The Definitive Guide to Finding a Stroopwafel in Amsterdam
Looking for a stroopwafel in Amsterdam is easy. Finding a genuinely good one is harder than it should be. The city is full of stroopwafel options, from two-euro market stalls to fourteen-euro Instagram-famous shops, and the gap between the best and the worst is enormous. This guide walks you through every worthwhile stroopwafel spot in Amsterdam, organised by neighbourhood, with honest opinions on quality, price, and whether each place is worth your time. If the weather is poor, our list of indoor activities in Amsterdam for rainy days covers the strongest indoor picks to pair with stroopwafel hunting.
We run The Stroopwafel Workshop at Albert Cuyp Market, so we spend every day surrounded by the best (and worst) stroopwafels in the city. What follows is the guide we wish every visitor could read before their trip. If you want a fully ranked breakdown by neighbourhood, see our newer stroopwafel Amsterdam local guide.
De Pijp: The Best Neighbourhood for Stroopwafels
If you want the best stroopwafel experience in Amsterdam, start in De Pijp. The neighbourhood’s beating heart is Albert Cuyp Market, the largest street market in the city and the undisputed home of fresh stroopwafels. This is where locals go, where prices are honest, and where the product is pressed in front of you minutes before you eat it. Travellers planning a visit in 2026 should also see our complete stroopwafel Amsterdam guide for 2026 with current prices, gift options, and a half-day walk.
Albert Cuyp Market stroopwafel stalls
Albert Cuyp Market operates Monday through Saturday, from roughly 09:00 to 17:00. Several stalls along the market press stroopwafels to order on traditional cast-iron plates. The smell alone is reason enough to visit. Expect to pay between 1.50 and 2.50 euros for a fresh stroopwafel, served warm, with the caramel still soft. For the full back-story behind the cookie itself, see our piece on the stroopwafel history from Gouda to Amsterdam.
Rudi’s Original Stroopwafels near Albert Cuypstraat 182 is the most famous stall, with queues that often stretch a dozen people deep on weekends. The quality is consistent and the product is genuine, but you can get the same experience a few metres further along the market without the wait.
The Stroopwafel Workshop
A few stalls further along sits The Stroopwafel Workshop at Albert Cuypstraat 194. We sell fresh stroopwafels at the counter daily, and we also run a 45-minute hands-on experience where you press your own on the same traditional irons. Prices start from 19.00 euros per person for the workshop, which includes two XL stroopwafels you made yourself plus coffee or tea. You can also book through FunAmsterdam, which carries our full listing alongside over 200 other Amsterdam activities. Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, last workshop at 16:00.
For the full overview of everything the De Pijp stroopwafel scene offers, see our complete guide to stroopwafels in Amsterdam.
Centrum: Traditional Bakeries and Tourist Shops
The Amsterdam Centrum has the highest concentration of stroopwafel shops in the city, but quality and honesty vary wildly. The area caters to tourists who want a stroopwafel within ten minutes of Dam Square, and prices reflect that convenience.
Lanskroon Banketbakkerij
Lanskroon at Singel 385 has been baking stroopwafels since 1901. Four generations of the same family have run this bakery, and it shows in every stroopwafel they produce. No gimmicks, no chocolate dips, no rainbow sprinkles. Just beautifully made wafers with proper caramel or honey filling. A single stroopwafel costs around 2 to 3 euros. If you want to understand what a traditional Dutch stroopwafel should taste like, start here. If you have seen the cookie written with two f’s, our stroopwaffle vs stroopwafel spelling guide walks through the variants and where to buy each version.
Van Wonderen Stroopwafels
Van Wonderen on Kalverstraat is the TikTok and Instagram-famous shop with chocolate-dipped, topping-loaded stroopwafels priced between 11.50 and 14.50 euros each. Visually striking, undeniably photogenic, and heavily oriented toward tourist foot traffic. The underlying stroopwafel is thinner than what you get at the market, but the decorations are generous and consistent. Worth visiting if Instagram content is the point of your trip. Less worth it if you care about the stroopwafel-to-price ratio.
