Atlas #002 · Centrum
Saint-Jean Centrum
Lindengracht 158, 1015 KK Amsterdam
Photos via Google Maps · SAINT-JEAN Bakery, Krishnan SR, Sohrab Ibrahimov, Michael Scheible
Why it's worth the detour
A fully plant-based pastry counter in the Jordaan, opened after its baker found Amsterdam's vegan pastry underwhelming. The pistachio cruffin and flaky viennoiserie regularly draw a line down Lindengracht.
The order
Pistachio cruffin
Why we'd go back
- — Reviewers are consistently surprised the pastries are 100% plant-based — no dense or dry vegan-bakery compromise
- — The pistachio cruffin is called out repeatedly as the must-order item
- — Croissants and pain suisse praised for a crisp, flaky texture rare among vegan bakeries
- — Frequent queues outside despite very limited seating (around 10 seats)
Bakery profile
- Baker
- Yann Pierre-Jean
- Style
- Fully plant-based, French-technique viennoiserie
- Savory
- Sweet & savory sandwiches at the sister Deli, Lindengracht 99
Address & hours
Lindengracht 158, 1015 KK Amsterdam
Good to know
- Own bakery
- Vegan options
- Savory options
Quick answers
Why is it worth visiting?
A fully plant-based pastry counter in the Jordaan, opened after its baker found Amsterdam's vegan pastry underwhelming. The pistachio cruffin and flaky viennoiserie regularly draw a line down Lindengracht.
What should you order?
Saint-Jean's recommended order is Pistachio cruffin.
What is it best for?
Saint-Jean is best for fully vegan pastries.
Does it bake its own bread, or serve someone else's?
Yes — Saint-Jean 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 — Saint-Jean isn't tagged as a laptop-friendly spot.
Which neighbourhood is it in?
Saint-Jean is in Centrum, Amsterdam, at Lindengracht 158, 1015 KK 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