Bakkerij Mater in Nieuwe Pijp

Just like a top restaurant, Mater has a small selection, but everything on it is of exceptional culinary quality. Artisanally made, with love and ingredients chosen with such care that, after years of buying bread here, I can hardly appreciate any other bread anymore. It feels like coming home. You no longer find products like those at Mater in the market dominated by mass production and food manipulation. In addition, a great team of young people works there. And not only that. A few weeks ago, I was standing in line (yes, one of the few places where you enjoy standing in line). Then a man cut in line. People spoke to him about it, but he reacted verbally aggressively. I tried to de-escalate the situation with humor, but that had the exact opposite effect. He became extremely intimidating and verbally violent. Among other things, he said: "If there hadn't been a child, you would have gotten such a slap in the mouth from me that all your little white teeth would be lying here on the floor." All the customers fell silent and looked the other way. Including the woman who had originally spoken to him. I stood alone against this aggression. I was genuinely scared. Then a young man came out of the kitchen. He spoke to the man calmly, and together with another employee, he protectively escorted me to the kitchen. It felt like they had saved me. I rarely experience this in Amsterdam, a city that is unfortunately increasingly being tainted by individualism and indifference to others. That is why I offer my deepest thanks and great appreciation to Philip, the owner, and all the employees who stood up for me. To me, that was an act of courage and humanity that I will not soon forget. Mater is not only a place where exceptional bread is made, but also a place where people still look out for one another. Best bread ever! I will never go to other shops again. You get addicted to quality!

I return there min. once a week to get lekker brood and a Krentenbol! It’s my favorite bakery in the neighborhood and maybe also my favorite in all of Amsterdam :)

This is 100% the best cinnamon roll in town and maybe in the world. Coffee is delicious too

I have enjoyed coming here for the bread for quite some time, and that is precisely why this is extra disappointing. I am always friendly, greet people politely, and treat staff with respect. Unfortunately, with one employee, that does not seem to be reciprocated at all. The older man behind the counter looked visibly irritated while taking my order, reacted distantly, and when I then wanted to say hello in a friendly manner, I was completely ignored while he blithely continued talking to colleagues and other customers. Moreover, this was not the first time he had acted unfriendly and surly. You don't have to be overly nice in the hospitality or retail industry, but treating customers as if they are unwanted is something else entirely. The feeling that you are being deliberately looked down upon or ignored is simply disrespectful. It is a real shame, because the bread is good, but hospitality is part of being a baker too.

Until now best bread in Amsterdam .

Delicious bread and rolls. It costs a bit, but you get what you pay for :)

The bread is unbelievably delicious, but I was shocked by the price: 2 for 12 euros 😵

Best sourdough croissant I have ever eaten

Every-time I past by the shop, I try to stop by and pick up their delicious cinnamon rolls. My man swears up and down the cinnamon buns taste delicious. Apparently it’s definitely worth the carbs.

My favorite bread in the Netherlands!

Very nice bakery with the best desem croissant. Highly recommend this one!

Mater is one of my favorite bakeries in Amsterdam, although quite expensive like many other reviews have pointed out already. Unfortunately Amsterdam has become very expensive overall… I especially enjoy the nut bread, bread pudding and the ham & cheese croissant (only available in the weekend). The texture of the croissant is very different compared to a classic French ones, but the taste and the bite is so satisfying, highly recommended! I had no issue with the service from the countless time I have visited, always very friendly.

Sourdough is among the best I’ve had - perfectly crunchy outside, soft inside and really nice flavour. Tried the cinnamon roll as well and you can tell the care they put in. The layers are paper thin which gives it the nicest amount of flavour throughout and not too doughy. Oh and the coffee is excellent as well. Overall highly recommend!

Best cinnamon bun I've ever had

Pastry made from leftovers! Great taste and texture. Price: 4.75

Best bread of De Pijp, great but super crowded, I’ll recommend buying to go

Sourdough bread is really good!

Honestly one of the tastiest breads I've eaten in years. The sourdough cinnamon bun and tartlet were also delicious.

