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SAINT-JEAN Bakery

Cafe Coffee shop Pastry shop

One of the Top rated Pastry shops in Amsterdam


Address

Lindengracht 158h, 1015 KK Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

www.saintjean.nl

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pastries (27) pistachio (21) coffee (18) croissant (14) good (13) bakery (11) cruffin (11) delicious (8) Amsterdam (8) vegan (8)
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  • 5/5 Ksenia B. 1 year ago on Google
    Light and minimalist yet cozy bakery. I found out that it’s a plant-based bakery only after I visited it and I was pretty surprised by it because the pastries are on a very high level! Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that plant-based pastries can’t be good but it’s way harder to make them taste as good as regular ones. So I’m very happy that this bakery exists and bakes such delicious pastries! And very tasty matcha latte too!
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cherry’s Life in the U. 5 months ago on Google • 262 reviews
    The pistachio cruffin is amazing! We love it and came back for it twice. It sold out quite fast. Flat white is nice too. They also sell different flavours filter coffee. Store is small. It’s always long queue. Card only!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 tabas s. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute plant-based bakery where they serve various delicious breakfast options. I ordered the double-baked almond croissant and it’s truly the tastiest almond croissant I’ve ever had. It’s very crunchy and not too sweet. Apart from this, their cruffins are absolutely a must try! Especially the pistachio one’s!! The coffee is good. Moreover, the atmosphere is great and the personnel is very kind.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yasir 2 months ago on Google • 330 reviews New
    Service and atmosphere were good although seating was severely limited. We got the pistachio cruffin which was good and soft but lacked an extra something. The pain au chocolate was great. The matcha iced tea was too bitter for our liking. Pastry’s are north of €5 and are tasty but need a bit more flavour.

  • 5/5 Dina Z. 1 year ago on Google
    A small but very welcoming pastry shop and cafe in Amsterdam! Amazing pistachio cruffin which already deserves 5 stars. Nice lemonades and coffee with different kinds of milk options. The place is completely vegan which is also nice but you will not find any cow milk in there, only alternative options, which was at all not a problem for us. The stuff was very nice. Overall, great experience!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gokul S. 5 months ago on Google • 154 reviews
    TOTALLY worth the hype. Friendly staff. Plant based, bougie and truly tasty. Pistachio croissant is the best on the menu. The crufin is subjective based on your preference. The flat whites are strong to pair with. Give their split-pea milk a try. Tip- go early or you’ll risk waiting in line. Your fav pastry may run out (they don’t mass produce in advance). don’t bother sitting down; grab and go.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abdulaziz A. 1 month ago on Google • 212 reviews New
    The pastries were made in heaven then sent to earth. Kouign Amann was my favorite and the best I had in a very long time. The coffee was a little bit different for me as it tasted like cold brew but maybe that’s just me. The place is worth a visit and the wait in line so be patient

