Vondelpark doesn't have a chocolate shop inside its gates — but a 10-minute walk east takes you to one of the best in the city. Amsterdam Chocolate Factory on Leidsestraat 87 is the closest handmade chocolatier to the park, perfect for a small reward after a run, a picnic addition, or a quiet stop on the way back into the centre.
Walking directions: Leave Vondelpark via the eastern gate at Stadhouderskade, cross the bridge, continue onto Leidseplein, then turn into Leidsestraat. We're at number 87 on the right.
Leave via the gate at Stadhouderskade. Cross the bridge over the canal, pass through Leidseplein, then turn into Leidsestraat. Around 10 minutes total. The route is flat and well-lit until 22:00.
A single-origin Madagascar bar holds up well outdoors in cool weather. Our Grand Bonbons travel in their box without melting. Skip fresh ganache truffles if you're heading back into the park on a warm day.
We're open until 22:00 every day. A common move from regulars: a Vondelpark sunset walk, then a small box of bonbons to share on the way home.
No. The nearest handmade chocolate shop is Amsterdam Chocolate Factory on Leidsestraat 87, around 10 minutes from the park's east gate.
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome — many of our regulars stop in after a Vondelpark walk.