Bakkerij H. Havenaar in Donkersloot

I have tried the Bara, Roti, and Surinamese rolls from this bakery. The products are fresh daily, which is a plus. During a clearance sale, they are also available from the freezer. This bakery does work traditionally at night. I only think, as constructive criticism, that the recipe could use some improvement. A Surinamese roll is supposed to be airy and not dry. The rolls from this bakery are tasty, but only if you toast them and then add toppings. Not suitable to eat as is; then it is dry and crumbly. A real Surinamese roll does not need to go on the toaster first and is not dry but airy on the inside. That is why I don't consider them real Surinamese rolls, but those are hardly to be found anywhere in the Netherlands. Coincidentally, there is a small bakery in Ridderkerk called Bakker Vos, and they manage to make real Surinamese rolls—airy, etc., just like in Suriname—which you don't need to toast. I find the roti from this bakery acceptable, but not very special; it dries out quickly in the freezer. The Baras are okay, but nothing special. They lack the circle in the middle, which is exactly what provides the traditional touch for the filling. Very greasy and quite neutral in taste. Perhaps the rapid drying out in the freezer is due to the included packaging. With other major players like Easy Snacks, I see that the packaging is thicker and sealed. Perhaps this is the culprit, and products in different packaging might not dry out in the freezer. The products from this bakery aren't particularly bad, but I have eaten better. Anyone who has ever eaten a bara, roti, or sandwich in Suriname can attest to this. I do think this bakery could be capable of matching the quality found in Suriname, but the recipes would need to be overhauled. On the other hand, most people in the Netherlands know nothing other than the Dutchified Bara, Roti, and Surinamese sandwiches, so I understand if this bakery just leaves it as tasty as it is. Unfortunately, in this day and age, authentic dishes are being commercially adapted for the market. It's a shame, because the real, original taste prevails. The website could use an update, and perhaps a more modern ordering system via the site instead of the app or fax, so to speak. I have a soft spot for these hardworking bakers and certainly do not want to speak ill of them.

Hardworking bakers have known their craft for many years and are super friendly.

Always fresh, always delicious!

Very good bakery and the service is excellent. The owner is very knowledgeable and friendly.

For me everything is authentic Surinamese!!

Super tasty sandwiches, I've been ordering from them for three and a half years now. The service is top-notch and the owner is super friendly. I come all the way from Tilburg especially for their sandwiches and bars. Great!!!

Super fresh, delicious Surinamese sandwiches and barras. The owner is super friendly. The service is top-notch!! I've been getting my sandwiches and barras from the shop for three and a half years now. The best baker in the Netherlands. Keep up the good work!

Authentic old-fashioned Surinamese sandwiches ❤️

Super tasty products and very good service.

I could easily find delicious fresh roti plates and bara.s there, and the service was friendly. Luckily, it's closer to home. I always used to go to Kruiskade.

Excellent service and tasty sandwiches

Buns and roti plates are dry and crumbly. I lived in Suriname until I was 30, the original Surinamese rolls were malleable and of quite a weight. I see a lot of "Surinamese sandwiches" in the Netherlands but they do not meet the above requirements. Kind regards

Delicious Surinamese sandwiches and roti plates.

Top, very good quality and service.

Bestelling opgehaald voor een kennis. Vriendelijk èn snel geholpen. Meneer laadde de bestelling zelf in mijn auto Goeie service.

Super lekkere Surinaamse broden en bara

Heerlijke roti platen en Surinaamse broodjes.

Ik kon er zo terecht voor heerlijke verse rotiplaten en bara.s. en vriendelijk geholpen. Gelukkig dichter bij huis. Een echte aanrader kwam ervoor altijd bij de kruiskade.

Goedenavond Martin heel leuk jullie terug te vinden via Google . We zijn weer van plan broodjes bij jullie te bestellen . Mis je heerlijke broodjes . Je hoort gauw wat van ons .grtjs CHAKRI

Wat een superbroodjes!!! Ook de bara's waren top!!!

Heerlijke Surinaamse broodjes, en de Bara's zijn voortreffelijk Zeer klantvriendelijk en een propere zaak.

Heerlijk Surinaamse broodjes, bara's en rotiplate elke dag vers gemaakt en vriendelijk geholpen en geweldige service dankjewel.

Lekker vers brood en de beste Surinaamse broodjes van Rotterdam .

Altijd vers en lekker brood en gebak

Great bakery with localized offerings as well as the Dutch standards. Shame they're not open before 08.00 otherwise it would have been 5 stars?