Stroopwafel Stories

The Stroopwafel: Amsterdam’s Sweetest Tradition

Crisp, warm, filled with tangy treacle sweet syrup, the stroopwafel is neither a pastry, biscuit, nor cookie. It spans a category on its own. It’s a symbol of Dutch craftsmanship and a big bite of ...

The Architect Behind Amsterdam’s Oldest Bakery: Gerrit van Arkel

Before you step inside Hans Egstorf—our bakery on Spuistraat—you’ll likely pause and look up. Not just because of the scent of fresh bread and caramel in the air, but because of the building itself...