Right in the heart of Amsterdam, hidden in a quirky little alley next to Spui (square), you’ll find ‘Van Stapele Koekmakerij’. A tiny and very nostalgic one-purpose shop that promises to offer one specific delicious cookie. And of course, I had no other option than to try one (or maybe two) for myself…

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When you walk into the ‘Heisteeg’, the tiny alley where ‘Van Stapele Koekmakerij’ is located, you’ll smell the warm chocolate cookies before you even see them. Which is definitely a good sign if you’d ask me. I just adored the way that the shop looked: authentic and so nostalgic, like it’s been there for a good decade or three already. So, you could imagine that I was very surprised that I found out that the shop only opened its doors back in 2014!

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On a rainy February evening, after trying out many different ingredients and techniques for months, in order to find that one specific cookie that would win everybody’s heart over, they found the one. The moment everybody sat down and took a bite, they looked at each other and just knew that this was what they were looking for. ‘Cause you know what they see, when you know, you know. 😉 And so, Van Stapele Koekmakerij was born.

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The crunchy bite, the melted heart of white chocolate and the overall taste of these cookies truly make these cookies one of the best I’ve ever had. After I tried the cookie, I understood why there’s a line outside of the shop sometimes.

The overall experience of ‘Van Stapele Koekmakerij’ is just very lovely, like you’re visiting a cute little bakery, somewhere last century. With the tiffany blue bows, the chandelier and the vintage register. Not to forget, you get the opportunity to see how these delicious treats are made, as they keep on making fresh cookies throughout the day and their kitchen is open.

So, if you’re looking for the best cookies in town to stop those cravings, this probably is the address you’re looking for. Enjoy your weekend all!

Sincerely,
Mr. J

Van Stapele Koekmakerij
www.vanstapele.com
Heisteeg 4
1012 WC Amsterdam
€• – cookies are €1,85 each