Hello, dear friends! The season of exposed knees, SPF50 on our cheeks, and radiant faces has finally arrived. Amsterdam has been graced by the weather gods, offering us glorious sunshine and warmth in these last couple of weeks.
We aim to spare you the disappointment of embarking on a high-intensity workout (aka biking in Amsterdam when the temperature rises above 23 degrees) only to be rewarded with a lackluster strawberry ice cream or a plain vanilla gelato that’s, well, just ‘so vanilla.’ Brace yourself for an exquisite treat like the blood orange ice cream at Tofani or indulge in the unbeatable 10/10 combination of savoring a cheeky cone of gelato while securing a spot on the Glouglou terrace.
So, slip into your favorite sundress, hop on your trusty Fiets, and pamper yourself with a delectable treat under the boundless blue skies this week!
Cover Visual by Anastasia Gviniachvili
Massimo
The verdict’s been out, and we agree. Massimo serves what might just be the best gelato in town. If you find yourself at the De Pijp outpost, pair your scoop with a post-lick glass of natural wine at Glouglou next door. It’s called balance.
Lait de Choco
Amalia won us over with her homemade chocolate long ago, now she’s got us lining up for soft serve. Her flavour combos hit every time (think tahini, rose, dark chocolate), and somehow manage to feel both nostalgic and brand new. If you needed a reason to head east, this is it..
Miuz
If you’re a pistachio loyalist, this one’s a no-brainer. But Miuz is also for the adventurers: think burrata ice cream, banana bread flavour, the works. Grab a cup, walk five minutes, and disappear into Vondelpark like it’s a movie.
Van Soest
Van Soest is a chocolatier with multiple locations in Amsterdam. Whilst their chocolate may be great, do not skip on their ice-cream. The white chocolate raspberry flavor is your perfect mid-day pick-me-up.
Monte Pelmo
Straightforward, great Italian ice cream in Jordaan.
Tofani
Tofani’s been around forever, quietly holding it down on the corner of Nieuwmarkt. No frills, no fuss, just really good scoops. The affogato is a classic, but if you know, you know: the blood orange is the one.
Het Paradijs is Zacht en Zoet
The name says it all: paradise is soft and sweet. This dreamy little ice cream cart in Oosterpark delivers exactly that. Every scoop hits, the owners are even sweeter, and let’s be honest: maybe this is the sign you needed to finally go on that park ‘run.’
Wishing you a blissful summer,
Xx, Aa
