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At Winkel 43, you can see frequent apple pies being made and baked through a clear kitchen glass divider. They make about 140 apple pies per day, so you would think that their apple pies are to die for. I thought they were good, but not spectacular (1 star off). I have had Dutch apple pie in other cafes in the area that are just as good. Service was poor. Servers were inattentive and unfriendly (1 star off). It took us awhile to get our apple pie slices, despite how many pies they make. Our server never checked on us.
Such a great place to try out when visiting Amsterdam. The was staff is friendly and helpful to us. The inside was a bit warm so I recommend sitting outside since it's cooler and great view. The grilled cheese was perfectly done and the cheese tasted great. The ossenworst was unique but tasty. The apple pie was a delicious experience. It was light and slightly sweet but not all sugary like American pies. The crust was delightful since it was more of a cheesecake crust and crumbly. Paired with the whipped cream it was a perfect balance of flavors. Their local beer IJwit was fantastic! Highly recommend it.
Post dinner dessert - recommended by several friends. We arrived around 7pm on a Tuesday. Place was full up. Waited a few minutes for table. Not sure what else is on the menu as we just ordered apple pie with whipped cream. A single slice is plenty for two people. It is not overly sweet, the crust is really good (a slight taste of Biscoff cookies to me), and it has a few raisins in it as well. It was a nice night nice so we sat outside. The patio is large and seats plenty. The service is good, not great, but I was okay with it. My needs were meager - get my pie! N*joy!
Winkel 43 is supposedly the place to go for Dutch apple pie. It was busy when we arrived but we were seared right away. The service was unremarkable and servers were unfriendly. The pie itself was dry and not as flavorful as the other places we tried. I appreciated that the pie wasn't sweet and served at room temperature and that a slice with canned whipped cream and a coffee was only €9 but that's where it ends. I would not recommend making a special trip here and opt for a bar who serves apple pie.
Got the best apple pie here. Their crust was amazing and the homemade whipped went super well with it. Get the coffee to cut the sweetness and its just so good! The breakfast special was also pretty good with the cheese and butter!
Mouse infestation!!! Went for a pie late at night after hotel Waldorf recommended it, while waiting for our order saw several Mouse inside running around! It was gross, disgusting! Never will go back, thank god we didn't eat and saw the mouse's first
If you're in Amsterdam looking for that iconic Dutch apple pie, Winkel 43 is the place to be--just be prepared for the crowds! We went on a weekend when they exclusively serve their famous apple pie, and while the lines can get pretty long, ours actually moved very quickly. The setup is a bit of a hustle: you order at the counter, pay, and then have to hunt for a table (they have seating indoors and outdoors) while balancing your food. Finding an open spot can definitely be a challenge, but we got incredibly lucky and snagged a seat at a communal table right as our plates were handed to us. Logistics aside, the pie is entirely worth it. It's honestly one of the best I've ever had. The crust is beautifully buttery and crumbly, and the warm apples have the absolute perfect texture--a brilliant balance of sweet and tart. It's not overly sweet on its own, but with a generous mountain of whipped cream and a hot coffee, it made for a wonderfully rich afternoon snack. I know a lot of people rave about their chocolate milk too, but the coffee pairing was exactly what we needed. Highly recommend braving the line for this!
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
While many know Winkel for their " Dutch Apple Pie", for me, it's similar to a traditional Apfel Kuchen. Call it what you want, it is worth the hype, worth the wait, worth the money. One of the best deserts you'll have in Amsterdam guaranteed!
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.
It was freezing cold with long line, but that didn't stop us from waiting. Thank goodness the line moves fast as everyone had their apple pies and moved on. Plain Apple Pie - 5 stars With fresh whipped cream 5 stars plus Cappuccino 3 1/2 stars Coffee 3 1/3 stars Service 4 stars Ambiance 4 stars The pie? Yes, it's really worth it!
