This is a very large grocery store near the Westerkerk, not far from the very center of Amsterdam…read more Striking is the large since once you enter and turn right. They have many self checkout kiosks, but be aware that unless you have the Dutch "pinnen" card, you will not be able to use this. You actually need cash to buy stuff here - and then wait in line to check out. At least they have an ATM machine here. The location is great, lots of food to go as well as beer and wine!

This seems to be the popular grocery/convenience store here and I see them everywhere. Picked up…read moresome produce and packaged snacks for the trip.

This Albert Heijn is one of the larger locations I've found. It is clean and has just about…read moreanything g you may need. Prices are fair, especially the AH brand.

Stopped at this large supermarket to pick up an inexpensive dinner and to check to see if they have…read morethe freshly squeezed orange juice like they have at the Lidl markets in Portugal and Spain and they do!! A deliciously fresh bottle of juice for under 3 euros! You put your bottle under the spout, push the button, and watch as your fresh juice is squeezed into your bottle. The juice is fantastic and you can taste the freshness of it. The oranges are just sweet enough and it's so wonderful to know it's all juice with no additives. The bottle is about 6 oz., but you can also purchase a larger bottle (can't remember the cost). There's no way you can get a bottle of fresh OJ in the states for this little bit of money! The food they carry seems to be pretty much on the healthy side. They have ready made meals you can get for a quick dinner. There are also the regular grocery items for those looking for more. Lots of different ready made salads, a meat market, fresh veggies, a fish/seafood section, and a bakery are also here. Their offerings are extensive and it's a great place to pop in for a quick meal or snack item. I got a container of soup and a margarita focaccia at the bakery that our nice hotel clerk reheated for me. Great for a quick and inexpensive meal! Sorry, no pictures!

Slightly less costly grocery store, this one doesn't feel well organized to me and for some reason…read moreI always have a hard time finding things. Could just be me though. I prefer Jumbo, Vomar, and Albert Heijn in this area.

Dirk van den Broek is, without question, the best place to get your groceries. Their home brands…read moreare cheap, like at Aldi (actually often cheaper), but you can also by regular brands, which is nice, because not all the cheap brands taste the same as the real ones. I've always had friendly service here too, plus they take credit cards, which still seems rare in The Netherlands. (They do charge a small fee I think though, for a credit card, like a quarter? Debit/pin cards are free) This store is huuuge too, with a liquor store and drug store on the first floor. This is definitely the biggest Dirk I've seen. It gets pretty busy here, so be prepared for an occasional restocking cart in the aisles and a lot of other shopping carts, but that's probably because it's way cheaper than the nearby Albert Heijn.

Out of the three big grocery shops here in Amsterdam Noord (north). This happens to be my favorite…read moreone. Yes it might not be the posh spot, BUT!! They have the best prices. And that is why I keep coming back to Dirk. Usually when I come in for work I just get the basic stuff to bring back to the states. My fiance happens to like the Yogurt here. So I try to bring some back for him. I do like the jar of pickled herring. That one happens to be my favorite snack... then I go to the wine aisle and pick up a couple of bottles. Then to the beer spot for some Heineken Oud Bruin. Another one of my fiance's favorite. Anyways, it's nice here,, there's plenty of merchandise to choose from. It's nice, it's clean and it's pretty organized. There's plenty of busy employees putting shelves together and always happy to help. The cashiers are nice as well. It's a pretty nice place. Not gimmicky, just a place to get your stuff, pay for it and be on your merry way. Thanks for reading my review. I hope this helps. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day!!

This is apparently a new location for Dirk van den Broek. Their other locations have been south…read moreacross the Ij. This location offer a fairly large grocery store. Bigger than the other groceries in the area. With that size comes a lot more variety of brands. Not too far from other groceries, it is easy to shop and compare prices. A big plus is the attached DVDB liquor store, so it's one-stop grocery shopping This new location is on Meeuwenlaan, so its easy to drive or bike to. There's plenty of parking as well..

This market was located right around the corner from the houseboat we stayed in during our recent…read moreAmsterdam trip. It was so convenient and we stopped by multiple times to pick up snacks and beverages. There's a great selection of beers and other soft drinks available by the bottle. Unfortunately, on both of our visits, the refrigerated cases were out of order so there wasn't anything cold. I highly recommend visiting the cheese counter. Everyone needs some gouda in their life while in the Netherlands! I was also excited to find containers of a crispy snack called emping melindjo, which we'd had for the first time at a bar while we were in town. It was only because of marqt that I was able to find out the name of said snack! I purchased a container, along with some chutney, which we enjoyed on the boat. Marqt takes credit cards only. They have great reusable bags available for a small fee if you don't have your own. Overall, an excellent city grocery!

I loved this store...fresh, healthy, and clean...not something you usually see in Amsterdam. It is…read morea small Whole Foods...Dutch style. They had fresh seafood, beautiful produce and cheese departments, and a fresh bakery. The associates where very nice and engaging.

Nice Dutch grocery store, very bright and well layed out.. Located all throughout the city, they…read moreoffer great prices on a wide variety of goods. Some locations offer fresh made foods. Go to the bakery section and try some of the great fresh baked goods. The chocolate croissant is delicious, and can you believe you can get 4 donuts for EUR0.50! They now offer self check out lanes to save time. Note you wil need to scan your receipt to leave. Tip: Bring your bottles back here to get a credit for recycling.

Love shopping at local grocery stores…read more Albert Heijn is the largest supermarket chain in The Netherlands. It was founded in 1887 when Albert Heijn bought a grocery story from his father Jan. Great to pick up a snack or some farm fresh cheese.

Huge supermarket close to Best Western Zaan Inn. Carries recognizable U.S. brand products like…read moreLay's but I tried their paprika chips -- OK. Beware that their bottled water has a deposit of 0.25 Euros; there is a recycling machine to return your purchased bottles. After you receive your return receipt, you go to the regular cashier who gives you the money back.

Not as good as the full blown supermarket but in a pinch and if you need a few things it'll do…read more Honestly, my biggest issue was that a lot of things I looked at were either close to expiring or already expired. I don't want to eat stale bread products. In America, I'm not sure what we'd compare this to. It's got a lot to choose from: drinks, donuts, sandwiches, salads, candy, and more. It's a local convenience store, but definitely more of a healthier selection than say a 7-11. You're not buying a churro or anything like that, but you can definitely find a sandwich to-go that might tide you over until your real meal. I thought it was clean. The line was long and moved quickly and the cashiers were friendly. I wasn't a fan of the variety of the products overall, but hey, sometimes you gotta make due.

Just to explain: Albert Heijn to go is a little brother of the bigger supermarket Albert Heijn…read more You'll find them in stations, on busy streets and in the airport. The name "to go" means you can buy things you need as you go. Do not expect to find a full assortment here. Just the basics, including a toothbrush, toilet paper and garbage bags. It's not meant to do your weekly shopping. You really can't buy everything you need AND the prices are much higher. If you need to do big shopping in the center (or if you want to spend less) go to the big Albert Heijn behind the palace on Dam square (Nieuwe Zijdsvoorburgwal). It's just 3 minutes walking. Having said this all, this Albert Heijn to go DOES have a sushi bar. Fresh sushi is being prepared in the middle of the busy center. Whereas I would never recommend to eat anywhere on Damrak (packed with low quality tourist traps) this sushibar is an exception. The sushi is really good and the price as well.