Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Amsterdam shops, snacks and lunches.

Markets to wander

Albert Cuypmarkt ★ 4.6

Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00, closed Sunday260 vendors

Albert Cuypmarkt in De Pijp is the largest outdoor market in the Netherlands, 260-plus stalls stretching a kilometre, the Amsterdam street market most days of the week.

Go for: Herring, Stroopwafels, Indonesian, Fresh produce

Albert Cuypstraat, 1073 BD Amsterdam

Foodhallen ★ 4.4

Sun-Thu 11:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-00:0021 vendors

Foodhallen in a former Oud-West tram depot is Amsterdam's indoor food hall, 21 international vendors around a central bar, the room loud, late-running and easy.

Go for: Bitterballen, Dim sum, Pizza, Tacos

Bellamyplein 51, 1053 AT Amsterdam

Noordermarkt ★ 4.6

Mon 09:00-13:00 (flea), Sat 09:00-16:00 (organic)80 vendors

Noordermarkt on the Jordaan square outside Noorderkerk is the Amsterdam Saturday organic farmers market, oysters, sourdough, raw-milk cheese, the city's quietest market.

Go for: Organic produce, Oysters, Sourdough, Cheese

Noordermarkt, 1015 MV Amsterdam

Dappermarkt ★ 4.3

Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00250 vendors

Dappermarkt in Oost is the Amsterdam multicultural street market, less polished than Albert Cuyp, with Turkish and Surinamese stalls and a true neighbourhood crowd.

Go for: Turkish, Surinamese, Fresh produce, Cheese

Dapperstraat, 1093 BS Amsterdam

Ten Katemarkt ★ 4.2

Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00130 vendors

Ten Katemarkt in Oud-West runs daily alongside Foodhallen, the Amsterdam open-air market with international stalls leaning Turkish, Moroccan and Surinamese.

Go for: International street food, Cheese, Fish

Ten Katestraat, 1053 CC Amsterdam

Lindengracht Markt ★ 4.5

Sat 09:00-16:00200 vendors

Lindengracht in the Jordaan runs every Saturday, the Amsterdam local-favourite open-air market with cheese, fish, sourdough and seasonal produce, no tourists.

Go for: Cheese, Fish, Flowers, Bread

Lindengracht, 1015 KL Amsterdam

Pure Markt ★ 4.4

Selected Sundays 11:00-18:0090 vendors

Pure Markt is the Amsterdam artisan-producer Sunday market in Park Frankendael, small-batch cheese, charcuterie, wine, the curated end of the city's market life.

Go for: Artisan producers, Wine, Cheese, Charcuterie

Park Frankendael, 1097 BS Amsterdam

Markets in Amsterdam, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Amsterdam?

Peak food season in Amsterdam is year-round.

What time do people eat in Amsterdam?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Amsterdam?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Amsterdam?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Amsterdam rewards trust.

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