Amsterdam Bakeries

Top Amsterdam Bakeries

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Bakhuys Amsterdam

4.5★★★★★

(2396 reviews)

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Sarphatistraat 61, 1018 EX Amsterdam

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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

4.8★★★★★

(1577 reviews)

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Olympiaplein 119, 1077 CW Amsterdam

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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

4.8★★★★★

(15480 reviews)

Rokin 17, 1012 KK Amsterdam

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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

4.8★★★★★

(9834 reviews)

Spuistraat 274, 1012 VX Amsterdam

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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

4.6★★★★★

(2885 reviews)

Langebrugsteeg 4, 1012 GB Amsterdam

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De Laatste Kruimel is a bakery in Amsterdam.

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Rudi’s Original Stroopwafels

4.9★★★★★

(2367 reviews)

Albert Cuyp Straat, t/o 182, 1073 BK Amsterdam

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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

4.7★★★★★

(2120 reviews)

Runstraat 3, 1016 GJ Amsterdam

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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

4.1★★★★★

(1982 reviews)

Rokin 130, 1012 LD Amsterdam

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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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Bake my Day

4.4★★★★★

(1878 reviews)

Haarlemmerstraat 71, 1013 EL Amsterdam

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Lourens

4.6★★★★★

(1678 reviews)

Oude Leliestraat 15, 1015 BJ Amsterdam

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Lourens is a bakery in Amsterdam.

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Lanskroon Bakery

4.6★★★★★

(1376 reviews)

Singel 385, 1012 WL Amsterdam

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Bakkerij Wolf – Wolvenstraat

4.5★★★★★

(1230 reviews)

Wolvenstraat 22, 1016 EP Amsterdam

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How to choose a bakery in Amsterdam

Amsterdam bakeries usually fall into two types, and the names in this directory show it: a plain "bakkerij" focuses on bread, while a "banketbakkerij" specializes in pastries and cakes. Many businesses combine both under a "Brood en Banketbakkerij" name, so check which one you're looking at before you go in expecting a birthday taart from a bread-only shop.

Freshness is the other thing worth checking. A stroopwafel or pastry made on-site the same day is a different product from a shelf-stable, cellophane-wrapped version — the fresh version uses butter, cinnamon, brown sugar and real Dutch stroop rather than preservatives, and it shows in the texture. If you're planning a trip around bakery-hopping rather than a single stop, our guide to Amsterdam's bakeries breaks the city down by neighborhood, and our comparison of Amsterdam's food tours covers guided options that build bakery stops into a route.

For anything that needs to be made to order — a custom cake, a dietary substitution, a large quantity — contact the bakery directly to confirm what they can do and how much notice they need. Listings here are not vetted or ranked; they're simply listed, so any specifics on turnaround or capability come from the bakery itself.

Questions people ask

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.