LET'S TAKE A LONG WALK…read more Wow, just realized I've shopping here for over 15 years already. How time flies! For me food has always been my #1 luxury expense. So while most students were spending their limited resources on beer and drinking binges, I went shopping at Kings. About a year ago they did a complete renovation and some shop designers feng shuid the place, making shopping here even more pleasurable. Their product range is so tempting I tell myself to not go crazy, just get what you need and get out...fast! Let me take you along a stroll through this luxury grocery store and the internal dialogue going on...... Oew Wijs & Zonen Java mocha coffee..."You hardly drink coffee, don't need coffee". Some of their Indian chai blend tea would be nice though.... Sweet, Gavottes Crepe Dantelle...."No, don't go there!" Walkers short bread cookies??...."You know what will happen, you're gonna eat them all in 1 go till you're nauseous" Kings' crown jewel # 109 Grisbi Lemon cream cookies then?? "Fine, just 1 package though and don't finish them all that same night!" Soup from the Soep Fabriek is always good to have as an emergency meal. Get some pure tomato soup ala Johannes van Dam. That Gastoria rouille will be perfect to liven up the bisque soup I got at Vis op Zuid. Kind of bland without it.... Don't even look at the lemon merengue pie or the lemon cakes at the bakery. "Keep walking, just get the necessities!" Orville Redenbachers popcorn is harmless, right? "Not if you put Ker' Amel butter salted caramel on there! Just get some plain Pur Natur bio yoghurt...and a few bags of scampi fries :) " Hey, what's that? Foie gras of the sea? Haven't seen it before, got to try it! Just recently avocado oil seems to have become the newest fad, but I have been using it for years already. Know why? Because Kings has been selling it for years! Oh, that reminds me need a new bottle of Les Huileries de la Croix Verte pistachio oil!!! Those fish cakes look tempting but are crazy expensive at €4,50 for just 2! I think I'm gonna whip some crab cakes up myself. I am gonna get me a few Lincolnshire sausages though. Ok, enough! Go to the cash register and get the f**** out of there! What's that smell? How did that bag of Java Mocha coffee get in my basket? The bill....€37 and all I got was some yoghurt, coffee and snacks and I end up still having to go to the Appie for my necessities :( To sum things up: Kings is seriously detrimental for your bank account...and waste line but good for the soul. It's more than just an expat store, it's a foodie's shopper paradise

Kingsalmarkt is a really nice place for grocery shopping in Amstelveen. They have all kinds of…read moreluxury brands and import brands. I headed here with some specific stuff in my and even though I did not find it I left this place with lots of goodies and if I had followed my stomach's advise, and not my wallet's, I would have left with much more. If you live in Amsterdam you probably would not go to this place all the time, so it is handy to come with money and maybe a car because you will probably buy lot's of stuff here. It is nearly impossible to walk through this store without spending to much money on delicious stuff (also because stuff here is pretty expensive). Even though it is a pricey store I will definitely be back for some things that are not available at my nearest Albert Heijn. Nice extra; they had Halloween themed candies! Trick or treat! Nice!

I was staying at the element hotel inside the same shopping center this market is in. I read…read moresomewhere that this location is the biggest location inside Holland. Having been to other numerous locations all over Holland I believe it. I especially like the prepared food section in the front, when you enter. There is a big selection of items. They usually have a few items on special and are clearly marked. My favorite item to buy was a pasta carbonara. Ate that almost everyday. Also, they do take credit cards. My favorite market chain in Holland for sure. Recommended.

Great supermarket, with quality foods and great options…read more Only complaint is that some of them doesn't accept credit card.

Albert Heijn is just one of those brands you can't escape in The Netherlands, so I wasn't surprised…read moreto see them here in the country's largest Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol, the store is fairly small as an "AH To Go" location, but still has a decent section of essentials including bottled snacks, drinks and a coffee machine. It's located before security, meaning you don't need a boarding pass to enter here, and it can be particularly useful if you're looking to grab a drink or snack after departing your flight before commencing your way into the city. I was unable to find one of the items that I came into the store from, they only had the small kid's sized cartons of milk compared to the larger size, which was frustrating. Prices did seem a little higher than other Albert Heijn locations in the city, probably down to it being an Airport location. The self-service checkouts were easy to use and had an English option, I didn't notice a staffed checkout or any staff members around the store. 3* - The store is fairly modern, the selection is OK, and is useful if you want to grab a quick drink after your flight, if you are able to wait until you get into the city you'll probably find a better selection with lower prices at another Albert Heijn or similar store.

