Are cookies the first thing you think about when you think of an organic grocery store? No? Not for…read moreme either, until I was shopping at de bio specialist. Sure, they may not want to be known for their cookies, but OMG, their cookies are amazing. I'm talking about the ones near the register. They had some samples out, the husband and I tried a piece, and we ended up buying two. Chewy, amazing, oatmeal raisin cookies. For that alone, go here! Now, beyond cookies, this is an organic shop that is really top notch. They pack a lot into a little store, and I don't have trouble finding things. It's like they actually think about it and designed the store for ease of use (novel concept, I know!). The brands they stock here are fantastic. They sell about 6 types of lentils, a great selection of fresh produce (some interesting, non-traditional veggies, too!), herbs, spices, almond milk, snacks to go, bread, coconut milk and what seems like almost every type of 'super food' out there. Need nuts, goji berries, red quinoa, black quinoa, white chia seeds? Look no further. If you want it and its organic I bet this place has it. And that is a lot more than I can say for some of the bigger shops like Marqt or Eko Plaza. And....that is not all.....wait for it....wait for it...wait for it.....They are open late. What?! Open late? Like, how late? Like past 9pm on a weekday late? Yes. Yes, you heard me. This store is open late enough for you to go to work, go to the gym and then go grocery shopping. That is a minor miracle in Amsterdam. Also, the people that work here are really friendly. All in all, a very good addition to the 'hood. And they are open late!

This place grabs you on the street with the aroma of fresh baked bread and pulls you in for a…read moredelectable array of organic treats and fresh vegetables. The soups are fresh and taste fantastic. We bought groceries here as well and got 1/2 dozen eggs, avocado, sandia, plums, and bread, all for less than 8€. Great option if you are staying in the Jordaan area.

This store reminds me a lot of Whole Foods in the USA. It has a great bulk food section as well as…read morecleaning supplies. Of course all the other wholesome foods you would expect. Near the Prinsengracht but out of the tourist craziness.

I hate shopping, I really do. And, I love EKOPLAZA. A grocery store that doesn't feel like a…read moregrocery store. The staff are super-friendly / helpful and they have a good selection of organic, vegetarian & health options. I think this must be one of the newer stores: big spacious aisles, lots of natural wood etc. A cool place to shop. About the only thing that I have seen, design wise, was a (much smaller) farm-to-table grocery store in a more affluent neighbourhood in Warsaw, Poland. A great choice

The food was excellent - we had the full menu, including the soup. Our daughter had the pancakes…read more Nothing was left on the plate. It was that good! Everything in the shop is for sale, including tables and chairs. There is a kinderhoek for the children. This is a must - not only for the gluten-free set - but for those that are interested in good food, great household items, good stuff to take to eat. Make this place part of your life when you are in or around Amsterdam West!

Little Plant Pantry is an oasis of calm and fascination in Amsterdam. Completely plastic-free is…read moreits mission. I highly recommend reading interviews with the founders, Winter and Maria. They have put immense thought into living sustainable lives, and into how we can decrease our carbon footprint. It's a conversation that's more relevant than ever, and will only continue to be. Neat, clean rows of bulk, vegan ingredients welcome you as you enter. They offer a shelf of free re-used and washed glass jars for you to fill with anything you wish (or, of course, you can bring your own). They feature a selection of local, vegan artisinal brands, including Andrés Cooks and Rosie & Riffy. Even if you don't need any bulk foods at the moment, it's a beautiful store and concept to get to know. Time slows down, and there's an peace to stillness that this place has the power to bring out in us. I look for excuses to stop by whenever I'm in the neighborhood, and I'll continue to do so. Hope you'll find an excuse to stop in, too!

Ik kwam vandaag met mijn gezin in de avond binnen lopen…read more Mijn man had ons zoontje vast en hij vroeg aan de medewerker die langs liep of hij wat mocht vragen? Zij loopt gewoon door, en ik kijk haar verbaasd aan. Ze draait zich dan om en zegt niets op een hele rare manier alsof zij geen zin had om ons te helpen. Ze heeft net niet met haar ogen gedraaid en gezucht. Er kwam met moeite woorden uit haar mond en ze keek zagarijnig. De kassamedewerker ook hetzelfde ze kijkt je niet aan, komt amper woorden uit de mond. Naaa wij hebben elkaar steeds aangekeken van " wat is dit?" Toen wij eenmaal buiten waren, leek het alsof wij in een heel vreemd plek geweest waren. Het was bedrukkend en niet fijn. Never again in elk plaza Jan Pieter heijestraat- helaas!

This is a nice EkoPlaza - it is quite large and in a prime location for locals. What I like about…read moreit is they always seem to have what I want in stock. This chain bought Marqt - the other biological (organic) chain in the Netherlands. Similar to Whole Foods before Amazon. They are also part of Jumbo - very confusing and that's why some stores closed or swapped brands. I rarely shop here - only stop in for specific things. Generally satisfied and the friendly service is worth an extra star.

I went here for the first time about a month ago…read more LOCATION: The location is okay. But, it's kind of in a random spot and not in a bustling area of the city, so it may be out of the way for most. 3/5 ATMOSPHERE: The decor was kind of nice and hip, but they need to like do a good dusting or cleaning or something because it looked a little dull and there was a huge spider with a web in the corner, which was a huge turnoff. 2/5 SELECTION: It's an all-vegan juice bar, so they've got juices, smoothies, and shots, things like sandwiches, wraps, and bowls, and some grab-and-go type stuff. 3/5 WHAT I GOT: I got their Acai Bowl. I'm sorry to say this, but it was one of the worst acai bowls of my life, and that's saying something because I've had a ton. The texture of the acai mix was soupy and it wasn't cold enough; the granola was lackluster; the banana didn't taste fresh. Only the chia seeds and coconut shreds on top were standard and fine. So, I definitely wouldn't recommend it, unless they change their recipe or something. 1/5 SERVICE: The service was meh. The worker seemed nice, but our food took so, so long and they weren't even busy, and the stuff we ordered wasn't that complicated (three acai bowls and one wrap). 2/5

Awesome little vegan juice/smoothie/burger/wrap/salad bar! Super cozy. Super friendly staff. The…read morefood and drinks were delicious--super fresh, healthy and mostly organic! And the music was perfect and at the right volume. I love the place!

Cute little shop at Hoofdorpplein with an abundance of cheeses, nuts, oils and high-end snacks…read more Good service. Normal price level for a shop of this kind. I ended up purchasing a garlic infused olive oil which I unfortunately will not be repurchasing as it lacked the characteristic garlic flavor I was looking for.

This isa very good Thai restaurant in an unsuspecting place. It is authentic and the portions are…read morelarge. Food is tasty.

One of my favorite places in crowded Leidseplein and Overtoom. It is a modest restaurant in a great…read morelocation. Usually not crowded but don't let this fool you, the food is delicious. I really love the chicken satay starter.