Dutch Groceries and Giftware

05/11/2026

04/30/2026

We have selected two staff favorites this week and put them on sale!

1. Verweij All Butter Stroopwafels (325g)
Pim: you can't go wrong with a classic. These are my favourite stroopwafels since they are full flavoured and authentic Dutch stroopwafels and made with butter for creamy taste!

2. Rademaker Hopjes Coffee Candy
If you know Bastiaan, you know that he and coffee go hand in hand. In fact, he probably drinks more coffee than his wife would like. That makes Hopjes an absolute no-brainer as one of his top picks. These are traditional, hard coffee candies with a delicious creamy finish.

Both on special now:

Verweij All Butter Stroopwafels (325g) form $9.69 now $7.49!
Holland Haagse Hopjes Coffee Candies 160 from $4.99 now $3.49!

04/29/2026

Princess Margriet is coming home!

How exciting is this? Princess Margriet is officially visiting the Tulip Festival!

Born right here in Ottawa during WWII, her visit is the ultimate symbol of the bond between the Netherlands and Canada. It doesn’t get more special than this.

It’s going to be an unforgettable year at the festival!

We’re honoured to host Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands for the opening ceremony of this year’s Canadian Tulip Festival at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 9th, at Commissioners Park. We invite the public to join us, our very special guest, and our honoured Canadian Veterans for our Official Opening Ceremony!

Learn more: https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/canada/w/princess-margriet-and-professor-pieter-van-vollenhoven-to-visit-canada

04/22/2026

KINGSDAY: IMPORTANT UPDATE

We know the feeling: the orange outfit is laid out, the craving for poffertjes and fries is real, and you’re ready to celebrate. We were all set to host you this Saturday for King’s Day, but the inspector couldn’t make it in time.

This means our King’s Day event this Saturday is officially on hold. Het is flink b***n (we are truly bummed)! But as we say back home: “Wat in het vat zit, verzuurt niet.” (What is kept in the barrel does not sour). Meaning: we will postpone the event!

The New Plan

We are moving our big celebration to June! Is it a delayed King’s Day? An early World Cup party? Or just a summer kick off? Whatever we call it, the extra time means we’ll have even more experience under our belts to make it perfect for you. Plus, the Canadian weather will actually be on our side by then!

Thank you for being such a great community and for your patience. We can’t wait to see you soon.

Daniel & Bastiaan

04/17/2026

The tulips will be blooming soon at Commissioners Park, and we are so excited to be part of it. By purchasing a ticket for their official 50/50 draw, you are directly helping to keep this beautiful Ottawa tradition and heritage event 100% gratis for everyone to enjoy.

Get your tickets and watch the jackpot grow here: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/canadiantulipfestival

Tot snel! 🌷🇳🇱

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04/15/2026

FREE Dutch Cinema in Ottawa! 🇳🇱

Looking for a leuk uitje? Come and support Dutch talent at the 13th European Union Short Film Festival (EUSFF) at Arts Court (2 Daly Ave.). You can see two fantastic Dutch short films for FREE!

Short film 1: A Single Life (Program 2 on Friday, April 24th @ 8:30pm)
Short film 2: Vlekkeloos (Program 3 on Saturday, April 25th @ 4pm)
Reserve your free tickets through Eventbrite. Programs will be accompanied by snacks courtesy of EU embassies 30 minutes before the programs begin.

For more information about the films, visit the Canadian Film Institute (CFI)'s website.

04/14/2026

Last year, we did something special. After 20 years away, we brought our booth back to the Canadian Tulip Festival and it exceeded every expectation.

So for 2026, we’re going even bigger: and we’re proud to announce not one, but two major partnerships.

We are the Official Store of the Canadian Tulip Festival
After an incredible experience working with the festival team last year, we’re officially stepping up as the Official Store of the Canadian Tulip Festival . Expect more wooden tulips in Ottawa than you’ll find in the fields of Noord-Holland.

We are partnering with the Netherlands Embassy
This year, we are partnering with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Canada to bring extra gezelligheid to the embassy’s Dutch Pavilion! Join us for traditional Dutch games, the story of shared history and friendship between Canada and the Netherlands, and a genuine taste of the Netherlands.

The festival runs for 11 days, and we can’t do it alone. Whether you were born in the Netherlands or just really love a good stroopwafel: if you want to help us represent Dutch culture to the rest of Canada, we’d love to have you on our volunteer team.

We need help with:
∙ Running traditional Dutch games
∙ Answering questions and sharing our culture
∙ Supporting the booth and keeping lines moving
∙ Light restocking and logistics
∙ Taking photos of the fun
∙ Bringing the gezelligheid

What’s in it for you?
An exclusive 2026 Tulip Festival Volunteer Shirt and a store gift card: our dankjewel for your time.

Interested?
Simply email: [email protected]! and I’ll get back to you soon!

04/14/2026

KONINGSDAG 2026: Launching Dutch Groceries - Street Food

We’ve been keeping a little secret (and working some crazy hours), but thanks to Daniel working around the clock, we have some huge news. This Koningsdag, we aren’t just celebrating the King: we’re officially launching Dutch Groceries Street Food!

We managed to get the trailer finished ahead of schedule, and we’re racing to have everything ready for the festivities on April 25th.

Let’s be Eerlijk:
We want to be 100% transparent: We are currently waiting on third-party inspections. We don’t control their schedule, so there is a tiny chance the trailer won't be cleared to operate. If that happens, we’ll send an email at least 3 days before. But for now? It’s full steam ahead!

The First Run:
This is our big launch, and we’ll be offering special opening prices to celebrate. Since we wanted to do first time for our customers, we’ve had zero time to practice. We are running on a super tight schedule and doing our absolute best to prep. Please bear with us if everything walks into the soup. We’d love your feedback afterward so we can keep making things better.

WHEN: April 25th | 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM

WHERE: Dutch Groceries (parking lot)

DRESS CODE: Orange (obviously!) ;)

Expect plenty of gezelligheid, some very special promotions, and a chance to catch up with old friends.

Tot snel!

01/28/2026

ZWITSAL ON SPECIAL - 10% OFF 💛

All Zwitsal products are now 10% OFF. A trusted Dutch favourite for generations, known for its gentle care, comforting feel and that iconic scent so many recognise instantly.

With over 100 years of heritage, Zwitsal is the go-to choice for soft, mild care made especially for delicate baby skin. Don’t miss the chance to save on a trusted favourite for families.

Shop online or visit us in-store, tot snel! 🛒

01/28/2026

Cheese on special! 30% OFF 🧀
OP = OP

Basiron Doppio Cheese and Whisky Cheese are both 30% OFF right now. Two standout favourites with plenty of character, perfect for upgrading your cheeseboard or treating yourself to something special.

Shop online or visit us in-store, tot snel! 🛒