Dov Charney picked Amsterdam for his newest American Apparel outlet, perhaps because the town has a casual attitude perfect for the sweatshop-free, relaxed...
Westerstraat 59-61Every Saturday, the Noordermarkt turns into an organic farmers' market. Groups of singers or medieval musicians sometimes perform al fresco, making the...
Westerstraat/NoorderkerkstraatFor the baby or toddler who has it all, Broer & Zus makes gift-giving a cinch with its handmade toys, adorable T-shirts with goofy slogans and a selection...
Rozengracht 104This Shangri-la for whisky (and whiskey) lovers has a great selection of elixirs from Scotland, Ireland and America, and a range of Scottish mineral waters...
Rozengracht 232De Kasstoor is not your average modern Dutch interior design shop; it also has hand-picked collectors' pieces from the likes of Le Corbusier, Eames and...
Rozengracht 202-210
Organic produce has reached the self-contradictory pinnacle of urban rustic chic at what can only be described as a bulk food boutique. Come here for the...
Westerstraat 24Vinyl from '70s punk rock, jazz, funk, soul, Latin, and soundtracks, through lo-fi, indie, noise, garage and industrial, to '80s and '90s indie, electro,...
Westerstraat 244
This vintage frame specialist sells unused frames dating from the mid 1800s to the present day. Most frames are at fabulously low prices and built to last -...
Noorderkerkstraat 18
Mexican Mercado with a twist. Even the hardiest resistors of tat will love the colourful culinary and household objects (including wacky wallpapers).
Rozengracht 8Browse the fancy supplements in this tiny store or just melt in to one of owner Simone's facials.
Westerstraat 45Mainly antiques, with plenty of collectors' items. It's easy to get lost in the quiet premises and find yourself standing alone by a stall crammed with...
Elandsgracht 109
North of Westermarkt, Noordermarkt is frequented by the serious shopper. The huge stacks of (mainly second-hand) clothes, shoes, jewellery and hats need to...
NoordermarktMouth-watering North African fodder, from takeaway to an assortment of items no pantry should be without. A self-proclaimed 'nomadic kitchen', they will...
Prinsengracht 252A flea market where, nestled among the junk, you're likely to stumble across bargains such as a boxed set of Demis Roussos records. Tempting, no?
Looiersgracht 38Anything and everything to do with brewing and drinking, stocked in a remarkable old shop. The premises date from 1839 and the place still has much of the...
Prinsengracht 180