Gluten Free Amsterdam – The Ultimate Guide to Coeliac Eating
The ultimate guide to Gluten Free Amsterdam. All venues are recommended as Coeliac/Celiac friendly (MAP included). Created 2024. Updated 2026
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Gluten Free Amsterdam – The guide
Amsterdam is a great short break destination at any time of the year. It’s close to the UK and easy to reach whether by flight or Eurostar. It’s also relatively easy to eat here safely as a Coeliac.
This post shares my own experience of Gluten Free Amsterdam… Where I ate and some other places I researched, but never got to try. My visit was too short to eat the whole city! No worries… I’ll be back… Not least because visiting at the end of winter, I missed the opportunity to see the green and flowers that colour the streets at other times of the year.
In addition to recommendations and ‘need to tries’, I’ve included access to my personal map for all the venues across the city.
Where is Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is the capital city of Holland (The Netherlands – Europe) and a popular tourist destination. Known for its liberalism and tolerance, the city has a rich cultural, political and economic history. It’s centre is also compact and beautiful.
Known colloquially as the ‘Venice of the North’, Amsterdam was founded at the mouth of the River Amstel and is built around a vast canal network. Indeed it’s beauty and significance is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
While much of the city is walkable and with a good tram network, the locals invariable go by bike. Cycling in the city is huge, with bike paths and lanes a key part of Amsterdam’s transport infrastructure. Just be aware when walking!
As mentioned above, Amsterdam is easy to access by rail and air, with Schiphol airport being a key international flight hub. Equally, London is just over 4 hours away by Eurostar, and Paris just over 3 hours!
While this guide focusses on food, check out Get Your Guide for what to do when there. ⬇️⬇️
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Dutch language Coeliac Restaurant Cards
If you want extra back-up to explain your gluten free needs when travelling in Holland, take a Dutch language Coeliac Restaurant Card with you. Personally, I don’t think they’re necessary in Amsterdam, as most of the population speaks pretty good English. Nonetheless, there are a number available on the internet to either print off or buy:
- Downloadable from CeliacTravel.Com (donation welcomed by the site)
- Travel Cards from Coeliac Sanctuary
- Plastic Wallet Card from Equal Eats
How to use my guide to Gluten Free Amsterdam
This guide specifically covers places I would eat as a Coeliac. While I didn’t get time to eat at all venues listed, I’ve included recommendations from both the NCV (Netherlands Coeliac Association) and other Coeliac travellers. As and when I return to the city, I will update the guide.
All information is up to date as at May 2026. However (as always) be aware that venues can change ownership, suppliers and menus without notice. Thus it’s essential to ALWAYS check with the restaurant when you book and before you order, to be certain you are happy with food safety. And ALWAYS tell them you are Coeliac – Coeliakie (pronounced ‘so-lee-ak-ee’) and gluten free – ‘glutenvrij’ (pronounced “kloo-ten-fray”).
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Map to accompany my Gluten Free Amsterdam Guide
The attached map of all venues listed is colour-coded by type: Click 👆 Link Titles Below to Jump to Required Section
- 🔴 100% Gluten Free Venues
- 🟡 Restaurants
- Light Bites & Breakfast: 🔵 Independents 🟣 Chains 🟢 Frites (chips)
- ⚫️ Supermarkets
(I have also included a few key tourist landmarks for orientation 🟠)
Gluten Free Amsterdam – The Guide
The venues below are ones I either visited or ‘researched as safe’ for my trip. But there are no doubt many more amazing gluten free meals to be had! Let me know if you find them so I can add them to the guide…
100% Gluten Free Venues are marked with a star ★
If you identify issues at any of the gluten free Amsterdam guide venues, please let me know.
Please check websites for opening times which vary depending on time of year, etc. When checking websites, remember to use the ‘translate’ setting on your device.
100% Gluten Free Venues in Amsterdam 🔴
Craft Coffee & Pastry (100% Gluten Free BAKERY) ★ (Website)
Gerard Doustraat 103A, 1073 VS Amsterdam, Netherlands (De Pijp district)
Craft Coffee and Pastry is an absolute MUST VISIT venue. Located close to the Albert Cuyp street market in the De Pijp area of Amsterdam, this small bakery sells the best gluten free croissants I’ve ever eaten… All freshly baked! I tried the almond and the chocolate croissants and took a cheese croissant for my journey home.
