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19 of the most delicious croissants in Amsterdam to wake up to
Last updated: December 15, 2025
A newspaper, a cup of coffee, a glass of orange juice, and a thick, fat, flaky croissant. The perfect recipe for a Sunday morning, but where can you find the best croissants in Amsterdam? Luckily, there are plenty of bakeries (both Dutch and French) that bake them incredibly well, with a thousand layers and a real buttery flavor. At these spots, you can pick up and eat the tastiest croissants in Amsterdam. Bon appétit!
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As a child, I went there with my parents to shop, and as a teenager and in my twenties, I went clubbing. Now, I love coming here for a weekend escape, filled with good food, great wine bars, and that typical Rotterdam down-to-earth attitude.
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Perhaps the last weekend with ice and snow ⛄️❄️
Are you a cocooner or do you prefer to get outdoors? In our Snowy Amsterdam Guide, I share my favorite winter tips for this weekend in the city.
Save it – because snow days like this are rare 🥰
Do you have any great winter tips for Amsterdam? I'd love to read along!
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First of all: thank you for being here to close out 2025 <3.
2025, you were everything I hoped you would be and more. So many new memories.
I don't yet know what 2026 will bring, but last year was one for the books. Highlights included trips to China, Mexico City, Egypt, and exploring the English countryside.
Entrepreneurs probably recognize that 2025 was not an easy year.
When I started Your Little Black Book, I had one dream: not to work to stay somewhere for free in exchange for content and the pressure of a "picture perfect" experience. But to use my revenue models to book and experience those special places myself, as a guest instead of an influencer, and to give you honest tips.
After almost 15 years of entrepreneurship, I'm so happy with the balance between editorial and commercial work and that I can also say no to things that don't feel right.
At the same time, it's still special that destinations, airlines, and hotels hire me to create a customized Little Black Book for them. I have complete freedom with these campaigns, and I believe in the value of these content-based tips that truly suit your taste. And they come from me personally, not from a machine.
So thank you for your support when you see #yourlbbcollab, #pressstrip or #prinvited ;-).
This will always be my dream job, the one I created almost 15 years ago. I still do as much as possible myself. That's energizing—from both successes and failures.
Luckily, I have a small team that helps with certain sections, and this year we're going through all the tips critically. What's still truly fun, and what's not?
As a leisure expert and queen of curation, I'm so excited to take yourlittleblackbook.me to the next level. Even though being an online entrepreneur requires constant attention and doesn't always come naturally, I wouldn't want anything else.
My mission remains: making your life easier.
So you don't have to search, but can simply choose well.
So glad you were here this year. Without you, there would be no Your Little Black Book 🖤
See you in 2026!
With love,
@anne_de_buck
I have always been part of the family and have always been proud of my work. I have a nice garden in my garden 🗝️👀
Mark your calendars! Because on January 17th and 18th, Hotel Night returns to Amsterdam with a year-round event packed with health and wellness events, and of course, legendary parties you'll be talking about all year long.
I got a sneak peek at The Art of Balance theme at the luxurious Anantara Krasnapolsky and arranged a similarly special experience for you as a YLBB follower.
And in my opinion:
• overnight stay for 2 people in a luxury room on January 17, 2026
• access to the spa & wellness (subject to availability via the wellness desk)
• pre-dinner cocktail at Bar The Tailor
• fully catered dinner from the chef
• passe-partouts for the Hotel Night parties
• extensive breakfast in the Winter Garden
• participation in unique Ice Experience in Krasnapolsky Summergarden
And in Flanders:
• let us know who you would like to check in with at Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky during the Mastercard Hotel Night
• download the Mastercard Hotel Night app where you can see the complete program
• and take a look at @hotelnacht and @anantarakrasnapolsky for the latest updates and to get the fun started!
The winner will be notified on January 5th in a comment from @hotelnacht that I will share in my stories.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Love,
Anne
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NEW YEAR 🥰 ~ I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
I'll be sharing more of these kinds of diaries with you in 2026. What a month December was! 🖤 So grateful for all the special moments!
From overcoming stage fright to New York, lots of QT with my boys, and delicious food. We're closing out the year in Egypt, and it's so incredibly beautiful here ☺️.
1 'Coming home' to NY, this city continues to surprise 🗽
No fancy dinners this time, but a week full of street food, handrolls, slices, and wine bars. 🍕
3 A bizarre end to the trip and another experience richer 🫣
4 Just in time to present the Entree Award for 'best new luxury hotel'. ✨ Overcoming stage fright: CHECK!
One of the best hospitality parties of the year: the Entree Awards. Luckily, we still have the photos. 📸
6, 7, 8 Date night at the always delicious Café Caron, the newly opened Char-d (also recommended) and the snacky dinner that I had been craving for months 😅
9-night hotel preview at Anantara Krasnapolsky and the best night out in your own city. TIP: There's a fantastic giveaway coming up that you won't want to miss. 👀
Note to self: visit a hotel spa more often for the ultimate luxury experience, such as at Anantara Krasnapolsky Amsterdam.
