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    Winkel 43

    4.5 (925 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, Cafes
    Fri 8:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Sat 7:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Apple Pie
    Nicolas L.

    The Apple Pie at Winkel 43 is a must try in Amsterdam. It was my wife and I's first stop after arriving in the city during our most recent trip. We loved it so much we had to visit a second time before leaving. The pie is made fresh and you can watch them make the pies while you are at the restaurant. Fresh warm buttery apples were surrounded by a crumbly ginger cookie-like crust. The pie was not too sweet and didn't have overly sugary syrup inside. This is the best Apple Pie I have ever had. The restaurant also has an extensive breakfast and lunch menu so we also tried the Brioche Cheese Souffle. A soft toasted bun was filled with crisp fried cheese with a gooey inside, crisp lettuce, and tangy pickles.

    Nat P.

    It was great to experience the apple pie but it doesn't taste particularly different than any other apple pies I've tried. Given all the hype I guess I expected more! Is it a bad pie? Not at all! Does it live up to the hype? Also no. Should you still try it? Of course! But I wouldn't go out of my way to go there unless you are in the area! The staff here are nice and friendly so that was a plus!

    Heather A.

    The apple pie was divine! Honestly the perfect stop after spending the day exploring town. It's a pretty busy spot and seating is first come first serve. Find a table, preferably outdoors. Inside is fine but I found it to feel crowded, busy and loud. The service was great although be patient. Their staff works diligently and are often faced with impatient tourists. Overall a great experience and would definitely go back for the pie!

    Sits on the corner of the street
    Susan C.

    Winkel 43 is the poster child for modern day marketing success--they've managed to land on every food blog, IG/TikTok/youtube travel and tourist page about Amsterdam; they're written up everywhere. To avoid FOMO, I found myself here at 10am on a Saturday morning, because I wasn't going to let long lines come between me and trying out their famous apple pie--so pie for breakfast it was! Better to eat those carbs in the morning and burn them off during the day right? (big wink) Good thing I arrived early because on a chilly Saturday, the Noordermarkt (the weekly farmers market located immediately outside this restaurant) was gearing up to full swing and tourists aplenty were flocking from all directions towards Winkel. There were 3 parties in front of me, and I waited for 10 minutes to order at the front counter. Both pie and tea were ready within a few minutes since with a limited menu on market Saturdays (morning thru afternoon), they keep a flow of pie slices ready in the wings ready to serve. Staff was courteous and efficient, they're clearly used to managing the routine chaos of busy days. For seating there are a couple dozen seats inside at communal tables or smaller cafe tables for 2-4. Outside seating in the form of picnic table and benches are available for about 20-25 though depending on the weather you may not want to linger. I was lucky enough to grab a seat next to a back window when another patron left, long enough to consume pie and tea. Verdict? Their Dutch style apple pie was indeed very good, meaty chunks of apple, not too strong on the warming spices, a balanced, sweetened short crust with just the right amount of sugar to give it a caramelized color and flavor. You can opt for with whipped cream (extra €0.90), or without (€5.10 for a plain slice). The serving is pretty large and decently filling, and I recommend it with the whipped cream, which added a little moisture and creaminess. Was it the best apple pie I've ever had? Questionable since there are so many versions out there, though I can say this was among the top. The crust had almost a cookie texture that was really unique, prob one of my top three pie crusts ever. The ginger tea (€2.90? I can't recall) w/fresh slab of ginger was a nice soothing hot drink (unsweetened) for a cold morning. Why 4 stars only? I can't say if this was an off-day, but when I went to use the restroom (two rooms downstairs down a very narrow and steep staircase), I walked in, washed my hands, and walked right back out. The odor in there was so foul it smelled of sewage leaking, even though I could not visibly see anything super dirty. Either way, I couldn't stand it more than 15 seconds, and I'm not usually squeamish about this type of stuff...but it was so extraordinarily overwhelming I felt like I would be ill. Ugh I hope it was an off day, and someone just had a bad time before I walked in. EDIT: reading other reviews apparently the bathroom is an issue for more than a few people so downgrading my review to 3 stars bc that's not ok...this needs to be handled better in a food establishment! Hours are: Mon: 7am-1am Tues-Thurs: 8am-1am Fri: 8am-1am Sat: 8am-2am Sun: 9am-1am For more info: winkel43.nl

    The most photographed Apple Pie in the world
    Ricardo J.

    When you come here, expect a line. Is this place overexposed? Yes. Is it overhyped? Absolutely not. It deserves its fame. We came here for the Apple Pie after seeing it highlighted all over social media. For a bonus, we also had the Dutch staple known as a tosti, which is their delicious version of a grilled cheese sandwich. The Apple Pie was incredibly delicious. The strudel crust was different from what you get in the US, and the pie actually tasted like apples and not sugar. The house made whipped cream took it up a level. On a cold rainy morning, this hit the spot. Our ham and cheese Tosti was also tasty. A tasty Tosti! The sandwich was well proportioned and not overstuffed with ingredients. Simple, yet elevated. The place is tight and cozy, but you don't mind it one bit when having food as good as they offer. You need to fit this into your Amsterdam itinerary if at all possible.

