Bakery counters in Amsterdam worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.

Where to queue for bread and pastry

Vlaamsch Broodhuys ★ 4.5

Mon-Sat 08:00-18:00, Sun 09:00-17:00Walk-in onlySourdough bread and laminated pastries

Vlaamsch Broodhuys on Haarlemmerstraat is the Amsterdam flagship of the Dutch sourdough chain, baking the city's reference country loaf since 2001.

Worth the queue: Sourdough country loaf

Haarlemmerstraat 108, 1013 EW Amsterdam

Bakhuys Amsterdam ★ 4.6

Tue-Sat 09:00-18:00, Sun 09:00-17:00, closed MondayWalk-in onlyWood-fired stone-oven breads

Bakhuys on Sarphatistraat in Oost has baked Amsterdam bread in a wood-fired stone oven since 1926, the same family business across five generations.

Worth the queue: Stone-oven sourdough

Sarphatistraat 61, 1018 EX Amsterdam

Rudi's Stroopwafels ★ 4.4

Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00Walk-in onlyFresh stroopwafels off the iron

Rudi's on Albert Cuypstraat presses Amsterdam stroopwafels to order, two thin waffles sandwiched around warm caramel, the snack the market built around.

Worth the queue: Warm stroopwafel with caramel oozing

Albert Cuypstraat 180, 1073 BL Amsterdam

De Bakkerswinkel ★ 4.3

Daily 08:00-17:00Walk-in onlySourdough breads, scones, quiche

De Bakkerswinkel on Warmoesstraat runs as an all-day Amsterdam bakery-cafe, sourdough breads and warm scones at the counter, quiches and salads in the back.

Worth the queue: Quiche of the day with green salad

Warmoesstraat 69, 1012 HX Amsterdam

Petit Gâteau ★ 4.4

Tue-Sat 10:00-18:00, closed Sun-MonWalk-in onlyFrench patisserie and gateaux

Petit Gâteau on Haarlemmerstraat is the small Amsterdam patisserie counter pressing French gateaux, tartes and millefeuilles, a daily-rotating display window.

Worth the queue: Tarte au citron

Haarlemmerstraat 80, 1013 EV Amsterdam

Bakkerij Kwakman ★ 4.2

Mon-Sat 07:30-18:00Walk-in onlyTraditional Dutch breads and pastries

Kwakman on Gerard Doustraat in De Pijp is the Amsterdam neighbourhood bakery: krentenbollen, rye bread, ontbijtkoek, the regular bake locals walk in for daily.

Worth the queue: Krentenbol with butter

Gerard Doustraat 222, 1073 XB Amsterdam

Fort Negen ★ 4.3

Wed-Sun 09:00-17:00, closed Mon-TueWalk-in onlySourdough sandwiches and house bread

Fort Negen on Frederik Hendrikstraat in West runs an Amsterdam sandwich-and-bread counter, sourdough loaves out of the oven by 11:00, salads alongside.

Worth the queue: Sourdough sandwich of the week

Frederik Hendrikstraat 110, 1052 HX Amsterdam

Ree7 ★ 4.4

Wed-Sun 09:00-17:00, closed Mon-TueWalk-in onlyCinnamon buns and laminated pastries

Ree7 on Reestraat in the Nine Streets is the Amsterdam cardamom-bun counter, Scandinavian-leaning laminated dough pressed by hand and sold off the rack.

Worth the queue: Cardamom bun

Reestraat 7, 1016 DM Amsterdam

Bakeries in Amsterdam, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Amsterdam?

Peak food season in Amsterdam is year-round.

What time do people eat in Amsterdam?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Amsterdam?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Amsterdam?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Amsterdam rewards trust.

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