Dirk is a discount grocery store chain that also sells cheap accessories and doo dads, like €5…read moreballerina flats or paperback novels or artificial tulips made with little pillow heads. They have a surprisingly diverse selection of fresh foods and packaged goods, so If you're in the neighborhood, definitely give them a try.

I love this grocery store. Thr prices are great and I can go d everything I need. Great breads and…read morethe only place I can find a certain flavored yogurt. Great buys on facial products as well. Inexpensive wines at low prices. This is my go to spot.

Sometime when you're on the go, you don't have time for a decent sit down breakfast and that's…read morewhat's great about Albert Heijn to go. Yawn! I woke up kind of hungry and everything in the store looked great, but I am 90% health conscious and this place has a little of that. The sandwiches are good and it carries all the general necessities one would need in the general day. Stopped in for some oranje juice and dare I say something I would not find in many places...a cup of radishes to snack on. You need to look up the benefits of eating radishes. And I always wondered why when I order Mexican food, sometimes sliced radishes come with it. I'm eating radishes from a cup from a Albert Heijn to go.

In many ways your standard Albert Heijn to go but in some aspects this one stands out as slightly…read moreworse than the rest. Selection is as often is the case very much focused on sandwiches and bread so if that is not what you are after you may struggle to find much besides candy. I have bought a not so good salad so usually prefer going for safe bets like yogurt. The drawback here is also that the queuing to pay is often chaotic due to the layout of the premises and most annoying is that they do not accept any visa or MasterCard (irrespective of debit or credit card).

I am thoroughly convinced that every negative review on this place either went to the wrong shop or…read moreburned their taste buds off at a young age. These sandwiches are fucking delicious. Best I've had in Amsterdam by a wide margin.

Went here while on a quest for pork belly with the skin intact. Did some googling and saw on food…read moreblogs that this place had what I needed so I went, not knowing what to expect. My experience was fabulous, and here's what I noted: The interior is small, but bright, clean, and inviting. When shopping for something like raw meat, that's a major plus. The staff was very helpful, though the English of the woman was very limited. If your Dutch is non existent, you may have a bit of trouble unless your pantomiming skills are top-notch. The meat was all very fresh looking. I wanted to buy all of it. They also sell sandwiches, the kind that have basically nothing on them but some of the finest meat you can get served on some really lekker-looking bread. They looked delicious. May have to go back just to try one.

We ordered the Vegetable biryani and the Tandoori chicken. The service was prompted @ quick. We…read morefigured it must be worth a try since it looked like local Indians & Pakistani frequented this place. Overall, both of the dishes were very good.

Good. They don't accept visa and make you go to an atm that charges a service fee. It's complete…read morebull shit. I wouldn't go back. What else is there to say ? Don't go

A very legit cheese shop, despite being so close to the touristy Red Light District. I didn't know…read moremy way around Dutch cheeses, so just asked the lady to pick a cheese that she thought would go well on each sandwich; expert pairing advice! Also, seems they make some of the meats in-house like the ham, roast beef and pastrami. Broodje Gezond Kaas: This was a simple ham and cheese sandwich, yet so delicious. The ham tasted very fancy, so you can tell it is a specialty of theirs. And the bread was both chewy and crunchy. Rosbief Truffel de Luxe Broodje met Truffelmayo: Very fancy roast beef with that truffle mayo in the mix. Same great cheese pairing and crusty bread. The greens worked well on this sandwich to offset the richness. Spekkoek: Saw a few slices of this multi-layered Indonesian cake behind the counter. It was a bit different from other Lapis Legit that I've had before. It seemed the layers were thicker so there were fewer. Also, the spiced cake flavor was dominant and it didn't seem that buttery.

Good, affordable meats here at Kema Vlees. I walked by here a hundred times before I went inside…read more It's not very large, but they pack a lot of meat in to that space! I was more shocked at the low prices and huge portions. I am not a huge "meat eater" but love chicken (Kip) and some pork. The lekker smell of smoked meats overcome you when you walk in (a good thing). So many choices of smoked meats, sides and anything you want. You could make a full meal and call it your own from the chicken shawarma prepared meals they have here...all you have to do is cook and serve! It is right next to the Ten Kate Markt on the Kinkerstraat....so some competition, but the market (generally) does not have raw meat sold in this capacity. A bit crowded at times...lines form down the street during these Covid-times...but I can't imagine how busy this place would be if there were no restrictions on capacity. A good, friendly place...huge selection. Check it out!

A Dutch friend recommended this butcher and I finally went today. How have I lived here, so close…read moreto this place, for this long and have never been? I feel ashamed! It's well-stocked with all kinds of meats (not fish of course!). There are staff members there if you need help, and they were all smiles today, something I truly appreciate. I asked if they had breakfast bacon, and sadly they don't, so he gave me something else to try. It's a clean and open area so you can easily see everything. It's all well-marked with what it is, prices, and weight. But I really couldn't believe the prices. Between three different packs of meat, a few fruit and vegetables from the market around the corner (http://www.yelp.com/biz/ten-katemarkt-amsterdam-2), was about 10 euro. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE? Obviously I've been living my life wrong. But it's okay, because I have found the way. My tip: Go here and the market first, then go to the grocery store for what ever is left on your list. My guess is that you will save at least 30-50% on your groceries! I know they take pin and cash.

Top quality butcher. For those of you who are simply fed up with the very limited choice in Dutch…read moresupermarkets. Lamb joint for roasting but order in advance. The calf liver made a pleasant change. I would also recommend the filled rolls, wide choice for a lunch in the park. Last year I ordered my Christmas turkey - from their own farm. The staff here are very helpful .