One of my fav groceries in Amsterdam! They have everything you need all in one stop! They open early and stay open late.

Stopped at this large supermarket to pick up an inexpensive dinner and to check to see if they have the freshly squeezed orange juice like they have at the Lidl markets in Portugal and Spain and they do!! A deliciously fresh bottle of juice for under 3 euros! You put your bottle under the spout, push the button, and watch as your fresh juice is squeezed into your bottle. The juice is fantastic and you can taste the freshness of it. The oranges are just sweet enough and it's so wonderful to know it's all juice with no additives. The bottle is about 6 oz., but you can also purchase a larger bottle (can't remember the cost). There's no way you can get a bottle of fresh OJ in the states for this little bit of money! The food they carry seems to be pretty much on the healthy side. They have ready made meals you can get for a quick dinner. There are also the regular grocery items for those looking for more. Lots of different ready made salads, a meat market, fresh veggies, a fish/seafood section, and a bakery are also here. Their offerings are extensive and it's a great place to pop in for a quick meal or snack item. I got a container of soup and a margarita focaccia at the bakery that our nice hotel clerk reheated for me. Great for a quick and inexpensive meal! Sorry, no pictures!

This is a large Albert Heijn location in Amsterdam, located on Van Baerlestraat in the Museumplein district. It is in an ideal location for tourists looking to grab a cold drink or stock up on essentials, while in the city, especially due to its location being very close to public transport links, and museums. It is located in a basement but you can get a decent mobile phone signal inside, even after heading down the escalator. For tourists, Albert Heijin is the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands, it's pretty much a brand you can't hide from and it seems they have stores everywhere you look with almost 1000 stores in the Netherlands. Unlike some AH stores, they do accept foreign Mastercard and Visa cards here, which seems to have changed in the past couple of years, as some older reviewers did state this wasn't possible. This specific location is pretty large and carries two main benefits over the AH To Go stores dotted around the city: - Product Selection (Larger store, so has many more products including the freshly squeezed orange machine, which was turned on and functioning) - Price (Reasonably cheaper compared to AH To Go stores, meaning you can save some money here compared to their stores nearby, in general I noticed prices were slightly more than back home, but prices were good compared to other stores I visited in the Netherlands) Most of the checkouts here are self-service, but there are a couple of manned checkouts. The self-checkouts were reasonably easy to use, with an English language option, and a staff member on hand to help. I did experience an issue where I required a staff member's approval for my product, I did only purchase a bottle of freshly squeezed orange juice, so I'm not sure if they offer random checks or if it was some sort of verification. You will also need to save your receipt, or request a short barcode to leave the store, so make sure to take it with you! 4*

This Albert Heijn is below ground in the shadow of the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and the Museumplein. It's a bit offsetting to go down an escalator or lift to go grocery shopping, but once you get downstairs you wouldn't even know. It's huge. They have nice grocery carts and baskets, plenty of hand sanitizers, but no mask rules...even the workers weren't wearing masks as of 10/1/2020 (October 1st). I can find things here I cannot find in my AH, which is still quite sizeable. The big difference is - this location is PRIME real estate on all sides. So I imagine they pour every resource into this winkel. It's worth checking out in a few years when it's safe to be in public and travel overseas. Lots of checkout lines and fresh food!

We stopped in this market while we were walking around and checking out the sites. Pretty cool! I thought it was like the IKEA of markets the way things were packaged. The Mrs loved walking around and checking out all the goodies you could buy there. We loved the prepackaged fresh food. If we were staying at a place that had a kitchen, it would definitely be worth it to come here for groceries!

This is definitely one of the larger Albert Heijns in the city and very convenient if passing through or wanting a quick picnic lunch. Grab your fresh breads, meats, and cheese and head outside for one of the best picnic spots in the city. If you are looking for your typical grocery store, this is it. From salads to toilet paper, it's all here. As much as I like specialty stores, it is nice to not have to stop many times to grab what you need. But seriously, if you are a tourist, you need to stop by to get cheap breakfasts, lunches and dinners. I'm all for enjoying a meal out, but plan ahead and maybe hit the most expensive places for lunch when it's cheaper and grab a pizza from here for dinner. The store itself is quite spacious which is hard to find in this city! You won't be constantly bumping into others and saying "sorry!" Can you tell that happens a lot?! So head on in, take the escalator or elevator down and get your groceries. If you have a reusable bag, bring it, or you'll pay for a bag at the register. And yes, pin debit cards or cash...but I'm pretty sure there's an ATM in there as well. Also, you can buy stamps at Albert Heijns. Just remember to ask for international stamps if you are mailing outside of the Netherlands! They come in packs of 5. (Took me a while to figure that out...)

Ok listen up tourist. Albert Heijn is right next to the Stedelijk Museum and Van Gogh Museum. Take the escalator down and shop away. Food is surprisingly affordable and they have a large selection of everything. Don't take pictures; they're not too happy about that. Apparently they think you'll copy how they run their supermarket and then start your own Albert Heijn. They have these awesome glass door where the goodies are kept in. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/0ketsN0rw2LjA4Ym4XxHRw?select=9-mbehXGbhKIic3_coKgjA#PMbKZ5YHcDFJjFVWK1HuMA In the beverage aisle, they sell brown bottled Heineken for about .85 Euros each. Super cheap. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/0ketsN0rw2LjA4Ym4XxHRw?select=9-mbehXGbhKIic3_coKgjA#qgS3Pfll8YAcQnF36mZ0og They don't take American debits Visa/MasterCard like most places in Amsterdam. Be prepare to have cash with you. PS: Don't forget your stroopwafels: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/0ketsN0rw2LjA4Ym4XxHRw?select=9-mbehXGbhKIic3_coKgjA#EYI5TEZ8fX0iKLQLKtQgkg Happy Shopping.