They also sell gluten free bread, cookies and other treats and have sister bakeries in Arnhem and Almere (in case you’re travelling further afield). Even better, the pastries are very sensibly priced!
Get there early if possible to avoid disappointment, as this place is popular and the queues get long! Also bear in mind that the Amsterdam shop is only open Wednesday to Saturday (check website for opening times).
Croque Madame Gluten Free Food (100% Gluten Free Café and Bistro) ★ (Website)
Sint Annendwarsstraat 24A, 1012HC Amsterdam (Centrally located)
Croque Madame is a small independent family-run café and bistro in the heart of Amsterdam, located close to the Centraal Station (rail), the Red Light District and Oude Kerk church. Open for lunch and until around 7pm every day (except Monday), it serves mainly burgers, toasties, sandwiches, salad and some cakes.
I didn’t get to eat here. HOWEVER… I’ve read mixed reviews. Sure it’s 100% gluten free and thus a good safe bet for Coeliacs. But the savoury food (in particular) is reported by some to be mediocre, with equally slow service.
Bloem Eten and Drinken (100% gluten free & Vegan) ★ (Website)
Entrepotdok 36, 1018 AD Amsterdam (near the Hortus Botanicus botanical gardens and Amsterdam Zoo)
I didn’t get to eat at Bloem, mainly because it wasn’t in the direction of anywhere I was visiting. This was unfortunate, because the food looks and is reported by others to be very good. Almost everything in their 100% gluten free and vegan kitchen is cooked and created from scratch. They serve delicious-sounding soups, starters, dips, mains and desserts from Tuesday to Sunday (from 4pm for dinner).
Sue Bites Bar (100% Gluten Free, Vegan and Refined Sugar Free) ★ (Website)
Elandsgracht 4h, 1016 TV Amsterdam (in the Jordaan area, a short walk from Anne Frank House)
The Sue Bites Bar is very much marketed at healthy-lifestyle treats… Vegan, refined sugar free, raw and wholesome slices, bites, cookies, granola, etc. While I’m not generally drawn to ‘raw’, I did venture into Sue to buy some very pretty bites for a ‘walking breakfast’ one morning. I was so impressed, I went back to buy a couple more to take home. As they say ‘never judge a book by its cover’. The berry-based bites were particularly fruity (although not cheap)!
Open every day, Sue has a small ‘to go’ shop-café in Amsterdam, but also a larger-ranged café serving healthy brunch, lunch and snacks in Rotterdam (menu on the website).
Rose and Vanilla (100% Gluten Free and mostly Dairy Free and Vegan) ★(Website)
Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat 74, 1054 BS Amsterdam, Netherlands (Oud-West district)
Rose and Vanilla is a gorgeous little coffee and cake café which definitely won my heart. It’s light and airy with a great ambience and perfect for taking a bit of time out. Being 100% gluten free, it’s a Coeliac delight, with plenty of dairy free and vegan options as well. Some of the cakes include gluten free oats, but ingredients are listed for each item.
I had the most delicious meringue-style Mocha and Hazelnut Cake. While hubby (who is insistently ‘anti’ non-dairy) enjoyed (!) a Tiramisu… I think that speaks volumes! Definitely a must for a gluten free Amsterdam trip!
Rose and Vanilla is located about a 15 minute walk from both the Van Gough Museum and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. They have a another café in Utrecht (although as at March 2025, it is temporarily closed due to a fire).
Wild and the Moon (100% Gluten Free and Vegan) ★ (Website)
- Van Woustraat 138, 1073 LT Amsterdam
- Arnold Schönberglaan 9, 1082 MJ Amsterdam
- Elandsgracht 89, 1016 TR Amsterdam
Wild and the Moon (which has sister restaurants in Paris) is entirely gluten free and plant-based. They serve dishes at the healthier end of the spectrum, using (where possible) local, organic and seasonal ingredients. On the menu you’ll find cold-pressed juices and smoothies (using both fruit and veg), salads, soups, bowls, vegan burgers and sandwiches, snacks and desserts.
I haven’t yet managed to eat at Wild and the Moon either in Amsterdam or Paris (largely on account of travelling with someone who is curiously ‘averse’ to veganism), but the food looks wholesome, healthy and quite delicious!
