7 Sustainable spots in Almere

Almere is known for its many sustainable developments. So in Almere, you won't have to wander around for hours looking for vegan food, eco-friendly shops or local produce. Dine and shop guilt-free at the seven sustainable hotspots in Almere you'll find on this page.

1. The Black Cockatoo

In the centre of Almere, treat yourself to a vegan lunch at lunch café The Black Cockatoo. All dishes are entirely plant-based and locally grown as much as possible. Enjoy a falafel bowl, croquette sandwich or smashed avocado toast. Leave some room for dessert, as the vegan cake, brownies and chocolate chip cookies are for licking your fingers.

2. Copper Branch

The originally Canadian concept Copper Branch can now be found in Almere. Do you like vegan and sustainable food? Then this is the place to go. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the most delicious vegan burgers, bowls and sandwiches.

3. Organic farmers' market

Are you a real kitchenprin(es) and enjoy making your own culinary works of art from sustainable ingredients? Then do your shopping at the weekly Organic Farmers' Market in the large barn of the Stadsboerderij on Stadslandgoed de Kemphaan. Every Saturday between 09.30 and 13.00, you can buy local produce, seasonal vegetables and organic dairy and meat. You can also find responsible cleaning products and beauty products here.

4. Concept store Ditha Bonita

Eco-friendly and vegan shopping is done at Concept store Ditha Bonita. All products in the shop are made under fair working conditions by companies actively working for a better world. What can you buy here? Colourful clothes, bags and shoes, as well as green gifts, beauty products and home accessories.

5. Odin Almere Vliervelden

An organic farm shop where you can also eat good food can be found in the yard of biodynamic farm Vliervelden. The shop was set up by Coöperatie Odin, the organic food cooperative with nearly 11,000 members. On the farm, you can see the story behind the products from the shop and the food café.

6. Fries Farm

Get fries fresh from Flevoland in the sustainable district of Oosterwold. The fries at the Frietboerderij are made according to traditional methods and you can taste that. No soggy potato mash dripping with fat, but tasty fries as fries are meant to be. The fries and snacks are loved by locals and visitors alike.

7. City farm

Not only is architecture in Almere progressive, but also agriculture. For over twenty years, farming has been done in an innovative biodynamic way at the Stadsboerderij Almere. What's more, not only is it used for production, but also for research and teaching Almere residents. Join one of the excursions and see where the ingredients on your plate come from.