The 38 Essential Amsterdam Restaurants

"This French bakery in the western part of the city bakes divine sourdough bread, irresistible pain au chocolat, and exquisite cannelés. There’s a lot of attention to craft, especially fermentation, and the staff bakes nonstop throughout the day so there’s always something fresh. The bakery features mouthwatering specials on weekends, from chocolate cruffins to savory croissants with cheese and homemade tapenade. Check out the soft serve ice cream in a croissant cone, and look for the bakery’s stand at the Hermitage Markt (in the courtyard of the Hermitage museum on the Amstel, on the other side of the city)." - Monique van Loon