We came late around 9:30 p.m for appeltaart and latte. We were lucky enough to be seated outside beacause it was crowded. The service is very quick and the pie and Latte is perfect!
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.
2 years ago
Thought the pie here was good but I definitely agree with the other people that the bathroom was absolutely disgusting. Small bar, was crowded and we definitely had to wait a bit. We only got pie and coffee so I can't speak to the other food, the other people at our communal table ordered bitterballen (looked generic) and a plate of nachos that looked absolutely terrible. Come for the pie. read more
2 years ago
Unbelievably, I have somehow yet to write a review for Winkel 43 despite coming here four times within the span of two years. But my review is basically going to be the same as everyone else's, because the reason we are all coming here is for Winkel 43's famous apple pie. Truly, their apple pie is as glorious as everyone says it is. It is thick, loaded with sweet apple chunks, and complemented by minimal batter and whipped cream. And it is super affordable, like everything else in Amsterdam seems to be. They do have other food, although I've only ever had the bitterballen. They are, in fact, pretty good. The menu is only available at certain times though. So if you're coming late, they only have apple pie and coffee. Staff here are really friendly! Every time I have been here, they have been nothing but kind and courteous to me. If you're in Amsterdam and you don't stop by Winkel 43 at least once, you are doing yourself a great disservice. Absolutely amazing! read more
2 years ago
This famous cafe is home to the even more famous apple pie, which was good but not as mind-blowing as I assumed it would be. Seating is available inside and out and the staff are friendly - if not a little swarmed but all the hungry patrons. Also, I definitely recommend going somewhere else to use the restroom. The stairs to the floor below are a bit scary and the bathroom even more so. I did think the cafe itself held a certain charm, especially because when was the last time you saw a dumb waiter lift opening and containing sandwiches and massive apple pies? Awesome! read more
If you're a fan of Apple pies, then you have to make a stop at Winkel in Amsterdam! They serve some of the thickest slices I've ever seen so come with friends or a big appetite. When we arrived, it was a little confusing where to go for to-go orders. The workers were telling us different things for ordering so it was kind of hectic in the beginning. But I think the way it works is everyone lines up outside, across the street from the entrance. There's actually no lining up in the store or at the door since it'll block the servers. Then a worker comes and sorts through the groups, separating dine-in and take-out. One slice is big enough for about 2-3 people. The apples were large slices instead of diced pieces. And the majority of the pie is apples but the crust was my favorite because of the crumbly and crunchy textures. Each order also comes with a small cup of whipped cream and I wish they gave more to go with the pie. If you want an entire pie, you have to order ahead of time! They also do not take Amex credit cards. read more
2 years ago
I'd heard so much hype about Winkel 43 and their famous apple pie, so even though I'm not big on sweets, I decided to give it a try. Honestly, it was better than other apple pies I've had--just the right amount of sweetness without being overwhelming. Funny enough, my fiancé, who does love apple pies, didn't enjoy it as much as I did, so I guess it's hit or miss depending on your taste. That said, I'm not sure I'd wait that long again; we stood in line for over half an hour. The cafe itself is pretty small, and the line moved surprisingly slowly considering almost everyone is just ordering the apple pie. When we finally got a seat inside (luckily, since it was chilly out), I noticed a lot of tables hadn't been cleared for at least 15 minutes, which didn't help with the wait. The bathroom was also not in great shape. If you're curious about the apple pie, it's worth a try, but I'd only go if the line's short. read more
2 years ago
The reviews here are all the same so I'll keep it short. I came for the Apple cake. I was alone on a rainy night so I snagged the last seat at the bar. Got my cake with whipped cream and was done and out in 11 minutes. They gave me tap water with it which was nice. In my short time at the bar they went through almost 30 slices of apple cake. I inhaled mine because it was so good. Moist and packed with cinnamon apples and flavor. Loved it. read more
