Marqt Utrechtsestraat

When I visited Amsterdam for the first time, it was the first grocery stored I visited, and I was really surprised with the fact they don’t accept cash. I think it was the first place I ever visited with this «policy» and I found it very interesting; then researching more I discovered why this is a thing. So, as mentioned by other people, remember to bring your pin or credit card (and be sure your card is a chip card, or you may have problems with the machines)! :)
Enough about the payment methods, let’s talk about the options: it’s, for sure, my favourite place to do groceries. The only thing that really prevents me to make it my default grocery store is the pricing. To be honest, I don’t think it’s much higher than Albert Heijn, but when you put it in the big picture, it can make a difference. In the other hand, there’s some products that I can only find there (or, at least, it’s the best location to get them), so I still visit the place quite regularly (generally to buy raw cocoa powder, almond milk from Rude Health and fruits).
There you can find a nice selection of gluten free products, vegetarian meals, organic chocolate (some of them made in Amsterdam), and even organic cleaning products. It really worths the visit, you can finde everything a grocery store offers but with organic and «indie» options.

Whole Foods of Amsterdam? No, it’s a step up from that. You thought Whole Foods was fancy… wait until you have visited here! This is one of my favorite places that I visited when I was in Amsterdam… Yes — it was only a grocery store, but it wasn’t just a grocery store! They have a wide selection of fresh meats, vegetables, fresh pasta, desserts, snacks, prepared foods, etc. They have a lot of novelty items that I’ve only seen in Amsterdam! If only I was in Amsterdam long enough, I would have been able to try all of their different snacks and desserts.
I also like the concept of paying with credit/​debit cards only! They are adapting to today’s technology and advances. Today, we can easily pay with cards or phones; having cash is superfluous. It also speeds up the lines. Another benefit I see with paying with cards is that it makes it easier for business owners because having a lot of cash will take time to salary the employees, transfer to their business accounts to pay expenses, and they will have to worry about security.
Having said that, make sure you have the chip on your credit card or they won’t accept it!

Very cool supermarket with loads of biological and fair trade products. It is certainly worth a visit. You will find everything you need, loads of fresh fruits and vegetables, and it’s the only supermarket in Amsterdam (at least that I know off) that you can pay with credit card. And actually they don’t accept cash. So remember to at least bring your pin card ;).

Lucky for me, I had a job that allowed me to live really close to this wonderful supermarket. There is always a vast selection of fruits and veggies — the white asparagus was especially abundant during the season! YUM! It’s spacious, organized, and always clean with a nice layout. They offer lots of gluten free grains (for Amsterdam) and, of course, options for locally grown and organic foods like cheese (love the smooth and sweet honig goat cheese) and chocolate! (Tony’s Chocoloney Salted Caramel is true love.) Disappointingly, their own line of ice cream is mediocre at best, though. I like that their stock is seasonal, and that they have a make-​your-​own fresh squeezed orange juice machine! The two year old I took care of also LOVED it.
I got salmon and sea bass there a couple times and it was always super fresh and especially tasty. Furthermore, the employees are happy to speak English and very helpful with cleaning out the fish if you ask them to do an extra good job. Their attitudes alone make it worth the stop.
The prices are obviously higher than the Albert Heijn, but the experience and products more than make up for it. Bring your own bags! Good for the environment and then you don’t have to be charged the extra 20 or so cents. They have grab and go salads, sushi, and sandwiches that are made daily and have always been fresh. If you can be a regular, make sure to grab a stamp card when they do special offers for things like cutting boards and bike baskets. Fun times.
Downsides: Poor cell phone reception. Since it’s underground, my phone has a hard time getting a signal. They definitely should consider getting wifi! :)
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A CREDIT CARD or a chip card! They do not accept cash and do not accept American debit cards. You need a pin and a chip for it to work. If you think sliding your American debit card will work, I’ve witnessed it tried and failed multiple times.

This is a grocery store with quite a few gluten free options (most I’ve found in Amsterdam). Great options for picking up a quick lunch– gf breads, cheese, meats, etc. – or heading to a park for a picnic.

I’m a frequent marqter at this location! :) I think it’s the nicest one in Amsterdam with the fairly big selection. I love their cheeses! If you’re not going to a cheese shop or market, this is the best option to get international high quality cheese. Also, this is my go-​to place for fresh fish if I can’t make it to the market. They have a nice selection and present it well. It’s not the cheapest place around, but compared to the other organic shops I visit, it’s a bit more affordable. I do think they have less specialty items than the bio markt, but if you’re just looking for good quality products and good selection, this is a good place to go! They don’t take any cash, so make sure you bring your pin card!

Usually buy meats and veggies here for the week. It seems a bit more expensive, but I have not done an actual comparison shop. They have a good variety of beef, chicken, pork and lamb. Plus fish and some wild game as well.
They also have a wide selection of cheeses and some fresh bread as well. It is fun to graze during your shopping experience on the weekends, plenty of samples to taste.
PIN only, no cash.

The place itself is big and organised in a best possible way for customer to feed their choice, but not as wide as you would expect to find in such place.
The weak side: they ONLY accept payment by chip’n’pin cards. NO CASH, NO any other card.

There’s a good selection of prepaid food. The layout is nice and not as cramped feeling as many Dutch supermarkets.
It’s a bit pricey and they do NOT accept cash, so unless you just want to walk in and look without buying anything don’t bother.
I give it two stars just for being one of the only supermarkets in the area and the other two for being one of the nicest.
The interior is pretty spartan, no frills, but gives it the spacious feel. The selection for gluten free products is good… And they have my favorite Belvoir organic ginger beer.

I’m from the US and love my Whole Foods/​Trader Joes back home. This supermarket is the closest I’ve found to that type of market. Great selection of bread, cheese, vegetables, as well as other goodies. Very clean, well organized, and great selection.

This might be one of my favourite places for grocery shopping! This Marqt is located in such a nice building. The shop is very big and spacious and they have many products. I don’t buy all my regular groceries here but I come here for some of my favourite products like biological cereal, one of my favourite drinks; Wostok, cheeses and meat.
This place is awesome. It’s not really good for my wallet but it is for my body and soul so I come here quite regularly.

For Holland, Marqt is pretty good. It’s clean and organized and a nice shopping experience.
For vegetarians, vegans, gluten-​free peeps, they have a pretty good selection.
No raw items yet, no kombucha yet. Maybe someday.
Upstairs is a restaurant. Nice menu.
True story — it’s a nice market for healthy, organic options.

I am truly a fan of this place! It reminds me a lot of Whole Foods or Trader Joes from the states. This is one of my favorite health foods markets in the Netherlands. I have to give a lot of love to the Marqt. I was really impress with their Gluten Free section. You will find a wide selection of Gluten-​free Items. You name and they got it! The prices are fair and reasonable as well. The Marqt is one of the largest retailer of natural and organic foods in Amsterdam. For me there’s nothing like the taste of organic food.
I love spending my Saturday afternoon shopping for fresh produce and learning about new recipes and herbs. After, then having lunch or a cup of tea at the café upstairs. What I love about living in Holland is that they provide a lot of natural and organic products to its purest state. It’s so nice to actually have the pleasure of tasting the authenticity of the food. Plus this is the ideal place to shop for quality and organic meats. A lot of their products are free from artificial additives, sweeteners, colorings, and preservatives.
Please keep in mind there are 3 different locations in Amsterdam and 1 in Harlem. Enjoy!