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

Where to queue for bread and pastry

Jordy's Bakery ★ 4.6

Bakery€CentrumMon-Fri 08:00-18:00; Sat-Sun 08:00-17:00Walk-in onlySourdough and French viennoiseries

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

Worth the queue: Sourdough boule with crispy crust and open crumb

Nieuwe Binnenweg 97a, 3014 GJ Rotterdam

Jan Bussing ★ 4.3

Bakery€CentrumMon-Sat 07:00-18:00; Sun 08:00-16:00Walk-in onlyTraditional Dutch and French-inspired breads

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

Worth the queue: Krentenbol (currant bun) and pain de campagne

Van Vollenhovenstraat 27, 3016 BJ Rotterdam

Le Petitjean ★ 4.5

Bakery€Rotterdam NoordTue-Sun 08:00-18:00; closed MonWalk-in onlyClassic French pastries

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

Worth the queue: Paris-Brest with praline cream

Nieuwe Binnenweg 174, 3015 BJ Rotterdam

Das Brot ★ 4.4

Bakery€CentrumMon-Fri 08:00-18:00; Sat 08:00-17:00Walk-in onlyGerman-style long-fermentation breads

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.

Worth the queue: Roggenbrot (rye bread) and croissant

Pannekoekstraat 90, 3011 LL Rotterdam

Bakkit ★ 4.2

Bakery€Rotterdam NoordTue-Sun 09:00-18:00; closed MonWalk-in onlyViral Rotterdam pastries

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

Worth the queue: Rotterdamse rol filled with pistachio cream

Zwaanshals 299, 3035 KH Rotterdam

Aap Noot Brood ★ 4.1

Bakery€CentrumTue-Sat 08:00-18:00; Sun 09:00-15:00; closed MonWalk-in onlyOrganic neighbourhood sourdough

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

Worth the queue: Organic sourdough and homemade cookies

Delftseplein 13, 3013 AA Rotterdam

Bas Bakt ★ 4.4

Bakery€CentrumFri-Sun 08:00-16:00 or until sold outWalk-in onlyTraditionally fermented sourdough and multigrain

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.

Worth the queue: Multigrain seed-crusted loaf

Hartmansstraat 22a, 3012 VA Rotterdam

Dudok Patisserie ★ 4.0

Bakery€CentrumDaily 09:00-22:00Walk-in onlyDutch patisserie classics

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.

Worth the queue: Appelgebak (apple tart) and quiche

Meent 33a, 3011 JC Rotterdam

Urban Bakery ★ 3.9

Bakery€Rotterdam NoordTue-Sun 08:00-17:00; closed MonArtisan cakes and sourdough breads

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

Worth the queue: Layer cake and sourdough loaf

Voorburgstraat 217-219, 3037 ER Rotterdam

Koekela ★ 3.8

Bakery€Rotterdam NoordTue-Sat 09:00-18:00; closed Mon and SunWalk-in onlyDutch and Flemish biscuit and pastry traditions

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

Worth the queue: Cinnamon roll and carrot cake

Nieuwe Binnenweg 79a, 3014 GE Rotterdam

SUE Bakery ★ 4.5

Bakery€Rotterdam NoordThu-Mon 09:00-17:00Walk-in onlyVegan and vegetarian pastries

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

Worth the queue: Vegan croissant and plant-based layer cakes

Jonker Fransstraat 74, 3031 AX Rotterdam

De Bakkerswinkel ★ 3.9

Bakery€CentrumMon-Fri 07:30-17:00; Sat-Sun 08:00-17:00Walk-in onlyDutch artisan breads and baked goods

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

Worth the queue: Rye sourdough and Dutch-style lunch rolls

Schiedamse Vest 99a, 3012 BH Rotterdam
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