Broodbakker Simon Meijssen in Museumkwartier

Particularly expensive bread, pastries, sandwiches, and patisserie. Beautiful building with a huge display case crammed with croissants and other related items, piled up nicely and glistening with butter. The staff is, to put it mildly, politely distant, devoid of any friendliness or pleasantness, and comes across as particularly uninterested. They make it clear that they are solely focused on their work. Everything I have tasted from this bakery, from the bread to the coconut cake and madeleines, tastes like a bag of sugar with a buttery flavor. Apparently, this bakery assumes that as long as there is enough butter in it, it must be good. The prices are high and disproportionate to the product. The bread is limp, sweet, and yes, once again, full of butter. If you want good bread, there are more than enough bakeries in the neighborhood that do sell tasty and healthy bread; for delicious and even cheaper patisserie, I recommend Arnold Cornelis, across the street. As far as I am concerned, this bakery has not moved with the times and is resting on past glory, which is no longer relevant for Simon Meijssen.

Im in love with this bakery since long time !! Loved the classic sausage bread ! But trust me ! The new chicken sausage croissant is amaaaazing !! You have to try it

Old fashion bakery nothing special, the bread is better literally everywhere else (in the Pijp neighbourhood try Rise or Mater) we wanted to buy cakes but that was not a good idea,Very soggy , no taste mango cheesecake for a ridiculous price , they need to shake things up and do better if they want to survive, there are so many great bakeries in Amsterdam Don’t waste your money here ..

Wonderful bakery! Service is very good as well.

The croissant with frankfurter was delicious but the coffee was literally so bad I had a sip and threw it away. Chocolate cookie was average.

The best part is the warm croissant with cheese and ham!

3,90 for a cheese crossaint is a lot... it also doesn't have the cheese filling inside over priced & maybe its a tourist trap

Very well stocked with both savory and sweet treats! The coffee is also good! The blueberry muffins are a little too sweet!

Came here to eat breakfast at the window. My recommendation: focaccia with tuna, tiny lemon cake

I had a lemon meringue tart. Good but not great - the meringue needed tart lemon as contrast but instead it was sweet too, creating an unbalanced experience. Also the tiny wooden fork provided couldn't cut through the pastry.

A bit bare and dirty. Sandwiches are on the expensive side.

Ordered three different sandwiches paid a relatively high price and the taste was like *****. I recommend this place to people who want to pay too much for food that is not tasteful

Very unpleasant, unprofessional staff

Very welcoming place, fair prices, and friendly, helpful staff. Food? Top. Very nice location.

Well, what can I say... I think it's the tastiest bread in the Netherlands... Ever since my childhood, we walked to the Albert Cuyp market (1963) to get rolls. And now, in 2025, I make a special detour to go to the Ruijsdaelstraat... Hats off to the best baker, I'll be back soon!

A sausage roll is quite tasty every now and then, but as I was eating it, I thought, "What a sour taste!" By midday, I'd already had a bloated stomach and sour burps in the afternoon, and at night, I was on a heavy Iberogast! Nasty, smelly farts and diarrhea!! No more sausage rolls from them for me.

I often buy cheese croissants and the pepita bread here. It tastes very good! The people who work there are friendly and do their best.

Rudest staff I have seen at a bakery.

Cold shit + cuddle service........funeral atmosphere........cemetery has more warmth!!!

This bakery has everything. Amazing croissants and sandwiches. A bit pricey but worth it

The smell from this bakery pulled me in from down the street. Great selection of sweet and savoury treats, and plenty of options that’ll keep me coming back to try something new each time. Only downside is there are no toilets inside.

The croissants 🥐 are excellent, but the service feels extremely cold and unwelcoming.

I rarely leave reviews, but this was hands down the worst customer service I’ve ever experienced, and it completely ruined the atmosphere of the visit. The shop was empty when I arrived, yet the staff member, Claire, didn’t greet me at all, even after I said, “Hi, how are you?” I ordered a salmon sandwich and asked if it could be warmed. She bluntly said no, then handed it over in a way that felt almost thrown at me. No smile, no courtesy, just a constant “I don’t care” energy, as if serving me was a burden. I later ordered a cheese pastry, and her behaviour was even worse. I said, “Since I entered here you’re looking angry, and without any care to give a service — what happens? Are you happy? Do you always treat clients this way?” Her look and tone made it clear she couldn’t care less. It didn’t stop there. I asked if there was somewhere to wash my hands... she snapped, “We don’t have a bathroom for customers.” I then ordered a still water; she handed me a cold one, so I politely asked, “Sorry, do you have room temperature water?” She said “no.” I pointed at the bottles on the counter, clearly at room temperature, and she sighed, walked over angrily, grabbed one, and handed it to me like it was the biggest inconvenience of her day. The energy and vibe Claire created were so deeply unpleasant that I sat inside, took one bite, and couldn’t stay. I ended up leaving to eat outside, far from the shop, because it simply wasn’t welcoming at all. For a bakery with over 100 years of history and a reputation for quality, it’s shocking to see one staff member single-handedly destroy the warmth and charm that a place like this should have. Whether it’s lack of training, lack of care, or simply not wanting to be there, this kind of service drives customers away and ruins the legacy the owners have built.

