Donuts are thought to have been invented in the Netherlands and brought to New York (when it used to be called New Amsterdam) by Dutch settlers. Today, they’re seen as a very American thing but if it weren’t for the good old Dutch oliebollen then those big donut chains would never have existed! Who knew!?
1. Corner Bakery
Corner Bakery is the perfect place to go for breakfast, and breakfast is always best served with a donut (in our humble opinion). These brightly coloured beauties aren’t the only vibrant eats on the menu, and if you head here then you should try one of the freakshakes. These towering milkshakes are topped with all kinds of delicious treats, including those amazing donuts. It’s also – without a doubt – one of the most instagrammable places in Amsterdam. Just look at that picture above!
📍Johannes Vermeerstraat 40, 1071 DS
📍Kon. Wilhelminaplein 60-62, 1062 KS
2. Ree7
Speaking of freakshakes, you can grab a delicious, donut-topped one at Ree7. Here they serve tons of delicious food options, but for us, it’s all about the doughnuts. They also serve freshly ground coffee, which, as we all know, pairs perfectly with a good donut.
📍Reestraat 7, 1016 DM
3. Rene’s Croissants
What business does a croissant shop have being on this list? Well, the croissants are incredible, but the donuts might be even better, in our eyes. If you love chocolatey donuts then you’re in luck, because these tasty bakes are covered in the stuff. Yummy.
📍Damstraat 20, 1012 JM
4. Saint Jean
Okay, so these delicious cruffins aren’t technically donuts. They’re a hybrid of muffins and croissants, filled with delicious creams flavoured with incredible ingredients such as pistachio. However, if it’s soft, delicious and filled with something equally delicious then we’re gunna include it in our list because everyone should try them.
📍Lindengracht 158H, 1015 KK
5. The Coffee District
The bakers at Coffee District change it up every day, so there’s no guarantee that you’ll find donuts when you walk through those doors, but if you do then you’re in luck! Plus, there’s no better place to grab a coffee, and the donut-coffee duo is our favourite for an afternoon treat.
📍Hendrik Jacobszstraat 18, 1075 PD
6. Amsterdonuts
This place probably offers the most creative donuts in all of Amsterdam. They are handcrafted, lovely looking and absolutely delicious. Have the classic Amsterdam style chocolate or go crazy with one of their amazing creations. The pistachio donut is to die for!
📍Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat 12H, 1052 LC