In the Jordaan, at Lindengracht 158H, you'll find Saint-Jean, a bakery & deli that runs entirely on plant-based creations. The interior is bright and inviting, with a few seating areas, but above all the display case draws you like a magnet: colorful pastries, cruffins filled with pistachio, breads with crispy crust and delicate flavor combinations.
Their offerings change daily and follow the seasons. Take, for example, the pistachio cruffin or the "Brioche Nanterre" loaf: true to patisserie tradition, but surprisingly without dairy or eggs. The specialty coffee completes the picture.
The atmosphere is informal but with attention to detail. Staff welcomes you with know-how: which pastries are the freshest, which will fill, which flavors are balanced. Because seating is limited, many opt for takeaway or take their treats to the canal.
"Plant-based pastries that transcend all clichés."
Saint-Jean proves that plant-based does not have to be synonymous with concessions. The structure of the bread, the crispness of the outside, the taste explosions inside: everything indicates that craftsmanship reigns here. A relaxing coffee in the morning, a pastry that perks you up - here you feel that every bite has been carefully selected.