    Apple pie
    Lily B.

    This apple pie deserves a gold medal. It's absolutely perfect. The crust's tastes is reminiscent of biscoff cookies although not as heavily spiced. The apple chunks are a delightful texture - big, juicy and tender. The filling is well spiced while letting the apples shine. And that whipped cream. Oh it's dreamy. I love slagroom! The overall ratio of the slice was superb, with the thin yet crisp crust encasing the entire piece, an ample dollop of whipped cream and packed high with apple filling, each bite was a balanced symphony. Coffee was good too. I got an iced flat white.

    Apple pie
    Sylvia Y.

    Came here in the evening for just their apple pie for dessert. Service was a bit slow and not super attentive. Their restrooms were also filthy. They clearly hadn't been cleaned or restocked at all during the day. In terms of the apple pie, I actually quite liked it. You just have to keep in mind that this isn't the American apple pie. It's much more rustic and I loved that it wasn't too sweet. Lots of apples inside.

    Keri C.

    The pie is worth the hype! You can also grab a piece to go if needed. My husband is not a pie person but even he was wanting to come back multiple days of our trip! We were overlooked a little service wise but it wasn't the end of the world.

    Thuy Dan T.

    Seeing this spot all over the recs, we have to give it a go. It was very crowded so worth splitting the group up so someone looks for a spot and another waits in line. When ordering, you'll be given the pie immediately but will get a number for the sandwiches and drinks. Known for their apple pie. It was pretty good overall, not much like the American pies we have at home. The crust and pie part is much thicker and the apple is in larger chunks. The whipped cream was really good. My friends got the cheese sandwiches and thought the flavor was a little muted (just straight up cheese), but it's served with ketchup.

    Dutch apple pie
    April V.

    While in Amsterdam, we HAD to try Dutch apple pie. This is THE spot to do just that! There are two lines outside, one to be seated in the actual restaurant, and one to order to go. The tables outside are first come first serve, and the Dutch are friendly enough to share a table with you if you ask kindly! We sat outside to avoid the wait. We ordered two pieces of apple pie with whipped cream, a hot chocolate milk with whipped cream and a cappuccino. Our server said "great choices!" when we ordered, so we knew we were in for a treat. In the US, all of the Dutch apple pie I have ever had, has had some kind of crumble topping, but this apple pie had a thick buttery crust on top and bottom. It was incredible! The apples were sweet, the crust was buttery, the whipped cream was the perfect addition. The hot chocolate milk was so good that my husband drank half of it, and he doesn't like milk! It was a grey, cloudy day and having a slice of warm apple pie was just perfect!

    Best Apple Pie
    Annette R.

    Not a big fan of apple pie but came for the hype to try it and it was worth it!!! Not a traditional American Apple Pie, thank god. There was a small line but it moved quickly. Friendly staff. The Apple Pie was surprisingly not as sweet as I would expect it. I ordered it with whipped cream which paired perfectly. My favorite part was the lightly burnt cookie crust. The apple pieces are thicker making it look massive but it's not really heavy. The cafes are also really good.

    Kathryn T.

    This place is legendary and it's for a reason. It is one of the best Apple based desserts that you will ever have in your entire life and include some of the best people watching that you can have in Amsterdam. There is some outdoor seating and some limited places indoors and it really is the perfect spot to take a break as you're exploring the city in the warmer months however, they do have some covers for when it does rain and get colder. The service is what you would expect for a European place so Americans, please be aware that you can sit down and enjoy your tart in peace.

    Midwest C.

    - Freezing weather - Long lines - Taking apple pie to go and eating it cold instead of warm ***** still five stars *****

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    Café Kale

    4.5(40 reviews)
    2.2 kmCentrum
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    Friendly service, great food, comfortable and cozy atmosphere. Add to this, it is located very…read moreclose to our hotel and convenient tram stops. We ate there three separate times on our week long vacation.

    So good I stopped by twice on a 3 day trip to the city…read more I stopped by on my first visit craving a big, hearty sandwich for a late lunch and thought this might be a good find. Happy to report I was very right. I grabbed one of the many outside seats, took a look at the menu that was entirely in Dutch and waited for the wonderful waitress to quickly translate nearly every item for me. I landed on the chicken club and it hit the spot. I arrived hungry but could still only manage to finish half. Chicken was grilled perfectly into thin slices, soft boiled egg was a new touch that I loved, avocado, lettuce and probably a few other things I am forgetting. Oh, and a handful of crisps on the side. On my next visit, it was my last night in Amsterdam and I still haven't tried the infamous fries. I stopped in around 9:30 for a late night snack and a hot ginger tea. The fries were the perfect fries! Thin, crispy, salty. I loved. I also can get behind the mayo thing they do here, even though I really am a ketchup loyalist. Anyway, lunch or dinner or late night snack, this is a good spot. You'll like the foot and you'll love sitting outside people watching, reading your book, whatever.

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    Fries & mayo

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