Everything we picked up was genuinely delicious. We ordered to go. The almond croissant was rich and flaky, the coconut cake was light and just sweet enough — perfect with a cup of tea. The fruit tart was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully balanced. Perfect stop for a quick treat or takeaway if you’re strolling through the neighborhood. Quality pastries, friendly service — what more do you need? 👍 If this helped you decide, tap like.

The guy at the coffee section (with long curly hair) is extremely rude and disrespectful!. I have never been treated this badly anywhere in Netherlands. I ordered coffee and paid at the pastry section (the guy at this section was super nice) and told the other guy that I have an americano, he immediately started to shout arguing that he is serving another customer, yet there was no one in the line. There was a guy waiting near the section who I did not even see. I told the barista to be nicer (the long haired guy) and he got even louder and said I did not greet him with a ‘hello’. It seems like he is having a bad day or does really enjoy his job, but this should not be an excuse to treat customers as he is doing them a favor!!

Extremly rude people doing the Service there. They were laughing about us cause our English was not perfect! They putted extra the wrong product in the bag and when I notice it directly after I paid they didn’t wanted to exchange it anymore… very rude and disrespectful

Really fresh and crunchy products, the choice of bread is very good, unfortunately the service, I have at least that of two male people who every morning ruined my good mood for a week, it really shocked me. My only fault was not to speak both Dutch and English with mastery, once they understood it they tried to mock me and embarrass me. For example they put other products in the bag or they pointed out other products to me on purpose or they repeatedly made the wrong direction to me, exchanging friendly glances. Too bad one is tall and the other a boy with a dark complexion.

Wide choice of bread, croissants, brioches and savory snacks, all fresh and delicious. The coffee and organic fruit juices are also excellent, perfect for a healthy and tasty breakfast. The service is always friendly and welcoming. A truly excellent bakery, highly recommended!

we had breakfast for the entire duration of our stay because it was very close to the hotel but above all very very good. Rich in both savory and sweet flavors. Always very kind staff.

The most delicious fresh sandwiches which are also filled & packed on the spot because they also strive to help every customer properly

The filled Croissants?! Like whaaaat? So goood! We had a Chocolate and one with Almonds, delicious. Definitely would try other things.

We went there after visiting the Van Gogh Museums, and ordered an almond croissant and an apple pie, which were great and really well-made. The apple pie was the best we had during our trip and the croissant had a rich-almond filling! Beautiful architecture.

Bread & Croissants palace with royal prices and quality. All year: huge variety of bread, and of course the lemon meringue pie, the Swedish cinnamon roll, the sausage roll. Seasonal specials at Easter, Christmas and New Year (try the apple beignets with cream and cherry). You will love it.

Best croissant I've had in a long time. Deliciously artisanal and the butter tastes very high quality. Will definitely come back here

Super happy with all the delicacies here!

It's a nice and quick way and place to have some breakfast.

Actually the nicest of the four that I know. The pressure is not that high here and it is very friendly. And the bread and pastries, we should talk about that. The healthy bread is fine, that's what I come for. A sausage roll and coffee when I feel like sinning. Extra warm please. You can do that in that spectacular oven.

Bakery, the shop remindsyou of the early days, with delicious fresh bread and sandwiches, the coffee is great too. Staff is helpful and friendly. Card payment only

Sooo fresh and tasty focaccia, very delicious desserts and good coffee! I would definitely recommend this place for breakfast 😊

Great quality baked goods and lots of choice, highly recommended.

Sorry, only €4.65 for a ham cheese croissant??? What is this even about?

Good memories, good minds.. all in the same place.. that's why I love you Amsterdam ♥️ Everything is very good...

I had an apple pie here. It was good not that sweet. But it seemed very cold and not as fresh too. They have other options like fresh breads and other pastry. No toilets! Why? The staff was friendly though.

Beautiful bakery with apparently tasty products. However, tarts were old. Chocolate explosion returned...hard, dry and tasteless. The response was laconic and not like...sorry, you might want to look into something else. So we will never come back here again.

Prima cakeje… maar chagrijnige, ongeduldige winkelmedewerker (man met baardje).

Convenient little bakery to pick up some of the numerous breads, or sweet treats. Also useful to grab a quick snack. Limited counter seating against the window. But probably not the place to go for ambience…

Nog even voor de Kerst een banketstaaf gekocht. Heerlijke banketstaaf was het. Top.

