Delft is my favorite city in the Netherlands, and I don’t just say that because I live here. In addition to making Delfts Blauw pottery, being the center for important Dutch history, and being absolutely stunning, Delft houses some of my favorite bakeries. I am a bakery fanatic (I stop at one pretty much every time a go into the city center), so you know I’m not settling for some dry, over-hyped TikTok pastries. I’ve done a thorough sampling over the course of two years to bring you the most accurate and honest bakery guide to Delft.

Bakkerij Peterse

This sourdough baker is new to the scene, is in his early 20s, and yet he wipes the floor with everyone else. I want to shout from the rooftops about this place!! I know I’m not the only one, because Bekkerij Peterse has 4.9 stars on google maps, and because every time I take someone there they thank me for finding their new favorite place.

At Bakkerij Peterse, both the pastries and the breads are good. Not only can you find a good mix of classic and unique pastries (the baker is always experimenting), but the selection also rotates! I appreciate the variety since I go so often😊. I’ve tried a different pastry each time, and recommend you get anything and everything.

I’ve tried many of their breads and can assure you any one is a safe bet too. My favorite is their rosemary and sea salt focaccia. It’s a round, extremely fluffy loaf, which I think is a nice elevation of a traditional square and sometimes thinner focaccia. They also offer innovative breads like the savory mustard and cheese ciabatta that I could eat 10 of, and they offer a great selection of traditional sourdough loaves.

Bakkerij Peterse is in a convenient location, about 3 minutes behind the station. A great place to start your tour of Delft! However, as of April 2026, they have limited opening hours (only Wed, Thurs, and Sat). Google maps keeps up well with their hours, so double check this hasn’t changed before you go.

Bakkerij Leffers (Meneer Leffers)

Bakery Leffers is a classic, and Delft isn’t it’s only location. The shop itself is a sight, simply because it’s old, cute, and has a massive kitchen. However, my favorite things to pick up from here are their breads and their Scandinavian style cinnamon buns.

Meneer Leffers’ breads are so classic that multiple cafes in Delft, The Hague, and the surrounding area use Leffers as their supplier. I don’t love their focaccia but that’s the only item so far that I haven’t been fond of. I have to say I haven’t tried more pastries than the Scandi bun, but probably because the bun is so good I truly can’t resist it when I stop in. The other pastries they offer are also more of a classic selection, rather than an innovative rotation like Bakkerij Peterse. But hey, nothing wrong with doing only a few things and doing them well.

You can rest assured that I am not the only one that adores Bakkerij Leffers given their 4.9 rating on google maps, so I would go for anything that looks good to you. They are located just outside the city center, a perfect stop after you visit the Oostpoort bridge on your Delft tour.

Molen de Roos

Molen de Roos earns a top spot on my list for their Scandi buns and for their unique history. This bakery is located inside Delft’s windmill, which is the ONLY one in Delft which still functions as a flour mill. You can even go up into the windmill to view the flour production process on certain days!

In addition to the scandi buns, Molen de Roos sells a few bread loafs and some savory options like jalapeño and cheddar. More importantly, the shop is stocked with other local items including flour straight from the mill. It’s one of the few places I have found local honey as well.

The location is great for starting your Delft tour, as it’s just up from the station, but Molen de Roos has limited hours: Wed-Sat for the shop and Wed, Fri, Sat for touring the windmill.

Café Johannes/Piece of Cake

Café Johannes is a café in Delft which stocks delicious desserts from a bakery called Piece of Cake. I chose to list both of them because Piece of is actually located in Den Hoorn, which is next to Delft. If you’re only in Delft for a day trip, you might not be able to go straight to the source!

Piece of Cake makes the absolute BEST cookies in the area. Trust me because as an American, I know cookies. They unfortunately don’t offer a regular chocolate chip, but they do have walnut chocolate chip, red velvet, birthday cake, Biscoff, and chocolate. They are also known for their cakes, which I have yet to try. In addition, they serve sandwiches and brunch type dishes which are on my list. I think they have a high tea too, so if you can stop by here, I really recommend it!

I think Café Johannes stocks both the cookies and some cakes. They also use Bakkerij Leffers for all their sandwiches, so if you go here you could technically get two of the places from this list at once! Café Johannes is located on a quaint canal street behind the market square (where the iconic church is), so it’s easily accessible on a day tour of delft.

Honorable Mention: Stadsbakkerij De Diamanten Ring

This bakery receives an honorable mention because it is the oldest bakery in Delft with a cool story: in the sixteenth century, the building used to be an inn called “de diamant.” A Frenchman named Balthasar Gerards stayed here in 1584, and the next day assassinated the king of the Netherlands, Williem of Orange. It was one of the most important events of Dutch history and certainly is a hallmark of Delft history that has a connection to every stop on your Delft tour.

The outside of the bakery is also very aesthetic, good for a photo. However, I haven’t liked any of the items I tried from here. I’ve tried a few of the breads, a croissant, and a mini cake. The cake was beautifully crafted though and one of their specialty items that nod to Delft history.