You're in the right place to buy some amazing Gouda from the Netherlands. This cheese shop has tons…read moreof different Gouda from young to old, from plain to interestingly spiced. They also carry cheese from other countries. But you're in the Netherlands, why would you wanna buy French cheese here? I didn't know about this shop at first, but it was recommended by my Airbnb host in den Haag. I told her about our intention to visit Gouda and find some cheese, then she told us why go there when there's a cheese shop just around the corner? The guy there was friendly to help us with the selection. He even offered samples from whatever cheese you wanna try. Of course you can't be ridiculous. He recommended plain Gouda without any herbs and spice because that's the best way to taste the cheese, but I'm not really a purist and I ended up falling in love with their fenugreek (medium aged) Gouda. Omg so good, nutty, creamy and tastes a bit like coffee! I have never seen fenugreek Gouda in the US so this is definitely one of a kind. Have a cheesy day!

Farms are a mere 10 minutes away from Amsterdam's city center. It's so weird to watch the scenery…read morechange from urban to rural, just like that. Rembrandt Hoeve is a farm of cheese and clogs. We had a hilarious guide at Rembrandt Hoeve Clogs and Cheese. This guy cracked jokes in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. He was kind of flirty, occasionally boastful, occasionally self-deprecating, and did not fail to charm.

This clog/cheese farm is run by one of the most entertaining men I've ever met in my life. It's…read moredifficult to tell if his utter insanity is an act, or merely to show guests a good time, but regardless he will teach you all about how clogs are made, and take the creepiest of photos at your request. Oh, and the cheese is cheap and delicious. I grabbed a huge log of smoked gouda with bacon in it (that helps make the best mac & cheese ever), and I only wish I had grabbed twelve. But then I probably would've been stopped at customs, and they would've taken all my delicious cheese.

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.

It's not hard for a chocolate shop to draw me in, but once inside it felt friendly. That's not…read morealways the case! The man behind the counter was helping someone else when we came in, so that gave us time to find a few chocolates we just had to try! (TIP: pick out your favs ahead of time so you know how many you want. This helps the person helping you get the right container for you!) The hubs got coffee flavored ones which he really likes and I enjoyed my salted caramel and chocolate ones. The strawberry was quiet different than I expected, but was quite good! Service was excellent and prices were very reasonable in my opinion. I expect to pay a little more in shops like this, but for 6 chocolates under 5 euros, it's a nice treat for ourselves! The have more than just chocolates (check photos), so feel free to try it all out! Great street right here with great shops. Enjoy :)

Various types of classic, natural, sugar-free, organic,…read more gelatin-free, gluten-free, dairy free, halal, kosher, vegetarian and vegan friendly deliciousness. Lovely candies, gummies, popcorn, toffees, chocolate, (Dandies vegan airpuffed) marshmallows and excellent service. Yummy!

Nice store, great location for tourists and for locals if you spend time in the center. My husband…read morefeel in love with their candies when they were showcased at their work (nice marketing...;)), and it's near my work which probably isn't a good thing. So I popped by to see what the fuss was about. The variety is great with organic, vegan, sugar-free, and regular candies. I'm sure I'm forgetting a category. And fudge. They have fudge. I hate them. I love them. I can't decide if it's a good or bad place! Great service. They are there if you need help but otherwise, the signs are pretty self-explanatory. One bag per type (organic, sugar-free, vegan, etc.). Pretty easy. You'll probably get sucked in just by looking in the window. So many colors! So many choices! When you leave, you might feel like you just left a festival with your cone of colorful candies. Feel proud that as an adult you get to choose which ever candies you want!

Most luxurious butcher in The Netherlands. Their window displays are mouthwatering, somehow they…read moremanage to make meat hanging in a window look classy. Chateaubriand is really a specialty place for the highest quality meats, amazing prepared dishes for the rich who don't like to cook, and great catering. You'll pay the price, but the products are well worth it!

Great place to find all kinds of Indian grocery and things including paneer, sweets , all kinds of…read moreitems. One stop shop to find things including paneer Amsterdam. Love it

It was so nice to come across an authentic Indian shop located on the east-side of Amsterdam. They…read morehave plenty of authentic spices, rice, flour, beans, vegetables, snacks, sweets and more. They have an extensive range of items. I stopped in here to pick up some garlic and red chilli poppadums. They are so great to serve with Lentil beans. In addition, you can sample their small deli, homemade lassi and and check out their cold beverages. Also if your interested in enhancing your cooking skills, then you can sign up for one of their cooking lessons on Sundays.

You will smell this place first :) Even when walking through the street in the evening, when the…read moredoors are closed, you will still smell this place :) They have a large variety of cheeses here and also some different wines (though the majority is cheese). If you are not a cheese lover, hold your breath while walking past this place :) Otherwise, go inside and checkout the wonderful selection of cheeses they have!

when I am in town, I always make my way over to this cheese shop. There are literally hundreds of…read morecheeses & they let you sample anything you want before you purchase. They also have fresh baked breads & croissants, marinated vegetables, & tapenades so you could easily pick up an entire meal here. Highly recommended.