Dèsa – Indonesian (100% Gluten Free except for the beer) ★ (Website)
Ceintuurbaan 103H, 1072 EX Amsterdam (De Pijp district)
Holland has a large community with Indonesian heritage and consequently, Indonesian food is very popular. Having enjoyed Indonesian food prior to Coeliac, it seemed only right to seek out Coeliac-safe options in any gluten free Amsterdam planning.
Dèsa was well-recommended online, so we gave it a try. On asking, we were told that everything on the menu was gluten free, except for beer. We went for the ‘Rice Table’ menu, which is essentially lots of small taster bowls of things on the al a carte menu.
It was very tasty and worth going, but the venue lacked ambience and atmosphere (although this may well have been on account of it being a quiet mid-week night in winter). – Open daily for dinner.
Miuz Gelato Artigianale (100% Gluten Free Gelato) ★ (Website)
Overtoom 117, 1054 HE Amsterdam (Oud-West district)
Any guide to gluten free Amsterdam isn’t complete without some ice cream or gelato. And while (very sadly) I had no room (even in my ‘dessert stomach’) to fit one in, Miuz Gelato Artigianale comes well-recommended by the Coeliac community. This place sells authentic freshly made artisanal Italian gelato from their Amsterdam store. Open daily from 12 noon till late.
All the gelato flavours (and other sweet treats) are 100% gluten free and Coeliac-safe, as are ALL the cones.
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Gluten Free Amsterdam: Restaurants with Gluten Free Options 🟡
All the restaurants listed below are reported to have gluten free options, safely prepared for Coeliacs. Where we didn’t eat at a venue, they have been recommended by the Coeliac, gluten free community.
Pesca Theatre of Fish Restaurant (Website)
Rozengracht 133, 1016 LV Amsterdam (Jordaan district, a short walk from Anne Frank House)
This one’s for all the true fish and seafood lovers out there! Pesca Theatre of Fish is a fantastically-rated fish restaurant with a menu that changes daily around the freshest catch. Because all food is cooked to order, they offer extensive gluten free options. Indeed, while it’s one of the more expensive restaurants, this place is genuinely special. Pesca throws out the rule book, allowing you to choose your own fish, after which staff make recommendations on how it should be cooked and served. How cool is that?!
But here’s the thing… This is the one restaurant I really REALLY wanted to eat at, but didn’t get to. My Coeliac daughter and husband had been the previous summer and it somehow felt intrusive to the memory of that father-daughter trip to step on their culinary toes so soon. But I will get there one day for certain! Photos courtesy of my daughter.
Open daily for lunch and dinner (They also have a sister restaurant in Rotterdam).
Café Piazza Italian Restaurant (Website)
Kloveniersburgwal 5, 1011 JT Amsterdam (Centrally located)
Café Piazza is a traditional Italian restaurant with a reasonably extensive gluten free menu, including pasta, meat/fish mains and dessert. They reportedly understand cross-contamination. Although there is a full GF pizza menu, note that this is NOT safe for Coeliacs (as stated by the restaurant) due to it being cooked in the same oven as standard pizza and therefore at risk from cross-contamination).
This is not a restaurant I’ve tried and while I’ve read mixed food reviews, I’m unable to personally comment on the quality of the food. (Open daily from mid-afternoon for dinner)
De Italiaan Restaurant (Website)
Bosboom Toussaintstraat 29, 1054 AN Amsterdam(Oud West district)
De Italiaan is a locally-popular Italian restaurant which offers pasta, pizza, a few other mains and desserts, most of which can be served gluten free. They have a good understanding of cross-contamination, and will prepare dishes for Coeliacs in a separate space.
I had a simple, but delicious linguini pasta with meatballs Bolognese. This was followed with (of course) gluten free Tiramisu, which was exceptionally light, while hubby had the gluten free Panna Cotta (equally yummy). I confess, I also tried the lemon Cannoli which was ‘ok’, but not by any means a traditional Cannoli pastry (I am 99% sure it was the packaged Difforti brand).
Open for dinner weekdays and lunch and dinner at weekends – Recommended to book.
Lou Lou Pizzabar (Website)
Weesperzijde 42 A, 1091 EE Amsterdam (De Pijp district)
Lou Lou Pizzabar offers a great selection of pizzas… all available on the restaurant’s own, Italian-developed gluten free pizza base (not wheat starch!). They have a good understanding of Coeliac safety and are trained to manage cross-contamination risk.
