Winkel 43

Long line to be seated. Shorter line to get take-out. Employees were very friendly and patient despite the confusion going on with people waiting to be seated inside and people waiting for take-out. For take-out, they take your order by the outdoor tables.

We waited about 10 mins for our apple pies. The 3 of us shared two slices and it was a good amount. Loved the warm pies with cool whipped cream! Tasted very fresh and not overly sweet! Also loved the crunchy bits of the crust with the soft pie interior. Would come back again.

We absolutely had to check out Winkel 43 on our vacation to Amsterdam, and really enjoyed it!

We had to wait in line outside but the weather was nice and the line went quick. The space is very cozy, and I really enjoyed the ambiance. The staff all seemed young and like they were all friends, which made the vibe really nice! Even though they were hanging out they were very efficient at work, which is also appreciated.

I got their fresh mint tea and the apple pie, as so many others have done. The pie was good, but not mind blowing. I expected it to be warm as per other reviews, and it wasn't, but I don't think that took away from the experience. The apples were a little on the softer side. The crust is almost like a cake/cookie. Super tasty!

Two words, APPLE PIE! It's why I came here. Didn't even look at the menu. Came for the best apple pie ever, had it along with a glass of water and left.

A little bit of a wait / line to get in, but honestly moved along quickly. Waitress was efficient and friendly.

The Apple Pie and cream was amazing. So good. Worth coming and waiting in line.

Inside is dark and intimate, perfect for a date night.

I didn't really understand why my friend wanted to come here and I also couldn't understand why people were lining up outside. After listening to the chatter in line, I found that social media appears to be blowing up over this restaurants' "Dutch apple pie". Still, I didn't really see what the hype was over just for pie.

One tip is that if you are getting take out, you do not have to line up outside. Just go in the side door and order your takeout. The line is for people who actually want to sit and eat.

This is a relatively small restaurant and it is also very busy due to the hubbub over the pie so you could be waiting a while to get a sit-down table.

One thing I also noticed, once we were seated, is that people tend to linger around after eating which holds up the rotation of tables. Most of the patrons were tourists who only came for pie. If there are locals they seem to take takeout possibly so that they don't have to sit around with the obvious population of tourists inside and standing in line. I'd say be courteous, catch the vibe or whatever, take your photos and head out.

We actually ordered food, drinks, and then the pie.
I ordered a dumpling soup which actually was surprising clean tasting and had just the right amount of saltiness and was comforting. I truly enjoyed the soup and dumplings. My friend got the risotto balls.

After a few drinks we decided to tackle the pie. I will admit, the visual was underwhelming. The pie was cold and did not seem fresh. It also was not an entire wedge. It's like someone cut a circle in the middle of the pie and made the edges blunt of the non-crust portion of the pie. Also, something just doesn't sit right with me and cool/cold pie.

I also didn't understand the "vibe" in the restaurant. It seemed like they were playing music from the 60/70's but nothing about the interior gives off that era. The restaurant is giving...tourist trap...which is fortunately unfortunate since the actual food and drinks were decent and reasonably priced.

This place ROCKS! The apple pie lived up to the hype; the bitterballen was delicious; highly recommend. There will be a line, but it moves pretty quickly and definitely worth it! Great staffed and ambiance, delicious food and a fun place to visit!

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Came late weeknight and there was seating inside. No reservations in general. They have outdoor seating also. Service can be a tad slow but because there's limited workers. Solid apple pie for all the hype. Main thing is that it is not sugary and the crust is crunchy. Overall very good and worth visiting to see the hype.

Come early or during off peak hours if you can! When I got there this morning for breakfast, there were plenty of tables but by the time I left it was a packed house with a wait!

I opted for their breakfast special, which includes a bacon, cheese, and egg sandwich with your choice of juice and a coffee or tea. It sounds really simple, but the sandwich was quite tasty. Egg was a bit runny and bacon was crispy. Cheese melted nicely as well. The OJ was freshly squeezed.

I had to end the meal with a slice of their famous apple pie. It was nice and thick with tons of apples in the center. As I got towards the end, I stopped eating a lot of the crust and focused more on the apples. I enjoyed my pie with my cappuccino and was ready to start the day! Def recommend. The waiters were like a well oiled machine. The 3 of them held it down with a packed house. Kudos to them!

I came here for the famous apple pie, and obtained the apple pie. We came on a dark and early morning before many of the other spots were even open. When we arrived, there were already a good number of people inside, but I guess that's what you see when there aren't any other places open at this hour. We were seated promptly, though service moved at a slightly slower pace than I'm used to.

Nonetheless, we got a slice of the apple pie which came out super fast. It unfortunately wasn't warm, but was still delicious. The crust was crunchy and thick, and the apple filling was nicely soft and flavorful without being too sweet. It really made a delicious pie. I would highly recommend trying it, and then checking out the noodermarkt outside!

Winkel is the cutest little cafe. The employees made us American's feel very welcomed. The apple pie was otherworldly! I recommend Winkel to anyone traveling to Amsterdam.

We had to try the popular apple pie which was delicious. It has huge chunks of apples and comes with whipped cream on top. The crust is very good.

Be prepared to wait in line which can take awhile as there is not a lot of seating inside and people take their time at the tables. They also have alcohol and other food items.

Bathroom available.