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 corner.
Worth the queue: Sourdough boule with crispy crust and open crumb
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 on the city's.
Worth the queue: Krentenbol (currant bun) and pain de campagne
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
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
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. The pistachio version is the signature; queues form on weekend mornings.
Worth the queue: Rotterdamse rol filled with pistachio cream
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. Sourdough breads, seasonal cookies and cakes baked without industrial additives.
Worth the queue: Organic sourdough and homemade cookies