Do you tend to linger mostly downtown when you go shopping? Don't! Amersfoort has so many more unique stores. Just a little bit outside the center you will find the Leusderweg, for example. Blogger Christel found out which special entrepreneurs you can find there.

Shopping

Leusderweg Amersfoort BrandstofMen's fashion store Fuel is the clothing store for men who love style, quality and durability. You'll find classic brands and trendy labels. The personal service is super. At this moment you can go there for private shopping and pick up. Need inspiration? Owner Jurrien regularly puts together sets on the Facebook page.

Fancy a pair of new shoes? At Willemse Schoenen you can now make an appointment to come and try them on. And that is quite important with shoes, because if they don't fit properly, you won't wear them again. Handy: Willemse has shoes for the whole family.

Brighten your mood

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A beautiful bunch of flowers on the table actually always makes my day. That's probably because of the combination of cheerful colors and lovely scents. On the Leusderweg, you can visit Beautiful Flowers and Oudshoorn Flowers and they deliver at home, at work, to your mother or your new flame.

Support your local bookstore

algemene boekenwinkel amersfoortHave you seen the hashtag #supportjelocalbookstore come up? Especially in these times it is important to support your locals instead of the big chains. On Leusderweg you will find The General Bookstore where you can order fresh reading material through Libris. Your euros entirely benefit this local bookstore.

Sustainability

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Do you love finding second-hand gems? Then Second Lifestyle comes highly recommended. The clothes are good quality, nicely priced and they have great brands. Shop your shoes, bag, jewelry, hat or other accessories with it and you're all set! Right now you can make an appointment to come and shop.

Repairing what you have is an important part of sustainable living. The people at shoe repair shop ten Ham come from a family of shoemakers and are experts at repairing. The combination of perfectionism and love for the trade ensures top quality repairs. So your favorite pair will last another round.

Bottums up!

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Do you love spirits and are looking for something special? Van Wees Slijterij is a specialist in distilled spirits. A small selection from the assortment; cognac, grappa, whiskey, bourbon, rum, tequila, mezcal, vermouth, gin, vodka and much more. Not only do they have a large selection, they are also excellent at helping you choose.

Are you more into wines? Wijnhuis Van Druiven calls itself a candy store for wine lovers. Together with ten importers, they have put together a wonderful assortment. Get a nice bottle in the store or order one. For the last-minute decider, they have about a hundred bottles cold as standard. Santé!

Bling Bling

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Looking for a beautiful piece of jewelry? At jeweler Nipshagen you can find jewelry, watches, clocks and all your gold, silver and watch repairs. Would you rather have something unique made? Goldsmith Gert Hovius not only has a collection of classic and modern jewelry, but can make virtually any piece of jewelry you desire. Wedding rings to personal design, for example. They also have many types of gemstones that you can have incorporated into your jewelry.

Foodies beware!

On Leusderweg you will find several unique stores for real foodies. Take a little culinary trip in the store Casa d'Italia full of Italian specialties. All dishes are homemade in the kitchen at the back of the store. How about fresh lasagna, vitello tonnato or tiramisu? And very nice, they cook as caterers for both small and large groups. To note for when it's allowed again soon.

Organic butcher De Groene Weg has regularly won prizes at national and international trade competitions over the years. Among others with their: Mortadella, liver sausage, beef and pork smoke sausage, smoked casser rib, cooked ham and lightly salted beef smoke meat. To top it off, they were named Organic Sausage Maker of the Year in 2005. They have a partnership with a group of hunters, so you can buy a variety of game products there at an affordable price. Fun fact: they also have a complete line of dog food and dog snacks.

At Keurslagerij Rudolf Blom you buy free-range meat, traditionally prepared sausages and lots of products from their own kitchen. The showpiece of this butcher's shop is in the back of the store. The sausage shop and smokehouse, where they prepare 80% of the sausages and meats in an artisanal way. Trivia: their smoked sausage is acclaimed both nationally and internationally.

More to savor

Renkema Kaas AmersfoortCheese lovers can turn to Renkema Cheese. An award-winning family business which has been around for more than 33 years. They have an extensive assortment and were even named the Netherlands' Best Foreign Cheese Specialist in 2018.

Fish store Fieret has a very large assortment of fresh fish, straight from the fish auction. And they do the filleting themselves. Because the fish is so fresh, it is ideal for your homemade sushi. The mussels, oysters and various types of shellfish are also delivered fresh every night. They also have a wide selection of smoked fish and ready-to-eat meals.

Banquet bakery Maison Pierre has been located on Leusderweg since 1952. You will find delicious chocolates, cakes, petit suisse, truffles, savory snacks but also 100% spelt bread and of course the Amersfoort bonbon 'KeivaneenBonbon' developed by them.

Brand new on the Leusderweg in Amersfoort is sandwich store Yumi Yumi. Delicious sandwiches according to Asian recipe. Besides sandwiches Yumi Yumi also has snacks such as banana and cassava chips and pejeh. Yummie!

For all your organic shopping, pop into organic store Estafette.

Delectable tip

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Visiting Leusderweg and walking from the city? Then stop by HANA for delicious sweet and savory hotcakes (also vegan), bao buns, dalgona (Korean iced coffee) or smoothies in special flavors. If you order in advance, you don't have to wait. And yes, they also deliver to your home.

Looking for even more unique stores in Amersfoort? Take a walk through the Kamperbinnenpoort.