New Dutch

New on our menu, to complete the Golden duo, Coffee! ☕

Dutch style coffee, so black and bold

Sun out shining, perfect moment to enjoy a stroopwafel tomorrow at the Portland Saturday Market

Back on the Portland Saturday Market almost every Saturday till December,Fresh Stroopwafels!

Gouda! The city is famous for two things, of course the famous cheese and the stroopwafel. The first Stroopwafel was made here around 1830.

A couple of more weeks and we'll be back on the Portland Saturday Market!

In the world of Dutch treats, few snacks have a story as charming and unexpected as the stroopwafel. Long before it became a global coffee-cup companion, it began in the 18th century in the city of Gouda — not as a luxury snack, but as a clever way to avoid food waste. Bakers collected leftover crumbs, scraps, and broken biscuit pieces, pressed them together into a thin waffle, and glued the layers with warm, sweet syrup. What started as a treat for the working class quietly evolved into a national icon.

Over time, recipes improved, quality rose, and the humble “poor-man’s cookie” transformed into the golden symbol of Dutch sweetness. Today, stroopwafels are sold everywhere: weekly markets, supermarkets, bakeries, airports, and even street stalls where they are still served fresh, warm, and oozing with syrup — the original, unbeatable experience.

The best part? Dutch culture turned it into a ritual: place your stroopwafel on top of a hot cup of coffee or tea, let the steam soften the inner syrup layer, and enjoy the perfect blend of crispy, chewy, buttery, and caramel-sweet. From old Gouda bakeries to international gift shops, the stroopwafel proves that even simple beginnings can become a beloved tradition.

A small cookie
A brilliant idea
A national habit

Last Saturday of this year, come get your Stroopwafel tomorrow at the Portland Saturday Market