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Supermarkets
That the Netherlands is one of the world''s most densely populated countries is perhaps most apparent on Saturday afternoons at the supermarket. Thankfully, because Amsterdam is a city that stays up late, Saturday mornings are a different story and are a good time to get out and get the shopping. Otherwise, prepare to brave the very crowded aisles and long queues at the cash registers. Buying food in supermarkets is usually straightforward. Bring your own shopping bag, as these are not given out for free. Beer bottles can be inserted into special machines, which whisk them away on mini conveyer belts, and you receive your returnable deposit refund in the form of a ticket.
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Albert Heijn
This countrywide chain dominates the high street as well as the smaller towns in the Netherlands. The chain seems to have been catering to changing tastes and customer requirements. They have increased their selection of organic products, and their green-labelled own brand yoghurt is recommended as very smooth and mild. They are renowned for having a decent selection of wines, but you can't get spirits, or even the Dutch gin here. One massive branch of Albert Heijn, called the ''Food Plaza'', located behind Dam Square, can get very crowded. Try and go in the early morning to avoid the queues. There are over 40 branches of Albert Heijn within Amsterdam, but the extended hours at this branch are an exception. It should contain most everything you need in terms of food and household goods, though prices on some ranges are more expensive than at some local competitors.
Credit cards not accepted
Opening times:
Mon - Sat 8 am - 10 pm, Sun 11 am - 7 pm
Branches at:
Van Baerlestraat 33A, Tel.: +31(0)20 6620416
Haarlemmerdijk 1, Tel.: +31 (0)20 6256931
Kinkerstraat 89, Tel.: +31 (0)20 6180088
Koningsplein 4-6, Tel.: +31 (0)20 6245721
Nieuwmarkt 18, Tel.: +31 (0)20 6232461
Overtoom 454, Tel.: +31 (0)20 6183065
Vijzelstraat 113, Tel.: +31 (0)20 6259405
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 226, Tel.: +31 (0)20 4218344
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Dirk van den Broek
A cut price, rather basic grocery store. There is less choice and less luxury than at Albert Heijn but it is about 10% cheaper. They also have a separate shop selling cut-price alcohol (Dirk III) including the famous jenever (Dutch gin) and advocaat. Credit cards are not accepted.
Opening times:
Mon - Fr 8 am - 9 pm, Sat 8 am - 8 pm, Sun 1 pm - 7 pm
Branches:
Bilderdijkstraat 126, Tel.: +31 (0)20 6122658
2e Nassaustraat 23, Tel.: +31 (0)20 6860132
Wittenburgerstraat 18, Tel.: +31 (0)20 6200070
Marie Heinekenplein 25, Tel.: +31 (0)20 6739393
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Hema
This is not the best place for daily food shopping, but there are some chilled cabinets selling eels, salmon, creamy potato salads and snacks for parties. Some rather unadventurous bread is also on offer but don''t go here for dairy products such as milk or eggs, because they don''t sell any.
Tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 20
Open Monday 11.00-19.00, Tue, Wed, Fri; 9.30.00-19.00, Thursday 9.30-21.00;
Sat 9.30am-6pm; Sunday 12.00-18.00. Credit cards not accepted
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Kalvertoren, Singel 457/A1
Amsterdam
Tel: 0031 (0)20 422 8988
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De Natuurwinkel (Natural food shop)
There are about eight branches of this well-stocked health food shop in Amsterdam and some of them are as big as supermarkets. Each has an incredibly wide range of produce for sale. Not only will you find fresh organic fruit, vegetables and products such as soya milk and fair trade chocolate, but also some rather delicious specialist cheeses at the dairy counter. One of the main branches near the Rijksmuseum stocks goats cheese with coriander. This has a very unusual flavour and it's worth buying a few slices to take back home. Other typical Dutch products you can find here include ''stroopwaffels'' (syrup waffles) and black liquorice. The Dutch are partial to the salted variety (called "zoute drop") which is a lot stronger than the mild, sugary sweets available elsewhere.
Opening Times:
Mon - Fr 12 am - 7 pm, Sun 12 am - 5 pm
Other branches can be found in:
Van Woustraat, Amstelveenseweg, Harlemmerdijk and near Dappermarkt
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Weteringschans 133
1017 RV
Amsterdam
Tel: +31 (0)20 6384083
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