WALDO Patisserie

WALDO Patisserie at Eerste Sweelinckstraat 14 in Amsterdam-Zuid combines a bakery, a shop, and a coffee point. The location is in De Pijp and was in operation by December 2019. An exact opening date has not been publicly documented. In addition to this location, WALDO also has a branch in the Jordaan.

The business was founded by patissier Waldo Weijsenfeld. His first Amsterdam shop opened in April 2018 at Elandsgracht. Before the arrival of permanent shops, WALDO sold products at markets and festivals. This step from temporary sales to permanent locations forms an important part of the company's development.

According to the company biography, Weijsenfeld became interested in patisserie at the age of fifteen. He completed his training in Belgium and subsequently worked at various hospitality businesses. These include Huis Ter Duin and restaurant Latour, Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg, DoubleTree by Hilton, De Taart van mijn Tante, and De Bakkerswinkel. He is also listed as a recognized master craftsman in his field.

The bakery also serves as a place for product development. WALDO communicates about new recipes, seasonal products, and changing cake flavors for Friday and Saturday. As a result, the concept focuses on patisserie, with coffee as a complementary part of the offering.

For coffee, WALDO works with Bartsbeans, a Dutch coffee roaster from Middenmeer. Both WALDO and Bartsbeans have publicly mentioned this collaboration. In December 2019, WALDO also confirmed that Bartsbeans was working on the coffee machine at the location.

Espresso and cappuccino are mentioned in public communications. This indicates preparation with an espresso machine. An article from November 2025 also mentioned a seasonal pumpkin spice latte in De Pijp. This mention only confirms that the drink was available at that time. The research provides no basis to assume that this product is still on the menu.

A complete beverage menu is not publicly available on the reviewed pages. As a result, information regarding bean selection, dosing, milk options, and other coffee drinks is limited. Pour-over, batch brew, AeroPress, Chemex, siphon, and other filter methods are also not publicly documented. The available information therefore primarily reflects an espresso-focused coffee offering.

The specific blend or origin of the coffee beans used is not disclosed. WALDO also does not publish traceability standards or certifications for coffee, cocoa, dairy, flour, or other raw materials. A broader sustainability policy covering energy, waste, packaging, transport, or emissions is likewise not publicly documented.

The online assortment features products labeled as vegan and gluten-free. These terms describe dietary attributes of individual items. They do not, in themselves, serve as evidence of a general sustainability program. For nationwide delivery of part of the assortment, WALDO collaborates with SOUS.

The business also maintains sales channels beyond its physical stores. According to its own information, WALDO is present at the weekly market in Amstelveen on Fridays. On Saturdays, there is a stall at the Grote Markt in Haarlem. These markets align with the earlier phase in which the company sold through markets and festivals.

The website lists a workshop titled “Mini-tart as dessert”. There are currently no new sessions scheduled. Future dates may be announced via social media. Additionally, WALDO mentions options for high tea and coffee bookings, but without a public schedule. Regular coffee tastings, exhibitions, or cultural events are not documented.

WALDO and Weijsenfeld have received attention in various media since their opening. AmsterdamFM interviewed the founder in April 2018. In that same year, Weijsenfeld and WALDO Chocolade & Patisserie were featured in the FavorFlav Food Top 100. Your Little Black Book included WALDO in an editorial list of Amsterdam patisseries in January 2021. This was not a formal award.

De Buik van Amsterdam, Haarlems Dagblad, and Amsterdam Walks also published profiles or mentions. No formal distinction for the coffee bar in Amsterdam-Zuid has been found. Based on the available data, the location can primarily be described as a patisserie and bakery with a limited documented espresso offering.