One of the best bakeries I've ever been. Food is amazing (shout out to the quiche laurraine). Staff is very helpful.

De kwaliteit is goed ,wel wat duurder dan gemiddeld en je kan alleen pinnen.Cash wordt niet geaccepteerd.

混んでいたので気になって入りました。ハムチーズのクロワッサンとスコーンを買い8ユーロ程度でした。スコーンが意外に美味しかったです。

Nice place to grab a delicious ham croissant.

Gisteren een studiebol gehaald. Heerlijke bedoeling met veel rozijnen. Maken ze hier speciaal voor het begin van het schooljaar. Snel halen dus voordat het op is!

Wel lekker maar veel te duur voor wat het is.

Right across the road from where I was staying, decided to grab a bite to eat, strolled into this place that specialises in cheese, with a nice layout, and shop front, all tiles, nice design, If I am honest this place stands out, lots of choice of foods savoury or sweet, and I purchased the salmon, rocket, and sour cream roll, and a danish pastry, I think I paid, €11 for all but they didnt accept cash, I had to pay with card but no worries, I did mention I should have choice. Sat down ate my food and on my way, always take a few pictures so I can leave a review. This place seem like it has multiple stores dotted around the netherlands, and first time to step into one, I think this store had a lot of investment, could be the flagship store of this franchise.

Best focaccia! So salty and crisp crust with chewy interior.

this shop is just a treat to the eyes. they have beautiful bread and desserts, and the lady there was very nice.

On the 24th of April, I bought: Almond chocolate croissant €3,85 Almond tart €11,95 Sausage Roll €3,9 Everything was very good, although the prices are quite high (the almond chocolate croissant was the most expensive one in my 2 weeks trip)

I recently visited a bakery and gave it 4 stars. I really enjoyed the apple pie and croissant, they were delicious! The location is convenient, and the bakery is not too busy. The bakery is clean, and beautiful inside, and offers plenty of options for both bread and baked goods.

Lekkere belegde broodjes en goede koffie, prachtige winkel en ongedwongen sfeer.

De broodjuwelier. Aan de prijs, maar oh oh wat een keuze, en superlekker. Aanraders zijn de kaascroissant (3?) en de foccaccia met tonijn (7.75eu). En er zijn ook koekjes, gebakjes, broodjes van luxe kwaliteit.

Pâtisserie with fresh and wide selection of pastries and bread. Place is popular and everything is fresh. Tried a few pastries and they were delicious. Liked a lot. There is a few kinds of coffee, tea and hot chocolate. So you can seat and try right away. The pâtisserie has interesting interiors in art nouveau tiles.

On a long and rainy day of exploring in Amsterdam the big and tasty Oliebollen were such a delight!! This iconic Dutch pastry is one of the trademarks of this bakery chain and it made our day.

Buonissimi sia la brioche sia il muffin. Buon caffè con latte, servito nel classico bicchiere coperto. È situato a circa 10 minuti da Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum e Moco Museum. Vale la pena passarci per la colazione se siete in zona.

I liked the chocolate croissant. Although it was cold it has quite a lot chocolate in it. When l try other products, l will revise my evaluation.

Ongelooflijk lekker en goed ... een beetje prijzig, maar elke cent waard. Ik had een croissant, een rozijnenbrood en een amandelring. Het was zooo goed.

Nice bakery chain, they have a sandwich section and a bread- desserts section. Bread is good , and they also have 2 vegan muffins. One raspberry and one chocolate one.

M'encanten els dolços d'ametlla i 'espéculos'. En especial el coret d'espècies farcit de pasta d'ametlla m'ha encantat. Hi tenen moltes especialitats dolces i també entrepans i altres productes salats. Tracte atent i agradable.

Quite dissapointed by my experience. I stood behind a lady at the premade sandwhiches counter as she was ordering something and paid for her sandwich. The medewerker then proceeded to go back to the Main counter ignoring me. I stood there for 5 minutes while the other medewerkers clearly avoided eye contact. Finally I ask them and they said get to the back of the main line. I did that and the only vegan option sandwich (of which their selection is terrible so don't even bother) was taken, so I left, experiencing another example of terrible Dutch service. Won't be returning to try again.

This is an excellent bakery to stop at on the way to the museum. I had a croissant and on my way back to the hotel grabbed a chocolate cake slice. Highly recommend for breakfast or a snack.

Heerlijke broodjes en gebakjes. Altijd weer een feestje.

Very nice selection of bread and sweets also coffee and tea , but not cheap!

Een fantastische Bakker met de aller lekkerste tijgerbollen van Nederland

best croissants!! (i recommend the almond chocolate croissant)

De broodjuwelier van de van Baerlestraat! Heerlijk brood, belegde broodjes, jus, etc... Iets prijziger natuurlijk, maar wel erg lekker!