Wow. This Albert Heijn is an XL grocery and huge. My friends who live in Leiden shop here…read moreregularly, and as an American, I was curious to see how it compares to stores in the US. You can shop one of two ways. Grab a handheld scanner when you walk in and use a self-checkout, or you can place items in your basket and go through the line the old fashioned way. Our friend used the scanner, but we weren't that adventurous and scanned at the register. No matter which method you use, they have employees to help. As far as groceries go, you can find everything you need here, from groceries to drinks to household items such as paper towels and toilet paper. Even if you buy meat and cheese at the farmer's market, you'll still need a supermarket for some items, and this one is the perfect choice. Albert Heijn has ready made sushi, a bakery, a deli, and so much more. They have ready-made salads and prepared foods in the deli, and I bought a Couscous Abrikoos meal. Since my friends were having fried food and I wanted to give my body something lighter and healthier, I microwaved it for dinner, and it was delicious. We returned to Albert Heijn on our last night in town to stock up on candy and other goodies. The store has a huge selection, and I was glad to not have to track down candy at the airport. If you have a car, parking is free in the garage. You take an escalator "ramp" to the store, and the carts "lock" into the escalator so they don't fall. The Dutch really have shopping figured out!

Slightly less costly grocery store, this one doesn't feel well organized to me and for some reason…read moreI always have a hard time finding things. Could just be me though. I prefer Jumbo, Vomar, and Albert Heijn in this area.

Dirk van den Broek is, without question, the best place to get your groceries. Their home brands…read moreare cheap, like at Aldi (actually often cheaper), but you can also by regular brands, which is nice, because not all the cheap brands taste the same as the real ones. I've always had friendly service here too, plus they take credit cards, which still seems rare in The Netherlands. (They do charge a small fee I think though, for a credit card, like a quarter? Debit/pin cards are free) This store is huuuge too, with a liquor store and drug store on the first floor. This is definitely the biggest Dirk I've seen. It gets pretty busy here, so be prepared for an occasional restocking cart in the aisles and a lot of other shopping carts, but that's probably because it's way cheaper than the nearby Albert Heijn.

Well done guys. Great business. You saw a hole in the market and you went for it. You gotta smell…read morewhat sells. Booze after 10pm is where it's at. Great work not placing a premium on the booze. Very decent and respectful. I'll take an 11pm hit!!

If you are a foreigner and coming in to the store late that lady will try to give you the wrong…read morechange back. Be on your guard. Super shady!

This is Tilburg's famous Albert Heijn XL. One thing you should know that they have food in both the…read moreregular and XL sizes. You can also get a free piece of sushi here if you play your cards right.

Great store. For every budget there are options. Good quality food.read more

LET'S TAKE A LONG WALK…read more Wow, just realized I've shopping here for over 15 years already. How time flies! For me food has always been my #1 luxury expense. So while most students were spending their limited resources on beer and drinking binges, I went shopping at Kings. About a year ago they did a complete renovation and some shop designers feng shuid the place, making shopping here even more pleasurable. Their product range is so tempting I tell myself to not go crazy, just get what you need and get out...fast! Let me take you along a stroll through this luxury grocery store and the internal dialogue going on...... Oew Wijs & Zonen Java mocha coffee..."You hardly drink coffee, don't need coffee". Some of their Indian chai blend tea would be nice though.... Sweet, Gavottes Crepe Dantelle...."No, don't go there!" Walkers short bread cookies??...."You know what will happen, you're gonna eat them all in 1 go till you're nauseous" Kings' crown jewel # 109 Grisbi Lemon cream cookies then?? "Fine, just 1 package though and don't finish them all that same night!" Soup from the Soep Fabriek is always good to have as an emergency meal. Get some pure tomato soup ala Johannes van Dam. That Gastoria rouille will be perfect to liven up the bisque soup I got at Vis op Zuid. Kind of bland without it.... Don't even look at the lemon merengue pie or the lemon cakes at the bakery. "Keep walking, just get the necessities!" Orville Redenbachers popcorn is harmless, right? "Not if you put Ker' Amel butter salted caramel on there! Just get some plain Pur Natur bio yoghurt...and a few bags of scampi fries :) " Hey, what's that? Foie gras of the sea? Haven't seen it before, got to try it! Just recently avocado oil seems to have become the newest fad, but I have been using it for years already. Know why? Because Kings has been selling it for years! Oh, that reminds me need a new bottle of Les Huileries de la Croix Verte pistachio oil!!! Those fish cakes look tempting but are crazy expensive at €4,50 for just 2! I think I'm gonna whip some crab cakes up myself. I am gonna get me a few Lincolnshire sausages though. Ok, enough! Go to the cash register and get the f**** out of there! What's that smell? How did that bag of Java Mocha coffee get in my basket? The bill....€37 and all I got was some yoghurt, coffee and snacks and I end up still having to go to the Appie for my necessities :( To sum things up: Kings is seriously detrimental for your bank account...and waste line but good for the soul. It's more than just an expat store, it's a foodie's shopper paradise

Kingsalmarkt is a really nice place for grocery shopping in Amstelveen. They have all kinds of…read moreluxury brands and import brands. I headed here with some specific stuff in my and even though I did not find it I left this place with lots of goodies and if I had followed my stomach's advise, and not my wallet's, I would have left with much more. If you live in Amsterdam you probably would not go to this place all the time, so it is handy to come with money and maybe a car because you will probably buy lot's of stuff here. It is nearly impossible to walk through this store without spending to much money on delicious stuff (also because stuff here is pretty expensive). Even though it is a pricey store I will definitely be back for some things that are not available at my nearest Albert Heijn. Nice extra; they had Halloween themed candies! Trick or treat! Nice!