I believe keeping opening hours updated on Google Maps shouldn’t be too difficult. On December 27, 2025, I traveled by car from quite far away to place a takeaway order, only to find the bakery closed, which was disappointing. Hopefully this can be improved to avoid similar situations in the future.

Bread is ok , but I was charged extra when asked to slice it. Ridiculous.

Small artisanal bakery in the De Pijp area, with limited seating but a super authentic atmosphere, with an open-plan workshop that makes you hungry just by looking. Really excellent coffee... The bread is top-notch (crust and aroma), and the desserts are well-made. A special mention: the "pain au chocolat" is spectacular, especially the one with almonds... buttery, flaky, and delicious... Highly recommended! Everything was excellent... thank you.

Great quality and flavor, but the overall experience was severely undercut by poor service and high prices for noticeably small portions. I refuse to return to any establishment where the staff is rude and they clearly compromise product size just to increase profit. Those actions speak volumes about the business's values.

I came here every week to pick up my bread or have a coffee. Last Wednesday, for example, I also had coffee with a friend. I also ordered whole-wheat bread (7 euros), but because it was still too warm, I was going to take it with me after my coffee was finished. I forgot, and since I was in a hurry, I asked my girlfriend to come by later to explain and pick up my bread. She did, but was treated rudely by what I believe was the owner. This man spoke rudely in a crowded restaurant and made my girlfriend feel like a jerk. I didn't even mind their point about not being able to give me the bread. But the way they did it was truly appalling. I have to admit, their croissants and bread are fine. Otherwise, there's not much choice. It's incredibly expensive, though. But this man is overly arrogant and completely misses the mark with his tone towards (former) customers. I'm no longer aware that such people are in charge.

The cinnamon roll had a unique baklava-like texture. I’d never seen that before, and I absolutely loved it!

We randomly decided to walk in while strolling through De Pijp. Decided to try a cheese croissant for takeaway, and I’m so glad we did! The pastry was amazing, and I’m kicking myself for not getting more. Definitely a new favourite in Amsterdam!

The best cinnamon roll, and bakery in Amsterdam. I don’t know how they do it, but I would eat this cinnamon roll every day 🤤

Really Nice for tasty the Best croissant in Ámsterdam

Best cinnamon roll ever but worst service ever. So slow, which could fit the vibe of the place (neighborhood bakery, fermentation etc, opens late) but the so inefficient that it becomes annoying. But again: amazing products

Great fresh pastries and bread 🥐🍞 Highly recommend the croissant met jam en boter – perfect Saturday morning treat, simple and delicious ✨

Those cheese sticks are divine, the rest too

OK, I went to purchase one croissant but after sampling a bite I realized things had changed. I came out with seven awesome purchases: a loaf of wonderful, moist beautifully textured rye bread, an almond croissant, a cinnamon bun, a raisin bun, a plain croissant and a gorgeous dessert pastry. I have sampled each one and each one is spectacular. This place is into serious perfection. Enjoy!

Decent sourdough bread, except for the white one which deserves 1 star. The pastries are extremely tiny and do not look artisanal, considering the large prices (above average for the area and Amsterdam overall).

I'm not kidding the absolute best cinnamon bun and croissants I have ever had in my life. So flaky and buttery and delicious!! I first had a cinnamon bun and had to go back to get another one plus a croissant - best decision!

I have fallen in love with their flakey and buttery cinnamon buns! Had to try a simple butter crossaint and WOW, this one is just as delicious and one of the best I have ever tasted. The bakery itself is super cute and gives off a very relaxed and neighbourhood friendly kinda vibe.

Omg honestly THE best cinnamon buns I have ever had! So buttery and flaky! The croissants were to die for as well! Haven’t tasted their bread but everything looks so good.

The food is amazing, the quality outstanding and the kindness of the staff was perfect.

Nice pastries and amazing baguettes

It's a completely different level of bakery! Very cool that everything is made with sourdough. The perfect taste of baking. Now only here I want to eat a cinnamon roll and pan chocolat.

