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    Van Stapele Koekmakerij

    4.7 (271 reviews)
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    Shaelyn H.

    These cookies were so delicious and chocolate cookies aren't typically my first preference. It's best to eat them warm and the filling inside adds a nice touch. The line can get a little long but it goes by fairly quick.

    Fears filling
    Michelle Q.

    Worth the hype!!! The smell is heavenly as soon as you enter. Cookies served warm. Taste amazing!!

    Tom C.

    You can't visit Amsterdam without stopping at Van Stapele. It's centrally located on Rokin and easy to find--just look for the line! Don't let the queue intimidate you; it moves incredibly fast. I only waited about 10 minutes. They do one thing, and they do it perfectly: a dark chocolate cookie with a gooey white chocolate core. The texture is the gold standard--soft and chewy, yet it still has enough "snap" to give you those perfect crumbs. Since they bake them around the clock, you get them warm, which is the absolute best way to eat them. At €3 per cookie, it's a bit of a splurge, but 100% worth it. If you want a box, it's 6 for €15. Note that there's usually a limit per person (it seems to change daily based on demand), so get there early if you're buying for a group!

    Nat P.

    Totally worth it! The cookie here is super decadent. I love that ooey gooey flavor and it was just amazing overall! It either comes in a box or their signatures blue tin which I believe is extra. The line may look long but it goes by fast. The staff here are very friendly and patient. Definitely worth coming back for!

    Sapna S.

    I had to return here on my second trip to Amsterdam because it was so good the first time. When I knew I was coming back I'd been dreaming of this cookie. I finally made this my last stop on my trip because I wanted to take a 6 pack home with me. For 18 euros, I got one 6 pack in a paper box as well as one single cookie. The wait was out the door when I got there, but went super quickly. I was in and out within 5-7 minutes. Can't wait to come back again!

    Heather A.

    Stroopwafels are a must when in Amsterdam. I'm gonna be honest, you can get them anywhere and they're great, fresh or not. The ones here are lovely and iconic and the toppings are so much fun. A worth while place to stop in but don't feel like you've missed out if you simply buy a pack at the grocery store.

    The famous cookie!
    Pretty D.

    I visited on the hottest day of the week, so there was no line! Once you walk inside the store, the smell of buttery goodness hits you! The interior of the store is crafted with beautiful wood. All the workers also wear a baker's uniform. I was greeted with a warm smile from the worker. You can also buy only 13 cookies per person. I bought a box of cookies to take home and some cookies to eat while in Amsterdam. The cookies were nicely and delicately packaged in a tin box. I felt like I was watching a luxury purse get packaged! When I came back home to America, the cookies were still in tact. I could tell that this double chocolate cookie was going to taste delicious, based off the smell. It radiated buttery goodness. One bite of the cookie transfered you to the depths of dark chocolate richness. Once you got halfway, the white chocolate melted in your mouth. I could only eat half of the cookie since it was so rich. I definitely recommend visiting this scrumptious cookie shop in Amsterdam!

    White chocolate filling
    Christina Y.

    Apparently, this is the must-try cookie shop in Amsterdam, so of course we had to check it out. We even skipped dessert at Bistro de la Mer just so we could try these famous cookies! When we arrived, the line was super long--but it moved really fast. It was actually fun watching the cookie makers through the window as they molded the dough by hand and pressed chunks of white chocolate into the center. Kind of like the see-through kitchen you see at Din Tai Fung, if you know what I mean. The cookies were warm, chewy, and definitely tasty. But honestly, they didn't blow my mind. If I bake cookies at home and eat them fresh out of the oven, they're also warm and chewy--so this didn't feel too different. Still, it was fun to try once and worth the experience. Four cookies cost €12--not exactly cheap--but the packaging is cute, and the shop itself has a great vibe. Overall, glad we tried it, but I probably wouldn't go back.

    3€ cookie
    Gina L.

