Quirky Amsterdam shops you should visit

De Pindakaaswinkel

This handmade peanut butter shop with over ten varieties of peanut butter is beloved by the locals. If you’re looking to add variety into your sandwiches, this is the spot to check out. They’ve got coconut sea salt peanut butter, dates and cinnamon, chilly pepper and lemongrass, white chocolate and many others.

De Pindakaaswinkel | Czaar Peterstraat 169 | Friday - Saturday, 12:00-18:00

Terra Incognita

Terra Incognita is a haven for all those who love rocks, crystals and fossils. This tiny little shop stocks rare crystals, minerals, fossils, jewellery and meteorites. 

Terra Incognita | Van Baerlestraat 77-HS | Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00-18:00 

't Japanse Winkeltje

You'll find a range of exclusive and handmade products crafted by young Japanese artists, including ceramics, calligraphy, kimonos, books and folding paper, at ‘t Japanse Winkeltje. To deep-dive into the culture, follow their workshops; they have a Japanese-language course, an origami workshop and a tea tasting. 

t Japanse Winkeltje | Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 177 | Monday - Saturday, 10:00-18:00

Salon de Thé in Het Kleinste Huis

The Smallest House in Amsterdam houses both a delightful tearoom and a tea salon on its miniature first floor. It offers a truly wide range of loose-leaf tea sure to satisfy the pickiest customer, including its own custom blend, which makes a great Amsterdam souvenir.

Het Kleinste House, Oude Hoogstraat 22 | Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00-17:00

De Knopenwinkel

This is a button shop: yes, yes, a button shop for the discerning button collector or simply those who sew. From mother-of-pearl buttons to glass and wood, modern and vintage, this shop has everything. There is also a miscellaneous section filled with art, accessories and vintage clothing. 

De Knopenwinkel | Herengracht 383-389 | Monday - Sunday, 10:00-18:00

De Kookboekhandel

This cosy bookshop exclusively stocks cookbooks from all over the world. This small independent bookshop also hosts book signings and events with special tastings.

De Kookboekhandel | Haarlemmerdijk 133 | Wednesday - Saturday, 11:00-18:00

De Posthumuswinkel

This store holds a piece of Amsterdam's history as it dates back to 1865. De Posthumuswinkel is all about stationery, rubber stamps, wax seals and pens.

De Posthumuswinkel | Sint Luciënsteeg 25 | Tuesday - Friday, 10:00-17:30 PM, Saturday, 11:00-17:30

Gastronomie Nostalgie

This peculiar antique store specializes in cutlery and everything necessary for a classical dinner table. Expect vintage finds and lots of silverware, bread baskets, carafes, napkin rings, and other finds that will fuel your longing for a delightful dinner party.

Gastronomie Nostalgie | Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 304 | Monday - Saturday, 11:00-18:00, Sunday 11:00-17:00

Het Oud-Hollandsch Snoepwinkeltje

Step into this old-school Dutch candy shop, and you will find yourself in the neighbourhood’s favourite. Typical Dutch candy includes the famous liquorice known as drop that can be very divisive, the perendrups with a sweet-sour coating and various toffees.

Het Oud-Hollandsch Snoepwinkeltje | Tweede Egelantiersdwarsstraat 2 | Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00-17:00

The Mouse Mansion - Shop & Studio

The Mouse Mansion is a miniature museum and a shop in one. The museum part is made of complex mouse mansions and follows the characters of Sam and Julia, who live very full lives. There’s even a marina in the back. The store fosters the creative spirit with little mouse dolls, character books and everything you need to build your own mouse mansion, from furniture kits to stickers, papier-mâché supplies and a complete playhouse set.

The Mouse Mansion | Muntplein 8 | Monday-Sunday, 10:00-17:00

Lambiek comic book store

Lambiek specializes in comics, graphic novels, and strip books. It is also one of the oldest comic shops in the world, and part of it functions as an art gallery. 

Lambiek | Koningsstraat 27A | Monday to Saturday, 11:00-18:00