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!

From the owner: Sinds de oprichting van De Kweker in 1968 zijn wij dankzij de waardering van onze klanten…read moreuitgegroeid tot een gespecialiseerde levensmiddelengroothandel met meer dan 25.000 producten. Wij danken ons bestaansrecht vooral aan de kwaliteit van ons brede en diepe assortiment, de kennis en toewijding van onze medewerkers en de loyaliteit van onze klanten en leveranciers; allen professionals in food. De Kweker heeft naast een breed assortiment voor de horeca, met bijvoorbeeld veel aandacht voor exotische producten en een ruim vers assortiment, circa 1000 biologische artikelen in het assortiment en het aantal blijft stijgen. In onze vestigingen in Amsterdam en Purmerend bent u welkom een kijkje te komen nemen. Daarnaast hebben wij ook een uitgebreide bestel- en bezorgservice waarmee we leveren door het hele land.

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.

Stopped at this large supermarket to pick up an inexpensive dinner and to check to see if they have…read morethe freshly squeezed orange juice like they have at the Lidl markets in Portugal and Spain and they do!! A deliciously fresh bottle of juice for under 3 euros! You put your bottle under the spout, push the button, and watch as your fresh juice is squeezed into your bottle. The juice is fantastic and you can taste the freshness of it. The oranges are just sweet enough and it's so wonderful to know it's all juice with no additives. The bottle is about 6 oz., but you can also purchase a larger bottle (can't remember the cost). There's no way you can get a bottle of fresh OJ in the states for this little bit of money! The food they carry seems to be pretty much on the healthy side. They have ready made meals you can get for a quick dinner. There are also the regular grocery items for those looking for more. Lots of different ready made salads, a meat market, fresh veggies, a fish/seafood section, and a bakery are also here. Their offerings are extensive and it's a great place to pop in for a quick meal or snack item. I got a container of soup and a margarita focaccia at the bakery that our nice hotel clerk reheated for me. Great for a quick and inexpensive meal! Sorry, no pictures!

This is a large Albert Heijn location in Amsterdam, located on Van Baerlestraat in the Museumplein…read moredistrict. It is in an ideal location for tourists looking to grab a cold drink or stock up on essentials, while in the city, especially due to its location being very close to public transport links, and museums. It is located in a basement but you can get a decent mobile phone signal inside, even after heading down the escalator. For tourists, Albert Heijin is the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands, it's pretty much a brand you can't hide from and it seems they have stores everywhere you look with almost 1000 stores in the Netherlands. Unlike some AH stores, they do accept foreign Mastercard and Visa cards here, which seems to have changed in the past couple of years, as some older reviewers did state this wasn't possible. This specific location is pretty large and carries two main benefits over the AH To Go stores dotted around the city: - Product Selection (Larger store, so has many more products including the freshly squeezed orange machine, which was turned on and functioning) - Price (Reasonably cheaper compared to AH To Go stores, meaning you can save some money here compared to their stores nearby, in general I noticed prices were slightly more than back home, but prices were good compared to other stores I visited in the Netherlands) Most of the checkouts here are self-service, but there are a couple of manned checkouts. The self-checkouts were reasonably easy to use, with an English language option, and a staff member on hand to help. I did experience an issue where I required a staff member's approval for my product, I did only purchase a bottle of freshly squeezed orange juice, so I'm not sure if they offer random checks or if it was some sort of verification. You will also need to save your receipt, or request a short barcode to leave the store, so make sure to take it with you! 4*