Holland American International Spec — Attraction in Bellflower

Newly renovated and very clean shop. Not a huge amount of "echte nederlandse" stuff, but they cover the basics, including Droste chocolate letters for Sinterklaas. ( my favorite brand).

Not entirely certain that any of the employees are actually Dutch. Which is probably a plus, because it means that the employees here are actually friendly.

So in addition to a few aisles of Dutch-ish stuff (meaning a lot comes from Germany and Belgium, but they get points for trying), they have a bit of Indies (decent selection on the sambal), a surprisingly large amount of Italian, some intentionally German, and some Spanish foods.

On the whole, a good experience!...

I miss the store being in Artesia. A lot of memories as a child there. But I guess if it had to move then I'm glad it's in the city I was raised in. I miss my Aunt Cathy that worked there for many year's. We all must move on and she deserves every happiness without the Holland American store. God is rewarding her for her sacrifices she has endured in her life time. Now as for the store, I go there for the black coins, Stroop waffles, butter cookies and the Chocoladehagel (chocolate sprinkles) to put on my buttered bread and cup of ☕. I prefer the Puur (dark chocolate). Go there you'll love it! Ask the...

My friends and I drove all the way from Lancaster to this place. I used to visit quite regularly. This visit in September was such a disappointment. I bought cookies that expired TWO years ago! One of the nimbus I purchased was expired. The second is about to expire. Tje freezers we almost completely empty of the traditional Dutch and Indo treats I so miss. I do not think I will EVER waste the time and gas money to go to this place again. It's a shame because so many Dutch and Dutch Indo people have come to this store for years...