louf - oud west

hand-shaped sourdough with an 18–20 hour rise and oven-fresh viennoiserie

Bright, friendly, and relaxed. Good coffee, fresh bakes, and a few books to browse. Best late morning; weekends get a short line.

Louf (formerly 'Loof') is an artisanal sourdough bakery and café at 38 Bilderdijkstraat in Amsterdam Oud-West, part of a small group with locations in De Pijp, De Jordaan and Oud-West, and family to neighboring Café Binnenvisser. They bake sourdough breads, viennoiserie (croissants), focaccia sandwiches, and pastries like miso cookies and currant-cheese buns, paired with specialty coffee. Open 7 days a week, 8am–4pm; limited indoor seating with a long outdoor bench. The space has warm wood interiors and the spot is highly rated (~4.7 on Google) for friendly staff and quality bakes. Vegan options like focaccia are noted by third-party guides. Curator's 'late morning, weekend line' notes match reports of weekend popularity.