Dappermarkt is a street market on Dapperplein in Amsterdam Oost, with stalls selling fresh fish, fruit and vegetables, spices, clothes and household goods. Its mix of Dutch, Turkish, Moroccan, Surinamese and Middle Eastern products makes it a useful stop for specialty ingredients as well as an easy way to browse local market life. Look for Madame Jeanette chilies, cassava or fresh okra, then pick up stroopwafels or Gouda. Food stalls also serve dishes such as bara sandwiches and fried fish.
A market in Amsterdam Oost
Dappermarkt is an outdoor street market on Dapperplein in Amsterdam Oost. It has served the district since 1910, and its stalls reflect the area’s Turkish, Moroccan, Surinamese and Middle Eastern communities as well as Dutch food traditions.
The market has around 250 stalls, though the selection changes from day to day. Alongside fresh fruit and vegetables, you can browse fish, spices, clothing, shoes and textiles. Shops behind the stalls add more places to look as you walk through the neighborhood.
Ingredients and market food
The produce stalls are a practical draw if you are looking for ingredients used in Surinamese and other international cooking. Madame Jeanette chilies, cassava and fresh okra are among the specialties found here. You can also look for fish, chicken, cheeses and homemade jams.
For something to eat while browsing, food stalls serve dishes from different cuisines. Bara sandwiches and fried fish are among the options noted at the market. Dutch products include stroopwafels and Gouda cheese, so you can pair a snack with something to take away.
How to plan your visit
An early visit gives you a better chance of shopping before the busiest part of the day and choosing from the fresh produce. The market is open Monday through Saturday, and closed Sunday. Its assortment is not identical every day, so a particular stall or ingredient may not be there on every visit.
Debit cards and contactless mobile payments are accepted. If you are shopping for an unfamiliar ingredient, ask the stallholder how it is used. Leave time to check the side streets, where shops sit behind the market stalls.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is Dappermarkt?
Dappermarkt is on Dapperplein in Amsterdam Oost, on the east side of Amsterdam.
When is Dappermarkt open?
The market is open Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday.
What can you buy at Dappermarkt?
Stalls sell fresh produce, fish, spices, cheeses, clothing and textiles. Specialty ingredients include Madame Jeanette chilies, cassava and fresh okra.
Can you pay by card at Dappermarkt?
Yes. Debit cards and contactless mobile payments are accepted.
