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.

A delightful stop for any food lover visiting Zaanse Schans. The experience begins with a small…read moremuseum section that shares the history of Henri Willig and provides a nice look into the heritage of Dutch cheesemaking. It's a great way to set the stage before you head into the main attraction. The highlight of the visit is undoubtedly the cheese shop, where they offer an extensive array of samples to try. It was a lot of fun to taste the many different variations and unique flavors they have for sale. While you can certainly purchase your favorites to take home as souvenirs, the opportunity to sample so much variety was the best part of the experience for me. Whether you are looking to buy or just want to learn more about a local institution, this farm is a tasty and informative place to spend some time.

So many cheesy options! Cheese is everywhere. You walk through an old museum like exhibit to view…read morehow cheese was/ is made on the farms. Aside from cheese this is a fun souvenir shop as well. There are so many options for cheese gift packs. There are also multiple stations for cheese tastings.

This is your sweet tooth stop. The front room of the shop is a candy store with many options. The…read moreback room is a mini museum of old bakery items. In between is the bakery where you can get some fresh made goodies, and of course stroopwaffels. There are also some cute little souvenirs and gifts to purchase

Plain waffle was very good. Definitely not like a waffle back home. Also got an apple beignet, and…read moreit was good. Better quality than I was expecting in such a touristy location. €5 total for a great snack.

What a wonderful meal! We came here for Easter Lunch after we went to Zaanse Schans and spent the…read moreday looking at windmills, eating cheese, stroopwaffels and going inside the windmills. This was a wonderful way to wind down our day and enjoy a fantastic meal. There weren't many people in the restaurant but as we continued with our meal, more and more people stopped in. The waiters and waitresses went to lunch and yet our service was still wonderful. Our kids were given coloring books and colored pencils to color with while they waited for their meal. They loved their hot chocolates and they didn't make it too hot for our kids to enjoy, it was wonderful. The kids meal came with bitterballens, fries and salad and my kids licked the plate clean. I had the roasted chicken with dutch asparagus and chips, it was beautifully cooked. My husband had the lamb and again, perfectly cooked and we loved every bite. To finish our meal, we shared the cheese plate, with rum cake and ended it with some coffee. We had such a great meal and we walked back to the train station to go back to Central Station Amsterdam full and happy.

Good food and great location. This was my second visit and it did not disappoint. Can't want to…read morereturn.

We stopped at the Groene Smaak for a sweet stop in our zaanse schans visit, and we did well :…read moreperfect coffee and a very fresh and tasty apple torte, very good and kindly welcomed and served !!

As the Dutch say... Het komt allemaal in één maag - It all goes into one stomach! IKR?! Brilliant!…read more So apparently this is the official Albert Heijn I first walked into, I had no idea there's so many across Holland lol. If you can imagine a Nordic version of American Trader Joe's or Sprouts Market. Cool, eh? Local cheeses, organic fruits and drinks, cheeses, fresh breads and Dutch baked goods. Did I mention cheeses? Lol like a load of cheesy stuff! Deli meats, local beir and alcohol. I think you get the gist of it. And yes, greeting cards, toothpaste, etc., etc., etc. On my visit I stumbled across this Albert Heijn located just across the tiny wooden Dutch bridge of my hotel in Zaandam. I picked up Appeltaart Punten Uit De Bakkery for only €2.50 euro, Pecan Karamel Vanille Ice Cream from Hertog Yysalon only €1.50 euro, and a organic berry drink for only €1 euro! Just look at the pics if you don't speak Dutch lol! TIP: They don't take Visa or Mastercard! So make sure you have a small amount of Euros on you! In the end, I highly recommend Albert Heijn in Holland! Great options for traveling families or someone like me just looking for a late night snack:P I ended up going to this location in Zaandam twice and to another location at the Amsterdam Schiphol. Wonderful Dutch grocery chain! ME LIKEY! :D

Stopped by on the way to Zaans Schanz and it did not disappoint. The owner was very friendly and…read morehelpful. She did not rush us at all. It is a simple menu with various chocolates. there is hot chocolate as well as coffee drinks as well. Had the chocolate with vanilla, stroopwafel chocolate, organic chocolate. All were very good and flavorful. High quality. Cappuccino was strong as well. Overall, I would stop here going to or from the main attraction. There are other chocolate and coffee shops in the main area as well.

You walk through the town after getting off the train are immediately bowled over with the aroma of…read morecocao beans due to the cocao factory. Just when you can't take it anymore you come across It Smells like Chocolate which is located in a beautiful old home next to a windmill. The owner is fantastic and the products are very nice. I purchased some cocoa powder, chocolate, and had a latte and vegan gelato which was delicious. They have a lovely patio and window seating to enjoy your treats. They also have freshly made baked goods, and if you can take your eye off all of the chocolate and samples you will notice you are in a beautiful home with original Dutch details. Stop here. There is more chocolate offered in town but they do not have the same atmosphere, service, and prices that this place has to offer.

I have been hoping for a while to find a healthy butcher that sold only biological meat. I finally…read morefound a butcher that sells only organic meat in Haarlem. They have an extensive range of different biological meats and wines. Prices are affordable, so basically anyone can shop here. I stopped by here to pick up some organic chicken, and to make a quick order for a Thanksgiving Turkey. Yes they will be taking plenty of orders for Thanksgiving and Christmas, so feel free to stop by.