You typed stroopwafel near me into your phone, and now you want a warm one in your hand within the next twenty minutes. We get it. Amsterdam has dozens of places selling stroopwafels, but the gap between a sad, plastic-wrapped supermarket version and a freshly pressed waffle dripping with caramel is enormous. This guide walks you through where to find the best stroopwafels neighbourhood by neighbourhood, with honest opening hours, walking distances, and the one experience that lets you press your own. For a stall-by-stall walkthrough, see our Albert Cuyp Market Amsterdam guide with hours and a walking route.
Whether you are standing in Centrum with a tram pass, exploring De Pijp with friends, or wandering the canals of the Jordaan, there is a fresh stroopwafel within walking distance. Here is exactly where to go.
What “Fresh” Actually Means With a Stroopwafel
Before you start your search, it helps to know what you are looking for. A truly fresh stroopwafel is pressed to order on a hot iron, then sliced open and filled with warm caramel syrup. You eat it within a minute of it being made. The outside is crisp, the inside is gooey, and the caramel is liquid enough to drip onto your sleeve if you are not careful.
Anything else, including the vacuum-packed eight-packs at Albert Heijn or the tins sold at Schiphol, is a different product. Those have their place, but if you searched stroopwafel near me hoping for the real thing, you want pressed-to-order. The good news is that Amsterdam still has plenty of places doing it properly, and they are spread across the city.
Centrum: Where Most Tourists Start
If you are staying near Dam Square or Centraal Station, your closest fresh stroopwafel is probably Van Wonderen Stroopwafels on Kalverstraat 152. They press waffles all day and offer dipped versions with chocolate, sprinkles, M&Ms, and dozens of other toppings. Expect a queue between noon and 6pm. The base waffle is excellent, and the loaded versions are a fun photo even if they are slightly over the top.
Walk five minutes south and you reach Stach on Heiligeweg, which sells fresh stroopwafels alongside their wider deli range. The vibe is calmer, the queue shorter, and the waffle just as warm. If you want to sit down with a coffee and eat your stroopwafel rather than walking with it, Stach is the better pick.
For more on the long history behind these waffles, our history of the stroopwafel covers the Gouda origins and how the recipe spread to Amsterdam.
De Pijp: The Best Stroopwafel Experience in the City
De Pijp is where most locals will send you if you ask where to get the best stroopwafel near me. The neighbourhood is home to the legendary Original Stroopwafels stall at Albert Cuyp Market (Stand 130), open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm. The waffles here are pressed in front of you and handed over warm. Skip the line at the entrance and walk to the middle of the market for shorter waits.
If you want more than a takeaway moment, De Pijp is also home to the Stroopwafel Workshop on Albert Cuypstraat. This is a hands-on 45-minute activity where you press your own stroopwafel on a real iron, fill it with warm caramel, and eat it on the spot. Sessions hold up to 20 people and run several times a day, so it works equally well for solo travellers and groups. Booking ahead is recommended, especially on weekends.
The workshop sits two minutes from Albert Cuyp Market, so plenty of visitors do both in a single afternoon: grab a fresh one at the market, then book the workshop to learn how it is actually made. For visitors who want a deeper dive into the area, our guide to stroopwafels in Amsterdam maps out everything from market stalls to dedicated cafes.
Jordaan: Quieter Cafes, Better Coffee
The Jordaan does not have a single famous stroopwafel stall, but it does have a handful of cafes that serve excellent fresh waffles alongside very good coffee. Winkel 43 on Noordermarkt is best known for its apple pie, but they also stock fresh stroopwafels in the morning. Get there before 11am if you want both.
A few streets over, Cafe de Klepel serves stroopwafels as a dessert with vanilla ice cream, which is a different experience from eating one on the street. Pair it with a stroll along Prinsengracht and you have a perfect rainy-afternoon plan. If you are travelling in a group, our guide to things to do in Amsterdam with friends includes more food stops in the Jordaan.
Oud-West: For the Locals
If you are staying near Vondelpark or Bilderdijkstraat, the closest fresh stroopwafel is at De Hallen, the indoor food market in the old tram depot. Several stalls sell fresh waffles and the seating is plentiful, which is a relief on a busy Saturday. Open daily from 11am to 8pm, with extended hours on Fridays.
Bilderdijkstraat itself has Tony’s Chocolonely, whose main Westergas store nearby sells chocolate-dipped stroopwafels that are surprisingly good. Not pressed to order, but the chocolate quality lifts them above the supermarket alternative. Worth a stop if you are already shopping in the area.