  • 5/5 Flo B. 2 years ago on Google
    This beautiful little Cafe was our first stop in Amsterdam and what a wonderful way to start our holiday. Absolutely delicious, flaky and fresh pastries (we tried the pistachio/almond croissant and cinnamon bun) and beautiful coffee to go with it. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. Can't recommend enough!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ahmed B. 1 year ago on Google
    Even though the coffee is world class, what is really outstanding about this place is their pastries. The croissants, and “cruffins” are to die for. The place is comfortably and neatly decorated, with an open kitchen where you see the chefs baking inside Keep in mind they only serve plant-based milk with the coffee
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Viktoria M. 2 years ago on Google
    Extremely cute place, beautiful interior. Very good prices for the coffee which already includes plant based milk. The pastries are out of this world really! Service super sweet and kind! I wish i could try everything:)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yang U. 4 months ago on Google • 59 reviews
    Super fabulous bakery!!! Smells so nice. And time wise queue goes forward quite fast. Would recommend the cruffin for sure! Despite being vegan tasted as fab as other bakeries. Would love to try their other pastries for sure. Deffo get there early and get the ones freshly baked heheh. Such a treat in the cool weather
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sherly H. 4 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    I would travel back to Amsterdam just for the pistachio cruffin. It was absolutely delicious, a solid 10/10. The filling was slight sweet with a savory hint, the croissant was flaky and soft, absolutely delectable. There was a line to get in and order and for good reason! There was some seating available but a wait to get a table. Next time I’d try out their sister restaurant across the street that offer savory dishes and sandwiches. Definitely recommend !!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ami l. 2 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    Most pastries here are fantastic,especially the pistachio almond croissant. The staff was lovely. there are 2 shops opposite one for sweet pastries and the other for salty pastries You will miss this bakery when you leave Amsterdam
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 xyfio 7 months ago on Google
    Their pistachio cruffin is THE BEST I ever had!!! So so good - flaky surface and soft interior layers. The pistachio cream is the highlight, strong savory pistachio flavour complementing the sugar coating so well!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex 3 months ago on Google New
    The pastries are amazing! We had the cruffins, cinnamon twist, pain au choc & almond croissant. They were cooked to perfection, super crispy and really tasty. There is hardly any seating and it’s always so busy so you will have to wait for a long time to sit and eat, which is such a shame. The pastries are so good that it’s worth the wait, though, and I definitely recommend this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alisa K. 5 months ago on Google
    Delicious pastries! And the best pistachio croissant I’ve ever tried!❤️ The place is small and cozy. I tried their filter coffee and some pastries and the overall experience was amazing. Definitely give it a try when you are around
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ania S. 2 years ago on Google
    Once you try the pastries, you will be coming for more. I bought its famous already cruffins (pistachio & almond) and pain au chocolate. They were beyond amazing. Imagine that they are vegan. Also selection of coffee (with plant based milk) is great. The atmosphere here is relaxed and laid back. Stuff very friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ирина �. 5 months ago on Google
    there are the most delicious baked goods. but there is one thing for which I can travel more than 100 km - pistachio krafin. I have not encountered such a combination of taste anywhere else. words are meaningless, you try first 😋🥰

  • 5/5 Sharvaree V. 2 years ago on Google
    Best vegan croissants I have ever had. Highly recommend the pistachio one! And they have a great latte!

  • 1/5 Rute N. 2 years ago on Google
    After seeing continuous queues at saint-jean when going for a walk on the wetermarkt, decided to finally stop by and try their danish cakes. Service and quality are to main factors on the industry of food. And I guess that a lot of places are open just to make money without thinking about quality. First of all the service is extremely slow. You see more then 4 employees inside that instead of having oriented work you see more then one person doing the same task for just one client. And if you order drinks with food is even more confusing the service. In terms of quality I asked specifically if the pastries had a fill and the employee told me that they were completely full of cream inside. I trusted and took 2 pastries home for the ridiculous price of 9.50€ and when arrived home got really disappointed. The save on the filling and put a little sample for the taste inside. prefer to buy simple donuts on the supermarket that are cheaper and the taste is the same.

  • 5/5 Mar C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great, new(ish) plant-based bakery in Joordan. I like their hot chocolate with oat milk and their chocolate truffle/cake.

  • 5/5 Steve B. 1 month ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    This patisserie and the newly opened deli across the road were a highlight of my trip. A dear friend who lives in Amsterdam took me here, the coffee and pastries were 🤌. We decided to try the deli and it was fab. The vegan food we had was good, especially the carrot soup

  • 5/5 Julia U. 4 months ago on Google
    Just experienced the best coffee and mouthwatering pastries at a popular spot in Amsterdam! ☕ Despite the long queue, the rich aroma and delicious brew made the wait totally worth it. If you're a coffee lover, this place is a must-visit for a cozy caffeine fix and scrumptious treats! 🥐✨

  • 5/5 Noam Ben N. 3 months ago on Google New
    Just wow! This is so fun to see this quality in a vegan bakery, the pastries are amazing. We tried almost every pastry and all were amazing. The caramelized croissant and the cruffin were special, but the "regular" pastries are also very recommended. Can't recommend enough. Notice there's usually a line which goes quite fast, but you'll probably have hard time to find a place to sit.