Winkel 43 is famous for their apple pie(5 Euros per Slice). I had to try it and it was amazing. The apple pie is huge and delicious. I also got a cup of cappuccino with it and it was a match made in heaven. The apple pie was the best thing I ate during my trip to Amsterdam. It was the best slice of apple pie I've ever eaten in my life. You definitely have to grab a slice of this apple pie when you're in Amsterdam. It's the number one recommendation from me. read more
Pros: easy ordering bc there is only apple pie and drinks Cons: our male waiter was a little cold; the female was great We split a piece of pie -really tasty. It's not like American Dutch apple. The crust is like a hard cookie/cake. Very delicious and I loved the mound of whipped cream. Such an iconic stop for an alfresco afternoon treat! read more
2 years ago
Long line to be seated. Shorter line to get take-out. Employees were very friendly and patient despite the confusion going on with people waiting to be seated inside and people waiting for take-out. For take-out, they take your order by the outdoor tables. We waited about 10 mins for our apple pies. The 3 of us shared two slices and it was a good amount. Loved the warm pies with cool whipped cream! Tasted very fresh and not overly sweet! Also loved the crunchy bits of the crust with the soft pie interior. Would come back again. read more
I didn't really understand why my friend wanted to come here and I also couldn't understand why people were lining up outside. After listening to the chatter in line, I found that social media appears to be blowing up over this restaurants' "Dutch apple pie". Still, I didn't really see what the hype was over just for pie. One tip is that if you are getting take out, you do not have to line up outside. Just go in the side door and order your takeout. The line is for people who actually want to sit and eat. This is a relatively small restaurant and it is also very busy due to the hubbub over the pie so you could be waiting a while to get a sit-down table. One thing I also noticed, once we were seated, is that people tend to linger around after eating which holds up the rotation of tables. Most of the patrons were tourists who only came for pie. If there are locals they seem to take takeout possibly so that they don't have to sit around with the obvious population of tourists inside and standing in line. I'd say be courteous, catch the vibe or whatever, take your photos and head out. We actually ordered food, drinks, and then the pie. I ordered a dumpling soup which actually was surprising clean tasting and had just the right amount of saltiness and was comforting. I truly enjoyed the soup and dumplings. My friend got the risotto balls. After a few drinks we decided to tackle the pie. I will admit, the visual was underwhelming. The pie was cold and did not seem fresh. It also was not an entire wedge. It's like someone cut a circle in the middle of the pie and made the edges blunt of the non-crust portion of the pie. Also, something just doesn't sit right with me and cool/cold pie. I also didn't understand the "vibe" in the restaurant. It seemed like they were playing music from the 60/70's but nothing about the interior gives off that era. The restaurant is giving...tourist trap...which is fortunately unfortunate since the actual food and drinks were decent and reasonably priced. read more
Apple pie( more like apple bread) Hot chocolate is really hot cocoa not hot chocolate milk Its good but then the place is really packed. Service is not the greatest... soccer season pol just come in n stand to watch the game... service is even worst aka no service Rest rooms r downstairs n its tight n dirty... read more
We had to try the popular apple pie which was delicious. It has huge chunks of apples and comes with whipped cream on top. The crust is very good. Be prepared to wait in line which can take awhile as there is not a lot of seating inside and people take their time at the tables. They also have alcohol and other food items. Bathroom available. read more
2 years ago
Do I recommend? A 100 times, yes. The tart was perfect. My wife who normally doesn't like apple pie, loved this tart. When they ask you "with or without cream" , say yes to the crème! read more
BEST APPEL TART IN AMSTERDAM!! Amazing and I wish I had more! There is indoor and outdoor seating but there was no more indoor so I sat outside! It wasn't too bad, a little rainy but the appel tart was so worth it! You order at your table when the server comes by and they're so friendly and nice! The appel tart was so good. It was warm, spiced, and had the perfect crust! Was not too sweet! This was my last meal in Amsterdam and I am so happy I walked to get it! Open late so you can get your appel tart fix after a night out!! read more
