Winkel 43

We heard that Winkel 43 has the best apple pie in Amsterdam and it really was! We tried it and it was absolutely perfect. The crust was nice and crunchy, while the inside was soft, sweet, and melts in your mouth, topped with a lovely whipped cream. The texture was light and not too sweet at all, which made it even better. There was a queue when we arrived, but it wasn’t too long, and they separate the line for dine-in and takeaway, which makes the process smooth. We were so impressed that we actually came back a second time just for the apple pie. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in Amsterdam!

We had heard the best things about the apple pie here, so we decided to come and try it—especially since it’s so famous. And honestly, we really loved it. If you’re in Amsterdam and you enjoy a nice, authentic Dutch atmosphere, then this place is definitely for you. Highly recommended. We’d also like to mention that the service was excellent and very friendly overall. Even though the place was busy, we didn’t have to wait long at all—we were seated and served within 5–10 minutes. A really sweet experience.

Heard a lot about this place from friends which is famous for the apple pie. The place was almost full when i went but was lucky to find a spot but people who came later had to wait 10-20 mins. A cosy place with good cafe vibes but packed. Order their home made apple pie with whipped cream. Priced at 6 euro the portion is good and can be shared by 2 people. They use fresh apple in the pie and these apple are coated in cinnamon and cinnamon lovers will enjoy this delight. The whipped cream complements by subsiding the cinnamon flavour which might over power after few bites. The outer crust is crunchy like biscuit and tastes good. Overall a one time try spot for their local apple pie. Not worth the hyped level but good. Can try if around damrak.

Apple pie and the vegan bitterballen are so good that they’re absolutely worth a 30‑minute wait in line. The space inside is quite limited, so be prepared to share a table with other guests, or you can choose to sit outside. However, since Amsterdam’s weather is unpredictable, we preferred to wait a bit longer for seats indoors 🤭 By the way, you place your order first and then look for a table. We ordered the apple pie and the vegan bitterballen, and both were outstanding ✨ The crust of the apple pie was very light and crisp, rich with buttery aroma, and the apple pieces were large and sweet 🍎The slice itself was big enough for two people to share comfortably 🥧 The bitterballen were fried to a perfect crunch, while the filling inside was incredibly smooth and creamy, and they were excellent with mustard 🧆The two of us finished seven pieces in total, which was a bit “heaty” for the body, haha🤪

Very busy place - not a bad thing just something to note. I found the cafe too dark for my preference and I couldn’t see the food I was eating which is pretty important to me for the full experience. I know this doesn’t matter to some so personal preference. The apple pie was okay. Definitely tastes home made which is good, and had a very crunchy crust which I like. It was room temperature which, didn’t taste fresh out of the oven. I like mine to be at least warm. It did come extremely fast though, I imagine they just have the pies on plates ready to go. It’s also not too sweet. But I wouldn’t say it’s the best or anything. Just good, not great, in my opinion. I’ve had ones I enjoy more. The bitterballen on the other hand was really good. Best I’ve had so far. They were piping hot and tasted fresh. They pair really well with the mustard sauce provided.

This is hands down the best place for apple pie ever—simply perfect. The pie is warm, comforting, and full of flavor. The staff are very friendly too. Just keep in mind that it’s usually busy, so you might have to wait in line to get in.

We tried the cappuccino and the famous apple pie at Winkel Café. Unfortunately, the cappuccino was well below our expectations. It was served lukewarm rather than hot, and the foam was excessive. Because of this, the coffee was a disappointment for both of us; we would rate it 3 out of 10. The apple pie, on the other hand, was a more positive experience. It was served warm, and the balance of cinnamon and sugar was generally good. Although the crust was crispy, we found it a bit too thick and hard. The amount of apple was also slightly too much for our taste; it could have been less. Still, it was decent and enjoyable. We would rate the dessert 7 out of 10.

How real should I get about this TikTok famous apple pie place? 😂 Randomly came across it and thought I'd give it a try because if there's one dessert I adore, it's apple pie but unfortunately it was very mediocre. The apples are very, very cooked and almost melt in your mouth (no crunch nor bite to them) but the hot chocolate was pretty good.