De Kaaskamer, Amsterdam

These days, when most of the cheeses are bought at supermarkets, quite a few of them, especially in cities like Amsterdam, are sold at street markets, farmers' markets, and specialty stores. One such store is found in the Nine Little Streets ("De Negen Straatjes") area and is called De Kaaskamer. This shop carries a fantastic variety of authentic, high-quality cheeses from all over the globe and is a great place to chow down on both imported and local specialties.

Unlike the array of tourist-trap cheese stores popped up in Amsterdam in recent years, which the locals avoid like the plague — with their 'souvenir packaged', overpriced wares, – De Kaaskamer is authentic and even artisan in nature, serving the locals and visitors alike. Understandably, this place is busy. But the friendly staff is helpful and efficient, and quite generous with their samples, too.

If you don’t quite know what you’re looking for, ask for their recommendations. Otherwise, try their Gouda. Truffled Gouda is a true heaven in a cheese form and the old Gouda with cumin seeds combined with the fig and nut loaf is totally out of this world!!

Opening Hours:
Mon: 12–6pm; Tue-Fri: 9am–6pm; Sat: 9am–5pm; Sun: 12–5pm