This popular and busy outdoor street market is located in the multicultural De Pijp area with about 250 stalls lining two sides of the street. Expect yummy farmer market treats along with crafts and clothing. There are also cafes along the "route." The people watching is quite part of the fun.
Price: Least Expensive- Farmers' Market
These supermarkets are all over town, (over 40 branches in Amsterdam), but this one in particular is extra big and carries a wide array of products. It's located behind Dam Square and can get very crowded. If you're hungry, head to the deli and get it to go.
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For vegetarian eaters in search of an upscale restaurant catering to their special dietary needs, Betty's high quality ingredients, cozy atmosphere, and changing daily menu earn accolades. The space and tables are small; hence the description of cozy.
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Bird gets crowded, because it offers wonderful food in a cool Thai setting. The touristy location in the Red Light District means the people watching can be entertaining.
Price: Moderately Expensive- Restaurant
This two story, spacious cafe has much to offer athletic-minded travelers. The ground floor's cafe invites lingering with its international reading table, and the first floor restaurant lures healthy eaters with its salad bar and picturesque canal view terrace.
Price: Moderately Expensive- Restaurant
This is one of the busiest open-air markets in the city and is also a good place to find deals on clothes, produce, ethnic foods, fresh cut flowers and more. It's located in the middle of the city's multicultural area which means you can count on exotic foods and other unique goods.
Price: Least Expensive- Farmers' Market
Wow. This place is cool The setting is greenhouse chic, literally. The organic styled restaurant is set in a greenhouse and the herbs and produce are grown on site. The decor is elegant and cool reflecting its diverse neighborhood SE of Dam Square.
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This purely vegetarian eatery boasts tasting frequently changing menus of three to four courses.
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For those in search of a "look before you buy" joint, this macrobiotic, vegan eatery is a find. Diners can enjoy an array of soups, grains, sea veggies, tempura, salads and more. The place is rather small, but cozy too.
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There are quite a few of these moderately priced supermarkets across Amsterdam. Don't expect upscale. Come here for basics. It's a good place to stock up. You'll find the usual grocery store stuff. Paid garage parking.
Open Sun-Fri 8a-10p; Sat 10a-10p
Price: Least Expensive- Grocery/Prepared Food
There are quite a few of these moderately priced supermarkets across Amsterdam. Don't expect upscale. Come here for basics. It's a good place to stock up. You'll find the usual grocery store stuff. Paid parking available.
Open Sun-Fri 8a-10p; Sat 9a-10p
Price: Least Expensive- Grocery/Prepared Food
These small organic supermarkets are scattered across the city and offer a selection of healthy, organic, fresh foods such as homemade soups, vegan baked goods, fresh produce, drinks and more. The bulk items are perfect for healthy on-the-go treats.
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These small organic supermarkets are scattered across the city and offer a selection of healthy, organic, fresh foods such as homemade soups, vegan baked goods, fresh produce, drinks and more. The bulk items are perfect for healthy on-the-go treats.
Price: Least Expensive- Grocery/Prepared Food
These small organic supermarkets are scattered across the city and offer a selection of healthy, organic, fresh foods such as homemade soups, vegan baked goods, fresh produce, drinks and more. The bulk items are perfect for healthy on-the-go treats.
Price: Least Expensive- Restaurant
These small organic supermarkets are scattered across the city and offer a selection of healthy, organic, fresh foods such as homemade soups, vegan baked goods, fresh produce, drinks and more. The bulk items are perfect for healthy on-the-go treats.
Price: Least Expensive- Grocery/Prepared Food
It's a specialty food shop with very little room for dining, making it perfect for those in search of a high quality meal to go. However, there are wooden tables and you'll feel like a local hanging out here.
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When in Amsterdam, eat Italian? Sure! You can do that here. The smallish storefront space has a handful of tables with red and white checked table cloths. There's a very homey feel inside. Flor those who also like to peruse the edibles.
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Located in the historic Pulitzer Hotel on two of the city's canals, this restaurant presents a more upscale venue for a fine dining meal.
Price: Moderately Expensive- Restaurant
The Chan family owns 3 restaurants in the city. This one is located in the heart of Chinatown. This is Chinese food Dutch style. The decor is pretty non-descript; typical Chinese eatery. But locals give it a thumbs up for being one of Amsterdam's best Chinese.
Price: Moderately Expensive- Restaurant
This Asian fusion restaurant offers fresh and healthy eats in a contemporary setting with dark wood tables, long cushioned bench seating and streamlined décor. The menu is well crafted and offers a tour of cuisines.
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A small but very popular location on Saturday mornings, the Noordermarkt features local vendors with loads of the freshest produce, breads, cheeses, jams, herbs, flowers and of course tasty samples. This market prides iteself on its organic selection and foodies will especially enjoy it.
Price: Least Expensive- Farmers' Market
Stop into this organic food shop for a quick bite to go or to stock your fridge. It's small, but the selection is fresh and affordable. Along with custom sandwiches and fresh baked bread, you'll also find a good selection of organic produce.
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If you are in search of Dutch pancakes and omelets, come to this old school restaurant that is located in a 17th Century warehouse on one of the city's main canals. Pots of real syrup are found on each table and the open kitchen is unique.
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The name says it all.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThe name says it all. This casual eatery offers a big variety of the Dutch style pancake. The ambiance is homey with a modern interior decorated by Dutch artists. There are quite a few of these across the city. This one is located in the Nine Streets.
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Their mantra is "Eat. Share. Live." And they execute it by offering a behind the counter salad bar for health conscious folk. (Sla means lettuce in Dutch!).
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It's upscale and attracts foodies with its high class brasserie ambiance. Streamlined style, banquet style seating, fresh flowers and other touches create sophistication matched by the high quality menu that focuses on the simple. The menu is English and French inspired and leans heavy.
Price: Expensive- Restaurant
After a long day of travel and/or heavy business meals, we hanker for something simple. Soup en Zo comes to the rescue with its health conscious daily selection of a minimum of eight soups. Get it to go or enjoy your food on premise in the brightly lit and pleasant, yet small, seating area.
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After a long day of travel and/or heavy business meals, we hanker for something simple. Soup en Zo comes to the rescue with its health conscious daily selection of a minimum of eight soups.
Price: Least Expensive- Restaurant
A great spot in the south part of the city to enjoy a meal or order ahead and get it to go. The ambiance is fairly casual with wood floors, wood tables, a fairly large bar, storefront style windows, and a wall of wine bottles. The menu is bistro classic with some Dutch flair added.
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The bright, modern and casual sushi eatery is located across River Amstel in a historic building. There is a long counter as well as table seating. Zushi employs the conveyor belt system, so for those who like to view their food before noshing, you'll enjoy the process.
Price: Moderately Expensive- Restaurant