11 Emily in Paris & Cheese Fondue 🫕. What do you think of the new season?
12 AMS rounds with lunch at De Willem & wine and pate en croute at Twee Prinsen 🍷
13 Our Christmas tradition: the World Christmas Circus in Carré 🎪
Manuel's 14th Best Idea: Everyone Had to Hand in Their Phones at Christmas 📵
15 Early Christmas with the fam, and yes I made the viral shrimp tower 🦐
16 EGYPT, here we come! 🛩️
17 Felucca & magical sunset in Luxor ☀️
Christmas gift for the whole family: checked into my dream hotel in Luxor. 🗝️
Bucket list 19: Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. 🔥
20 This is what I call alfresco dining 😍
PS: I love this age of traveling together, a big boy full of fun ideas, but still sweet and small at the same time 🥰
It's crazy to think that the year is almost over, but I'm really looking forward to 2026 and everything that's to come.
I hope you had some nice days too 🖤.
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@anne_de_buck
Merry Christmas 🎄❤️
I wish you very happy days.
Curious about what you're going to do today ✨.
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@anne_de_buck
PS: Who recognizes this Christmas tree? 👀
Comment WEEKEND for the full guide.🎄
I hope your OOO is on, your plans for the festive season are set, and that you're going to enjoy some wonderful days ahead.
If you need more tips, yourlittleblackbook.me is packed with listicles for Christmas and NYE.
From the best delicacy shops for your groceries to last-minute dinner tables and events.
Maybe you're traveling for the holidays? I would love to hear where you're headed.
For now: happy holidays! I'll check in with you next week from Egypt, where I'm adventuring with my family, chasing mummies and pyramids.
ALL THE LOVE,
ANNE
The Christmas holidays are coming and we have collected the best tips for kids (and parents 😉) for you.
From winter getaways in Amsterdam to great family-friendly tips throughout the Netherlands: you'll find them all in our complete Christmas holiday guides.
Think of Christmas markets, winter events, ice skating rinks, light art and quality time together.
In 𝗬𝗟𝗕𝗕'𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝘃𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 on 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲 I have bundled everything for you: from Amsterdam to the best tips throughout the Netherlands.
Countdown: we're off to Egypt for a week soon ☀️, but I've deliberately planned it so we can also fully enjoy all the winter events and outings here. The best of both worlds.
In the guides you will find, among other things:
In the evenings
– Winter outings in Amsterdam, from light art to Christmas markets
– Family-proof events throughout the Netherlands
- Many tips that are also fun in cold or rainy weather
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– Cozy winter markets for hot chocolate and mulled wine
– Ice rink, circuses, shows and light festivals
– Outings that are just as fun with the whole family as one-on-one with your child
Of course, this is just a sample of everything there is to do.
Do you want the complete overview?
I have always wanted to make a nice gift to you 🖤
And I'm curious: what do you have planned for this holiday?
I hope you have a great time together!
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🖊 Anne de Buck
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I hope this summer you have a nice summer day and a nice bouquet of flowers! 🎄
Send a message right away to that one friend with whom you want to have one this weekend.
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– Royal Christmas Fair – The Hague (until December 23) @royalchristmasfairthehague
– Winter Wonder Weeks – Leiden (12–14 & 18–21 Dec)
– Green Christmas Market – Rotterdam (12–14 Dec)
– Dordrecht December Days Christmas Market – Dordrecht (13–14 Dec)
– Rotterdam Harvest Christmas Edition – Rotterdam (13 & 20 Dec)
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– Winter Festival Zutphen – Zutphen (14 Dec)
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– Christmas Town Valkenburg – Valkenburg (until January 4)
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– Christmas Market Delden – Delden (13 Dec)
– Dickens Festival – Deventer (13–14 Dec)
– (H)onest Christmas Market – Deventer (13–14 Dec)
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– Museumplein Christmas Market – Amsterdam (until December 28)
– Haarlem Christmas Market – Haarlem (12–14 Dec)
– Funky Xmas Sunday Market – Amsterdam (21 Dec)
– Winter Market Pure Markt – Amsterdam (21 Dec)
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– Winter Market Molen de Ster – Utrecht (13–14 Dec)
– The Utrecht Winter Spectacle – Utrecht (Dec. 18–Jan. 4)
Have fun! There's nothing quite like spontaneous plans in December.