This is the best supermarket in Holland as far as I am concerned!!…read more It is modern and large! something you don't see so much in Holland, plus is has a large selection of international foods! something else you don't get in Holland that much either! I have never had to queue very long at the checkout either nothing but good shopping experiences. Holland has finally opened itself up to the modern shopping experience which caters for more people rather than just the ones who like to eat bread and cheese or meat a potato. Look at the opening times too, till 10 every night, how great is that! The negative thing I would say is, we have been there on a Saturday and couldn't park the car, but if you go on a week night there is plenty of space.

I found a grocery story in the Netherlands, which is equivalent to Whole Foods Market and Trader…read moreJoes in the states! I almost fell out when I saw that they had a long aisle of gluten-free foods. This market in Den Haag (De Hague) is my favorite market in the Netherlands. I was so happy to see a market that finally had a wider selection of Gluten free items. Most of the time when I go to the market the selection is very limited. I have been to several health food stores in the Netherlands and this store and location impressed me the most! They have stores located all over the Netherlands but I would say this is far most the best one in Den Haag. I think Ekoplaza in Den Haag is much more exceptional than the other locations in the Netherlands.They even promote the use of reusable grocery bags, which impressed me because it's a good environmental choice. I wish more stores would try this smart recycling method. You will also find that most of the regular super markets such as Albert Heijn, also sell a few Gluten-free items. However, my first choice would be to stop by Eko Plaza, plus the selection is much wider in Den Haag.

What an incredible grocery store! Isle after isle of everything you could possibly dream of... a…read morebakery section, all kinds of meats and cheeses, fresh vegetables, you name it! We visit Utrecht from the U.S. and the place we stay at is super close to Jumbo (yay!!). When we don't feel like going to a restaurant or cooking, we sometimes buy the prepared meals that Jumbo offers. They are so good! I also agree with Leah who sent in a review, that the prices there are GREAT! I will add a couple of photos. :)

I love JUMBO! Everything you want from a grocery store from stocked fresh produce to cheap prices…read more I lived in Utrecht for a few months and I made a trip to JUMBO everyday! The employees were nice and helpful whenever I asked questions ( I'm from the U.S. so I often had a hard time reading the Dutch labels) but they always tried their best to help me find products. The bakery section always had fresh pastries from donuts to baguettes. I also really appreciated the various checkout lanes which made checking out fairly quick. Nothing bad to say about this grocery store with the bright yellow letters :)

Albert Heijn is just one of those brands you can't escape in The Netherlands, so I wasn't surprised…read moreto see them here in the country's largest Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol, the store is fairly small as an "AH To Go" location, but still has a decent section of essentials including bottled snacks, drinks and a coffee machine. It's located before security, meaning you don't need a boarding pass to enter here, and it can be particularly useful if you're looking to grab a drink or snack after departing your flight before commencing your way into the city. I was unable to find one of the items that I came into the store from, they only had the small kid's sized cartons of milk compared to the larger size, which was frustrating. Prices did seem a little higher than other Albert Heijn locations in the city, probably down to it being an Airport location. The self-service checkouts were easy to use and had an English option, I didn't notice a staffed checkout or any staff members around the store. 3* - The store is fairly modern, the selection is OK, and is useful if you want to grab a quick drink after your flight, if you are able to wait until you get into the city you'll probably find a better selection with lower prices at another Albert Heijn or similar store.

Great grocery right outside Amsterdam airport. Much bigger than expected selection of fresh fruit,…read moremeats, dairy, etc. Easy to stock up here on the way to your destination. One bank of automated self service machines that take credit card, as well as cashier service.

I am in love with the gluten-free apple pie here, it's so delicious..... Beter than any pastry or…read morebakery shop I have been to in the NL. You must try it, if you have Celiac or you have been trying to make an effort to take a break on the gluten. It's literally the best! No bakery or pastry shop that i have ever been to can top this one. Go to the frozen section and you will find a medium size freezer separate from the rest of freezers, it is near the seafood. It is exclusive, only for gluten-free breads,pastries, and pizza dough. Open it and grab 2 apple pies because you will wish you would have bought 2 instead of 1 and also buy 1 gluten free pizza dough, it's better than the one at Alberjein that taste awful. Also once you get home with it, then put it in your oven or microwave to defrost. It taste amazing, it will melt in your mouth. Also keep in mind there are other gluten-free products spread through out the store, but the apple pie is so far the best. Enjoy!

One of the only Whole Foods-esque grocery stores in the Netherlands, which is good to have nearby…read morefor things like organic snacks, dried fruits, global spices, healthy pet food, organic cleaning products and more. They do not accept cash, so bring your pin card! I also like the bakery and cheese selection here - a good alternative to the market when you feel like it.