The Nine Little Streets (De Negen Straatjes) Shopping Guide

Buffet Van Odette is a small, cozy canal-side cafe and a perfect place to start your day. Whether you're looking for a cappuccino, a quiche or a slice of delicious carrot cake you will find it here.

When it is busy the service can be a bit slow, but the food, drink and ambiance make it worth the wait.
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Herengracht 309
020-423-6034
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Hours
Monday, Wednesday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Saturday-Sunday 10am-5:30
Tuesday Closed

Zipper is a popular place to shop for vintage clothes. From slacks to fitted shirts to belts and hats, this is the place to try on something different. The two floors are packed with vintage styles for men and women.
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Huidenstraat 7
020-623-7302
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Hours
Monday 12-6pm
Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm (Thursday to 9pm)
Sunday 1-5pm

Ponpadour may well be the best chocolaterie in Amsterdam, with an ambiance to match. Notice the intricate woodwork, which the owner transported from a 19th century Belgian building. The chocolates are made upstairs in the French style. The cafe is warm and inviting—a wonderful place to have a cup of coffee and a delectable treat.

If you can't find something worth trying here there is something wrong with you.
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Huidenstraat 12
020-623-9554
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Hours
Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday Noon-6pm

Gem Kingdom was established in 1990 in Holland. The shop offers exclusive jewelry combining unusual materials with a Gothic style. Sterling silver, gemstones, mother of pearl, engraved crystals, porcelain and other rare materials are blended into unique designs. All jewelry is either made or designed in Gem Kingdom's Amsterdam workshop.

Even if their style doesn't suit, you will enjoy browsing through the beautiful and unique collection in the well-designed shop.
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Huidenstraat 13
020-620-2193
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Hours
Monday Noon-6pm
Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm
Saturday 10am-6pm

De Kaaskamer is one of the best specialty cheese shops in Amsterdam. Boasting more than 200 types, the cheeses come from England, Switzerland, Spain, Italy and (of course) Holland. There is also a large selection of organic cheeses. If you're overwhelmed by the selection let the friendly staff help you find just the right cheese to complement your meal.
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Runstraat 7
020-623-3483
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Hours
Monday Noon-6pm
Tuesday-Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday Noon-5pm

Skins Cosmetics offers a unique collection of fragrances, skin care products, hair care products, hair dressers and beauty treatments. Even guys will appreciate the sweet smells that hit visitors as they walk in the door.

With the help of the friendly and knowledgeable staff, you are encouraged to try out the various fragrances ranging from classic to contemporary brands to find one most suitable for you.

The walk from Skins Cosmetics to the next shop will take you along the Prinsengracht (Prince's canal). You will pass a row of houses from Nos. 499-509 that are excellent examples of 18th century Amsterdam canal-side architecture. Notice the neck and bell gables that are typical of that era.
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Runstraat 11
020-528-6922
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Hours
Monday 1-7pm
Tuesday-Friday 11am-7pm (Thursday to 8pm)
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday Noon-5pm

Laura Dols is a wonderful shop to explore. Her collection includes men's and women's quality vintage clothing, a large retro evening dress room, a bridal room and a linen room. There is even a section for children. If you look hard enough you will find a hidden gem. It's likely you will purchase from Laura herself, who has owned this store for 25 years.

Your walk to the next shop will take you along the Herengracht, which was the most prestigious canal in the 17th century. As you walk north look to your right across the canal to see some excellent examples of 17th and 18th century Amsterdam canal-side architecture. Notice the heavy lean to the corner house at No. 275. A few doors down at No. 269 you will see a house built in 1656 with a step gable typical of that era.
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Wolvenstraat 7
020-624-9066
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Hours
Monday-Saturday 11am-6pm (Thursday until 9pm)
Sunday 1-6pm

Hester van Eeghen's contemporary Dutch styles have been gracing women's feet since 2000. If you like her shoe designs you should check out her handbag boutique at No. 37, at the end of the block on the same side of the street.
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Hartenstraat 1
020-626-9211
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Hours
Monday 1-6pm
Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm

This small shop on Hartenstraat is easy to miss. It is, however, a real gem. Inside rows of shelves are stacked with colorful handmade clay creations. Alongside the shelves are workbenches for the ceramic artists who work right alongside the shoppers. The owners/ceramicists are Klaartje Kamermans and Corien Ridderkhoff. When you visit the shop you are likely to find one or both of them working away. Notice the gas-fired kiln at the back of the shop.
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Hartenstraat 19
020-622-5727
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Hours
Wednesday-Saturday 1-5pm

Eddy Varekamp specializes in lino printing and his studio is only a short bike ride away from this wonderful gallery. Official hours are 1-5pm on Saturdays but you can call him during the rest of the week and he will open the shop for you.

If you're looking for a unique print to remember your Amsterdam experience, one of his specialties is Amsterdam street scenes.
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Hartenstraat 30
020-625-7766
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Hours
Saturday 1-5pm

LockStock & Barrel's collection has been called "high-end urban-casual." The owners pick out brands and designers that fit their aesthetic. Catering to men and women, the assortment in the shop ranges from shoes to hats and from leather bags to jewelery.

The French flavor of brands such as Vanessa Bruno, Sessun, BA&SH and Swildens go well with the Scandinavian Filippa K and Baum und Pferdgarten, the Belgian jewelery of Wouters & Hendrix and smaller up-and-coming labels such as Amsterdam-based LEW.
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Hartenstraat 26
020-421-3348
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Hours
Monday Noon-6pm
Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm (Thursday to 9pm)
Sunday Noon-6pm

De Maagd & De Leeuw (The Maiden & the Lion) ladies fashion collection represents sophisticated French chic and style. Sara, the proprietor, sources her collection and accessories directly from Paris.

The style is described as "petite, fitted and feminine." There is a large selection of dresses, blouses, skirts, pants and fitted shirts. If you need an elegant outfit for a special occasion, this is the place.

In addition to the Paris collections, Sara stocks American designers such as the Bettie Page collection, reminiscent of '50s styling.
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Hartenstraat 32
020-428-0047
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Hours
Tuesday-Sunday 11am-6pm

If all this shopping has made you hungry, the final stop is the place for you. Outside the Hartenkaas sandwich shop is a hand-written sign that boasts "The best sandwiches of Amsterdam!"—and they may be right.

The ambiance of the interior leaves a lot to be desired, but don't let that deter you from trying one of the delicious sandwiches. There are dozens to choose from, all costing just €4.50. If the weather permits, get it "to go" and find a bench on the nearby Prinsengracht canal to watch the boats and pedestrians meander by.
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Reestraat 19
020-626-5271
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Hours
Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm