A trip to Amsterdam: our selection of coffeeshops
Last weekend, part of the Newsweed team went to Amsterdam. It was very tempting to put together a « Top 10 Coffeeshops in Amsterdam. »The 8th will surprise you« or a run-of-the-mill article “ What are the best coffee shops in Dam?«. Since, after all, there’s no accounting for taste, we’ll simply present our A Selection of Amsterdam's Coffeeshops, where some of us had a great time.
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The Rookies
Tradition dictates that we always begin our stay with the Rookies, a small coffeeshop near Leidseplein. The place used to be a pub not too long ago, so don’t be surprised by the tables, which look a lot like those in Irish pubs. The menu features only 6 varieties of weed and 6 varieties of hashish—almost a guarantee of quality. Rookies offers its own brand of weed, “Rookies,” a light, woody indica strain derived from the Jack Herer, perfect for getting started. Amnesia Haze is excellent, with its characteristic citrusy aromas, and provides an immediate feeling of cheerfulness.
The Rookies
145-147 Korte Leidsedwarsstraat
http://www.rookies.nl
Barney's Coffeeshop
The Barney's Coffeeshop is a very well-known coffeeshop. The place is packed, the line at the counter is quite long, and there are four people serving customers. Each table has its own vaporizer. The menu is quite extensive, with several Cannabis Cup winners. We've narrowed it down to two Haze : Utopia Haze and the G13 Haze. The G13 is very potent. It combines the sativa and euphoric qualities of Haze with the indica qualities of the G13, with fairly earthy and peppery aromas. Utopia is milder, likely due to its Brazilian origins. It also has earthy and piney aromas.
If Barney’s is full, head over to Barney’s Farm, just two doors down from the coffee shop, for some herbal tea. There are a few benches and a cool retro vibe. The only downside is that the tobacco has been replaced with an herbal blend, which slightly masks the weed’s flavors.
Barney's Coffeeshop
102 Haarlemmerstraat
https://barneys.biz
Dolphins Coffeeshop
We stopped at the Dolphins Coffeeshop, just for the decor—a trip 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. The menu looked tempting, with a good selection of weed and hash, and two house recipes for space cookies. But we were expected elsewhere, so we turned back.
The Dolphins Coffee Shop
39 Kerkstraat
https://www.facebook.com/The-Dolphins-Coffeeshop-51338406878/
Free 1 Coffeeshop
We also stopped at the Free 1 Coffeeshop, with a menu rich in hash : Nepalese, Afghan, Charras, etc. The weed map isn't left out either: OG Kush, White Widow, AK-47, Bubble. The weed we were shown was a little dry, but the White Widow The one we tasted was perfect: light, with a lemony aroma and a minty flavor, offering undeniable relaxing effects and a cheerful mood.
Free 1 Coffeeshop
70 Reguliersdwarsstraat
From Dampkring Original
Finally, the From Dampkring. Let’s not beat around the bush—this was our favorite coffee shop of the weekend. Even though it’s very well-known (it’s the coffee shop where a scene from *Ocean’s Twelve* starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney was filmed), we’ve always managed to find a spot inside. The atmosphere is very laid-back; young and old alike crowd toward the back to buy their bags, and a cat sleeps nonchalantly on a counter. The menu features a wide selection of weed, high-quality hash, and pre-rolled joints. The Cheese It’s simply amazing: a strong smell, a powerful taste, and immediate effects. Baraka was the only hash we tried all weekend, but what a hash! Extreme potency with a spicy flavor, all for a very reasonable price. Jack Herer lives up to its reputation, and Pure Haze is perfect for breakfast. And even the mint tea is really good!
From Dampkring
29 Handboogstraat
http://dampkring-coffeeshop-amsterdam.
Beyond the coffee shops, Amsterdam has plenty of other treasures to offer. But we’ll keep those to ourselves 😉 Feel free to share your favorite spots with us in the comments!
Edited in 2017 : We're adding two coffeeshops to our 2015 selection:
- The Coffeeshop Club Media, in the De Pijp neighborhood
- Le Boerejongens, the brand's coffee Amsterdam Genetics
See our map of Amsterdam's coffeeshops
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Mike Hoffman
October 21, 2015 at 6:24 p.m.
Syberie is really nice, too—two young women run the place. They have good weed; I didn’t try the hash. There’s plenty of space to chill. Personally, I thought it was a great spot… but it’s true that it’s pretty hard to find a place with space to relax, a good vibe, and—most importantly—great quality!
Kim B
October 21, 2015 at 19 h 13 min
Hi, team and readers,
It's been several years now since I fell in love with Caramello hash from 420. Its smell, taste, and effects are just right for me. Give it a try!
It's a must-buy on every one of my trips!
See you later!
Romain Dehb'zz
October 22, 2015 at 5:54 p.m.
Amnesia and Prix d’ami are both very good coffees of guaranteed quality
jon
October 22, 2015 at 7:16 p.m.
Hello, everyone,
Here's my little list of the coffee shops I like the most
As for Barney’s, I agree with you—it’s one of my favorites, even though I find it a little pricey; the quality is always there. It’s no coincidence that there are all those hats in the window, and then, on the same street, there’s The Greenhouse.
There was also Rokerij 2, which was one of my favorites, but it closed—sob.
There were others, too, but I didn't go there as often—like Kadinsky, Abraxas, and Grey Area.
However, where I disagree with you is regarding the Dampkring, which I consider to be a tourist trap (like the state-owned bulldogs) and which is using the movie to attract customers—but that’s just my personal opinion, and as noted in the article: »There’s no accounting for taste.»
Patrick Gillent
October 23, 2015 at 2:49 p.m.
Hello, everyone,
The Real Top 10
http://www.coffeeshopsinfo.nl/top-10
This applies to all of the Netherlands, but I recommend ’De Boerejongens.’
Good weed and hash, and still affordable
Tky
March 12, 2016 at 12 h 40 min
These are still just commercial coffee shops—there are some little coffee shops known only to the locals that I'm keeping to myself, haha!!!! :p
Andre
October 18, 2016 at 21 h 37 min
Hey readers,
Great article! If you're visiting Amsterdam or another city in the Netherlands, you can easily find a café on this website (using your smartphone, based on your current location): https://getsmokin.nl/
Have fun!
Lu Zimmerman
June 14, 2017 at 11:03 a.m.
Could we get a short, more in-depth article on the selection of edibles in Amsterdam? 🙂
NewsWeed
June 14, 2017 at 11:05 a.m.
Got it! That's too bad—I guess we'll have to go back then 😉
Lu Zimmerman
June 14, 2017 at 11:35 a.m.
I'm actually going there in July to research this topic (I'm writing a thesis on edibles ^^), so we can share our favorite spots!