    Are the cookies good? Yes Are they worth 3€? Not particularly Are they worth standing ~20 min for? That is subjective Came by on a Tuesday afternoon around 5:30pm (close at 6pm). Sign outside said they sell cookies opening until sold out. They were apparently low on cookies, people allowed in one at a time per register towards 5:50pm. I waited ~20 min in line and got 2 cookies. I'd say about 10-15 people in line did not get cookies, but your mileage may vary depending on the day! Cookie itself is it warm, gooey, with 2-3 types of melted chocolate inside (dark, milky, malted white). Definitely sweet but not overpowering. Overall, would not get again. Very overhyped !

    Lucy H.

    The most spectacular chocolate cookies I have ever had. When one thinks of Amsterdam, "chocolate cookie" isn't necessarily what comes to mind, but this place is a must-visit. The lines may seem long but are fast moving. The interior of the bakery is gorgeous and the fact they only serve one item eliminates the decision making process from "which one?" to "how many?" The packaging is beautiful and the prices are reasonable when you think about how much a stroopwafel costs. The chocolate cookie is warm, rich, filled with molten white chocolate, and was a decadent treat on a cold winter day.

    Ümmügülsüm D.

    It's too good to be real. This the best cookie in the world! A thin cocoa cookie filled with melted white chocolate. Whatever amount you think you can eat, order triple--because you'll finish it before you even walk out the door and end up getting back in line. I got in line for the third time, and when the cookies sold out before my turn, I honestly felt like a child whose candy had been taken away

    Sorry, phone, no nibble for you!
    Julia S.

    When you're wandering around a new neighborhood and smell something amazing and also see a line going out the door, you know it's time to do a side quest, especially when it's your birthday and you haven't yet had your treat (beyond, ya know, going to the Netherlands). I had never heard of Van Stapele, but now I am pretty sure that I have had the best chocolate cookie in existence. My friends, they come out warm. A crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside chocolate cookie surrounds a melting white chocolate center. This is what would happen if the best double chocolate cookie had a baby with a white sheep of the family chocolate lava cake, but better than you're imagining. A view into the space where workers prepare the cookies, plus a fun marble drop machine in the other window, add a touch of whimsy and some interest while you're waiting in line. Don't worry--it's not a long line. These folks are light yeast and ever so pleasant. Heads up that there's a per-customer limit, but you'll be very happy indeed with just one or two. Don't miss these cookies. Take an overnight layover the next time you fly through Amsterdam, and grab some cookies while you are between museums.

    Dj L.

    Only one type of cookie is made here alllll day long, BUT it's so good! It's a dark chocolate with a white chocolate filling. You can buy one or a whole pack! The inside is super cute theming and you can see them making the cookies. The line gets long, this place is popular!! We did a 6 pack of the cookies and at some the day of and some the next day. Really good. I recommend to come try them out if you're a cookie lover!!

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    Amazing cookies - some of the best I've ever had. But they run out by the end of the day so go early.

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    These are chocolate cookies with a white chocolate center and I won't even try to understand how they make them.

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    Hans Egstorf - Strawberry and raspberry

    Hans Egstorf

    4.5(70 reviews)
    0.2 kmCentrum
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    I had a coworker of Dutch descent who would always bring prepackaged stroopwaffles to work. He…read morewould drop a few off on our desks and for him, they were the best things in the world. For me, they were some kind of strange thin crispy cracker with a layer of caramel. Nothing great. So when I saw this "freshly made" stroopwaffle store I had to stop in and see if I was really missing something. Yes, yes I was. These are downright delicious. They make them on the spot and you get it warm with the center slightly gooey. It's nothing short of amazing. I ate mine and most of another one my friend didn't want to finish (not that she didn't love it - she's trying to stay away from sugar). It's a good thing I don't live in Amsterdam as I would want to stop here all the time. I apologized to my Dutch friend and shared that I was a convert. He heartily agrees fresh made are best. If you're near, go get one... or two!

