24 bakeries worth the trip across Netherlands, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Netherlands guides.

Bakhuys Amsterdam ★ 4.6 · Amsterdam

Sarphatistraat 61, 1018 EX Amsterdam

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

Patisserie Holtkamp ★ 4.6 · Amsterdam

Vijzelgracht 15, 1017 HM Amsterdam

Patisserie Holtkamp on Vijzelgracht has run since 1886, the Amsterdam patisserie behind the Amsterdamse School storefront, its veal kroketten kept.

Jordy's Bakery ★ 4.6 · Rotterdam

Centrum · Nieuwe Binnenweg 97a, 3014 GJ Rotterdam

A Nieuwe Binnenweg artisan bakery producing Dutch-French laminated pastry at the highest level: cardamom knots, almond croissants, and sourdough in a compact.

KEEK Springweg ★ 4.6 · Utrecht

mariaplaats · Springweg 16, 3511 VP Utrecht

KEEK bakes organic sourdough and rye loaves in a wood-fired oven at their Springweg original. All grain sourced from Dutch farms within 100 kilometres.

Tip: The country loaf sells out by midday on Saturdays; arrive early or call ahead to reserve.

Vlaamsch Broodhuys ★ 4.5 · Amsterdam

Haarlemmerstraat 108, 1013 EW Amsterdam

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

Le Petitjean ★ 4.5 · Rotterdam

Rotterdam Noord · Nieuwe Binnenweg 174, 3015 BJ Rotterdam

A French patisserie bakery on Nieuwe Binnenweg with the best croissant and pain au chocolat in Rotterdam, made with French butter and traditional lamination.

SUE Bakery ★ 4.5 · Rotterdam

Rotterdam Noord · Jonker Fransstraat 74, 3031 AX Rotterdam

Rotterdam's dedicated vegan bakery producing wholly plant-based croissants, cakes, and sourdough loaves on Jonker Fransstraat in Noord. Booking recommended.

KLUTS ★ 4.5 · Utrecht

centrum · Achter De Dom 6, 3512 JP Utrecht

Entirely vegan bakery and coffee bar behind the Dom Tower. All bakes use spelt flour with no eggs or dairy. Pandan coconut cake, cinnamon rolls and tarts.

Tip: Arrive at opening for the freshest cinnamon rolls; the daily special cake often sells out before 14:00.

Rudi's Stroopwafels ★ 4.4 · Amsterdam

Albert Cuypstraat 180, 1073 BL Amsterdam

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

Petit Gâteau ★ 4.4 · Amsterdam

Haarlemmerstraat 80, 1013 EV Amsterdam

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

Das Brot ★ 4.4 · Rotterdam

Centrum · Pannekoekstraat 90, 3011 LL Rotterdam

Artisan breads fermented for up to three days before baking. The croissants and pains au chocolat take equal time and are some of the best in the city.

Bas Bakt ★ 4.4 · Rotterdam

Centrum · Hartmansstraat 22a, 3012 VA Rotterdam

A home-style micro-bakery in the Centrum producing small batches of sourdough, rye, and whole-grain loaves to order and at Saturday pop-up markets.

Lavett Bakkerij and Cafe ★ 4.4 · Utrecht

overvecht · Gansstraat 164, 3582 EK Utrecht

Artisan sourdough bakery and cafe on Gansstraat baking stone-oven loaves from local Dutch grain. Located in Overvecht. Open wed-sat 09:00-14:00.

Tip: The cinnamon rolls are the local must-buy; the production bakery is at Gansstraat 170 but retail sales are next door at 164.

Fort Negen ★ 4.3 · Amsterdam

Frederik Hendrikstraat 110, 1052 HX Amsterdam

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.

Jan Bussing ★ 4.3 · Rotterdam

Centrum · Van Vollenhovenstraat 27, 3016 BJ Rotterdam

Four generations of baking in Rotterdam since 1899. Jan Bussing's French-inspired breads and traditional Dutch buns remain some of the most consistent.

De Bakkerswinkel ★ 4.3 · Utrecht

centrum · Wittevrouwenstraat 2, 3512 CT Utrecht

Artisan bakery chain with roots in Utrecht. The Wittevrouwenstraat branch bakes sourdough and spelt loaves daily alongside classic Dutch pastries.

Tip: The weekend uitsmijter breakfast is popular; expect a short queue from 10:00 on Sundays.

Bakkerij Kwakman ★ 4.2 · Amsterdam

Gerard Doustraat 222, 1073 XB Amsterdam

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

Bakkit ★ 4.2 · Rotterdam

Rotterdam Noord · Zwaanshals 299, 3035 KH Rotterdam

The bakery behind the Rotterdamse rol, a cream-filled roll that went viral on Dutch social media. Located in Rotterdam Noord. At Zwaanshals 299.

Kadet Bakery ★ 4.2 · Utrecht

leidsche-rijn · Europalaan 2C, 3526 KS Utrecht

Micro-bakery inside Vechtclub XL on the Europalaan. Artisan sourdough, vegan croissants and cardamom buns using stoneground flour; mid-week and Saturdays.

Tip: Saturday stock runs out quickly; arrive at opening at 09:00 for the best selection of sourdough and pastries.

Aap Noot Brood ★ 4.1 · Rotterdam

Centrum · Delftseplein 13, 3013 AA Rotterdam

A warm neighbourhood bakery on Delftseplein near Central Station using organic and locally sourced ingredients. Located in Centrum. At Delftseplein 13.

Dudok Patisserie ★ 4.0 · Rotterdam

Centrum · Meent 33a, 3011 JC Rotterdam

The patisserie counter inside Dudok grand cafe on the Meent, best known for the city's most famous apple tart. Located in Centrum. Open daily 09:00-22:00.

Urban Bakery ★ 3.9 · Rotterdam

Rotterdam Noord · Voorburgstraat 217-219, 3037 ER Rotterdam

A Lloydkwartier artisan bakery serving the creative district with sourdough, rye, and whole-grain loaves. Open tue-sun 08:00-17:00; closed mon.

De Bakkerswinkel ★ 3.9 · Rotterdam

Centrum · Schiedamse Vest 99a, 3012 BH Rotterdam

The Rotterdam branch of the Dutch artisan bakery chain, known for serious sourdough, rye loaves and seed-crusted breads. Located in Centrum.

Koekela ★ 3.8 · Rotterdam

Rotterdam Noord · Nieuwe Binnenweg 79a, 3014 GE Rotterdam

A Rotterdam cookie and pastry specialist on Nieuwe Binnenweg making Dutch and Flemish biscuit traditions, speculaas, gevulde koek. Located in Rotterdam Noord.