Cheese town in northern Holland

EDAM

["This Dutch city is famous for its wax-coated, mild-flavored cheese often served in round wheels, and shares its name with a type of wheel-shaped firework."]

This clue points to Edam, a well-known Dutch town famous for its cheese. The name directly matches the answer, as Edam is both the town and the type of cheese it produces. Northern Holland is the region where Edam is located, making the geography part of the hint straightforward. No wordplay here—just a direct reference to a place and its culinary claim to fame.