The bread is decent (if still standard Amsterdam prices for sourdough, ie expensive). The pastries are baffling. The quality is good, but they have gotten comically tiny over time. The danish has space remaining for one small piece of fruit. The croissants are the length of a finger. They all still cost 3-5 euros. Only the cheese stick would take more than two bites to eat, and that's very much a length issue rather than a heft issue. The paper bag policy is absolutely unique, kind of like they are morally judging you for ordering more than one thing, which is a) very funny given the size of most things they sell and b) an interesting attitude for a bakery business to hold. If you aren't willing or able to pack multiple products together into the one container, maybe don't snidely charge people for the additional bag(s). Also, if your paper bag supplier is charging you so much that your business will fail if you don't charge 20c for each, then you need a new bag guy. Or probably more accurately - if you feel the need to make a 1000% profit on your paper bags, then forgive me for being extra unsympathetic when you're also trying to convince me that a few square centimetres of pastry is worth 4 euros. 3 stars because those brief, fleeting bites are quite good, and because I guess you need to reward innovation for its own sake in today's fast paced business environment.

Delicious sourdough—definitely the best in the area and worth the price. Service could be warmer; staff aren’t the most welcoming, which takes away a bit from the overall experience.

The cheese stick, really divine. The tastiest I have ever eaten. A bit pricey but it really stands out from the others

I have been praising this place as the best bakery in Amsterdam but the nectarine tartelette I just had elevated my love for Mater's pastries to a new level

I don't know the location yet, but the bread I ate (sourdough) was artisanally delicious, I tried it when they were on Javaplein with their nostalgic old bread cart, great...

Their savory lineup is yo die for! Try the cheese sticks, we can’t keep away from them.

One of the best bakeries in Amsterdam. My favorite is their Whole wheat sourdough bread. Stays edible for several days. It is a bit more expensive than average, but this bread is so good that it doesn't need any toppings…

Selling the most delicious croissants I've ever eaten in my life (I've tried many)

What a fantastic artisan bakery! The croissants are really AMAZING!!! The spelt bread is also delicious! Only downside is that they are not open every day!

I had a croissant and a cinnamon bun, and they were both excellent I really enjoyed them. This is a lovely little bakery and café. However, I feel the staff could be a bit more polite and welcoming. The woman who took my order and made my coffee was quite rude, unfortunately. Also, the coffee cup I received was extremely dirty, and so was the saucer it looked used. I couldn’t drink from it. When I asked if it could be changed, she simply poured the same coffee into a different cup, which felt like a terrible joke. It was really disappointing. She should have made a fresh cup of coffee instead. No matter how good the food is, I don’t think I’ll be coming back after this experience.

Amazing zuurdesem cinnamon bun. Lovely people. Edit: starter / flavor of the dough is incredible. Best tasting croissant in the city.

Didn’t had much to offer from the glass shelve. Bought 2 regular croissants, those were not fully baked on the inside. The raison sandwiches were nice. Though overal it was a bit unorganised. I like the bakery was a bit messy but didn’t feel direct customers are their primary focus.

Delicious whole wheat bread, it is already tasty without toppings. It is very airy so not a heavy bread.

Really nice and friendly staff and ofc the bread is good!

The place is really small so better takeaway. The cinnamon bun was really good, very moist and heavy, not like usual cinnamon buns you know! It’s 3.95 per piece though, so not really cheap taking into account its size😅 but what I didn’t like most was a guy at the counter. Very unfriendly and when I asked him about their products he answered like I should have known it and I felt like he wanted me gone as fast as possible, not nice vibes.

Really like how convenient the location is. I usually grab a croissant and pain au chocolat – classic options, but they make them feel extra special with different chocolate choices. You should definitely try it when you're around Albert Cuyp

My go-to spot for weekly bread! I haven’t tried the pastries yet, but I always come here for bread. The price-to-quality ratio is excellent compared to other bakeries. The Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread and Sourdough Brioche are my favorites!

10/10 pastries. Sourdough croissant was the best I’ve ever had. Super cozy and welcoming, staff was nice. Not a lot of seating but great if you get a spot

(Delicious) bread and savory snacks. The selection is not very large, but it is very tasty! Of course, honest bread has its price. Portions are not very big, but totally worth it!

Cheese croissant sold out. Alternatives quite small for the price. Quality sufficient. Staff fine. Coffee mediocre.

