Albert Heijn

The Albert Hein stomerij (dry cleaner) lost 8 items of my clothing. On my third visit in 3 weeks to get my cleaning, they told me to call back and ask for the store manager. When I called back to ask for the manager they were very rude, and did not transfer me. Now they are trying to make me deal directly with the cleaner they contract for cleaning services. I obviously won’t use this service anymore, and I hope «Appie» comes through with better customer service to resolve this issue. To be continued… Update — It has now been over a month, and they are not responding to my claim. I contacted the AH customer service line and they refuse to do anything to help, explaining that the store must handle it. I will avoid all AH’s until they resolve the issue.

A smaller grocery store but serves its purpose while on vacation. It’s a few blocks from Central Station. Pretty standard stuff and nothing to compare it to. I was just glad to find it as prices are relatively cheaper than those for emergency items at the hotel. They get you with the 25 cents bags tho.

Very small store, has all the basics but messy & dirty. Only takes cash & MasterCard! No visa!

I ran into 3 of these just wandering around Amsterdam on my first day. It’s a really affordable place to grab some snacks and drinks. A liter of orange juice was just € 1.43 and a giant chicken salad was € 4. The produce was super fresh and the bakery stocks a million different rolls and pastries. They don’t take credit cards unless they’re chip-​and-​pin so make sure to have euros on hand.

Most Albert Heijn, I been to so many including many of the Albert Heijn To Go, stock pretty much the same products with slight exceptions and amount of it they stock based on the size of the supermarket. This location is medium to large in size. The best thing I like about AH is that most of them have their own bakery section and all their breads in the morning, say get there by 10am-​11am, are still so soft and warm because they baked fresh that morning. They also have a good variety of breads from rolls, to sliced, with nuts/​raisins and other baked goods. Another little trick to save is throughout Amsterdam the bottles of Spa water cost 2 Euros and change, so if you want to save a Euro on every bottle of water you buy get it at AH for a few pennies over 1 Euro. I believe some also take back the bottle for recycling. My fave has to be their Innocent brand smoothies they stock as well as the packed salads. I was just reminded by Jake K. that yes bring your own bag because they charge a 25 Euro cents for their plastic bags, I guess it’s a good idea to prevent pollution of plastic. This Albert Heijn has two ways to come in or exit is what I like, so if you happen to be on one street you don’t have to walk around the block. This location is convenient for those around the Centraal Station area.

I love Albert Heijn! My Dutch friends think I’m crazy. But to me it’s the best supermarket chain I know. In terms of prices, it’s all relative. Dutch people think it’s expensive. But in terms of Canadian prices it’s incredibly cheap. And super convenient. When I arrive in Amsterdam I just like to get settled in the first night. So I go to Albert Heijn and pick up their super cheap salad kit (chicken is great) for about 4 euros – huge amount of fresh, great food. A nice bottle of wine (another 4 euros or even less) and a bit of bread and cheese (maybe three more euros). I’ve got a great dinner (with leftovers) back in my room for less than 12 euros. I know it sounds strange, but a trip to Amsterdam just wouldn’t be the same without a visit to Albert Heijn.

This is the local grocery store that apparently is one of the more expensive chains in the area. I was still shocked at the prices — to me, they seemed cheap but I’m used to overpriced American groceries at Whole Foods.
For the American customer, bring your own bag or don’t buy too much. You’ll pay 25 Euro cents per bag.

Medium size store, for your basic grocceries. Located near Central Station, entrances on Prins Hendrikkade and Nieuwendijk. Ideal for tourists and business travellers staying in one of the neighborhood hotels too. If not for the grocceries, check out the gorgeous late 1800’s building.

Have you ever had a stroopwafel? They are the most delicious cookie ever created. I don’t know why they are only available in the Netherlands, but someday I’m going to make a fortune bringing them to other countries. The Albert Heijn brand was my favorite. I grabbed ten packages on my way out of town, which definitely brightened the day for one cashier, who was appalled to learn I couldn’t buy these little gems in my hometown. Have even gone so far as to have them shipped from an online store. Yes, they are that good.
Would also like to give a shout out to those little carry out AJs, great selection of to go single serving dinners. If you’d like a U.S. liason, I’m your girl.