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.

Omg!!! Everything we tried was so delicious. The waffles- the chocolate covered strawberries- the…read morecream puffs- all so good. Busy place but the staff gets you in and out quickly. Wish I been hungrier so I could have tried more.

Solid baked goods in a convenient location. Long hours too. Perfect for if you get munchies at…read moremidnight like I did. I got a custard filled strawberry croissant and a cranberry cake. The cranberry cake was actually tastier than the croissant. The croissant was pretty good too.

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.

It does not exist, we wasted 2 hours until midnight when everything else was closed. Extremely…read moredisappointing. Obviously would not recommend. Maybe Yelp gave us the wrong location, but so did Apple Maps. I believe this place closed down around 2 years ago considering that was the last review.

There are plenty of other places around Amsterdam that offer the same items but this place is by…read morefar the best of them. I ordered the white chocolate waffle and scoop of nutella ice cream which the waffle was incredibly delicious and savory and the ice cream was an added bonus on top. As a tourist you always want the best experience this spot was truly one.

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.

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!

Those quaint neighborhood jewelry was awesome! The staff was friendly, music was vibing, and the…read morefood was so delish! I ordered the poffertjes with homemade caramel sauce. The portion size was just right but left enough room to order again and be happy as a tick! The food is freshly prepared, made to order. The poffertjes just melt in your mouth. With plenty of add-ons to choose from, the caramel sauce was not overly sweet or heavy. Find this place whenever you visit Amsterdam, and let your palate have an amazing experience!

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.

Tried some gelato/sorbet here after a long day. Flavors were refreshing for the sorbet but the ice…read morecream/gelato was a bit artificial tasting. Overall, service was fine and the place was very colorful.

Waow! Ice cream is definitely a good time. Cool peeps and also very generous scoops! After you get…read moreyour ice cream, go out for a walk and hang out. You'll see a lot of people doing the same, such great culture here!

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!

Maybe it's American standards, but I found this place unsanitary. The cashier who handled the cash…read morealso handed my bagel to the person preparing my cream cheese with salmon bagel. She also handled the pastries and slices of cakes, the glass displays, and credit cards without washing her hands at any point. Who knows what's on my bagel at this point. None of their displays also have prices. You have to ask for it, which I find inconvenient. My bagel cream cheese salmon was okay. The bagel tasted a smidge stale. The cream cheese and veggies tasted good. The salmon was a bit off. It is in a convenient location though.

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