Their products are good but the woman who served me was rude and unwelcoming. Maybe she thought I was a tourist, but I do live in Amsterdam so that was a chance to get a new customer that got lost.

Pastries and bread are very nice, as is the coffee but the service and etiquette needs to be worked on. Been here twice with both times having to wait as staff in the back baking look at the growing queue. Sure, maybe you aren’t a barista but you can surely help bag pastries and ring up customers. This time the barista made us wait while she made coffees for the staff before acknowledging us or taking our order. Customer service needs help here.

amazing place, the feeling of home. this bakery brings you light, fluffiness and exquisite taste as well in their delicious heart-warmly baked products (most playful cinnamon bum in town, FUN) as in their transparent and careful service and work environment, one for all, all for one. cosiness around a big table inside to enjoy your goodies surrounded by some warm and crispy tunes. Outside there is a comfy bench to enjoy your treats in the sun between some of Amsterdam oldest plantains 🌳🌱 don’t hesitate to strike up a conversation with the bakery’s head honcho, friendly baker type, you’ll recognise him. be prepared to come back again and again, and again. BIG TIP!

Best croissant I’ve had, ever. The flaky layers and buttery taste is perfection. Absolutely incredible. I have yet to try their other offerings but certainly will.

Delicious! Nice atmosphere and very tasty food.

Haven't had such delicious pastries in a long time. Good people and a cat! Great!

As a lover of artisanal sourdough bread I can say: one of the best in Amsterdam!

If I could give this place 6 stars I would. Out of 10, I’ve give them 15. Best bakery + coffee experience of my life. The cinnamon buns are life changing, of course (think: the love child of a Kouign-amann, croissant, and cinnamon bun thruple!) but so was their sandwich (get it on baguette) with the most amazing house made chutney (also kind of changes the way I see chutneys now) and the pear tart. The friedhats coffee was delicious and the overall vibe (alongside a very cute cat at the table) was exceptional. The woman helping us was also super sweet, friendly and introduced me to some amazing music (Caroline). This trip is worth every step it takes you to arrive! And get an extra bun to go…

Bread fine, croissant too greasy, staff in bakery clothes don't understand (unfriendly)

Really cute and cozy spot. I had the tomato chutney sandwich. They forgot my order, but then immediately made up for it! Really sweet staff!

Best croissant in Amsterdam. You can really taste the love they put into what they do.

Really great sourdough bread, the kind girl that served us today was very friendly and efficient!

We love the bread and butter pudding, and some of the other sweets here but the quality of the bread has been uneven. The round loaf can be very salty at times, and last time we got the rectangular spelt the crust was covered in a film of strong-smelling grease (perhaps oil that was used to grease the tin?). It was quite irritating to the throat so we had to cut off the crust and discard it. The coffee is really good but the table is often taken by the staff so this doesn't feel like a cafe, more like a canteen for the staff. I don't think we'll be going back also because the prices do not correspond with quality. Consistency matters.

Lovely pastries and bread! Very sweet service.

Delicious cinnamon bun, fresh warm sourdough loaves, and friendly service! Highly recommend.

Came here for the first time. The bread was good, however the pain au chocolate on the picture was 3€. Baking doesn’t always go as planned, but selling it for that price is a disgrace.

Sourdough croissants are life changing. I've never had anything like it and I've had dozens since the first because I can't get enough. They also bake my favorite sourdough loaves in all of Amsterdam and serve delicious local Friedhats coffee!

The best croissants (particularly ham & cheese) and cheese-stengels we’ve ever had! Crunchy, doughy, moist, incredible flavors. Not exaggerating this is SO good!

Very good cinnamon roll, rich but not too sweet. Sadly, as with most places in Amsterdam portion size is TINY. Pain au chocolate looked more like a miniature but for full price. Service can be improved.

Such a tasty cinnamon roll-like croissant. And the espresso was great too.

Pastries are definitely greasier than usual but still pretty edible, service has been satisfactory on both occasions. The Pain Au Chocolat is quite tiny compared to the usual size that you get, but still pricey. Also find it weird that they serve pastries with their bare hands to the customers without the use of tongs. Not the most appealing in my opinion.

