Compact Czaar Peterstraat shop stocking Japanese tableware, wool throws, and soft toys. The counter stays busy with locals dropping off parcels or grabbing last-minute gifts.
Quiet corner shop in Amsterdam Zuid pairing curated kitchen goods with an all-day deli. Ceramics and cookbooks line the shelves, while the counter serves flat whites and chocolate orange babka.
Amsterdam Oost staple stocking a massive selection of Dutch cheeses, charcuterie, and wines. Fresh loaves sell out early, while the counter team freely slices samples for tasting.
Large Amsterdam Noord supermarket loaded with Polish, Romanian, and Ukrainian daily staples. Aisles are stacked with imported kovbasa, fermented cabbage, and regional dairy rarely found in standard Dutch grocery chains.
Jordaan bottle shop stocking minimal intervention European wines, cider, and sake. The relaxed space doubles as a neighborhood hangout running casual tastings, DJ sets, and small omakase dinners.
High-energy flagship in the old stock exchange stocking the brand's full ethical range. Rows of iPads let shoppers design personalized wrappers and flavor combos, with finished blocks ready for pickup two hours later.
Long-running Nine Streets bottle shop packed with natural and biodynamic European wines. The compact space runs regular tastings and stocks a tight lineup of spirits, olive oil, and books.
Curated showroom for 20th-century design, with restored furniture and lighting from names like Alvar Aalto. The physical space is only open on Saturdays – new pieces are released online each Thursday.
Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves define this culinary-only bookshop, run by a well-known food writer. The tightly curated selection covers global cuisines; a small counter in the back serves simple sandwiches and coffee.
Approachable merchant trading technical jargon for clear advice. The selection mixes global standards with deep cuts from Germany and the Netherlands, plus a fridge of cold bottles for immediate pours.
Oud-Zuid wine shop stocking low-intervention bottles from Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg. A long ash-wood table sits in the center of the room, set up for sampling Rieslings and Spätburgunders before buying.
