Stroopwafel Stories

Where are stroopwafels from?

Origins and History of Stroopwafels  Explained October 25, 2025  Sal Knuvers of the Hans Egstorf bakery Stroopwafels are a beloved Dutch treat, known for their unique texture and caramel filled cen...

The Stroopwafel: Amsterdam’s Sweetest Tradition

Crisp, warm, filled with tangy treacle sweet syrup, the stroopwafel is neither a pastry, biscuit, nor cookie. It spans a category on its own. It’s a symbol of Dutch craftsmanship and a big bite of ...

How to Make Authentic Amsterdam Stroopwafels at Home

There’s something quietly irresistible about a real Amsterdam stroopwafel. Thin, golden, just the right amount of sticky. And while nothing quite compares to picking one up fresh from our bakery on...

How to Eat a Stroopwafel (The Proper Way)

You’ve unwrapped a stroopwafel. You’re holding it delicately, like a tiny golden record. Now what? At Hans Egstorf—the oldest bakery in Amsterdam—we believe eating a stroopwafel should be an experi...

Which Waffle Reigns Supreme? A (Not-So-Objective) Guide

Waffles come in many forms: light and fluffy, dense and sugary, sweet, savoury, or somewhere in between. From Belgian cafés to American diners, these golden grid-marked treats are beloved around th...

The Architect Behind Amsterdam’s Oldest Bakery: Gerrit van Arkel

Before you step inside Hans Egstorf—our bakery on Spuistraat—you’ll likely pause and look up. Not just because of the scent of fresh bread and caramel in the air, but because of the building itself...

The Art of Gifting Stroopwafels: From Tin to Table

Some gifts speak for themselves. Others speak with caramel. There’s a certain elegance to gifting food—especially when it’s wrapped in a Delft blue porcelain jar, filled with the scent of warm syru...