The bakery is nice and their bread is tasty, but nothing to be crazy about considering all the bakeries that are around Amsterdam. But what makes it worst is the staff, they are rude and forget you’re a customer and they just treat you like if you were asking a favor when buying their bread.

Delicious kaastengel and relaxed vibe. Speltbrood was tasty too but crust was a bit hard to cut through.

Very tasty currant buns, bread and croissants (sourdough!). Our go-to because we live around the corner.

Incredible cinnamon bun! Highly recommend this place to everyone.

One of the best bakeries and coffee places I’ve ever been.

Fantastic place. With great coffee and bread. We enjoyed a delicious meal with the group (9 people). The ambiance was nice. What lovely people.

Very small bakery on the main road. A limited number of seats are available. The design was like an open kitchen so you could see the staff making the pastries and bread whilst queueing, which was quite interesting. We went on saturday around midday and had to queue for about 5-10 minutes. Ordered a brioche loaf and some cinnamon buns. > brioche loaf: You can tell it's very buttery as the paper bags were starting to soak in oil. I wasn't a massive fan of the brioche as I normally prefer my bread soft. This was not really soft, but.. streaky(?) and sourdough like. If you normally like sourdough, then you might like this. > cinnamon buns: similar to the brioche loaf, the paper bag was starting to soak up in oil, and the bun had a very bread like texture to it. It's not the soft type but comes with a slight chewyness. I preferred heating it up in the microwave, and it was a lot nicer. Chewy texture, but you could taste the butter. It's not my favourite but still nice.

Delicious! And very nice people :)

Very nice family business where very tasty products are made with a lot of attention and beautiful ingredients. That indeed costs more than at the supermarket.

I felt nostalgic today after moving away from Amsterdam, and my mind went straight to bakkerij mater. We used to go here every week and order a smorgasbord of things. Everything is incredible. I’m gluten intolerant and it never affected me because the quality of the wheat and the care is next level. Go there and buy one of everything. One of my favourite places in the world to spend an hour in blissful peace. Also, it’s family run, which is gorgeous to have front row seats to this beautiful intergenerational act of baking for the community 💚

4.25 stars, great flaky sourdough croissant but the oil got a bit too heavy for my liking. Will try the cinnamon bun next time :) nice sidewalk chairs to sit on too!

I don’t care about politics, keep your pro-Palestine nonsense out of a bakery. Since when are bakeries a place to make a political statement?

Wonderful sourdough bread, very friendly & generous staff. Just a couple of tables but you can eat a bite and watch the bakers at work. Great place!

Came there with a friend. The pastries were exceptional as usual and the baking team was jolly, spreading good vibes to the dough, as they always do :) On the other hand, the barista treated us as if we were builders in her house on a Saturday morning. She didn't make any effort to hide how unpleased she was from our presence. At 16:40 she told us they were closing, or actually closed for 10 minutes already and asked us to leave. I said it says on Google maps the closing time is at 17 and she said -yeah well ok we changed it. We thanked her and left (important to mention we didn't engage with her negativity) It was a moment in our day, so we didn't take it personally, but if the bakery is reading this, maybe check on your personnel. Unhappy people might need extra attention 🩷

Best croissants in the business

Cinnamon buns are insane I almost cried - and also very unique!! Will be coming back

Loved their croissant 🥐 very much! It was freshly baked. Love it 🥰

The older man largely ignored the customers. He put his finger in the glaze from a passing donut tray, licked his finger and then took my croissants. Not very hygienic, that's for sure.

Fresh bakery with high quality ingredients and products. I had a cinnamon bun, which was very crisp and had a lovely flavor! I will be back to try the bread!

For the customer : be careful when you pay as the price you will pay can be different from the one you see. For them: please change the price then, cause it is not a pleasant experience to have to say that the price is wrong :) and customer shouldn't have to verify that Brownie super hard, dry but okay. Also the spoon were not clean.. maybe they were dirty pot? But why were there on the table?

My god the baguettes! 🥹 other breads are fantastic too. I don’t know what they do to their breads but you can really tell the difference to other bakeries