Fresh hot stroopwafel, made to order

The definitive Dutch street food, eaten warm where it was invented — an experience you literally can't export.

Price: 2.5 EUR (Single fresh-pressed stroopwafel at Albert Cuyp market stalls (~€2-2.50); Van Wonderen fancy toppings ~€5-7)

Where to buy: Albert Cuypmarkt (the classic stall), Van Wonderen on Kalverstraat, any weekly market in any Dutch town

Price checked 2026-07-03

• Warm off the iron with flowing caramel is a different food from the packaged version — eat it there
• Locals' rule: market stall beats Instagram shop; toppings are for tourists
• Buy a plain dozen packed for the trip home