Culinary croissants in Amsterdam: these hotspots serve the best of the best

It seems as if all the leading bakeries in Amsterdam had a big meeting, unanimously agreeing that it was high time for a new food trend. These are the tastiest culinary croissants of Amsterdam, from sweet to savory.

Earlier, we wrote about the best croissants in Amsterdam (definitely check out that list before you proceed here), but now it’s time for more: culinary croissants are an absolute hit. True croissant connoisseurs know what’s up and regularly visit these Amsterdam’s hotspots.

Saint Jean is experiencing undeniable popularity, thanks to TikTok and, of course, the now-famous cruffins, which are essentially (vegan, in this case) culinary croissants. The lines are enormous, and the weekly returning visitors prove this is a must-go place for your weekly dose of culinary croissants and good coffee.

At Loof, the bread is crispy, the coffee is strong, and the culinary croissants are everything you could wish for. Layered puff pastry with a scoop of ice cream or a savory treat made with croissant dough: there’s no doubt that you’ll satisfy your cravings.

At Salvo Bakehouse, you’re in the right place for the tastiest maritozzi and the best culinary croissants in Amsterdam. Filled with cream and fruit or with pistachio vanilla cream, each one of them is finger-licking good.

You’re in for a new weekly surprise at Public Space in Amsterdam-Noord. In collaboration with French master baker Alex Scour, this place offers a new culinary croissant special every week.

Rise Bakery is a classic destination for anyone in search of culinary croissants. We could say that your search begins and ends here. At this unique spot on the Albert Cuyp market, there is plenty of experimentation with flavors and dough. For example, the cheese croissant comes with spicy jalapeño, and the almond croissant is filled with dark chocolate.

At Wils Bakery Cafe in Amsterdam South, you’re in the right place for lunch, dinner, and an extensive selection of culinary croissants. Their square croissant has become one of their signature treats, filled with chamomile, cherry, ricotta, and red pesto. Whether you have a sweet tooth or crave savory snacks, both will be happy here.