For serving with coffee
Ideal for a small group when you want to serve everyone a biscuit with their afternoon coffee. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe the AH and Kanjers stroopwafels reviewed as treats to enjoy with coffee or tea.
Who is each treat for?
For giving a chocolate gift
For anyone who wants to give a present and values a selection of chocolates more than a single type of biscuit to have with coffee. Albert Heijn's range of chocolate gifts includes separate gift options like these.
For anyone considering allergies or dietary requirements
For anyone who should first ask what the recipient can and wants to eat. The stroopwafels and chocolate varieties reviewed contain different allergens, so check the exact packaging rather than relying on the product type.
What should you consider when choosing?
First decide whether you want to put something on the table or mainly give a present. Then consider the quantity and any dietary requirements the recipient may have.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it's important for |
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| Serving or giving as a gift | Choose between stroopwafels to serve straight away and a separate box of chocolates to give as a present. | If the treat is going straight on the table, I want a familiar biscuit to have with coffee; for a personal gift, presentation matters more. Around 37% of consumers would prioritise the coffee occasion or the way the gift is presented. |
| Portions and packaging | Check the number of pieces or portions, and whether the wafers are wrapped individually or in pairs. | For a small group, I want enough to share without opening a much larger pack. For around 27% of consumers, sharing the treats would be the main consideration. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Ask about any relevant dietary requirements and read the ingredients, allergen and nutrition information for the exact variety. | If the recipient needs to avoid certain ingredients, I don't want to rely on the words ‘mini’ or ‘chocolate’. Suitability for the recipient would take priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check whether the variety you want is available from the shop or through the ordering method you plan to use. | If I need a particular treat for a planned coffee occasion, I want to know where I can get it. Around 9% of consumers would see availability as their main priority. |
What should you watch out for?
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Assuming age determines dietary needs
Older adults don't all have the same dietary needs or requirements. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that additional dietary advice may be needed in cases of illness, limitations or reduced appetite.
Ask discreetly about the recipient's preferences and requirements before choosing a treat.
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Guessing allergens from the product name
The Daelmans and Jumbo chocolate stroopwafels reviewed list different allergens. A name such as ‘mini’ or ‘butter’ doesn't tell you whether a product is suitable for a particular recipient.
Check the allergen information and any warnings on the current packaging for the exact variety you are buying.
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Looking only at the pack size
A pack of eight wafers wrapped in pairs is different to share from a bag of mini wafers or a box of chocolates. The number of guests will determine which pack is practical.
Count how many people you want to treat in advance and check the number of pieces or portions on the packaging.
If the pack size doesn't suit the group, you may have some left over after coffee.
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Assuming an online listing means you can order online
A product shown online isn't necessarily available to order online: Lidl lists the Sondey mini stroopwafels reviewed as an in-store product.
If you want to bring a specific variety, check how to buy it and which shop stocks it shortly before your coffee occasion.
An in-store product may mean an extra trip to the shops.
Brands and ranges to explore
Daelmans
Worth considering if you're thinking of chocolate stroopwafels or mini wafers to have with coffee.
- PLUS lists a 157 g bag of Daelmans Mini's Chocolate.
- For this variety, PLUS lists milk, wheat, cereals containing gluten and soya, and warns that the product may contain nuts.
Albert Heijn
Worth considering if you're weighing up plain stroopwafels for the coffee table against a separate chocolate gift.
- Albert Heijn describes its AH butter stroopwafels as biscuits to have with coffee or tea, and also offers a range of chocolate gifts.
- Check the ingredients and portions for the box of chocolates you choose; these aren't covered by the information about the stroopwafels.
Jumbo
Worth considering if you're thinking of a milk chocolate stroopwafel to have with coffee.
- The Jumbo Milk Chocolate stroopwafels reviewed list six portions per pack.
- For this variety, Jumbo lists egg, milk, wheat, gluten and soya as allergens. Check the current availability of the variety you want.
Kanjers
Worth considering if you want to share or hand out stroopwafels in pairs.
- Jumbo describes the Kanjers Original Stroopwafels reviewed as a pack of 4 × 2 pieces to enjoy with coffee or tea.
- Check the allergen information on the pack you choose, including details about milk, egg, wheat, soya and possible traces of nuts.
Lidl / Sondey
Worth considering if you want to share small butter stroopwafels and don't mind visiting a shop.
- Lidl lists around 37 pieces in a 316 g pack of the Sondey Mini Butter Stroopwafels reviewed.
- Lidl lists this variety as available in store only.
ALDI
Worth considering if you're looking for a pack of stroopwafels to share with several guests.
- ALDI lists 12 stroopwafels in a 378 g pack for the variety reviewed.
- Check the packaging of the product you actually choose for its ingredients and allergen information.
PLUS
Worth exploring as a retailer for Daelmans chocolate varieties and other packaged wafers.
- PLUS stocks, among other products, Daelmans Mini's Chocolate and a chocolate stroopwafel in a snack pack.
- The PLUS Choco Wafers reviewed are egg wafers with hazelnut filling, not stroopwafels.
Joybuy products for the coffee table or as a gift
The Kanjers stroopwafels are suitable for serving straight away with afternoon coffee. The chocolate assortments below are separate gift or sharing options, not chocolate stroopwafels.
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Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8 pieces
An option for sharing or handing out stroopwafels with afternoon coffee.
Pack of 8. Check the allergens on the packaging if the recipient needs to avoid certain ingredients.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Stroopwafels, 10 pieces
A pack of stroopwafels to serve when you're having coffee with several guests.
Pack of 10. Check the information on the packaging you choose for any dietary requirements.
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Celebrations assorted chocolates, 385 g
An assortment of chocolates to give as a gift or serve with coffee instead of stroopwafels.
385 g pack. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging you choose.
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Tony's Chocolonely chocolate gift pack, 288 g
A chocolate gift for anyone who wants to offer a variety of flavours or share a tasting during afternoon coffee.
288 g pack. Check the allergens and nutrition information on the box you choose.
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Merci Petits Chocolate Collection, 125 g
A small chocolate gift if you want to take something other than stroopwafels to afternoon coffee.
125 g pack. Check the box for the ingredients and allergens in the variety you choose.
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose a box of chocolates instead of stroopwafels?
Choose a box of chocolates if you mainly want to give a gift with a variety of chocolates; choose stroopwafels if you want to serve a biscuit with coffee straight away. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe the AH and Kanjers stroopwafels reviewed as treats to enjoy with coffee or tea.
Does a treat for older adults always need to be sugar-free?
No, age alone doesn't determine which treat is right for someone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that some older adults may need additional dietary advice; if they have specific dietary requirements, ask what the recipient can and wants to eat.
Which allergens should I check in chocolate stroopwafels?
Check the allergens on the current packaging for the exact variety. For the Daelmans Mini's Chocolate reviewed, PLUS lists milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients, and warns of possible traces of nuts; Jumbo also lists egg for the milk chocolate stroopwafels reviewed.
Can I order a treat online if it's shown online?
Not always: Lidl lists the Sondey Mini Butter Stroopwafels reviewed as available in store only. Check how to order the specific treat before deciding what to buy for your coffee occasion.
How should I store stroopwafels until afternoon coffee?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for the variety you've bought. The Daelmans and Jumbo chocolate stroopwafels reviewed say to store in a cool, dry place; check the best-before date too.