I can confirm the pizza was indeed delicious and to be recommended! Open daily for dinner. Recommended to book as very busy, even mid-week.
Pho 91 – Vietnamese Restaurant (Website)
Albert cuypstraat 91, 1072 CP Amsterdam (De Pijp – Next to the Albert Cuyp Market)
Vietnamese food is always a great bet for Coeliacs and at Pho 91, the majority of dishes are naturally gluten free as well as egg free and dairy free (with many vegan options too). Think steaming bowls of Pho soup made with rice noodles and fresh-tasting, healthy rice noodle salads. Indeed, given that the Albert Cuyp street market has a somewhat dismal food offering for Coeliacs, you may be glad that Pho 91 is situated adjacent!
Walk-in only (no reservations) – Closed Monday. Open varied hours Tues to Sunday – Check website for details. (As yet, I have not eaten here).
Nooch Asian Kitchen – Asian fusion restaurant (Website)
Reestraat 11, 1016 DM Amsterdam (Jordaan district)
Nooch is a restaurant serving Asian cuisine that fuses Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Indonesian flavours. They are reported to be allergy aware and have a well-marked menu for dietary need (available on their website), with a few tasty-sounding gluten free options (mainly noodle or rice-based and salads, soups or sushi). Closed Monday – See website for opening hours.
Loetje Steak Restaurant (Dutch chain) (Website)
- Oost – Ruyschstraat 15, 1091 BR, Amsterdam
- Zuidas – Parnassusweg 1021, 1082LZ, Amsterdam
- De Pijp – Ferdinand Bolstraat 188A, 1072LV, Amsterdam
- Centraal – Stationsplein 10, 1012 AB, Amsterdam
- Amsterdam Café – Johannes Vermeerstraat 52, 1071 DT, Amsterdam
- Aan’t IJ – Werfkade 14, 1033 RA, Amsterdam
Loetje is a Dutch steak chain restaurant with several venues across Amsterdam. It’s not a place I ate, but appears to have a good reputation with the Coeliac community for being allergen aware and accommodating (although their online menu suggests most dishes contain gluten). As I’m not a huge steak fan, I’ll have to take the recommendation from others as valid. But if you do head that way and find otherwise, let me know!
Spaghetteria Pasta Bar (Dutch chain) (Website)
- Jan Pieter Heijestraat 131, 1054 MH Amsterdam – 11am to 10 pm
- Javaplein 7a, 1095 CH Amsterdam – 11am to 10 pm
- Daniël Stalpertstraat 93, 1072 XD Amsterdam – 5 pm to 10 pm
- Jan Hanzenstraat 32, 1053 SR Amsterdam – 5 pm to 10 pm
- Olympiaplein 176, 1076 AM Amsterdam – 5 pm to 10 pm
- Van Woustraat 123, 1074 AH Amsterdam – 5 pm to 10 pm
Spaghetteria Pasta Bar is a Dutch chain restaurant serving… (you guessed it)… pasta! While this sounds a place to avoid as a Coeliac, it is well-reported as safe, relatively cheap and tasty! Spaghetteria offers all pasta dishes bar their ravioli as a gluten free option. And they can provide vegan cheese as well.
The pasta dishes look pretty good, but I generally seek out independent restaurants where possible (particularly for pasta), as I find them slightly more attentive. But that’s just me!
See website for locations of restaurants beyond Amsterdam in Utrecht and Rotterdam.
Restaurant Olijfje – Mediterranean (Website)
Valkenburgerstraat 223D, 1011 MJ, Amsterdam (Centrally located, close to the Spinoza Monument)
If I’d had more time, Restaurant Olijfje is definitely somewhere I’d have wanted to eat in my quest to explore gluten free Amsterdam. Not just because I love Mediterranean food, but because almost everything on the menu is clearly marked as gluten free! Exploring the wider array of Mediterranean cuisine, Olijfie offers a range of Mezze and Tapas through to traditional meat and fish mains (whether grilled, fried or casseroled).
Closed Sunday. Otherwise open for lunch and dinner – They apparently also have a sister menu called Black Olive, at Markenplein 30 A, 1011 MV Amsterdam.
