Atlas #001 · West
Fort Negen West
Jan Evertsenstraat 31H, 1057 BM Amsterdam
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Why it's worth the detour
A neighborhood sourdough bakery in De Baarsjes where the dough ferments 26 hours on locally stone-milled grain. Best known for a viral soft-ice-cream croissant and cheese-soufflé sesame roll that draw queues before opening.
The order
Soft-ice-cream croissant or the cheese-soufflé sesame roll
Why we'd go back
- — 26-hour fermented sourdough praised for its crisp crust and airy, well-digested crumb
- — The soft-ice-cream croissant and cheese-soufflé roll routinely draw queues before opening
- — Transparent sourcing directly from Dutch grain farmers, not anonymous flour
- — Hand-rolled croissants singled out for balancing lightness and flavor
Bakery profile
- Baker
- Maarten Langeslag
- Flour
- Locally stone-milled Dutch grain
- Style
- 26-hour fermented sourdough, hand-worked daily
- Savory
- Sourdough sandwiches richly filled with seasonal, local ingredients
Address & hours
Jan Evertsenstraat 31H, 1057 BM Amsterdam
Good to know
- Own bakery
- Savory options
Quick answers
Why is it worth visiting?
A neighborhood sourdough bakery in De Baarsjes where the dough ferments 26 hours on locally stone-milled grain. Best known for a viral soft-ice-cream croissant and cheese-soufflé sesame roll that draw queues before opening.
What should you order?
Fort Negen's recommended order is Soft-ice-cream croissant or the cheese-soufflé sesame roll.
What is it best for?
Fort Negen is best for bread baked on site.
Does it bake its own bread, or serve someone else's?
Yes — Fort Negen bakes its own bread and pastries on site.
Is there anything savory, not just sweet?
Yes — savory options are available alongside the sweet pastries.
Is it suitable for laptops?
Not especially — Fort Negen isn't tagged as a laptop-friendly spot.
Which neighbourhood is it in?
Fort Negen is in West, Amsterdam, at Jan Evertsenstraat 31H, 1057 BM Amsterdam.
When was the information last checked?
This page was last checked in August 2026.
Selected by Atlas Amsterdam
Last checked: August 2026
Part of the independently curated Atlas Amsterdam guide