  • 5/5 Suzanne B. 2 years ago on Google
    Mind blowing pastries. They are so light, flakey, and flavourful. The staff are lovely and friendly. I'm so excited to recommend them for anyone visiting Amsterdam

  • 5/5 Мария �. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place!! My favorite bakery in Amsterdam. Their pistachio craffin is pure love! This summer they have special pistachio ice cream on the menu. So, take their empty croissant (especially if they hot from the oven), put inside of it that icecream - and believe me, it's going to be the best part of your day 💔

  • 5/5 Cheryl W. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely pastries! Although, it is hyped up all over social media, but it's truly good. Worth trying! The queue can be very long during the afternoon or weekends. Try going early in the morning to beat the crowd. Pet friendly 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah 8 months ago on Google
    This bakery/ café has been on my list for the longest time. I was very happy to finally come here. They have both sweet and savoury options to choose from.. I would love to try them all. This time I went for the rosemary sea salt stick and a pistachio cruffin. Oh my.. lip-smacking and delicious!! The smell itself is heavenly. I would definitely get it again. I also tried the iced black filter… it’s one of the best coffee I’ve tasted. Just yummmm!!! Can’t wait until next time!!

  • 4/5 Gary 1 year ago on Google
    I went there after reading a lot of positive reviews here, and it did not disappoint. I arrived relatively early (~08:30) so it wasn’t busy. The staff were very cheerful. Both the pistachio cruffin (pictured) and the almond croissant (not pictured as I took it away in a paper bag for later) were very tasty, especially given it is plant based (which pastries usually rely on butter to create their signature flakiness and fragrant).

  • 5/5 Maggie W. 6 months ago on Google
    Came here for this pistachio cruffin !With crossont layers and a little salty pistachio sauce, it can be the best pastry I ever have🤤The sauce contains various nuts and you can smell the flavors every bites. I ordered rosemary stick and cinnamon bon as well, I like the rosemary flavor with the crunchy surface, but a little greasy. Cinnamon bon just a general pastry. The staff here are friendly and arranged the situation well! Definitely visit there again and again!!

  • 5/5 Jamie P. 6 months ago on Google
    Their pistachio cruffin is to die for!!! Soooooooo yummy! Store is small but got some space to sit. Come early so you can get what you want. Coffee tastes good too!

  • 5/5 Aisha J. 6 months ago on Google
    Worth the hype? Absolutely! The best plant-based bakery I’ve ever been to. The pastry is flakey and golden, and the flavours are perfectly balanced. Our favourite was the passion fruit and blueberry pastry - wish we could have gone back for more! There is a bit of a queue, however, it moves quite fast and definitely worth the wait. The staff were also very lovely. A must-try whenever you’re in the city, even for non-vegans.

  • 3/5 Orion S. 2 years ago on Google
    If you’re looking for a good traditional French croissant or pain au chocolat, …this is not the place. Haven’t tried the other pastries but the croissant and paint au chocolat were much too compact. Dough needs to be worked better to have more air inside. Disappointing when you pay almost 4€ a piece and Albert Heijn does it better.

  • 5/5 Smitha i. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic vegan cafe with really yummy baked treats and coffee. The place is super popular so expect some queues and a bit of wait if you want to find a table. The staff is super friendly and helpful. They have the option of various dairy free milks for your coffee. Their brioche is light n amazing. If you have more of sweet tooth, go for one of their croffins.

  • 5/5 Rachael M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing vegan / plant-based pastries and coffee. Adorable shop with affordable prices - the line was out the door with people who seemed like regulars. The line moved quickly and efficiently. The chocolate hazelnut croissant was incredible, as was the pan au chocolate and the cardamom bun. I wish I could try all of these! The coffee was also delicious.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pickup
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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