Café de Klepel (French restaurant) (Website)
Prinsenstraat 22, 1015 DD, Amsterdam (centrally located a short walk from Ann Frank House)
I didn’t get to eat here, but if you’re looking for something a little special on your trip around gluten free Amsterdam (and you love French food), this may be the place!
A French bistro in the heart of Amsterdam, Café de Klepel has an exceptional reputation for both food and service. Food is made to order with the menu changing daily according to seasonal and locally available ingredients. It’s received some great reviews from Coeliacs with plenty of options and a willingness to adapt dishes and prepare safely. Because it is very popular, it’s recommended to book in advance. Open daily but hours vary – Check website.
Ron Gastrobar (Website)
Sophialaan 55, 1075 BP Amsterdam (Oud-Zuid)
Ron Gastrobar is a Michelin-starred restaurant, perfect for a special Amsterdam dining experience. It serves a varied, freshly-cooked fusion menu with Indonesian influence. Despite its gastro status, it remains reasonably priced (they see themselves as ‘gastronomically accessible’) and comes with very positive recommendation from the Coeliac community. Almost all of the main menu can be created or adapted to gluten free specification. The food looks incredible! Open daily 12 noon to 10.30 pm
Restaurant d’Vijff Vlieghen (Website) – Reader Recommended
Spuistraat 294-302, 1012 VX Amsterdam, Netherlands (centrally-located)
Restaurant d’Vijff Vlieghen comes with a particularly positive recommendation from one of my readers (thanks Maureen!) as well as others in the Coeliac community. Serving classic Dutch dishes using seasonal ingredients, the restaurant is located in a series of quaintly-named, quirky smaller rooms (with a history to match). The menu is set around a number of courses (up to 6) and I’m advised, caters well for dietary needs, including the availability of gluten free bread. Open daily for dinner.
Verona Ristorante Italiano (Website)
Reguliersdwarsstraat 7, 1017 BJ Amsterdam, Netherlands (Centrally Located near the Flower Market)
Verona Ristorante Italiano is another restaurant serving mainly pasta, pizza and risotto, but able to provide all as a gluten free option. While I did not eat here (and it is not a dedicated GF facility), it comes with good recommendations from the gluten free community for Coeliac safety and awareness of cross-contamination. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Verboden Toegang Restaurant (Website) – Reader Recommended
Kaiserstraat 7, 2311 GN Leiden, Netherlands (Leiden near the Botanic Gardens)
I’ve included Verboden Toegang as another specifically reader-recommended restaurant. It’s not one I’ve tried. Seriously quirky though, I reckon it’s worth a look! With oddly-named dishes (such as ‘Smack Yolk’, ‘Beeten to Death’, ‘Behind Bars’ and ‘Piled Up Evidence’), it may be one of the more unusual venues on the gluten free Amsterdam list. Best to book as it gets busy and inform them on booking of your Coeliac status. Check out the website to get a feel of the place! Open every day for dinner.
Reader-Recommended Additional Venues
- San Diego Italian: Nieuwe Hoogstraat 2a, 1011 HE Amsterdam. Reported to have GF Pizza, Pasta, etc. On-line menu/website is not marked, so unable to verify.
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Gluten Free Amsterdam: Light Bites & Breakfast/Brunch:
(Independents 🔵 – Chains 🟣 – Frites (chips) 🟢)
Independent Venues 🔵
The Pancake Bakery (Website)
Prinsengracht 191, 1015 DS, Amsterdam (Jordaan district just along from Ann Frank House)
Given that Pancakes are a bit of a tradition in Holland, any gluten free Amsterdam guide needs a couple of options on the list. The Pancake Bakery is (I am told) the oldest pancake house in Amsterdam. And it just happens to be able to make us gluten free pancakes in the form of both standard crepe-style and Poffertjes (Dutch mini pancakes). There’s an epic selection of toppings (both sweet and savoury) and they also serve gluten free options in the form of soups and omelettes too.
I chose Poffertjes (for breakfast) with toppings from the specials board which were slightly adapted to be safe for me. Although my request caused a bit of confusion initially as to whether it was safely ‘doable’, the staff were patient, the chef was consulted and I was provided with the product labels to be sure I was happy!
Open daily 9 am to around 8.30 pm.
