just how good can a cookie be? and they only sell one type…read moreof cookie? and there's always a queue out through the door? having not been back to amsterdam for years, i decided to brave a trip there to find out since it came highly recommended by folks in sg and was also confirmed to be good by my dutch yelper(ex) friend, kim! easily accessible location, guided there by friendly local, only threatening skies and a feeble rain dampened the mood slightly on our walk there. nonetheless, spotting a not so long queue strengthened our spirit and lengthened our strides. the queue was also pretty quick with many friendly counter staff waiting to greet and meet you! in any case, the only real decision you need to make is how many piece(s) you would like to have! and then how you want it packed? i merely chose the max number that the pretty tin box can fit, easy, peasy. easy reheating instruction was also included. then just pay and go or have one cookie on the spot? it will definitely hit the spot! even though the cookies have travelled with me half the world for more than half a day, a quick pop in the oven brought it back to glory. even crispier on the outside and yet still as moist and baby soft within! one bite and you will be convinced to traverse back there again! although i still cannot pronounce your name, what i can is remember your game!

Amazing flavor cookie shop. It has an amazing chocolatey outside with a melting gooey white…read morechocolate inside. Every bite is delicious and unforgettable. I wish I bought some to bring back to NYC. Will definitely try to make dupes of these delicious gooey soft cookies. Service is fast, grab and go. They fill your order while you're paying. Inside is very factory like. Line to order and grab and go. But I loved watching them making the cookies through the windows. Very cute experience and cookies were delicious.

Winkel 43 is a legendary stop right on the corner of Westerstraat and Noordermarkt in the Jordaan,…read moreperfectly situated along the Prinsengracht canals and just a short walk from the Anne Frank House. While it functions as a cozy, traditional Dutch brown café, virtually everyone comes here for one main reason: the famous Dutch apple pie (*appeltaart*). It completely lives up to the reputation. Served warm with a massive dollop of fresh whipped cream, it's thick, perfectly spiced, and has an almost cake-like crust that sets it apart. Pairing a slice with a fresh mint tea is pretty much mandatory. Because of its status and location, it's almost always buzzing with people--especially on market days--but the staff manages the perpetual queue remarkably fast. Snagging a table on the outdoor terrace for some people-watching along the canal is hard to beat. Whether you're taking visitors around the neighborhood or just out exploring the Jordaan.

There was a long line and a pretty long wait when we went. The place was fully packed, with both…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. I'd say about 95% of the people were ordering the apple pie, so of course we had to get one to see what the hype was about. The apple pie is pretty unique, it's basically a big chunk of cooked apple topped with a sweet, crumbly cookie like crust. The flavor reminded me of those little brown biscuits you get as airplane snacks... basically Biscoff cookies. lol!!! Overall, you really taste the natural apple flavor along with that Biscoff like cookie flavor. The pie itself isn't very sweet, which I actually liked, but adding some whipped cream definitely brings up the sweetness and makes it even better. The setup is pretty straightforward: get in line, order and pay, pick up your food, then find your own seat. It's definitely a popular spot, so be prepared for the crowd and a bit of a wait.

Stunning desserts and pastries. Everything I've had from here is not only divine in aesthetic but…read morealso taste. They have rotating vegan options with inventive flavors and decadent, beautiful chocolate options. Interesting textures, too. I love the small sizes so that you can try multiple cakes, and they also have larger cakes if you are getting one for an occasion. The boxes are sturdy and it's a perfect birthday surprise. Definitely a favorite dessert choice in the neighborhood! They also have macarons,

"Hard wiener"... I…read morelike hard. I like wiener. What's not to like?! Bunch of baloney? Nah, I was talking about the hard pastry crust that Kim V.'s somewhat conplaining about. It's a hard wiener crust. And I actually like it. Perfect vehicle to transport that gorgeous lychee cream inside your throat. So far, I've only tried the lychee rose raspberry pink ribbon. And the little hazelnut chocolate ganache cake. As always, Patricia J.was right. Both are hella nice. Linnick's parties, om door een lintje te halen!

Recently I found some great white chocolate eggs. Inside: a curd-lemon mousse with Madagascar…read morevanilla, cookie crumbs and mighty juicy raspberries. Break the 'egg', mix the filling with the chocolate pieces and you have yourself a dessert that will make you fly to nirvana right away. This choco surprise is just one of the many unique creations of patissier Richenel's. Another showpiece is the snicker pie. Even the most spoilt kid will kiss your feet when you give this huge chocolate-peanut bar extraordinaire. The creator of all this sweetness not only is a genius, he is a health guru too. Richenel Doekhi, the former pastry chef of De Kersentuin, is determined to prove that less sugar certainly not means less taste. To intensify the taste of his pastries and cookies - love the bokkenpoten - he only works with pure ingredients. An excellent example is his apple macaroon, a sweet-sour mini apple pie with cinnamon cream and dried muscadet grapes. A bargain at 1.25 euro each.