Noord: Worth the Ferry
Amsterdam Noord is a short free ferry ride from behind Centraal Station, and most visitors miss it entirely. That is a shame, because the food scene here is excellent and the queues are far shorter. At Pllek, a beachside restaurant on a former shipyard, you can order a fresh stroopwafel with coffee while looking back at the IJ river skyline.
Further inland, De Ceuvel serves fresh stroopwafels as part of their brunch menu. The walk between the two takes about ten minutes and passes through some of the most interesting street art in the city. It is the most relaxed stroopwafel experience in Amsterdam, and the only one with a beach view.
What About Schiphol Airport?
If you searched stroopwafel near me from inside Schiphol because your flight is in an hour, you have two real options. The first is the Original Stroopwafels stand in Lounge 2, which presses fresh waffles between 7am and 9pm. The second is buying a tin of vacuum-packed Daelmans stroopwafels at any Albert Heijn To Go, which is what most locals do as a gift.
The fresh one at Lounge 2 is genuinely good, especially if you have time to sit down with it. Just be aware that the airport version costs roughly twice what the same waffle would cost at Albert Cuyp Market.
Pressing Your Own: The Closest Thing to “Stroopwafel Made by Me”
If you have an afternoon free and you want to do more than just eat one, book a session at the FunAmsterdam stroopwafel workshop. The 45-minute activity walks you through pressing your own waffle on a hot iron, slicing it open, and filling it with warm caramel. You leave with a real understanding of why a fresh stroopwafel tastes so different from the supermarket version.
The workshop is also a popular addition to a half-day in De Pijp. Many visitors combine it with the Albert Cuyp Market, lunch at a local cafe, and a wander through Sarphatipark. It is a fun activity for couples, families, and solo travellers, and a more memorable souvenir than a tin of pre-packaged waffles.
Quick Reference: Stroopwafel Near Me by Time of Day
Morning (8am to 11am): Albert Cuyp Market starts pressing at 9am. Winkel 43 in the Jordaan opens at 8am. Stach in Centrum opens at 7am on weekdays.
Lunch (11am to 3pm): Every option above is open. Queues build at Van Wonderen on Kalverstraat between noon and 2pm. De Hallen is busy from 12:30pm onwards.
Afternoon (3pm to 6pm): Albert Cuyp closes at 5pm on weekdays and 4pm on Saturdays. The workshop on Albert Cuypstraat usually has afternoon slots available with advance booking.
Evening (after 6pm): Pllek in Noord and De Ceuvel both serve fresh stroopwafels into the early evening. Schiphol’s Lounge 2 stand is open until 9pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the closest fresh stroopwafel to Amsterdam Centraal Station?
The closest pressed-to-order stroopwafel to Centraal Station is at Van Wonderen on Kalverstraat 152, about an eight-minute walk south. Stach on Heiligeweg is a similar distance and usually quieter.
Can I get a fresh stroopwafel on a Sunday?
Yes. Albert Cuyp Market is closed on Sundays, but Van Wonderen, Stach, De Hallen, Pllek, and De Ceuvel all serve fresh stroopwafels seven days a week. The workshop on Albert Cuypstraat also runs Sunday sessions.
How much does a fresh stroopwafel cost in Amsterdam?
A basic fresh stroopwafel costs between two and four euros at most market stalls and cafes. Loaded versions with chocolate dip and toppings range from five to nine euros. Schiphol prices are roughly double the city centre rate.
Are there gluten-free stroopwafels in Amsterdam?
Gluten-free fresh stroopwafels are rare, but a few specialty cafes in De Pijp and Oud-West stock pre-made gluten-free versions. Call ahead to confirm availability, since stock varies week to week.
What is the best stroopwafel experience for a group?
For groups of up to twenty, the hands-on workshop on Albert Cuypstraat is hard to beat. Everyone presses their own waffle and the 45-minute format fits between other plans. Smaller groups also enjoy a self-guided tasting tour from Albert Cuyp to De Pijp’s specialty cafes.
Ready for Your Stroopwafel?
You came here looking for stroopwafel near me, and now you have a map. If you are in Centrum, head to Van Wonderen or Stach. If you are in De Pijp, hit Albert Cuyp Market and then book the workshop on Albert Cuypstraat to press your own. If you want a quieter morning, take the ferry to Noord. Whichever route you pick, look for the words pressed to order, smell the caramel before you commit, and eat your waffle within sixty seconds of it being made.
If you want to turn a quick snack into the most memorable hour of your Amsterdam trip, book a stroopwafel workshop in De Pijp. You will leave with a real waffle, a real skill, and a much better answer the next time someone asks you where to find a fresh one.