Piqniq (Website)
Lindengracht 59HS, 1015 KC Amsterdam (Jordaan District)
While I didn’t eat at Piqniq, it’s recommended as a good spot for breakfast, brunch or a light lunch. It isn’t a dedicated gluten free venue, but they are reported to have good awareness of food safety and cross-contamination, serving scrambled egg breakfasts, gluten free sandwiches, salads, soups and a few cakes and sweet treats.
Open Tuesday to Saturday for breakfast and lunch.
Blushing (Website)
Paulus Potterstraat 30A, 1071 DA Amsterdam (Located near the Van Gogh Museum/Museumplein)
With some gluten free options (pancakes, bowls, soup and light lunches, banana bread and a few cakes and brownies), Blushing is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, daily – to eat in or to go. I didn’t eat here, but I’m told they are very allergy-aware and that they serve good coffee too!
Toos & Roos (Website)
Berenstraat 36, 1016 GH Amsterdam (9 Straatjes area)
Toos & Roos is a breakfast and lunch café, serving sandwiches, salads, soups and light lunches. It’s reported and advertised to offer gluten free options (including sandwiches), although the on-line menu doesn’t appear to be marked. To be honest, I’ve seen mixed reviews about the place, mainly in terms of confidence in their remaining Coeliac safe, although Coeliac diners do appear to have been nonetheless unscathed by their experience.
Arepa Shop (Website)
Anthony Fokkerweg 61, 1059 CP Amsterdam (outside of main city)
Ok… So the Amsterdam Arepa Shop is a bit ‘niche’ in terms of its location and availability, but if you’re in town when they’re open and serving Arepa, you may want to head over! Why? Because they sell Venezuelan arepa, cachepa and gluten free empanada (and some soups etc). Not only are any and all of these always delicious, but because they’re made with corn, they are also naturally gluten free.
Sadly I didn’t get to try them… This place is located outside of the city centre (a rather tedious 40 minutes + by public transport from Amsterdam Centraal Station; or 35 minutes + from the Rijksmuseum)… AND they only seem to be open ‘every last Saturday and Sunday of the month for eat in (book only – no walk-ins)’.
Tapi ‘n Bowls (Website)
Ceintuurbaan 238, 1072 GE, Amsterdam (De Pijp district, not too far from Albert Cuyp Market)
An alternative South American option is Tapi ‘n Bowls, serving pan-cooked Brazilian tapioca flatbread wraps that are naturally gluten free, with a variety of fillings. Coeliac reviews are very good both for the quality of the wraps and for Coeliac safety. This place was definitely on my gluten free Amsterdam radar, but I ran out of time. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 8.30 am (10 am at weekends) to 5 pm. Keep an eye on their Facebook Page for any variations due to holiday breaks, etc.
Stroom (Website)
Ferdinand Bolstraat 151, 1072 LH Amsterdam (De Pijp district)
Stroom is an all-day café with some gluten free options (mainly sandwiches on gluten free bread and some soups). In winter, they also apparently offer fondue (November to March), with an option for gluten free bread (fine as long as you’re not sharing the fondue dip with gluten eaters!).
While I didn’t eat here, they are able to serve open sandwiches on gluten free bread and some soups (fries are NOT gluten free, due to a shared fryer). The menu is marked for gluten free options (which are limited). Again, I’ve seen mixed reviews, which may have been influenced by the time of day and whether they had any gluten free items still available. Open Monday to Sunday 8.30 am to 6 pm.
Sandwichshop Amsterdam (Website)
- Warmoesstraat 48-50 Amsterdam, Netherlands 1012 JE
- Langebrugsteeg 11, 1012 GB Amsterdam
I genuinely wished I had chosen the Sandwichshop Amsterdam over a bagel for my travel lunch. With two stores, both centrally located, they pride themselves on being able to provide freshly-prepared gluten free sandwiches (rolls) that rival their standard gluten selection. Staff are reported to be knowledgeable and allergen-aware re ingredients and preparation. Open for breakfast and lunch (eat in or take out), with generally good reviews. (*Note: Reader report that they felt Warmoesstraat branch was not Coeliac safe. Please check before you order)
Dignita (Website)
- Koninginneweg 218h, 1075 EL Amsterdam
- Nieuwe Herengracht 18a, 1018 DP Amsterdam
- Spaarndammerstraat 55, 1013 TA Amsterdam
Serving all-day breakfast, Dignita is a social enterprise which supports vulnerable people back into work. They offer gluten free options on a marked menu, and are prepared to make subs for gluten free bread, etc where needed. I didn’t eat here, but it’s rated positively by Coeliacs with (apparently) the ‘Bennys’ served on crispy gluten free potato hash browns.