Jordaan: Hidden Gems and Brown Cafes
The Jordaan is less associated with stroopwafels than De Pijp or the Centrum, but it hides some of the most interesting stroopwafel experiences in Amsterdam. The neighbourhood’s maze of narrow streets rewards anyone willing to walk off the main tourist axis.
Hans Egstorf
Hans Egstorf at Spuistraat 281 sits on the edge of the Jordaan and produces consistently excellent stroopwafels at fair prices. Around 2.50 euros per stroopwafel, with no tourist markup. Locals buy boxes here to take home. The shop itself is small and unassuming, which is part of the charm.
Noordermarkt (Saturday mornings)
Every Saturday morning, the Noordermarkt square hosts a farmers’ market that usually includes at least one stall selling traditional Dutch baked goods, stroopwafels among them. Prices are reasonable, quality is high, and the atmosphere is the most local you will find anywhere in Amsterdam. Arrive before 11:00 for the best selection.
Amsterdam Oost and Other Areas
Stroopwafels in Amsterdam Oost and the outer neighbourhoods tend to come from specialty food shops and supermarkets rather than dedicated stroopwafel vendors. This is where locals actually buy the ones they eat at home.
Dappermarkt (Mon-Sat) in Amsterdam Oost is a smaller version of Albert Cuyp Market, more local, less touristy. At least one stall usually sells fresh stroopwafels, and prices match or beat De Pijp.
Albert Heijn, Jumbo, and Dirk supermarkets all sell packaged stroopwafels in packs of eight to ten for 2 to 3 euros. The Daelmans brand is the most widely distributed. These are perfectly good if you want to bring stroopwafels home as souvenirs, but they are nothing like a fresh one from the market. Our stroopwafel souvenirs Amsterdam guide covers the best tins and gift options to bring home.
Stroopwafel in Amsterdam: Price Comparison
The price range for a stroopwafel in Amsterdam is wider than most visitors expect. Here is what you can expect to pay, organised from cheapest to most expensive.
Albert Cuyp Market fresh stroopwafel: 1.50 to 2.50 euros
Supermarket pack (8-10 pieces): 2 to 3 euros (so 0.25 to 0.35 per stroopwafel)
Traditional bakery (Lanskroon, Egstorf): 2 to 3 euros
Specialty shop (Jordaan, Oost): 2.50 to 3.50 euros
Van Wonderen topped stroopwafel: 11.50 to 14.50 euros
Workshop experience (press your own): from 19.00 euros per person, includes 2 XL stroopwafels plus a drink
The sweet spot for quality and price is unquestionably a fresh stroopwafel from Albert Cuyp Market. For under three euros, you get a hand-pressed, warm, just-filled stroopwafel that will spoil any packaged version for you forever. If you want the full experience, the workshop is the only way to understand how these things are actually made.
How to Spot a Good Stroopwafel in Amsterdam
Not every stroopwafel in Amsterdam is worth eating. A few quick checks can save you from disappointment.
Look for the press. If you can see a traditional cast-iron press in action, the stroopwafel is fresh. If you only see a stack of pre-made wafers, it has been sitting out for hours or days.
Check the caramel. A good stroopwafel has a visible layer of thick, sticky caramel when you split it. A thin smear of pale syrup means the shop is cutting corners.
Note the price. Anywhere charging more than 5 euros for a plain stroopwafel (no chocolate dip, no toppings) is overcharging. If the price is that high, the product should be exceptional or you are paying for location and marketing.
Smell test. Fresh stroopwafels smell like warm butter, sugar, and cinnamon. If you cannot smell anything, they are not fresh.
When to Go for a Stroopwafel in Amsterdam
Timing matters more than most people realise. A fresh stroopwafel in Amsterdam is spectacular. A stroopwafel that has been sitting under a heat lamp for two hours is mediocre.
Mid-morning on a weekday is the best time to visit Albert Cuyp Market. The stroopwafels are fresh, the stalls are fully stocked, and the queues are manageable. Saturday afternoons are the busiest, with waits of 15 to 20 minutes at popular stalls.