Great grocery right outside Amsterdam airport. Much bigger than expected selection of fresh fruit,…read moremeats, dairy, etc. Easy to stock up here on the way to your destination. One bank of automated self service machines that take credit card, as well as cashier service.

Lovely local grocery store that meets your every day needs. I had a ton of fun learning how to use…read morethe self scanner. You get a scan gun from the front and as you put things in your basket you scan it then you go through a separate check out line, built on trust and so convenient! They have a good variety of dairy products true to Dutch fashion, and has a good variety of fruits vegetables and meats. Prices seem very reasonable from what I have seen so far.

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.

Everytime I leave here I feel like I've shoplifted half the things I've bought, it's that cheap…read more There are some staples here (always good) and some interesting things that are pretty good (veggie parmesan cutlets for example). I don't think the veg or meat is particularly worth getting here (esp with the big open market right next door) but I do find myself coming back here for the bulk of stuff.

A very large Albert Heijn (To Go) in the Amstel Station. They have everything you would need for…read morelunch. This is a "To Go" location so they have fewer household items and more geared towards commuters or people passing through. We actually walk here to get lunch from the offices nearby. It is very open and spread out. Nicely lighted and high ceilings. Lot's of self-checkout....(only). But I THINK they take actual credit cards, I know some other To Go stores do.

These little mini marts are in all the train stations. They carry everything from ready to eat…read moresandwiches and fruit, to beer and candy. The prices are affordable and they cater to people needing a snack for the train. I wouldn't purchase an entire meal here (although you could), but it is definitely convenient for when you're on your way back to the hotel and realize that you have nothing to munch on or drink once you get there. 29/2019

I am a huge, huge fan of Marqt and was SO happy when they opened near my house. This is a small one…read morebut they have many things I love, including a sizeable cheese section (always with samples), lots of Bbrood brand bread, some nice wines and quite a few heat and serve options (dinner entrees, soups, etc). I have discovered a few new products thanks to their samples that are always out. Yay for samples. On the negative side, as already mentioned the store is small but does a lot of business. They often only have one register open so you can stand in line for a little bit. And now a story to illustrate my love for Marqt: a few weeks ago I had a very bad experience at the register when the price that was ringing up for one of my items was incorrect (or so I thought). The checkout girl did not try to solve it and I left fuming mad and without the item in question. I had to go to the Albert Heijn down the street to get it which was punishment enough if you've ever been to that store. And on top of that I threatened to boycott the store (which unfortunately lasted about five days before I went into withdrawal, couldn't stay away longer!). Inspired by an Australian friend who writes email complaints and praises to businesses here in town, and channeling my former American self who used to love to do this, I sent them an email and told them what happened. For two weeks I got no response which made me even more mad - but then someone from the store called and apologized and tried to make things right. And that's another reason I love Marqt, because I feel they try to do the right thing. For me this is excellent customer service - especially when I saw last night that the price that was ringing up was indeed correct (oops oops oops, must pay more attention to per kilo versus per 500 grams). The store must have realized I had read the price incorrectly and they still went out of their way to make me feel better about how I was treated (even if the cashier was right in insisting on the price that was ringing up). Anyways, if any of you are doubters, yes it can be more expensive than other stores (though not always), but the food quality is good and so are the people apparently, which makes for a very happy me :)

In our nieuwe buurt, we located the closest Marqt to Schinkelbuurt and this is it. And its' just as…read moregood as the other locations (Wolffstraat use to be our bio local) with the same items, brands, and fresh food quality. The bread is fabulous and the small spelt chocolate cakes are perfect for two people for a couple days desert. Anchovies are good too. Also a fresh fish area and they're patient when I try to speak Dutch so that's always good.