Luxury Grocery Shopping | Amsterdam

A Bearleaders’ guide to the best grocery shopping for the holidays

By Ferry Loeve | Senior Hair Colourist

Join me on a delicacies shopping spree through Amsterdam. I love to share my love for food all day with my friends and now they can also check my tips online.
— Ferry Loeve - Bearleader in Wellbeing

De Kaaskamer | Amsterdam

Sr. Hair Colourist Ferry Loeve guides you through the best spots for luxury grocery shopping in Amsterdam. In this list you’ll find the top spots for fresh produce of good quality and luxurious local and import products.

Whether you are trying to host the perfect dinner party, plan a romantic and luxurious picnic or just want to grab a great culinary present.

From cheeses to fresh fish and quality wines, this guide is sure to take you to the best culinary delicacies Amsterdam has to offer.

Where to get wine & hearty snacks in Amsterdam

  • HERGO

    This butcher with three locations has the most amazing truffle eggs and carpaccio salads.

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  • CAFEÉ MARCELLA

    Stop in this cosy cafe for a refreshing glass of cava, combined with an unbeatable bitterbal as a snack.

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  • SLAGERIJ VET

    One of the oldest butcheries, over 60 years old, in Amsterdam, located on the Zeedijk. The ‘Zeedijk salad’ is amazing according to Ferry, and their grilled sausage is also a must. Don’t be surprised if you end up eating it all before you even arrive home!

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  • DE KAASKAMER

    The best cheeses ever for ‘the borrel’: the Dutch tradition of pre-dinner snacks and drinks. With over 350 different cheeses, they truly have everything: from obscure local cheeses to every foreign variety you can imagine. They also sell great fondue kits and are always happy to advice. Prefer to stay indoors? They also offer delivery in true Dutch fashion - by bike!

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  • FEDUZZI

    An amazing Italian trattoria and delicacy store. Opened in 1981, it was one of the first Italian delicacy stores in the Netherlands. It is truly a little piece of Italy, where you can not just shop for the best Italian products, but also sit down and have a nice espresso. Aside from importing from Italy, they also make their own products, I love their tapenade especially. Other recommendations are their fresh pastas and great sandwiches.

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  • DE GOUDEN TON

    This is the place to go for the best wines. An amazingly wide selection, coupled with great service and expertise.

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  • KOOPMANS ELANDSGRACHT

    This butcher has a wide selection of home-made delicacies and snacks, but I recommend the amazing grilled chicken and chicken sausages.

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Top Amsterdam spots to shop specialty groceries

  • SLAGERIJ DE SCHUYT

    This classic butcher with some of the best filet americain you’re going to find in Amsterdam, a must!

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  • ZIKKING

    Like de Schuyt, Filet Americain is a real specialty here. Their rotisserie chicken is also fantastic.

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  • VISQUE WINKEL

    The restaurant Visque is renown in the south of Amsterdam as a top spot for fish and seafood, and their own fish shop continues that tradition. Amazingly fresh.

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  • CIAO BELLA RESTAURANT & TRAITEUR

    A restaurant and traiteur with multiple locations in Amsterdam, focused on authentic Italian cooking. Perfect for both shopping and a quick bite on the go. Especially recommended are the melanzane and the ricotta-spinach lasagna. Healthy, hearty and delicious.

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  • POELIER JONKER

    This poultry speciality store is the spot for a variety of lunch and dinner treats. Their stuffed turkey and tuna salad are amazing, and their minced chicken with apricots and figs is an amazingly versatile spread that works both by itself as well as on a sandwich.

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  • CASA DEL GUSTO

    For the best burrata and fresh ricotta in town! This Italian speciality grocery store has a great selection of fresh products as well as wines and lemonades.

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  • SLAGERIJ DE LEEUW

    This incredibly charming butcher shop was established in 1966 and has since become legendary for their high quality meat. Dry-aging and exotic meats are their specialty. Their Wagyu beef salad is the just the best!

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Where to get Amsterdam’s best pastries & chocolates

  • WALDO

    With three locations, top quality chocolate and artisanal pastries are always close by.

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  • BLOMMESTEIN

    A great patisserie with a secret weapon: marzipan & cream pies that have to be tasted to be believed.

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  • VAN DER LINDE

    This ice cream vendor and patisserie is a top spot for ‘Mergpijpjes’, a Dutch twist on a Swedish concept: a small cylindrical pastry covered with green marzipan with the ends dipped in chocolate.

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  • MELLY’S COOKIE BAR

    Great coffee and even better pastries in a very cute spot.

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  • SAINT-JEAN AMSTERDAM

    An instant favourite. Truly artisanal pastries and cakes, made with craftmanship in a beautiful minimalist environment.

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  • PATISSERIE HOLTKAMP

    Another local legend, this long-running patisserie has a beautiful art deco interior. They sell every sweet thing your heart could desire, but if you try one thing, it should definitely be the chocolate balls and the tompouce, they honor this classic like no other.

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  • THE SUE STORE

    Want all the sweetness but none of the consequences? This charming shop is a great place for fresh sugar-free, vegan and gluten-free pastries.

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Where to buy flowers & decorations

  • FLOWER MARKET AMSTELVELD

    Every Monday morning there is a flower market on this beautiful spot in Amsterdam. They also sell other nice things to decorate your home, and are well in tune with the seasons, so it is the perfect place to go shopping for the holiday season.

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  • NH FLOWERS & COLLECTIBLES

    Want to really step up your decorating this Christmas? Pay a visit to this boutique flower shop on the Beethovenstraat. Aside from their beautiful collection of flowers they also sell a mix of collectibles and home accessories that are sure to bring some holiday spirit to your home! Prefer to stay in? They also deliver flowers at home and are available to call for consultation.

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