Pronounced 'acht' (Dutch for eight), this is the latest streetwear haunt with maximum cred thanks to its super-exclusive kicks, toys and T-shirts.
Vijzelstraat 105Owned by the people behind Monsoon, this branch of the popular British chain is home to scores of cheap jewellery, scarves and bags to complement even the most challenged of...
Leidsestraat 68The stock at 'Architecture and Nature', which includes many works in English for monoglots, is exactly what you'd expect from its name: books on architectural history, plant...
Leliegracht 22The most comprehensive collection of international photographs and posters in the Netherlands, and the largest collection of postcards in Western Europe, good for tourists...
Keizersgracht 510Check out the delicious selection of bonbons, ice-creams and coffees with all natural ingredients as you ponder how the Amsterdam branch of a Belgian chain ended up with this name.
Leidsestraat 101A passable selection of wine, some odd-looking canned cocktails and a variety of sandwiches are stocked here. Expensive, even for a night shop.
Leidsestraat 73Fashionable footwear for men and women in large sizes only: men's from 47 to 50; women's 42 to 46.
Leliegracht 12The largest health food supermarket that there is in all of Amsterdam. You'll find everything here, from organic meat, fruit and vegetables (delivered fresh daily) to really...
Weteringschans 133The third concept store for local high-end jeans icon Blue Blood focuses on the idea of 'love for denim'. It also has branches in other locations: Cornelis Schuytstraat 18 is...
Prinsenstraat 13Officially this 'shop' is an opticians' museum, but don't let that put you off. The fascinating exhibits are of glasses through the ages, and most of the pairs you see are also...
Gasthuismolensteeg 7Literally, 'classical and ethnic'. A good place for some of the smaller German and French labels and, bucking trends, for good, old-fashioned vinyl.
Weteringschans 193Head here for classic Bach recordings, obscure Beatles items, or that fave Diana Ross album that got nicked from your party. There are also second-hand 45s and new releases at...
Utrechtsestraat 52-60Conscious Dreams was the original proponent of the smart drugs wave in Amsterdam. The staff here really know their stuff - the owner worked as a drugs adviser for five years -...
Kerkstraat 119Butch and basic haircuts with a sensitive side: all their shampoos and conditioners are vegan-friendly.
Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 74Local young fashion designer and Project Catwalk judge Daryl van Wouw - an expert in how to apply street trends to the catwalks - finally has his own boutique. It may be small...
Prinsengracht 705a