Marqt is my local go-to grocery. Some might say that it has higher prices than other grocery stores but the quality and selection just seems to be slightly better. I particularly like the quality of their quick premade meals. Other grocery stores do this but the types of meals you get at Marqt are really tasty. They even have a small section of toiletries and such if you’re in the need. If you want a larger selection for nonfood related items though I would suggest somewhere else. Note: CASH or PINONLY.
Paula A.
Place rating: 4 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Fresh and organic produce, that’s mostly what you get when you walk into Marqt. It is indeed an expensive supermarket, but that’s the price you pay for their selection of food and products. It’s also one of the few markets that accept Credit Cards, so it’s a plus for tourists. They do not accept cash at all, so don’t even bother. There are a lot of vegan-friendly options, and brands you don’t find easily in other places. My favourite picks here are the bread with pumpkin seeds, the yoghurt and raspberry muffins, the Grootmoeder’s chocolate cake, The Berry Company’s goji juice, and the fresh pies(beef & guinness and spinach & feta, SO yummy). Yes, you can get waaaay cheaper produce if you shop at a farmer’s market, but sometimes we don’t have time for that. Don’t knock it aside just because of the price: go inside and check it out, you’ll probably find something good.
Brian W.
Place rating: 4 Stamford, CT
Other reviewers noted some of the positives and negatives of this place. I don’t think it’s fair to knock it down because of price — this is a €€ or €€€ market. If you need produce or bread, you’ll do much better at a local market or bakery. All I wanted was bratwurst on a Friday at noontime and it took me two hours to find it until I went to Marqt. I tried Cuyp since I was in the area and then walked to probably six-seven butchers on the way. Nothing. A couple were closed, but most only had cured stuff or normal cuts. Marqt has turkey, chicken, pork, and beef sausage, as well as a nice fish selection. I’ll always try for a small place first, but this has what I needed. They have Kind bars and other organic bars, coffee, etc. It is comparable to a mini Whole Foods(more like Fairway if you’re from the Northeast).
Bec L.
Place rating: 5 Hong Kong
Hopefully got my Fois gras paste here. Lots of fresh and organic food here. Be ready for the pricy ;)
Saurabh G.
Place rating: 3 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Save your time and money, and head elsewhere. I don’t really understand the fascination with Marqts all over Amsterdam. It reminds me of the Whole Foods craze when I lived back in the US. The staff is new and almost confused about their own offerings. One time I asked if they had any desiccated coconut and was apologetically advised by one of the staff members to just try the EckoPlaza a few blocks down as they don’t stock it. Surprisingly, I was able to find my coconut in a few minutes on my own. This has happened with other food products as well. The bakery is expensive and almost never has a good selection of breads. Salads are overpriced and quantities very minimal. About the only good thing is the relatively great quality of fresh produce, that is if you can’t afford time to shop at a farmers’ market. Otherwise, it’s all overpriced.
Jeremy S.
Place rating: 4 New Orleans, LA
The produce is really great here and they have a few hard to find items(including panko!). The staff is helpful and the store is always very clean. My only complaint is that they only accept bank cards; no cash at all.
Laura M.
Place rating: 3 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Meh. I was really happy to see a Marqt open up in my hood, but frankly I’m unsure what they really offer that isn’t already covered by the local Ekoplaza/Jumbo/Albert Heijn/etc. They don’t have many options of vegetarian anything(cheese and general products like organic egg-free mayo and things like that) which is quite surprising to me. Their meat and fish sections look okay but the shop is meters away from a traditional Dutch butcher and fish store… The one on Utrechtsestraat reminds me more of the Wholefoods concept I think Marqt is inspired by. This rather small store offers little options and is really just way overpriced. I think I’ll stick with my regular shopping routine, thank you very much.