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Chain venues for a gluten free Amsterdam breakfast, brunch or lunch 🟣
Omelegg – Omeletterie (Website)
- City Centre – Nieuwebrugsteeg 24, 1012AH, Amsterdam
- De Pijp – Ferdinand Bolstraat 143, 1072 LH Amsterdam
- Jordaan – Westerstraat 30, 1015 MK Amsterdam (Opening March 2025)
I loved this place! Omelegg is a small-chain, family run business in Amsterdam which serves mainly omelettes (a huge variety) and a few other egg-based dishes. They have a separate menu indicating allergens and were well-aware of anti-cross-contamination practices.
Most of the omelettes are naturally gluten free and can be served with gluten free bread at a slight extra charge where required. I had the Halloumi omelette which was delicious and very filling! All 3 stores are open all day for breakfast/brunch/lunch from 7/8 am to 4 pm.
Pancakes Amsterdam (Website)
- Centraal – Prins Hendrikkade 48, 1012 AC, Amsterdam (9-5)
- Westermarkt – Prinsengracht 277, 1016 GW, Amsterdam (9-5)
- Zuidas – Gustav Mahlerlaan 525, 1082 MK, Amsterdam (10-4; closed Tues & Wed)
- Aan ’T IJ – De Ruijterkade 35, 1012 AB, Amsterdam (9-5)
- Negan Straatjes – Berenstraat 38, 1016GH, Amsterdam (9-5)
As I had already ‘done’ Poffertjes at The Pancake Factory, I didn’t try Pancakes Amsterdam. Nonetheless, this local pancake chain restaurant comes with good Coeliac reviews. They offer the larger crepe-like Dutch pancakes (NOT Poffertjes or American pancakes) with a variety of both savoury and sweet toppings. GF Pancakes are made with their own gluten free batter and a good understanding of Coeliac safety. Opening hours vary slightly from store to store, but are largely from around 9 am to 4/5 pm.
Bagels & Beans (Website) – larger chain
Various locations throughout the city (13 marked on the map)
It may have been the particular store I visited, but Bagels & Beans was a massive disappointment. I was really looking forward to grabbing a cool, well-filled GF Bagel (like the ones I’d seen other Coeliac bloggers post) to take on the train home. BUT all they could offer me was a gluten free bagel that they were required to heat in the bag, after which they could only fill with a bit of smoked salmon and cream cheese (which duly melted and dripped out). Apparently, I wasn’t even allowed any avocado or salad!
I was genuinely confused. Not just because I was asking for fresh, naturally gluten free ingredients, but because while they insisted they were only allowed to prepare the bagel in a specific way, they then appeared to cut and fill the bagel in the same area as all the others (albeit wiped down) using a bread knife grabbed from a general pot of lots of knives!
The resulting bagel was bland, messy and boring, with a squidgy texture that I found hard to equate to its namesake. The saving grace was that I didn’t get sick eating it! Open daily from 8.30/9 am to 4/5 pm. Other gluten free eaters report positively, so do let me know your experience if you try it.
McDonalds
I can’t say I’m much of McDonalds fan, even when travelling (however gluten free they are!). But I know many people can’t wait to get their teeth into a chain burger. Apparently they do gluten free burger buns in Amsterdam. And Dutch McDonalds are accredited by the NCV Eating Out programme (Dutch Coeliac Society). So feel free to indulge!
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Gluten Free Amsterdam Frites (chips) 🟢
Frites or fries are a Dutch institution. You’ll see people eating them everywhere! So it seems only right that I should include them in my guide to gluten free Amsterdam. Fries come in two main forms… Dutch Fries and Flemish (or Belgian) Fries… The difference is (apparently) based on how thick they are cut, the type of oil in which they are fried, and whether they are served in a paper cone, or not! Who knew?!
Whichever you choose, be certain to check they are fried away from other potentially contaminating ingredients. And that the sauces and toppings are equally Coeliac-safe.
