The 10 Best Places to Try Cheese in Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Introducing my cheese-filled adventures across the Netherlands! From cozy cafes to bustling markets, I’ve explored every cheesy nook and cranny Amsterdam has to offer. Join me as I dive into a world of cheese tastings, local cheese shops, and even goat farms. Whether it’s at breakfast, on sandwiches, cut into cubes and served with mustard, or even deep-fried, as a Dutchie, I will always find an excuse to eat cheese any time of day. In this article, I’ve collected the 10 best places to try cheese in Amsterdam. Enjoy!
This is one of my favourite cheese spots across the Netherlands. The Kaasbar currently has a branch in Amsterdam and one in Utrecht. I have been to both locations several times.
As you step into the the Kaasbar in Amsterdam, you’re hit with aroma of cheeses. The Kaastrein, a cheese counter like a sushi-style conveyor belt, shows plenty of cheeses to choose from. You receive a plate of crackers, order a drink and then marvel at the selected artisanal cheeses. Believe me, it’s hard to choose When you finally see something you like, you grab it! Enjoy everything from Gouda and Edam to white, blue, hard cheeses, and creamy organic sheep’s milk varieties. Each cheese is on a plate, with a matching garnish and is large enough to share with 2 people. It’s a cheese lover’s dream come true! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
This is one of my favourite cheese spots across the Netherlands. The Kaasbar currently has a branch in Amsterdam and one in Utrecht. I have been to both locations several times.
As you step into the the Kaasbar in Amsterdam, you’re hit with aroma of cheeses. The Kaastrein, a cheese counter like a sushi-style conveyor belt, shows plenty of cheeses to choose from. You receive a plate of crackers, order a drink and then marvel at the selected artisanal cheeses. Believe me, it’s hard to choose When you finally see something you like, you grab it! Enjoy everything from Gouda and Edam to white, blue, hard cheeses, and creamy organic sheep’s milk varieties. Each cheese is on a plate, with a matching garnish and is large enough to share with 2 people. It’s a cheese lover’s dream come true! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: The 10 Best Places to Try Cheese in Amsterdam
Guide Location: Netherlands » Amsterdam
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Author: Daphne Van Der Pol
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Netherlands » Amsterdam
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Daphne Van Der Pol
Read it on Author's Website: https://girlswanderlust.com/cheese-in-amsterdam/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- The Kaasbar
- Fromagerie Abraham Kef
- De Kaaskamer
- Kaasland Haarlemmerdijk
- Restaurant Smelt
- cheese museum
- Fabel Fries
- Dappermarkt
- Albert Cuyp
- Noordermarkt
- Haarlemmerplein Farmer’s Market
- Ridammerhoeve
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