Het VlaamseFriethuis Directions

Gedempte Gracht · Zaandam

Authentic
Handmade
Flemish Fries

in the heart of Zaandam

Het Vlaamse Friethuis has been a fixture on Gedempte Gracht for more than 30 years. This family-run yellow shop serves authentic handmade Flemish fries with a warm local welcome.

The Story

Family-Run.
Thirty Years.

Het Vlaamse Friethuis began as a family shop on Gedempte Gracht, built with steady hands, familiar faces and a love for real Flemish fries.

For more than 30 years, the bright yellow facade has been a familiar stop for locals, shoppers and visitors walking through Zaandam. It is simple, welcoming and easy to remember.

30+ Years in Zaandam
How It's Made

Made the Flemish Way

Flemish fries are about care, texture and timing. At Het Vlaamse Friethuis, potatoes are prepared with attention and served in the yellow cone people carry through Zaandam.

Fresh potatoes being hand-cut for authentic Flemish fries at Het Vlaamse Friethuis, Zaandam
Selected potato before cutting 01

Potatoes First

It starts simply: good potatoes, prepared with attention from the first cut.

Hand-cut Flemish fries 02

Cut with Care

Irregular edges and honest shape give the fries their handmade character.

Fries cooking in hot oil 03

Cooked with Care

Heat, timing and attention turn simple potatoes into golden Flemish fries.

Fries served in a paper cone 04

Served Fresh

Finished in the yellow cone and ready for a walk through Zaandam.

The Icon

The Yellow Cone

Golden handmade Flemish fries in the signature yellow paper cone. Served fresh, generous and ready to take with you through Zaandam.

It is the familiar cone people notice at the counter, on Gedempte Gracht and in the hands of visitors exploring the centre.

Visit Us

Find the Yellow Shop

A warm stop on Gedempte Gracht for handmade Flemish fries, easy to find while exploring the heart of Zaandam.

Visit Us

Het Vlaamse Friethuis
Gedempte Gracht 22-A
1506 CG Zaandam
The Netherlands

Right in the heart of Zaandam, marked by the bright yellow facade and the familiar fries cone.

Train tip: about 15 minutes from Amsterdam Centraal to Zaandam, then a short walk from the station.

Opening Hours

Monday
11:00-18:00
Tuesday
11:00-18:00
Wednesday
11:00-18:00
Thursday
11:00-20:30
Friday
11:00-18:00
Saturday
11:00-18:00
Sunday
12:00-18:00
FAQ

Good to Know

A few quick answers before you stop by for handmade Flemish fries in the heart of Zaandam.

Do I need to reserve?

No reservation is needed. Het Vlaamse Friethuis is a walk-in fries shop.

Is it easy to visit while exploring Zaandam?

Yes. The shop is in a central spot for shoppers, day visitors and tourists walking through Zaandam.

What should I order?

The signature choice is handmade Flemish fries served in the yellow paper cone.

Can I take the fries with me?

Yes. The yellow paper cone is made for enjoying your fries while walking through Zaandam.