Winkel 43
A corner café by the Noordermarkt famous citywide for its thick, spiced Dutch apple pie.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you're traveling with kids.
Short answer
Is Winkel 43 worth it?
Winkel 43 deserves a place on most first itineraries. Go early or reserve ahead. Crowds are part of the cost.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
A buzzy, slightly chaotic corner spot whose real draw is a wedge of warm appeltaart with whipped cream.
- 02
Best on a Saturday after the Noordermarkt, coffee in hand.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Winkel 43.
You're traveling with kids
With kids, Winkel 43 is an easy yes.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Winkel 43 is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Winkel 43 is an easy yes.
Think twice if
You're watching the budget
Winkel 43 can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
Food is a reason to travel
Winkel 43 offers some food & drink, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
History and culture matter to you
Winkel 43 offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
The plates that decide it
- A slice of warm appeltaart with slagroom — the only order that matters here
- A coffee alongside — the correct accompaniment
Plan it well
- Cost
- budget
- Timing
- After the Saturday Noordermarkt, or a quiet weekday
- Booking
- No reservations
- Allow
- 30–45 minutes
- Accessibility
- Small corner café with terrace
Sources and method (2)
- A corner café on the Noordermarkt in the Jordaan famous citywide for a tall, deep slice of Dutch appeltaart with whipped cream; sells hundreds of slices a day and takes no reservations, so queues form on Saturday market days. winkel43.nl ↗
- iamsterdam.com ↗