3 years ago
I came here for the famous apple pie, and obtained the apple pie. We came on a dark and early morning before many of the other spots were even open. When we arrived, there were already a good number of people inside, but I guess that's what you see when there aren't any other places open at this hour. We were seated promptly, though service moved at a slightly slower pace than I'm used to. Nonetheless, we got a slice of the apple pie which came out super fast. It unfortunately wasn't warm, but was still delicious. The crust was crunchy and thick, and the apple filling was nicely soft and flavorful without being too sweet. It really made a delicious pie. I would highly recommend trying it, and then checking out the noodermarkt outside! read more
Two words, APPLE PIE! It's why I came here. Didn't even look at the menu. Came for the best apple pie ever, had it along with a glass of water and left. A little bit of a wait / line to get in, but honestly moved along quickly. Waitress was efficient and friendly. The Apple Pie and cream was amazing. So good. Worth coming and waiting in line. Inside is dark and intimate, perfect for a date night. read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
I was really excited to try Winkel 43 since it had such great reviews (mostly for their apple pie). I came in late on a weeknight and they were pretty busy - I had to wait around 15 minutes for a seat at the bar. I ordered the pie as well as a hot chocolate and found both underwhelming - the pie was more doughy than I would have liked and I'm pretty sure the hot cocoa was just a powdered mix. Probably would skip next time I'm in town. read more
Everyone talks about the apple pie from Winkel 43! When multiple people tell you to come here including locals, I knew I had to stop by to try it even though I'm not much of an apple pie person. There's a line out the door, but it does go by quickly! Once you're up, simply say how many apple pie slices you want and any drink orders. They have all the Apple pies lined up as they put on some whip cream right before you order. We got one to share with a latte, which helps balance the sweetness. There's also plenty of seating inside and outside. Since you're only here for Apple pie, the turnaround time is quick. So the Apple pie itself is yummy. I liked the crust the most, which was crunchy like a cookie. The apple slices are tender and I can definitely see why this place gets the hype. Good apple pie and a place you should try once in your lifetime. read more
When my friends and I walked over to the store, we were thankfully immediately seated inside. It was very busy inside and outside. The employees were serving food in a very speedy manner. Despite that, there was a line forming outside to both take out and sit down despite the rain. We had eaten lunch prior and came solely for their famous apple pie dessert. Since it was a cold rainy day out, we also all opted to order a warm cup of coffee or tea. I personally got a cup of English breakfast tea. The warm unsweetened tea drink with the slightly sweet apple pie was a perfect combination. As for the apple pie itself, it's so good! It turned my friend and I who aren't normally huge apple pie fans into a Winkel apple pie fan. I get the hype behind this dessert. The crust is super crunchy. The inside has a hint of sweetness and not too heavy on the cinnamon, which I like. The apple pieces meshed well with the soft bread inside. The whipped cream was also surprisingly the star of the dish as well. Each bite with whipped cream and pie was amazing! It's probably one of the best whipped creams I've had. read more
Come early or during off peak hours if you can! When I got there this morning for breakfast, there were plenty of tables but by the time I left it was a packed house with a wait! I opted for their breakfast special, which includes a bacon, cheese, and egg sandwich with your choice of juice and a coffee or tea. It sounds really simple, but the sandwich was quite tasty. Egg was a bit runny and bacon was crispy. Cheese melted nicely as well. The OJ was freshly squeezed. I had to end the meal with a slice of their famous apple pie. It was nice and thick with tons of apples in the center. As I got towards the end, I stopped eating a lot of the crust and focused more on the apples. I enjoyed my pie with my cappuccino and was ready to start the day! Def recommend. The waiters were like a well oiled machine. The 3 of them held it down with a packed house. Kudos to them! read more
