6 of Amsterdam's best cheese shops. Say cheese!

Advice that will inspire cheese lovers and a wide selection of cheeses you'll happily cycle out of your way for: Amsterdam's best cheese shops have it all. But where should you go for a well-stocked cheese board? We know from experience that the following shops offer the best.

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These are the 6 best cheese shops in Amsterdam to visit today

Cheese lovers agree that enjoying good cheese depends not only on taste but also on the timing. Mature cheese is often good cheese, but the right degree of ripeness depends on the type of cheese. The best cheese shops are expert in this area, taking their time and lovingly suggesting pairing wines or other drinks. To be sure you're in the right place, visit one of the best cheese shops in Amsterdam below.

Fromagerie Abraham Kef

Perhaps Amsterdam's most famous cheese shop: Fromagerie Abraham Kef, also known colloquially as "Kef." Kef supplies virtually every major Amsterdam restaurant and bar in the cheese industry, which is one of the reasons it's so well-known. Don't expect an endless selection at Kef, but rather a curated selection that makes it impossible to go wrong. Without a doubt, one of the best cheese shops in Amsterdam and the surrounding area.
Marnixstraat 192, Czaar Peterstraat 137 and Van der Pekplein 1B, Amsterdam, abrahamkef.nl

L'Amuse

The Amuse in Amsterdam South L'Amuse is a family business run by Betty Koster, who took over the business from her parents. From a young age, she has been serving and advising customers in the shop. Besides cheese, L'Amuse also sells other high-quality additions to your snack platter: from olives to cured sausage and nuts. The absolute tourist attraction is its enormous display case, which houses over three hundred (!) cheeses. Her cheese tastings are also said to be legendary.
Olympiaplein 125, Amsterdam, lamuse.nl

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Burgundian Lifestyle

When a cheese shop develops its own cheeses, you know they're experts. That's certainly the case at Bourgondisch Lifestyle in Amsterdam-Centrum. While the shop is small, its selection is extensive. Their gastronomic advisors are ready to provide comprehensive advice to every customer, no matter how simple or complex their request. And of course, you can sample (almost) everything beforehand. 
Haarlemmerstraat 115HS, Amsterdam, bourgondischlifestyle.nl

Dairy farm by Tromp

Zuivelhoeve by Tromp makes life in the capital much easier, thanks to their locations in Centrum, Zuid, and Buitenveldert. Don't be put off by the fact that Tromp is a chain, because their changing selection (which varies by location based on demand) has something for everyone. The common denominator between the stores? Their homemade cheese fondue is a favorite everywhere.
Elandsgracht 27, Utrechtsestraat 90, Maasstraat 22, Buitenveldertselaan 158C, Amsterdam, winkels.zuivelhoeve.nl

The Cheese Hut

In Amsterdam-West, De Kaashut is a regular stop for local residents; it's a beloved delicatessen for many. We completely understand why, because De Kaashut has a wide selection and a very high Google ranking. They have everything a cheese lover could possibly desire, including other ingredients to fill your snack platter. Be sure to ask for advice, because the shop is so chock-full that it's easy to lose sight of the forest for the trees.
Postjesweg 95, Amsterdam, dekaashut.nl

Eriks Delicatessen

At Erik's Delicatessen in Amsterdam-Oost, they offer not only cheese, but also wine, pâté, sausage, tapenade, olives, bread, roasted nuts, and sweets. In the latter category, you'll definitely want to try the maple pecan shortcake – it's just as addictive as Erik's delicious cheeses.
Beukenplein 16, Amsterdam, eriksdelicatessen.nl

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