Food
Albert Cuyp Market
Amsterdam’s biggest street market. Stroopwafels, herring, cheese, flowers — the whole city in one block.
Why visit
Albert Cuyp Market is part of how Amsterdam actually eats — try it where locals go, not on tourist streets.
Best for: Local taste
Suggested duration: Snack or meal
Best time: Lunch or late afternoon avoids tourist queues.
Tip: Avoid Damrak/Leidseplein restaurants — overpriced and tourist-only.
Useful tips
Pay contactless — most small places have no cash.
Nearby ideas
De Pijp, Jordaan, Foodhallen, Albert Cuyp Market.