★★★★ (1577 reviews)

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A French artisan bakery in Amsterdam run by baker Sébastien. All the breads are sourdough with a long rise, making them easy to digest and long-keeping, including specialty einkorn loaves.

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Van Stapele Koekmakerij

Rokin 17, 1012 KK Amsterdam 4.8★★★★★ (15480 reviews)

Van Stapele Koekmakerij is a small shop on the Heisteeg near the Spui in Amsterdam that makes just one type of cookie. The cookies come fresh from the oven every 15 minutes.

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Hans Egstorf

Spuistraat 274, 1012 VX Amsterdam 4.8★★★★★ (9834 reviews)

Bakkerij Egstorf claims to be the oldest bakery in Amsterdam, baking fresh products daily to traditional recipes. It offers classic baked goods made the old-fashioned way.

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De Laatste Kruimel

Langebrugsteeg 4, 1012 GB Amsterdam 4.6★★★★★ (2885 reviews)

De Laatste Kruimel is a bakery in Amsterdam.

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Rudi’s Original Stroopwafels

Albert Cuyp Straat, t/o 182, 1073 BK Amsterdam 4.9★★★★★ (2367 reviews)

A stall at Amsterdam's Albert Cuyp Market baking fresh, traditional Dutch stroopwafels. Rudi's Original Stroopwafels serves the classic caramel-filled waffles warm to market visitors.

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Banketbakkerij Het Koekemannetje

Runstraat 3, 1016 GJ Amsterdam 4.7★★★★★ (2120 reviews)

Het Koekemannetje is a cookie shop in Amsterdam making biscuits by hand from fresh dough every day, weighed to the gram. It offers artisanal cookies with plenty of chocolate.

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De Drie Graefjes

Rokin 130, 1012 LD Amsterdam 4.1★★★★★ (1982 reviews)

De Drie Graefjes is a well-known Amsterdam bakery and lunchroom. It serves large slices of homemade cake, hearty lunch dishes and good coffee across its cosy American-style bakeries.

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