Best croissants in Amsterdam

Le Fournil

This bakery is a household name when it comes to delicious croissants. The French owner Sébastien and his Dutch wife Susan make everything from scratch without ready-made shortcuts/additions. You’re at the correct address if you’re searching for the ultimate French experience: Le Fournil was the first French-owned bakery to appear in The Netherlands and maintains an artisan approach mixed with traditional baking methods.

Le Fournil | Olympiaplein 19, Zuid

Salvo Bakehouse

Nestled on Amsterdam's Hugo de Grootplein, Salvo Bakehouse has quickly become a must-visit for pastry aficionados. Renowned for its expertly crafted double-baked croissants - the Pistachio Raspberry Rose variety being a particular favourite, Salvo takes a modern approach to traditional recipes, forgotten desserts and unexpected flavours from Italy and around the world. Each croissant is a labour of love, featuring a perfectly golden, flaky exterior that gives way to a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth interior.

Salvo Bakehouse | Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat 9, Westerpark

Dolzon

This cute little bakery in Noord has amazing bread, both fresh and ready to be baked to perfection at home. When it comes to French delicacies, Dolzon has created the perfect croissant. Buttery, flaky and light: it’s the complete package. The croissants sell out quickly and taste the best once they cool off. The croissants aren’t made there, but the owner, Döll, tells us that a French baker somewhere in Amsterdam is working up a sweat to keep us fed.

Dolzon | Van der Pekplein 15HS, Noord

SAINT-JEAN Bakery

ST-JEAN Bakery, located in the heart of the Jordaan, elevates croissant-making to an art form. This cosy, entirely plant-based bakery is celebrated for its dedication to traditional French techniques, resulting in croissants that are light, airy, and irresistibly buttery (without the butter). Handcrafted daily, each croissant boasts dozens of delicate layers that shatter delightfully with every bite. From their classic croissant to indulgent chocolate and almond varieties, SAINT-JEAN’s offerings embody perfection.

SAINT-JEAN Bakery | Lindengracht 158h, Centrum

Bakhuys

Besides their delicious bread, Bakhuys offers a broad assortment of traditional French pastries, including croissants straight from the wooden oven. Since its opening in 1926, this family business has been tended by five generations dedicated to outstanding quality. Get a coffee with your pastry and grab a seat at their cafe to start your morning right.

Bakhuys | Sarphatistraat 61, De Pijp

De Bakkerszonen

De Bakkerszonen was started by the sons of the Hartog and Meijer baker families, known for baking bread since the turn of the 20th century. You can buy all sorts of deliciousness in their Noord and Oost shops, from pastries and bread to oliebollen all year round. If you fancy something sweet with a bit of a crunch, go for their croissants.

De Bakkerszonen | Beukenplein 8, Oost / Mosveld 113, Noord / Roetersstraat 21, De Plantage

Gebroeders Niemeijer

Gebroeders Niemeijer bakes authentic croissants according to a classic French recipe: French flour, a long rising time and no extra additives. They use regular butter that doesn’t melt into the dough. Because of that, the croissants are a little different every day but divinely delicious all the same.

Gebroeders Niemeijer | Nieuwendijk 35, Centrum

Craft Coffee & Pastry

You’ll find this 100% gluten-free cafe and patisserie in the middle of the Pijp, on the corner of Albert Cuyp. Grab one of their croissants with your cup of coffee. There are lots to choose from! You might not expect it, but a gluten-free croissant from Craft Coffee & Pastry is just as tasty as a regular one.

Craft Coffee & Pastry | Gerard Doustraat 103A, De Pijp

Madame Croissant

The clue is in the name when it comes to Madame Croissant, so it's little surprise that these buttery pastries are the star here. While classic croissants are on the menu, the highlights are the filled and specially topped versions. Think creamy pistachio and dark chocolate, to lotus biscuits and chocolate chip cookies melted on top. There are savoury varieties, too, whether that's salmon or classic mozzarella. Whatever you choose, you'll be leaving with croissants in hand and on your mind.

Madame Croissant | Hartenstraat 29H