Fabel Friet (Website)
- Oude Hoogstraat 21, 1012 CD, Amsterdam
- Nieuwendijk 10A, 1012 MK, Amsterdam
- Runstraat 1, 1016 GJ, Amsterdam
With 3 very busy stores, Fabel Friet serve Dutch Fries with various sauces, and have a deserved reputation. Indeed, it’s one of the few fries shops that clearly state allergens on their menu. And hence this is where I went for mine!
All plain fries are safe as are most of the sauces, which are safely served from pump bottles. (The peanut sauce, croquettes (fried separately) and cheese souffle are NOT gluten free). I went for their signature Fries Parmesan and Truffle Mayonnaise, which I thoroughly recommend!
Manneken Pis (Website)
- Damrak 41, 1012 LK Amsterdam
- Nieuwendijk 222, 1012 MX Amsterdam
Manneken Pis serveFlemish Fries. While it’s not immediately clear from the website, other Coeliacs report that they use dedicated fryers for the chips and that staff are knowledgeable about what is/is not safe in terms of sauces and toppings. There is an allergen menu online, but it’s in Dutch, so I gave up trying to work it out!
Chipsy King (Website)
Various locations across the city
Another option for Flemish Fries is Chipsy King. There’s no menu on the website and I can’t say whether store menus are marked for allergens. But fries are reported to be fried safely. I’ve seen mixed reviews (mostly negative) regarding service, staff attitude, quality and greasiness and the excessive price. So it’s not one I’d necessarily advise for a good gluten free Amsterdam frites experience.
Vlaams Fritehuis Vleminckx (Vleminck x de sausmeester) (Website)
Voetboogstraat 33, 1012 XK Amsterdam
Vlaams Fritehuis serves Flemish (Belgian) Fries and only fries (so definitely safely cooked)… with a huge selection of sauces. The website menu doesn’t define which sauces are safe, although they do apparently have a list in store and can advise. Vlaams has good Coeliac reviews.
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Gluten Free Amsterdam Supermarkets ⚫️
De Glutenvrije Winkel (100% gluten free supermarket) ★ (Website)
Pretoriusstraat 37, 1092 EZ Amsterdam (Amsterdam Oost, slightly out of town, about 20 minutes by tram)
I was gutted I didn’t get to De Glutenvrije Winkel. A 100% gluten free supermarket is a rare find and thus should be a ‘must visit’. In addition to being a shop selling a whole range of gluten free pantry supplies, they have their own on-site bread bakery and bring in gluten free croissants, pastries and cakes from other local specialist bakers. If you want to stay and have a break, it also has an onsite restaurant-café. Open Tuesday to Wednesday and Friday to Saturday – 9am to 3 pm
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn is one of the main Amsterdam supermarket chains, with stores dotted across the city (I’ve only mapped a couple). While the gluten free stock varies from store to store, the larger ones have an amazing selection! I found a massive ‘free from’ aisle in the store located near the Albert Cuyp Market (marked on the map)… including Stroopwaffle. In smaller stores, check the ‘pharmacy’ aisles if you can’t find any distinct free from section.
Marqt
‘Marqt’ was recommended on another blog. So I took a long walk there only to be disappointed with a very poor selection. Not recommended!
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Sandwich shop Amsterdam warmoesstraat isn’t celiac friendly. Food prepared in same area and oven. Very disappointed for my husband as they have a gluten free sticker on the window.
We did eat in San Diego restaurant and it was delicious. You can see into the kitchen and everything prepared in separate area. My husband had the pizza.
Also we ate at Madame Croque and it was delicious. We had burgers.
Thank you Claire for the feedback. Really helpful! I’ve added a note on the post re Sandwich Shop… and added San Diego as an option.
Many thanks again
Kate x
Is that ice cream on your poffertjes? Might have to try that sometime. 😉
Absolutely! I think they also gave me an extra scoop (it was cinnamon I think), because there was something else on the dish that needed to be subbed 😄😄
Thanks Kate! I’ll keep this list for our next visit. Went to some of those. Actually ended up going to Cafe Piazza 3 times as their food was lovely, especially the tiramisu! They change your napkin to a red one to signify an allergy which is comforting and are very careful, although I didn’t visit their kitchen (I am not coeliac) so don’t know about the safety aspect. The staff are very friendly and helpful. 🙂
Thanks Debbie
That’s really interesting. I’ll definitely have to try it nect time I’m there. xx