The 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...

The most comprehensive collection of international photographs and posters in the Netherlands, and the largest collection of postcards in Western Europe, good for tourists...

Fashionable footwear for men and women in large sizes only: men's from 47 to 50; women's 42 to 46.

The 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...

The 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...

Officially 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...

Literally, 'classical and ethnic'. A good place for some of the smaller German and French labels and, bucking trends, for good, old-fashioned vinyl.

Head 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...

Conscious 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 -...

Butch and basic haircuts with a sensitive side: all their shampoos and conditioners are vegan-friendly.

Local 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...

De Kaaskamer offers over 200 varieties of domestic and imported cheeses, plus pâtés, olives, pastas and wines. Have fun quizzing the staff on the different cheese types and...

Souvenirs with provenance. Delftshop are the official dealers of Royal Delft and Makkum pottery, the bread and butter of the Dutch antique trade. The stock here includes...

Beloved by expats, this is the place where Yanks can get their hands on chocolate chips and homesick Brits can source Christmas puddings.