Forget those stroopwafels—there’s a new craze taking Amsterdam by storm, and it’s covered in pistachio powder. From bright green gelato to creamy croissants, the city is quietly transforming into a paradise for foodies who love nuts. Here are the five spots where you can taste pistachio in its most irresistible forms.
Saint-Jean Bakery
Saint-Jean Bakery is a cozy neighborhood café where specialty coffee and design come together—think carefully curated art, a DJ-approved playlist, and freshly baked treats straight from the oven. What should you definitely try here? The signature pistachio cruffin: a rolled-up vegan hybrid of a croissant and a muffin, filled with silky-smooth, homemade pistachio paste. 100% plant-based, 100% unforgettable.
📍Location: Lindengracht 158, 1015 KK Amsterdam
Sweet Tree
Sweet Tree is a small Amsterdam chocolate boutique with a serious commitment to craftsmanship and natural ingredients. Their most striking creation is the pistachio chocolate bar —a glossy slab of rich, creamy chocolate studded with roasted pistachios for the perfect salty-sweet crunch. It’s simple, elegant, and dangerously addictive.
📍Location: Paleisstraat 13, 1012 RB Amsterdam
Salvo Basement
Salvo Basement is the edgier, sweet-toothed little brother of the beloved Salvo Bakehouse—same no-compromise philosophy, but with dimmer lighting and an even bigger sweet tooth. Everything is freshly baked daily with real butter, time, and care—and yes, they really do sell out. Don’t leave without trying the legendary Pistachio Bomba: a round croissant packed with silky-smooth pistachio mousseline and topped with even more nutty goodness. If you’re lucky, you’ll also spot their soft pistachio custard rolls behind the counter—they sell out fast.
📍Location: Keizersgracht 703h, 1017 DW Amsterdam
Lourens
Lourens is a cozy gem in Amsterdam-Centrum, beloved by locals and an instant favorite among passersby. Warm, buttery aromas waft through the street and draw you straight to their pastry counter. Go for the pistachio croissant —crispy, generous, and filled just enough to make you consider ordering another one.
📍Location: Oude Leliestraat 15, 1015 BJ Amsterdam
Le Bordel Pâtisserie
Le Bordel brings a slice of Italy to Amsterdam with a menu dedicated to two icons of temptation: cannoli and tiramisu. It’s part patisserie, part passion project—a blend of old-fashioned recipes with a touch of modern flair. Go straight for the pistachio cannoli: a crispy shell, velvety green filling, pure Sicilian temptation.
📍Location: Herenstraat 24A, 1015CB Amsterdam
