Haha, all the other reviews say it already: This is Haarlems Secret Weapon, almost to good to be…read moretrue. If mister (racist right wing politician) Wilders wants to arrange for less Maroccan people In the Netherlands, then he has never been here. Very small indeed but packed to the ceiling with more variety of food ware than you can imagine. If you need something from a recipe and you've never heard of it before: Mabrouk has it. The most kind and cheerfull guys are working here, working their butts off and fast as humanly possible :) The check-out line goes through the shop and is sometimes very very long (almost the whole shop) but don't you worry, you'll be next to pay in minutes. Also: do come here when your budget is low, the prices are really moderate. Fresh fruits and vegetables are increasingly biological, the meat still isn't but since Mart Smeets buys his meat here, I guess it's the best! Check the pictures. I just love love love Mabrouk!

I am a new fan of Mabrouk, because of their wide selection of diverse products. I can't believe it…read moretook me so long to finally enter this market. I would pass Mabrouk multiple times, completely oblivious of what a a gem it is. I decided to wonder on in here out of curiousity, and loved everybit of it. My eyes lit up over so many of their products. The only downer about this market, it can get real tight in here. Never the less, Mabrouk has some great products worth checking out and the majority of the items are price reasonable. Surprisingly you will also find a few gluten-free products in here as well.

I was in Haarlem and saw this store near my bus-stop and was very intrigued by the name. I had been…read morelooking for sprouts and also an herbal mouthwash and thought by the name, it was likely the might have both those items. And hurrah! Found lots of sprouts at reasonable prices. They didn't carry natural mouthwash but the lovely staffer at check-out gave me the name of another store just up the street to check out. I also purchased some muesli and cookies from this store and must say both were fabulous purchases! The muesli had just the perfect amount of crunch and the right amount of nuts and raisins for my taste.The cookie I got was a chocolate macadamia which was really addictive. So general consensus? It's a Great organic store and one that is a chain, so will definitely patronize! Yelp 193/ 2018

I finally found an Ekoplaza in Haarlem. It toke me months, but I finally found one. Never the less,…read moreI am just grateful, and happy that I now know there is an Ekoplaza located in Haarlem. It's actually located near the shopping centre of Haarlem, on a main side street. I was so joyful that Dutchman brought me home tons of Gluten-free items, because I am a big Ekoplaza fan. My favorite item on the list is the buckwheat cereal. So much healthier, than eating cornflakes. I also love their vegan bouillon, it does wonders in a soup or if your preparing some kick ass beans. It will make a die hard meat-eater think you actually put meat in there, but little do they know that was not the case. The Gluten Free waffles are also slamming too.

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!

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

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.

Vind je het lekker paarden te eten? Dit is jouw plaats!…read more One of the last remaining horse butchers around. You are literally walking into history in this store because horse meat used to be a primary food source to the lower class in the Netherlands. When I first walked by this store, I thought they used the wrong clip-art for the sign and placed a horse in error of a cow. That wasn't the case. Some thoughts to prepare you: don't think happy thoughts - like black beauty, rocinante, or wild horses running free. Go to the zoo if you need that; this is not the time. Think lekker thoughts - this horse did not die in vain. You are about to embark on a culinary journey that will turn you into a horse-eating monster (in the eyes of some people). Also, make sure you know enough Dutch to place your order. English will not get you far here. They are open some weekdays and Saturday mornings. When you enter, you will be greeted by two lovely dames that will be happy to take your order. You should get as much huisgerookt "paardenwurst" as you can carry. If they have bacon (one of the only non-horse products in the store) - snatch that up fast. The other cuts of meat are extremely lean and a bit gamey (think between beef and venison).

From the owner: Slagerij Islam Centrum heeft een ruim assortiment van meer dan 150 vers vlees producten. Al meer…read moredan 30 jaar in Rotterdam krijgen wij klanten uit de hele regio die komen voor onze hoge kwaliteit en lage prijzen.

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..

This supermarket is 5 minutes from my house and it is one of my most favorite places to get the…read morevegetables, fruit and lamb's meat. They have a big selection of vegetables, even quite some of the "forgotten" vegetables. You can also find there a small selection of olives, cheeses, etc. The shop has the meat section with "halaal" meat.

This was probably my favorite stop in Leiden. It's an absolute must. They were closing at 5 pm, or…read moreelse we would have stopped in for a drink and some meat/cheese. Instead, we got take away. This place is both a shop and a tiny restaurant (I would never have known the latter from the outside). The lovely woman who worked there knew so much about their meats and cheeses, and gave us samples to try. We walked out with three cheeses and three meats. I asked my friend how much she thought it would cost. I guessed 30 euros; she guessed 25 euros. It ended up being only 10 euros!

We had such a great time here. First of all the staff is very knowledgeable, friendly, and so…read morehelpful. The atmosphere is old and dark and the smell of cheese is thick. There was a wide selection of wines and cheese, and they gave us lots of choices for wines by the glass, so we tried several. They also provided a very nice cheese sampler plate. This was one of our favorite Leiden spots.