Who knew Amsterdam had such good apple pie? My friend and I walked by Winkel 43 Monday around 3:30 pm and there was a short line. There's both indoor and patio seating. The line looked long but moved super fast. What you do is you order first inside and then find a table afterwards. If all you're ordering is the apple pie like us, then they have plates of it already prepared and will just hand it to you right as you order. Very efficient! There's other stuff on the menu too, mostly sandwiches and drinks. We were already stuffed from eating all day, so we only got the apple pie with whipped cream to share. One slice costs $5.60. The apple pie was so good! The crust was very thick and felt like more like cookie than crust. The apple chunks were delicious and not too sweet, there's a lot of apple in one slice, plenty for us to share. The whipped cream went really well with the pie too; we killed the whole plate despite being pretty full already. I prefer the apple pie here to the ones we get in the states, especially because it's less sweet here. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting Amsterdam! read more
3 years ago
This place is famous for their apple and I highly recommend this place if you are in Amsterdam. The whip cream went well with the crust and apple pie itself. The egg sandwich also tasted delicious. The service was awesome! The host and server was very nice and recommend lots of different choices to eat. There are outdoor seating as well as inside seating. The ambiance of this place brings you back into the Victoria ear. Very cute then trendy and semi modern. Dogs are welcome for the outdoor dining read more
Yes, they do have the best apple pie. We loved it so much that we ate there 3X over 3 days. The crust is the secret, light with a hint of cinnamon, the apples and flavor were light in sweetness. After try apple pie over several places in Amsterdam, we kept the pie at Winkel 43 as the gold standard! read more
A very excellent and very busy spot in Amsterdam! It's gotten quite famous with tourists so you can expect lines out the door for "Amsterdam's Best Apple Pie". Luckily the lines go quick and if the weather is nice enough, there is lots of seating outdoors (and lots of seagulls poaching your meal). The Apple Pie is indeed very good. Moist apple filling with a delicious crust, paired with a heap of fresh whipped cream. Surprisingly though, the stand out for us was the crispy salmon brioche that we ordered off the lunch menu. Deep fried salmon chunks with dill aioli and crunchy pickles. In fact, my husband enjoyed it even more than the apple pie and believed it was his favourite meal of our entire vacation! Service is friendly and efficient, they are able to manage the huge crowds and move everyone along quickly. I even saw them tell a group that was trying to cut the line to go back and line up, which is well-appreciated. read more
This place is famous as their apple pie! I know I saw the travel guide book, it said so good "you should try it!" Well, when I and my husband came to Amsterdam, one of the list was eating Dutch apple pie but this place was little far from we stayed and where we went. Well, final night at Amsterdam, the restaurant where we had dinner was very disappointed service but we were in a "apple pie mode". So, we decided to visit here. This place is very cozy place. When we got here, it was almost 22:00 but this place was so busy. Two ladies in a counter offered to us to sit the counter seats. It was very narrow space but one of the lady moved cups and some stuff on the counter and made us space. She had nice smile and asked us what we'd like to order. We asked one apple pie and two coffee. Shortly apple pie came (we were asked with whip or not, of course yes!), wow it was huge slice! Apple filling was big chunky and tasty, and crust was thick. We love it! It was crowded so after we finished pie and coffee, we asked check and left. I asked my husband how much was the apple pie. My husband said free. No way!? But he said the lady said if you order the drink, pie is free. OMG!! What a good deal! Well, just after we got inside, two guys came and sit next to us. They ordered an apple pie and shared. My husband said they paid for pie almost same cost for our two coffee. Lol!! read more
1 year ago
10 months ago
Came late weeknight and there was seating inside. No reservations in general. They have outdoor seating also. Service can be a tad slow but because there's limited workers. Solid apple pie for all the hype. Main thing is that it is not sugary and the crust is crunchy. Overall very good and worth visiting to see the hype. read more
1 year ago
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Noordermarkt 43
1015 NA Amsterdam
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Jordaan, Centrum
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