    Can't come to Amsterdam and not have the stroopwafels! My boyfriend and I had to try and it did not…read moredisappoint! We ordered a fresh stroopwafel with strawberries and it was incredible. Service was very quick considering it's fresh! The stroopwafel was perfectly crisp on the outside, soft and chewy in the middle, with warm, gooey caramel that paired so well with the fresh strawberries. The combination was simple but the quality of the ingredients are top notch.

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    Croissanterie C'est Magnifique

    Croissanterie C'est Magnifique

    3.4(20 reviews)
    0.3 kmCentrum
    €€

    I was thinking of picking up a few breakfast treats and came across this bakery on my way back to…read moremy hotel. The pastries caught my eye in the glass case. There were cannolis, cream puffs, cookies, donuts, cakes, macarons and there were also sandwiches and pizza type breads. We bought a cream puff with Bavian cream, a chocolate covered cream puff with the standard cream filing and a chocolate covered croissant. Everyone was happy with their purchases and I was especially happy with my cream puff with the Bavian cream. The surrounding cake was light and airy and the cream was delicious; not quite whipped cream (like American version) but like a combination of whipped cream and vanilla custard. The filling was very light and the entire pastry did not leave any heavy feeling at all. The 2 chocolate pastries were consumed without complaints. The chocolate croissant I noticed, was completely dipped in chocolate rather than a croissant that has chocolate inside. This bakery lives up to its c'est magnifique name!

    My favorite place in Amsterdam missing from Yelp? I had to add you Croissanterie C'est Magnifique…read more And you are simply that: MAGNIFICENT. You have set the bar for every patisserie and croissanterie I visit from now on. MY GOODNESS. I don't even know where to start. I visited you more times than I care to admit. And each time, your fruit tartes, custard croissants, crumble cakes, and cappuccinos made me dread the day I was to leave Amsterdam. For I knew no other place would ever compare. This small, unassuming place is located smack in the middle of the bustling Leidsestraat shopping district. The glass counter houses a plethora of sweet goodness (see my pics). The same girl was there each day making coffee and running back and forth from the kitchen in the back. Pastries are made fresh multiple times a day so everything is always fresh. Once you grab your order, there is a long table with stools that runs along the right wall. The smell of ground coffee beans and fresh baked bread filled the air, and spilled onto the street making it impossible to pass by without stopping in. They are open until at least 10pm but I'm not sure of their exact hours. And they open early too. Sweet, sweet danger. I am saddened that you are so far away from me. *insert sad face here*

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    Patisserie Holtkamp

    4.7(51 reviews)
    0.8 kmCentrum
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    Unchanged since 1928 Patisserie Holtkamp holds a special place in the hearts of locals, the facade…read moreat Vijzelgracht 15 providing only a small glimpse of the treasures within its beautiful Art Nouveau interior. A tightly packed space, all four walls filled with delicacies ranging from handmade Chocolates and Cakes to packaged Confections, staff takes an old-time approach to hospitality by greeting each guest with warm smiles before boxing each item carefully. Far more than Pancakes and Syrup Waffles, a Baba in thick Syrup as sweet as it is boozy, fans of Canele will find Holtkamp nearly as good as those in Bordeaux with a generous crunch giving way to mellow Cake with the texture of Custard. Also offering Macarons and Feuilletine, tempting but not enough to replace three Chocolates including one with Honeycomb, Dutch Tompoucen comes highly recommended thanks to all the elements of a Napoleon but more Pastry Cream.

    A quick stop here for a sweet treat as we toured our way through Amsterdam's food scene. Holtcamp…read moreis known for cakes, pastries and a whole lot of other things. It's a very small shop on a very busy street so it would be easy enough to miss. That would be a mistake. You'll want to ask for the Eberhardjes cookies. If there's such a thing as an official cookie of Amsterdam, these are the ones. Named for the late mayor, they're delicious and perfect to bring home because of the "XXX" baked into them, the symbol of the city. The label on the cookies translates to "Take good care of our city and each other." Sweet. [Review 12091 overall, 1874 of 2019.]

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