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🖊 @anne_de_buck
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Another cozy December weekend is here, and the city is buzzing with winter vibes.
Think festive markets, Light Festival strolls, Christmas concerts, new food hotspots, ice skating, and QT with friends or family.
In this week's Amsterdam Weekend Guide, I've rounded up 40 things to do!
Here's a sneak peek — comment WEEKEND for the full guide or check the link in bio.
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– A magical Christmas concert at Het Concertgebouw (Dec 13)
– Bric & Brac Christmas Market at De Willem (Dec 14)
– The always lovely Museumplein Christmas Market — perfect for snacks & winter vibes
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– NEW: Yubu Bento — your new inari go-to in the city center
– NEW: Wonton — dumpling heaven just landed in West
– Do the @lefoodwalk during Amsterdam Light Festival: 10.000 steps, art, street food, oysters & cocktails
– More into sit-down dinners? Book an early or late table with @lefoodwalk
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– Poffertjes Sunday at @hetblauwetheehuis (Dec 14) — always a good idea
– Circus Zanzara is back at Westergas with The Art of Making Art — fun for all ages
And this is just a taste of all 40 tips in this week's guide.
Want the full list with all events and new places to check out?
🖤 Comment WEEKEND and I'll send the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide straight to your DMs, or hit the link in bio.
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This is the coolest new hotel for a night away! Meet @viaantwerp, Antwerp's newest boutique hotel on the border of Zurenborg and Borgerhout (yep, voted the 2nd coolest neighborhood in the world by Time Out).
I recently stayed at this gem, and it truly has it all: a lively bar with a cozy atmosphere, walls adorned with creative art, beautiful, bright rooms, and it's within walking distance of great hotspots. And I haven't even mentioned @mea.antwerp! The delightful restaurant, helmed by a chef who previously worked at The Palomar in London. If you know, you know!
And now the best news:
I can surprise one of you with a dream night away at VIA Antwerp. 💛
And in my opinion
• Overnight stay for 2 people
• Breakfast included
• Chef's Dinner at MEA
And in Flanders
• Let us know in the comments which friend you would like to stay here with
• Of course, take a look at @viaantwerp & @mea.antwerp to dream away and follow their updates
The winner will be notified personally via DM on December 10th.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you and will soon share a mini guide with more great tips for Antwerp! 🖤
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HAPPY ALMOST WEEKEND IN AMSTERDAM
Comment 'weekend' and I'll send you all 32 tips in the new Amsterdam Weekend Guide for December 4, 5, 6 & 7 ✖️✖️✖️
19 of the tastiest croissants in Amsterdam to try now
Sebastien's Fournil
As far as I'm concerned, there's only one place to get the absolute best croissants in Amsterdam, and that's at Le Fournil de Sebastien. A French bakery like you'd expect from La Douce France, with shelves overflowing with baguettes, chouquettes, pains au chocolat, and financiers. And of course, croissants: they're stacked row after row, and you can see the Saturday morning line from a distance. Be warned: one bite, and you'll never want anything else.
Olympiaplein 119, Amsterdam – lefournil.nl
Niemeijer brothers
Okay, okay. Of course, there are other places in Amsterdam where you can get a decent croissant. Gebroeders Niemeijer in the city center is one of them and has been a favorite bakery for many Amsterdammers for years. They also have delicious French classics on the counter, like fougasse (those beautiful braided loaves), canelés, tarte au citron, and croissants.
Nieuwendijk 35, Amsterdam – gebroedersniemeijer.nl
Grams
Fluffy and layered, and always oh so beautiful. The croissants at Grammes are delicious for both the eyes and the stomach. The owner has French roots and therefore certainly respects traditions. A "regular" croissant is always enough for us at Grammes, but the Pain au Chocolate is also a real crowd-pleaser.
Maasstraat 16, Amsterdam – grammes.nl
Salvo Bakehouse
At Salvo, they're experts at filling things. It might sound strange, but we're referring to their maritozzi with their delicious fillings. Luckily, the same goes for their croissants. The one filled with pistachio cream is the one everyone queues for. We get it.
Second Hugo de Grootstraat 9, Amsterdam – salvobakehouse.com
Fort Nine
Fort Negen is the talk of the town. It's certainly because of their excellent products, served with a smile. No matter how busy it is. Maarten and his team are constantly experimenting and have new specials every weekend. Something with cheese and kimchi, for example, is always our favorite on a croissant here.
Jan Evertsenstraat 32, Amsterdam – fortnegen.nl
© Fort9
Even more croissants in Amsterdam
City bakery As
Restaurant As was a favorite of ours for years. We were sad when they closed. Fortunately, they're continuing the magic with Stadsbakkerij As, so we can still enjoy a little of their knowledge and expertise. They're kings of the basics here, so you can't go wrong with their plain croissant.
