These are the spots for the best croissants in amsterdam!
Newspaper, cup of coffee, glass of orange juice, and a thick, flaky croissant. The perfect Sunday morning recipe! But where can you find the best croissants in Amsterdam? Luckily, there are plenty of excellent bakers (both Dutch and French) who make them with real butter and a thousand layers. Here are 19 spots where you can find and enjoy the best croissants in Amsterdam. Bon appétit!
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Le Fournil de Sebastien
In my opinion, there’s only one place for the absolute best croissants in Amsterdam: Le Fournil de Sebastien. A French bakery just like you’d find in La Douce France, with shelves full of baguettes, chouquettes, pains au chocolat, and financiers. And of course, croissants: stacked in rows, with a Saturday morning queue you can spot from afar. Be warned; one bite and you’ll never want anything else.
Olympiaplein 119, Amsterdam – lefournil.nl
Gebroeders Niemeijer
Alright, alright. There are, of course, more places in Amsterdam to get a decent croissant. Gebroeders Niemeijer in the city centre is one of them and has been a favourite bakery among Amsterdammers for years. They also offer delicious French classics like fougasse (those beautifully braided loaves), canelés, tarte au citron, and, of course, croissants.
Nieuwendijk 35, Amsterdam – gebroedersniemeijer.nl
Grammes
Light, layered, and always so beautiful. The croissants at Grammes are a treat for the eyes and the stomach. The owner has French roots and respects tradition. A “simple” croissant is always enough for us at Grammes, but the Pain au Chocolat is definitely a crowd favourite too.
Maasstraat 16, Amsterdam – grammes.nl
Salvo Bakehouse
Salvo is all about stuffing things. That might sound odd, but we’re referring to their maritozzi, filled with the tastiest creams. Thankfully, the same goes for their croissants. The one filled with pistachio cream is what everyone queues for. We totally get it.
Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat 9, Amsterdam – salvobakehouse.com
Fort Negen
Fort Negen is the talk of the town, and for good reason. Their products are fantastic and always served with a smile, no matter how busy it gets. Maarten and his team love to experiment and come up with new specials every weekend. We particularly love their croissant topped with cheese and kimchi.
Jan Evertsenstraat 32, Amsterdam – fortnegen.nl
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Stadsbakkerij As
Restaurant As was a long-time favourite of ours, so we were sad when they closed. Luckily, they’ve kept the magic alive with Stadsbakkerij As, where we can still enjoy their expertise. They specialise in the basics, so you can’t go wrong with their plain croissant.
Conradstraat 471, Amsterdam – broodvanas.nl
Het Bakhuys
Just around the corner from Weesperplein is Het Bakhuys: a large bakery where you can grab bread to go or sit and enjoy. The croissants are fantastic, and so are the currant buns (already filled with cheese, if you like!).
Sarphatistraat 61, Amsterdam – bakhuys-amsterdam.nl
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Lanskroon
For 110 (!) years, Lanskroon has been a household name in Amsterdam. It’s the place for stroopwafels, granola, and… croissants! It’s a great spot for locals and visitors alike, with a tearoom located in the city centre.
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 too. Fun fact: everything here is vegan! You’d never guess because it’s all so delicious. Prefer to sit down? Their deli is right across the street.
Lindegracht 158h, Amsterdam – saintjean.nl
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Kometen Café
Kometen Café is named after ‘Kometenstraat,’ where this adventure began. During the pandemic, they baked for the neighbourhood, and now they have a brand-new, stunning spot at NDSM. The passion for baking shines through in every croissant. Not in the mood for a croissant? Try the pain au chocolat with salted caramel, sesame, and miso.
MS van Riemsdijkweg 2, Amsterdam – kometenbrood.nl
Pantopia
Beautiful, more beautiful, most beautiful. Everything at Pantopia looks good enough to eat. The pastries are displayed on pedestals, as if you’re stepping into a gallery. And importantly: they taste amazing! The croissant tart is an instant hit, making this the perfect spot for croissant lovers.
Kerkstraat 163, Amsterdam – pantopia.nl
De Laatste Kruimel
Shopping and in need of a treat? Head to De Laatste Kruimel. Coffee, quiches, cakes, and not to forget, croissants.
Langebrugsteeg 4, Amsterdam – delaatstekruimel.nl
Ulmus Bakkerij
Just around the corner from Fort Negen, with slightly shorter queues. Here, too, the team has immense passion for baking and a focus on local products. They can even tell you which miller their grains come from. The almond croissant is our absolute favourite.
Cabralstraat 7, Amsterdam – ulmusbakkerij.nl
Bakkers van Oost
The taste of Amsterdam, packed into bread. At Bakkers van Oost, they always listen to customers’ preferences to bake the best bread possible. It’s definitely worth a detour!
Sumatrastraat 42 en Kadijksplein 6, Amsterdam – debakkersvanoost.nl
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Margo’s
Another completely vegan spot! Margo’s in the Jordaan (now with a second location) sits on a lovely corner in a beautiful part of Amsterdam. Their ham and cheese croissant is a must, especially paired with a matcha. Absolutely delicious!
Eerste Tuindwarsstraat 2A, Amsterdam – margosamsterdam.com
Bakkerij Wolf
Step into Scandinavia, but right in the Negen Straatjes. Walking into Bakkerij Wolf feels like a warm embrace, and we much prefer to stay in than take away. Especially since they serve their croissants with butter and jam. Yum.
Wolvenstraat 22, Amsterdam – bakkerijwolf.nl
Kessens
At Kessens on Rozengracht, they specialise in breakfast, brunch, and lunch. You can enjoy sandwiches, soups, and salads all day. Along with their famous kroketten, their croissant with butter and jam is also a favourite. For those in a rush: they offer convenient takeaway too!
Rozengracht 24, Amsterdam – kessensamsterdam.nl
Bakkerij Louf
Louf is located next to Binnenvisser, and that’s no coincidence. The owners took over the adjacent building and created another gem. The head baker trained at Bakkerij Ex, so you know it’s good. While their plain croissant is delicious, it’s worth trying their filled options, like the omelette with goat’s cheese.
Bilderdijkstraat 38-40, Amsterdam – bakkerijlouf.nl
Rise Bakery
Last but not least! Rise is located on the Albert Cuyp, making it perfect for a market day. Start your day early with a great coffee and croissant, then wander through the market and the Pijp. We bet your day will be made.
Albertcuypstraat 208h, Amsterdam – risebakeryamsterdam.com
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