4 Best Places to Shop in Amsterdam-Oost, Amsterdam

This trusted gourmet food shop has more than 100 foreign cheeses and a large selection of local varieties, including various boerenkazen (artisanal raw milk farmhouse cheeses) and a few own-brand labels. There's also a well-chosen assortment of charcuterie, artisan bread, and more than 150 wines, with an emphasis on organic, biodynamic, and French bottles. It's a perfect stop for picnic essentials before heading to the stunningly redesigned Oosterpark nearby.

Owner Calidris Poorter sells hip, colorful brands such as Atracktion, Duns Sweden, Iglo + Indi, and Maxomorra. Sustainably manufactured using transparent processes, everything is available in a wide range of sizes, from preemies to tweens.

This prizewinning artisan bakery, which mills its own flour and uses no additives or preservatives, was founded by the Hartog family back in 1896, and despite its good name (or perhaps because of it) remains a small-scale operation to this day. To sample the whole-wheat specialist’s breads and Dutch treats, such as speculaas cookies and oliebollen (a must-try in the holiday season), join the queue.