Fromagerie Abraham Kef is hands down the best place ever--I am honestly kicking myself for not…read morelistening to everyone who told me to go here years ago! I've walked past it so many times, but now that I've finally stepped inside, I'm officially obsessed. The selection of cheese is absolutely incredible. Whether you're looking for a classic Dutch Gouda or something more adventurous and "stinky," they have it all, and the quality is top-tier. What really surprised me were the prices; for a specialized boutique like this, they are very reasonable, especially considering the expertise you're getting. As soon as you walk dow the stairs into this shop, you feel the vibe and ambiance of old-school cheese shops. The staff is also wonderfully friendly and clearly passionate about what they do. They took the time to help me navigate the options without making me feel rushed, which made the whole experience even better. It's a total gem in Amsterdam, and I won't be making the mistake of waiting years to come back. If you love cheese, don't be like me--just go now!

Since I've been gone I can't do whatever I want I can't eat…read morewhatever cheese I choose I can't eat my cheese in a fancy restaurant But nothing I said nothing can take away these blues 'Cause nothing compares Nothing compares to you

This small museum is a treasure trove of chocolate history. The owner is charming, intelligent, and…read morehelpful. The representation of chocolate from various and unexpected countries may have you saying, "I never knew they produced chocolate". Purely to help a small local museum, and having nothing to do with my love of chocolate (ahem), I purchased chocolate bars from The Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Brazil and Scotland. Experience a delightful diversion and visit the Cacao Museum.

Great selection of bio products and healthy food. They have fresh veggies and fruits too, great…read moremilk (non lactose milks too), yogurt, soy products for vegetarians, teas, cheeses, and great breads. They have a lot of stuff there for a small shop, and they also sell cosmetics by dr hauschka and other brands. Love their healthy snacks and ice cream as well! Great shop!!

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.

What an awesome seafood shop! Staying nearby hotel, this place was a great option to get lunch and…read moresnack. Their kibbeling (basiclly fish and chips but without chips) is delicious and affordable. The service is nice as well!

This was the first time I've tried Kibbelinger, a common snack in Holland. It is deep fried chunks…read moreof fish, Cod being commonly used, and you enjoy it by dipping it in mayonnaise-based sauce. The Kibbelinger here was delicious. The fish had no fishy scent to it. The flavor was plentiful but not too much. The crust was interesting - not as crispy as other type of fried fish. In a way, it was like tempura batter but softer. The crust is good, but not the main character - often, in other cuisine the crust because the focus. Instead, the fish remained the focus of this dish and it was excellent. The mayonnaise sauce was tasty, but a bit too sweet to my liking. In general, mayonnaise in Holland seems to be a bit sweeter. As for the store itself, it had a wonderful line-up of various seafood items. I would love to try other stuff they have displayed in their shelves.

Great place for vegetarians and non-vegetarians to grab a quick bite for lunch, dinner, or to-go…read more Although ALL of their products are made with meat substitutes, you'd never notice unless someone told you...their meat substitutes are so close in texture and flavor to the real thing. For under 7 euros, I had a yummy chicken substitute curry meal made with really high quality ingredients. Happy this place is not too far from my home!