Probably the best thing to eat in Amsterdam, and indeed in the Netherlands, is a little delicacy called Stroopwafel. Small, round and sweet, a stroopwafel rivals a warm nutella crepe or thick Belgian waffel for best western European street snack (in my book). If you have the time to reach the AlbertCuypstraat market, you will find, just in front of the Trippist-acclaimed Bazaar restaurant (look for the golden angel along the rooftops), a middle-aged and friendly man selling warm, giant-sized stroopwafels. The hot version, in traditional round and special heart shape for you lovers, will melt in your mouth.

If you are unable to make it (on any day except Sunday), general opinion holds that the supermarket brand name of Albert Heijn is second best, and first when it comes to the pre-packaged versions.