Looking for a casual, quick bite and the most delicious Iberico jamon in Amsterdam? This is the…read moreplace to go! You can get it on a small freshly baked bread, croissant or even just on its own! The menu is decently priced, with quality backing it up. Service is quick and easy. There isn't much seating but people come and go, so you won't be waiting long. Super easy to get to and walkable from Amsterdam Centraal!

So happy I found this place! Honestly the best place for iberico ham. My mouth was watering the…read morewhole time just seeing the shop itself and how it was made in front of you. The guy who made my sandwich was so nice and friendly! Gave us free samples to try to make sure we really liked the meat he was using. We got the sandwich and it was just so simple but was just beautiful. Couldn't even take a photo at that moment. Simple ingredients of the iberico ham, olive oil and tomato and bread. Love it. How could you not come into this place? Literally the best!

Best Butcher in town, they have a variety of fresh and processed meats. The prices are listed on a…read moreboard or using old fashion plastic signs. They have a variety of liver paste and they sell other peculiar items. I tried two types of salamis here, both had a unique and delicious smoked taste. One of the favorites here in the Netherlands is a salami that is slowly cooked by smoke at a specific temperature for one year or so. It has a raw appearance, however the meat is fully cooked by smoke and the process they are using. All sausages or salami are served with mustard the condiment of choice in the Netherlands.

When you enter the shop all this meat and meat products is smack dab in front of you. The glass…read moredisplay case containing most of the meat sits at an angle across the room so that when you enter you're looking straight at the meat. Behind the counter the butchers and their helpers are busily cutting or wrapping meat. It's definitely a busy store. As is usual for me, I stand in line awaiting my turn to come up when 15 minutes or so later I realize it's a numbered system and I have to get a number. LOL. Of course the ticket number dispenser is right at the door as soon as you come in. Doh. The staff is friendly and helpful and can even decipher my kind of okay spoken Dutch. I suppose they're happy I'm at least trying. Actually it's so good that they respond in Dutch leaving me wide eyed and confused not knowing what it is they said. The prices are okay, not low not high. The meat fresh and ample. After much research I've determined the difference in cuts of meat here in Holland. The beef is leaner and has less marbling. It makes me wonder if marbled meat is available here in Holland. Regardless, it's a nice clean friendly establishment that I'll return to many times to buy my cuts of meat especially since now I know where they're located..

Good, affordable meats here at Kema Vlees. I walked by here a hundred times before I went inside…read more It's not very large, but they pack a lot of meat in to that space! I was more shocked at the low prices and huge portions. I am not a huge "meat eater" but love chicken (Kip) and some pork. The lekker smell of smoked meats overcome you when you walk in (a good thing). So many choices of smoked meats, sides and anything you want. You could make a full meal and call it your own from the chicken shawarma prepared meals they have here...all you have to do is cook and serve! It is right next to the Ten Kate Markt on the Kinkerstraat....so some competition, but the market (generally) does not have raw meat sold in this capacity. A bit crowded at times...lines form down the street during these Covid-times...but I can't imagine how busy this place would be if there were no restrictions on capacity. A good, friendly place...huge selection. Check it out!

A Dutch friend recommended this butcher and I finally went today. How have I lived here, so close…read moreto this place, for this long and have never been? I feel ashamed! It's well-stocked with all kinds of meats (not fish of course!). There are staff members there if you need help, and they were all smiles today, something I truly appreciate. I asked if they had breakfast bacon, and sadly they don't, so he gave me something else to try. It's a clean and open area so you can easily see everything. It's all well-marked with what it is, prices, and weight. But I really couldn't believe the prices. Between three different packs of meat, a few fruit and vegetables from the market around the corner (http://www.yelp.com/biz/ten-katemarkt-amsterdam-2), was about 10 euro. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE? Obviously I've been living my life wrong. But it's okay, because I have found the way. My tip: Go here and the market first, then go to the grocery store for what ever is left on your list. My guess is that you will save at least 30-50% on your groceries! I know they take pin and cash.

Always the best meats, turkey during the holidays is wonderful ! Staff is always helpful and…read morefriendly.

Had the couscous, pumpkins and mushrooms (sold separately, duh). Great stuff: light and flavorful…read more It's a bit expensive, but it's worth it. I didn't try the meat since I'm a vegetarian but they seem to have a lot of options. The staff is really friendly as well and there to help

Extremely friendly, high quality and -more importantly- consistent quality. Whether it is 9am or…read more5pm, this place looks and smells tidy, the staff is making jokes, and everything looks mouth wateringly good. One big capital lettered 'but'; nothing's organic (biologisch) which in 2015 in a self conscious/health conscious oud zuid is a big capital lettered 'ugh'.

5 Stars for the appearance of the most delicious looking meats, salads, cheeses, pates and more. I…read morewas chastised for taking a photo but they might have been joking. To our great fortune, we found their restaurant Brasserie Van Dam a block away where we enjoyed a delightful lunch.Definitely have the veal croquettes!!! They are creamy and delicious.

We stopped in today for some onion soup, spinachia, hotspot and cheese. The service was friendly…read moreand large selection of choice meats. We were hungry so everything looked so good. Their hutspot tastes good too.

Great chicken and corn, plus fresh peppermint tea. Loved it and the owner was very friendly!!!read more

THE BEST TERIYAKI CHICKEN SANDWICH IN AMSTERDAM!!…read more Arie van Buuren has been running his poelier for years in the heart of the Jordaan and his marinades that he lovingly flavors his chicken with are legendary in Amsterdam and throughout the Netherlands. Everything is fresh and organic, and what he does not have on hand he can special order such as our annual 12 kilo Thanksgiving turkey or whole rabbit and ducks for your gumbo. Aside from the beautiful poultry, rabbit, pheasant and duck, Arie alone is worth the visit as you relax upon walking in the door due to his warm and caring persona. Make this a stop on your next visit and take in yet another jewel of the Jordaan.

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.

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!

This is a large Albert Heijn location in Amsterdam, located on Van Baerlestraat in the Museumplein…read moredistrict. It is in an ideal location for tourists looking to grab a cold drink or stock up on essentials, while in the city, especially due to its location being very close to public transport links, and museums. It is located in a basement but you can get a decent mobile phone signal inside, even after heading down the escalator. For tourists, Albert Heijin is the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands, it's pretty much a brand you can't hide from and it seems they have stores everywhere you look with almost 1000 stores in the Netherlands. Unlike some AH stores, they do accept foreign Mastercard and Visa cards here, which seems to have changed in the past couple of years, as some older reviewers did state this wasn't possible. This specific location is pretty large and carries two main benefits over the AH To Go stores dotted around the city: - Product Selection (Larger store, so has many more products including the freshly squeezed orange machine, which was turned on and functioning) - Price (Reasonably cheaper compared to AH To Go stores, meaning you can save some money here compared to their stores nearby, in general I noticed prices were slightly more than back home, but prices were good compared to other stores I visited in the Netherlands) Most of the checkouts here are self-service, but there are a couple of manned checkouts. The self-checkouts were reasonably easy to use, with an English language option, and a staff member on hand to help. I did experience an issue where I required a staff member's approval for my product, I did only purchase a bottle of freshly squeezed orange juice, so I'm not sure if they offer random checks or if it was some sort of verification. You will also need to save your receipt, or request a short barcode to leave the store, so make sure to take it with you! 4*