Patisserie Holtkamp

Historic Amsterdam patisserie on Vijzelgracht for croquettes, cakes, chocolates and pastries.

Holtkamp is old-school Amsterdam patisserie in the best sense: polished cakes and chocolates sit alongside the croquettes that have become almost as famous as the sweet side of the shop. It feels precise and traditional rather than trend-driven.

Stop in when you are around the museums, Utrechtsestraat or the southern canal belt and want something that feels distinctly local. A croquette followed by something from the pastry case is a perfectly reasonable plan.