Overall rating: 4.8 Visiting from NYC…read more As my last day, I wanted to try all the Dutch items & this place hit the spot. The mini pancakes are absolutely adorable. It feels very local and quaint. The staff was very friendly and helpful in me deciding which one to get. It ended up raining so it was a great snack to stay dry in. Highly recommend!

Good, small Dutch pancake shop that gets it done. Came for lunch and got a great, rolled pancake…read morewith Gouda, ham, and chutney (sort of curry onions - not spicy, despite what the menu said). Good, fresh, pretty fast, and the service was good.

I don't know if I've mentioned this earlier but desserts are a passion of mine. I lovveee…read moreeverything SWEET! And I bake all the time, something extremely hazardous to my diet haha ...but thats also why I'm extremely critical of baked goods. Having tried several bakeries in The Netherlands I've come to the conclusion that it's extremely rare to find good cupcakes. They are either stale or the icing isn't right or just plain ol' BLAH! But that wasn't the case at VAN NESS I've been trying to eat their cupcakes for a while now. They get sold out rather quickly so one has to go sometime before 3-4pm if you want to have all the flavors. So we walked into this tiny store full of excitement and tried four different flavors of cupcakes (chocolate lava, red velvet, pistachio and chocolate vanilla) and boy o' boy was I pleasantly surprised, they were EPICALLY delicious. They were moist and full of flavor and honestly the best I've had in this country for sure! I totally understand why they are sold out before the store closes and I was so impressed to taste every flavor and their icing was divine. So yes go there, go there tomorrow! It's amazing I can't wait to try out all the flavors! Eeeeeeeee *happydance* Ps: get a free cupcake if you check in with YELP!

Van Ness is STILL at the top of my list and I thought it deserved an update since my last review…read morewas short and sweet. Cupcakes are top-notch. I know my cupcakes and have been to countless shops in the US and Europe and Vanessa's are some of the best. I love them so much I actually wrote about them on my blog! The shop is super cute and simple. Simplicity is under-rated in my opinion. You already have all the options just sitting on the counter staring at you and the prices are overhead. Another reason that I love the cupcake stands-on the counter-behind plexi glass-is that it's obvious what's still available. I'll admit, there will be a special discount or pop-up flavor and I'll be lazy and wait to go. Then she's sold out! I mean, good for her! But I can just walk in and see what flavors are left. No more asking what's in stock! Simple. Oh, and every girl I've met that works there is SO nice! I don't see the bad Dutch service that people talk about. But I can tell you that for sure you will not have bad service here! Want a smile? Just walk in and you'll get one for free ;) Just remember that they only take cards...debit or credit. No messy cash here! One of my favorite things to do is to grab a cupcake and chow down outside the store...people usually walk right on in after they see how delicious they are :)

Love that they have both outdoor and indoor seating. Went to get breakfast before heading to…read moreVondelpark. We ordered the Dutch pancake with ham and the small poffertjes. Absolutely delicious! We sat outdoors and enjoyed the nice weather.

Before leaving for Amsterdam, I did a ton of research on where to get some top tier pancakes and…read morethis place popped up. Lucky for me, my hotel was walking distance from the restaurant! I stopped by as soon as they open and dined outside by the canal. I'd recommend doing the same because it packed and busy very quickly. Service was paced nicely and they never rushed me to leave when I was finished - a plus in my book! I definitely recommend

This is why we have parks. This is why God made this world…read more Great ice cream in probably one of the most chill and relaxing spots in the city. It's cheap, too! And the picnic tables out front - awesome. There's often a line out the door just like at the Apple Store, only things are way cheaper here, and you don't really care about warranty. It's always good ice cream. Get one to sit down and eat; get another for your walk around the historic Westergasfabriek!

I really liked their sorbets. Nice place to grab a cone and take it for a walk on a sunny day in…read moreWesterpark.

This is a great little spot for coffee or a snack. I'd love to come back and try the chocolates. I…read morehad a chocolate croissant and an Americano coffee. The croissant was fresh and flaky - delicious. The coffee was also hot, fresh, and full of flavor. It came with a tiny muffin, which was also incredible. The service was friendly and fast, and it was surprisingly easy to get a table (pretty small place). Order pastries from the counter, sit down, order coffee, pay when you leave.

The best pastries! Small, snug, cozy spot to enjoy a nice pot of tea and a delicious pastry.read more

A small shop with tons of fresh aardbeien (strawberries ) and many topping options to choose from…read more We all loved our selections and were more than pleased with the quality and flavors. The attendant was very kind and welcoming. Recommended.

The tastiest and sweetest huge strawberries I have ever had. The majority of the sweets sold here…read moreare strawberries and then some. I tried to get a little bit of everything but there is a lot of chocolate base desserts. I tried the fig, the date, the macaron, strawberries and a blondie. Everything is fresh and not overwhelming.