Conradstraat 471, Amsterdam – broodvanas.nl
The Bakhuys
Around the corner from Weesperplein is Het Bakhuys: a large bakery for sandwiches to go, but also a place to sit and enjoy. The croissants are excellent, as are the currant buns (optionally with cheese!).
Sarphatistraat 61, Amsterdam – bakhuys-amsterdam.nl
| TIP: Do you also love sourdough bread? Check out our list of bakeries in Amsterdam with sourdough bread >>
Lance Crown
For over 110 (!) years, Lanskroon bakery has been a household name in Amsterdam. It's the place for stroopwafels, granola, and... croissants! It's a great spot for locals, but also perfect for a day trip, as Lanskroon is located in the city center and has a tearoom.
Singel 385, Amsterdam – lanskroon.nl
Saint-Jean
Everything at Saint-Jean is beautiful and stylish. The decor, the staff, the people queuing, and thankfully, the products they make. Fun fact: everything here is vegan-friendly! Of course, you won't taste anything, because oh, how delicious it all is. Better to sit in than take away; you'll find their deli across the street.
Lindegracht 158h, Amsterdam – saintjean.nl
© Lanskroon
Even more croissants in Amsterdam
Comet Café
Kometen Café owes its name to Kometenstraat, the place where this adventure began. During the pandemic, they baked for the neighborhood, and now they have a brand-new and beautiful spot at NDSM. They bake with passion, and you can definitely taste it in their croissants. Not in the mood for a croissant? Try the pain au chocolate with salted caramel, sesame, and miso.
MS van Riemsdijkweg 2, Amsterdam – cometbread.nl
Pantopia
Beautiful, more beautiful, most beautiful. Everything at Pantopia looks…well, to eat. The pastries are displayed on pedestals, as if you're stepping into a gallery. And importantly: they're delicious! The croissant tarts are an instant hit, so if you're a croissant lover, you're in the right place.
Church Street 163, Amsterdam – pantopia.nl
The Last Crumb
Looking for something tasty after shopping? Then head to De Laatste Kruimel. Coffee, quiches, pastries, and don't forget croissants.
Langebrugsteeg 4, Amsterdam – delaatsteruimel.nl
Ulmus Bakery
Just around the corner from Fort Negen and with slightly shorter lines. Here too, people with a huge passion for their craft (baking) and a strong focus on local products. They can even tell you which miller the grains come from. The almond croissant is our absolute favorite.
Cabralstraat 7, Amsterdam – ulmusbakkerij.nl
Bakers of the East
The taste of Amsterdam, wrapped in bread. At Bakkers van Oost, we always listen to our customers' wishes to bake the best and most delicious bread possible. This bread is worth the detour!
Sumatrastraat 42 and Kadijksplein 6, Amsterdam – debakkersvanoost.nl
© Saint Jean
More croissants in Amsterdam
Margos
Once again, completely vegan! Margo's in the Jordaan (and their second location) is tucked away in a lovely corner of Amsterdam. Their ham and cheese croissant is delicious, and we always order it with a matcha. Totally HDP.
First Tuindwarsstraat 2A, Amsterdam – margosamsterdam.com
Bakery Wolf
Imagine yourself in Scandinavia, but right here in the Nine Streets. Stepping into Bakkerij Wolf feels like a warm welcome, and we much prefer ordering "to stay" rather than to go. Especially because they serve the croissants so deliciously with butter and jam. Yum.
Wolvenstraat 22, Amsterdam – bakerywolf.nl
Kessens
Kessens on Rozengracht specializes in breakfast, brunch, and lunch. You can find sandwiches, soups, and salads all day long. Besides their delicious croquettes, they also serve croissants with butter and jam. And for those in a hurry: they also offer convenient takeout!
ROzengracht 24, Amsterdam – kessensamsterdam.nl
Bakery Louf
Louf is located next to Binnenvisser, and that's no coincidence. The owners took over the building next door and turned it into an equally impressive gem. Their head baker learned to bake at Bakkerij Ex, so that's a no-brainer. It's a shame to go for a "regular" croissant at Louf (although they're incredibly delicious), but they make truly excellent toppings here. For example, with omelet and goat cheese.
Bilderdijkstraat 38-40, Amsterdam – bakkerijlouf.nl
Rise Bakery
Last but not least! Rise is located on the Albert Cuyp Market, making it the perfect place to combine a day at the market. Start your day here early, pop in for a good coffee and croissant, and wander around the market and through the Pijp district. We bet your day will be perfect.
Albertcuypstraat 208h, Amsterdam – risebakeryamsterdam.com
© Comet Café
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