Bakhuys Amsterdam ★ 4.6
Bakhuys on Sarphatistraat in Oost has baked Amsterdam bread in a wood-fired stone oven since 1926, the same family business across five generations.
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Patisserie Holtkamp ★ 4.6
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
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
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.
TipThe country loaf sells out by midday on Saturdays; arrive early or call ahead to reserve.
Vlaamsch Broodhuys ★ 4.5
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
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's dedicated vegan bakery producing wholly plant-based croissants, cakes, and sourdough loaves on Jonker Fransstraat in Noord. Booking recommended.
KLUTS ★ 4.5
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.
TipArrive at opening for the freshest cinnamon rolls; the daily special cake often sells out before 14:00.
Rudi's Stroopwafels ★ 4.4
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
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
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
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
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.
TipThe 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
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
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
Artisan bakery chain with roots in Utrecht. The Wittevrouwenstraat branch bakes sourdough and spelt loaves daily alongside classic Dutch pastries.
TipThe weekend uitsmijter breakfast is popular; expect a short queue from 10:00 on Sundays.
Bakkerij Kwakman ★ 4.2
Kwakman on Gerard Doustraat in De Pijp is the Amsterdam neighbourhood bakery: krentenbollen, rye bread, ontbijtkoek, the regular bake locals walk.
Bakkit ★ 4.2
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
Micro-bakery inside Vechtclub XL on the Europalaan. Artisan sourdough, vegan croissants and cardamom buns using stoneground flour; mid-week and Saturdays.
TipSaturday stock runs out quickly; arrive at opening at 09:00 for the best selection of sourdough and pastries.
Aap Noot Brood ★ 4.1
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
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
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
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
A Rotterdam cookie and pastry specialist on Nieuwe Binnenweg making Dutch and Flemish biscuit traditions, speculaas, gevulde koek. Located in Rotterdam Noord.
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