Is Van Wonderen worth it?

Skip itLives up to the hype · −1TikTok-famous Kalverstraat shop selling warm stroopwafels loaded with chocolate and toppings

Usually not worth it. Only 3.2 on Google from 7,280 reviews — very low for a famous food stop; frequent 'too sweet' and 'overpriced' complaints.

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3.2 ★ Google · 7,280 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first

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Topped waffles have been reported at €13; a classic stroopwafel at Albert Cuyp market is around €2.50.

Why Reality is 19

Lives up to its fame2/5Only 3.2 on Google from 7,280 reviews — very low for a famous food stop; frequent 'too sweet' and 'overpriced' complaints.

Value for money1/5Several times the price of a traditional fresh stroopwafel; Dutch media singled it out as possibly the most expensive tourist snack.

Can’t get it elsewhere1/5Stroopwafels are sold everywhere; Rudi's, Lanskroon or Hans Egstorf do better classic versions for far less.

Easy to do3/5Central and open long hours, but queues on weekends and no seating.

What people loved

Made fresh and served warm, with lots of topping optionsColourful, photogenic shop on the main shopping street; open until 22:00A medium is big enough for two to share

What wore them down

Very expensive for a stroopwafel — topped versions reported at €13 vs about €2.50 at market stallsOnly 3.2 on Google from 7k+ reviews; frequent complaints that it's overly sweetLocal food guides call it a social-media gimmick and recommend skipping itQueues and crowds filming on Kalverstraat on weekends

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Booking: Walk-in; queue at peak times.

PriceThree sizes with toppings; a fully topped waffle was reported at €13 (2024). Rudi's at Albert Cuyp market charges about €2.50–3.50 for a classic oneSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

HoursDaily 8:30–22:00Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026

QueuesPopular enough to have used a doorman to manage queues; worst on Saturday afternoonsSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

SeatingNo seating — takeaway onlySource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026

Time needed10–30 minutes depending on the queueSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026

Getting thereOn Kalverstraat near Spui, ~8 min walk (0.6 km) south of Dam Square; tram 2/12 SpuiSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

Opening hours (Google)

Monday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM

In their words

“I love stroopwafels but this was one of the worst i’ve had.”

Ashley · Google review · 8 months ago

“Yes this is expensive but it has high quality ingredients you can tell by the chocolate taste.”

Stephanie Nieszel · Google review · 7 months ago

“The waffle was very good, but have tasted better without toppings.”

alan bocardo · Google review · 5 months ago

“even the medium size was honestly more than enough for two people to share.”

A Z · Google review · 4 months ago

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Questions people ask

How much is a stroopwafel at Van Wonderen?

It depends on size and toppings; a fully topped one was reported at €13 in 2024, versus about €2.50 for a classic at Albert Cuyp market.