On the Oudegracht · Utrecht · since 2014

The day begins with the smell of freshly baked bread

Every night we artisanally bake sourdough bread, butter croissants and Utrecht spritsen — with organic flour from a mill in the Achterhoek. Come inside and taste the difference.

Hands kneading sourdough starter on a flour-dusted work surface
Our story

A real test bakery at the canal

Proefbakkerij De Ochtend has been at the Oudegracht in Utrecht since 2014. The name says it all: we test, experiment and bake anew every night.

We work with organic flour from a mill in the Achterhoek. That flour determines the flavor, so that's where we start. Dough gets the time it needs here — our sourdough rises overnight, so the bread is deep in flavor and easy to digest.

What's in the case in the morning was hand-shaped that same night. No shortcuts, no ready-made: just honest bread and pastries, as they should be.

— The team at De Ochtend

Fresh from the oven

What we bake every morning

Our customers come mainly for the sourdough bread, the almond croissant and our custom cakes. This is a selection of what's on the shelf daily.

Our classicSliced sourdough bread with an airy crumb

Sourdough bread

Risen overnight on our own starter, baked with organic flour. Crispy crust, full flavor — what we're best known for.

Customer favoriteFresh almond croissants sprinkled with powdered sugar

Almond croissant

Butter croissant with almond filling, baked until golden brown and crispy. The reason it gets busy on Saturdays.

Utrecht traditionUtrecht spritsen on a baking sheet

Utrecht spritsen

The real Utrecht biscuit: buttery, with almond, as it has been made for generations. A regional classic that we never miss.

Custom orderCustom cake with fresh fruit

Custom cakes

A birthday, a celebration or just because? We bake custom cakes. Discuss your wishes by phone or in the shop, and we'll make it for you.

Straight from the ovenFresh rolls in a basket

Rolls & small bread

Fresh rolls for lunch or on the go, baked fresh every morning. Perfect for breakfast or a quick errand.

SweetSelection of sweet pastries on the counter

Sweet pastries

Changing sweet treats from our own oven, from butter pastries to seasonal specials. Come in and see what's ready that day.

Why De Ochtend

Craft you can taste

No factory dough, no rushing. This is how we work every night.

Fresh every night

We bake at night, so in the morning you take home bread and pastries that came out of the oven a few hours earlier. Nothing here is from yesterday.

Organic flour

Our flour comes from a mill in the Achterhoek — organic and with character. Good flour is half the work, and that's where we start.

Taking our time

Our sourdough rises overnight. That rest makes the bread deeper in flavor and easier to digest — time you can't skip.

Hand-shaped

Every loaf is hand-shaped by our own bakers. No two pieces are exactly the same — that's exactly the point.

Utrecht at heart

On the Oudegracht since 2014, with regional classics like Utrecht spritsen. A neighborhood bakery where your face becomes known.

Custom cake

For your party or birthday we bake custom cakes. Tell us what you're looking for — by phone or in the shop — and we'll make it.

Bakers at work in the bakery
The people behind the bread

Five bakers, one early shift

While Utrecht sleeps, our team of five bakers stands in the bakery. They shape, wait, bake and make sure the case is full at seven o'clock.

Five pairs of hands

A permanent team of five bakers who know each other's work and fill the oven together every night.

Craftsmanship first

From starting the starter to shaping every loaf: it all happens here by hand, with care.

Feel free to stop by

Questions about a loaf or an order? Come in during opening hours — we're happy to tell you about it.

Plan your visit
Order & Visit

Visit us or order by phone

You can order by phone or simply in the shop. For custom cakes, give us a call and we'll discuss your wishes.

Call & Order

030 123 45 67

Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday to Saturday07:00 – 17:00
SundayClosed
HolidaysClosed
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