6 Best Places to Shop in De Pijp, Amsterdam

Hands-down the best kitchenware store in Amsterdam. The city’s chefs and home cooks crowd into this family-run business for excellent advice on everything from oyster knives to stand mixers to espresso machines. Tulip-shape cookie cutters and wooden speculaas (spiced shortbread biscuits) molds are nifty (and useful) souvenirs.

A stark white interior forms a restful backdrop for colorful design by well-known names like Hay, Serax, and Vitra as well as up-and-coming European designers at this delightful decor store where the friendly owners are always happy to help you find a special gift or something stylish for your home. From affordable art posters, Scandi-chic ceramic planters, and pop-artish slogan mirrors to wooden zebra coat hooks---you’ll find it here.

This century-old market on Albert Cuypstraat is the beating heart of De Pijp. It's open Monday–Saturday, rain or shine, and you're likely to hear the vendors barking out their bargains over the sound of a street musician. Stalls sell food, clothing, fabrics, plants, and household goods from all over the world. Be sure to try some Dutch snacks, like freshly made stroopwafels (thin waffle cookies with a layer of caramel sandwiched in between) or patat (french fries served with mayonnaise or satay sauce).

This modern skating outlet stocks ice skates in all styles, from wintertime canal gliding to hockey, and is also the Netherlands' largest in-line skate shop. There are also a wide variety of skateboards, from Penny boards and cruisers to longboards and e-boards. You'll find top brands such as Rollerblade, K2, Powerslide, Viking, Raps, Bauer, CCM, a large variety of noren, the most popular style of speed skates for adults, as well as training skates for children.