Bakeries like Lanskroon and Hans Egstorf are generally consistent throughout the day because they bake in batches. Visit any time between opening and around 15:00.
Sundays are tricky. Albert Cuyp Market is closed, most traditional bakeries take the day off, and you are largely left with the Centrum tourist shops and supermarkets. If Sunday is your only option, head to Van Wonderen for the Instagram version or a supermarket for the at-home experience.
Beyond the Stroopwafel: Extending Your Amsterdam Day
A stroopwafel stop is usually the start of a wider exploration rather than a destination in itself. Here is how we would build a full Amsterdam day around it.
Start at The Stroopwafel Workshop for a morning session, making your own while the market warms up around you. After the workshop, walk the full length of Albert Cuyp Market. Try the raw herring, pick up some Dutch cheese, and browse the vintage stalls. For the afternoon, head north to the canals and take an Amsterdam canal cruise with Starboard Boats. group cruises are a better experience than the large hop-on-hop-off boats, and the route through the Jordaan and Grachtengordel is spectacular in late afternoon light.
If you want another hands-on Dutch experience to round out the day, the Tile Painting Workshop runs afternoon sessions where you paint your own Delft Blue tile. The workshop pairs beautifully with a stroopwafel morning and gives you a second Dutch souvenir you made yourself. Our reviews page shows what past visitors said about combining the two. You can find all of these activities listed on FunAmsterdam, which carries over 200 Amsterdam activities. For a broader plan covering museums, neighbourhoods, and food stops to build around your stroopwafel morning, see our guide to the best things to do in Amsterdam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best stroopwafel in Amsterdam?
The best fresh stroopwafel in Amsterdam is at Albert Cuyp Market in De Pijp, where several stalls press them to order for 1.50 to 2.50 euros. For the best traditional bakery version, Lanskroon on Singel is a century-old institution. For the hands-on experience of making your own, visit The Stroopwafel Workshop at Albert Cuypstraat 194.
How much does a stroopwafel cost in Amsterdam?
Prices range from 0.25 euros (supermarket pack per piece) to 14.50 euros (Van Wonderen topped stroopwafel). A fresh market stroopwafel typically costs 1.50 to 2.50 euros, a traditional bakery version 2 to 3 euros. See our price comparison above for the full breakdown.
Where can I get a fresh stroopwafel in Amsterdam?
For fresh, just-pressed stroopwafels, Albert Cuyp Market in De Pijp is the best destination, open Monday through Saturday. Dappermarkt in Amsterdam Oost and the Noordermarkt on Saturday mornings also have stalls that press stroopwafels on the spot. The Stroopwafel Workshop on FunAmsterdam lets you press your own.
Is Van Wonderen worth it?
Van Wonderen is worth it if you want an Instagram photo and do not mind paying 11.50 to 14.50 euros for a heavily decorated stroopwafel. For pure stroopwafel quality, you get a better product at Albert Cuyp Market for one tenth of the price. The I amsterdam visitor guide includes Van Wonderen in their Amsterdam food and drink recommendations.
The One Stroopwafel Experience You Should Not Miss
A stroopwafel in Amsterdam is easy to find. A great one takes a little more effort. The short version: go to Albert Cuyp Market in De Pijp, buy a fresh one for under three euros, eat it warm, standing next to the stall. That single experience will teach you everything you need to know about why stroopwafels are a Dutch icon. Visitors often ask how stroopwafels compare to Belgian or American-style waffles; our overview of waffles in Amsterdam walks through every type and where to find the real thing. For a practical breakdown of what a fresh stroopwafel should cost and how market prices compare to tourist shops, see our Amsterdam stroopwafel price and spots guide.
If you want to go a step further, come to The Stroopwafel Workshop and press your own. It is a fun, 45-minute activity that fits easily into a morning and leaves you with two XL stroopwafels you made yourself. Learn more about The Stroopwafel Workshop and our story, or book your spot here. For a wider set of options beyond food, see our unique things to do in Amsterdam guide.