We know that Amsterdam is the destination for all those who want to experience smoking marijuana in full view of the whole world, in one of its classic cafes. It is not the main reason for the trip, but without a doubt it is an experience that everyone wants to live.
Amsterdam is a tolerant city with respect to the recreational consumption of marijuana, although nowadays it is discussed whether or not that tolerance should continue to be extended to tourists, so while it is still legal we leave you some of the best coffee shops in Amsterdam.
Coffee shop Gray Area
It is a site well known, even visited by celebrities like Snoop Dog, Woody Harrelson, Cypress Hill… You find it in the center of the city and it has very good quality marijuana. Most visitors buy their weed there, but they don't stay long because the cafe is quite small.
There are often people waiting, precisely because of its central location and small size.
Tulp coffee shop
It translates as first aid and is located outside the city center, which makes it a relatively quiet place. Or at least quieter than the first coffeeshop we featured.
It has good marijuana and although it is not exactly the cheapest coffee shop in Amsterdam, the staff is friendly, they help you choose the best variety for you and the place invites you to chill out.
Coffee shop Boerejongens Center
It is a modern store, with a lot of style. It's easy to find because it's really near Rembrandt Square, on Utrechtsestraat 21. The staff wear white shirts with black bows and white aprons, and are really friendly and very knowledgeable about their offering,
You can shop and sit and relax on the top floor, although most people buy theirs and leave. And yes, like everything in Amsterdam the site is very small and it is likely that the upper floor is already occupied.
Coffee shop Het Ballonnetje
It is a coffee shop located in the east of amsterdam that attracts locals, tourists, musicians, artists and students alike. The staff is friendly and the truth is that they sell very good quality marijuana at reasonable prices.
Some people go to the coffeeshop, buy weed, and then go to the Artis Zoo around the corner to smoke.
Coffee shop The Plug
We continue to present some of the best Amsterdam coffee shops. In this case, it was previously the Utopía cafeteria but it changed its name to The Plug in 2018. With the change, the menu and selection of marijuana was improved. Yes ok it is small It has a place outside that can be enjoyed.
Good marijuana and good coffee. What else?
Coffee shop The Stud
It is located just outside the center of Amsterdam. The Stud actually dates back to 1982 and serves a mix of tourists and locals alike. It's small so there's not always a place to sit.
Good marijuana and very friendly and knowledgeable staff. It also has some old computers that can be used. Where do you find it? Close to Amsterdam Muiderpoort stationwell east of the city.
This coffee shop always competes for the title of the best coffeeshop in Amsterdam.
Coffee shop Green House
It is said of this cafeteria that it is a special and unique place, with four branches throughout the city. In this case we prefer to stay with the one in the Red District, the Oudezijs Voorburgwal.
The location can't be better and so can their products. You really are not going to have any complaints about what you are going to buy here.
Coffee shop Abraxas
This coffee shop it is close to the spui square and Robin Street, in the heart of Amsterdam. Is about one of the oldest cafes in the city and is known for having appeared in a movie.
It has a beautiful interior, very unusual in its decoration, and the staff is very hospitable.
Coffee shop Easy Times
Es one of the biggest coffee shops in town and is always in the top 10. It has a good vibe and plenty of places to sit and smoke and enjoy coffee. There are also some tables and chairs along the canal, ideal when the sun is shining.
There is always great music playing and if you get hungry there is a Burger King and a McDonalds next door.
Coffee shop Voyagers
This combines a hotel and a cafe and its location is the best, because is right at the entrance to the famous Red Light District. The staff is very friendly and the marijuana selection is very good.
It's a cozy place, surrounded by two canals, with little seating space so you can never stay long. Unless you stay at the hotel.
Coffee shop The Original Bulldog
It is a fairly well-known coffee shop in the city, with several branches in addition to the original store that it is inside the red light districtlooking at a channel
This cafe has two floors and opened as a sex shop in 1974, where people secretly started smoking. Today the custom continues. There is a very good atmosphere at fair prices. You will smoke looking at a slightly psychedelic decoration and a decent food and drinks menu. yes it includes brownies crazy.
Coffee shop Amnesia
It's located on the Bergstraat and it's a great place to go in the summer because it has a nice terrace overlooking the canal. The place is spacious, refined, with comfortable chairs whether you go alone or in groups.
It has two menus, one without cannabis and one with cannabis. This one will not disappoint you.
Finally, what needs to be said, to be correct with the information, is that cannabis is not legal in amsterdam, despite the existence of these coffeeshops. Instead of legalizing marijuana, Amsterdam opted back in the '80s, what is known as Toleration policy, in other words, tolerance towards these coffee shops under certain very strict conditions.
The legal maximum that people can have is 5 grams or up to five plants, and that tolerance extends to those who consume at home. Now, perhaps things are about to change, at least for tourists. at the beginning of the year the mayor of the city proposed to ban tourists from getting cannabis from next yearand. He says that it will be momentary until the viability of the cannabis market is assured.
Therefore, you still have time to visit a Amsterdam coffee shops.