Coffee Shops in Amsterdam

The coffee shops in Amsterdam are places where soft drugs such as marijuana, hashish and cannabis are permitted to be sold and consumed. They are not just meant to smoke weed but sites where people socialise and spend time with their friends. Some indoor activities that usually take place in these coffee shops are watching TV, playing chess or card games. Cannabis can be bought directly in the flower form, by paying per gram or buying a pre-rolled joint. Besides this, there are also assortments of prepared joints, space cakes and different water pipes. One can even consume cannabis in the form of brownies, cakes or cookies. However, the use of hard drugs, alcohol and cigarettes is strictly prohibited. 

Also, individuals below 18 are not allowed to enter or purchase soft drugs. Most coffee shops have a menu from which a variety of weed, hash, marijuana or cannabis can be chosen. Usually, people consume and buy soft drugs from either outside or inside the coffee shop. Some of the most well-known coffee shops are Barney’s Coffeeshop, Dampkring, Green House Centrum, Amnesia, the Stud and the Bluebird are a few to name. 

Here is a list of 15 coffee shops that are renowned in Amsterdam:

1. Prix d’ Ami

Prix d’Ami is known to be one of the largest coffee shops in the world. The ambience of this coffee shop is very homely and makes one feel comfortable. LED lights surround the coffee shop and reflect a modern kind of decor. It offers an extensive range of smoking supplies and has five smoking zones and a cinema and seating arrangement that can accommodate up to 500 persons. On the weekend, there are also local DJs who go live and make the environment lively.

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Location: Haringpakkerssteg, Amsterdam

2. The Bull Dog

The Bull Dog is the most popular coffee shop in Amsterdam due to its high quality cannabis products which are sold at reasonable prices. Since 1975, this company has been delivering high-quality cannabis products. The Bull Dog coffee shop is known to be crowded and more active in the evenings. The external walls of this coffee shop have psychedelic paintings on them. Their menu offers a large variety of indica and sativa strains and hash too. Their hash collection includes Tangerine, Polm and Temple. 

Opening hours : Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM -1:00 AM 
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 AM   
Location: Leidseplein, Amsterdam

3. Abraxas

Abraxas is a restaurant and bar that started in 1992. Since then, it has become a significant component in the context of a coffee shop scenario. The menu provides a simple and brief description of each type of weed and hash and its effects. There are also herbal mixtures provided, which are free of cost to substitute tobacco so that one can smoke joints indoors. There are old city favorite strains, too, such as White Widow, Amnesia, and Haze. Though the hash section may have limited options to offer, there are few imported assortments from countries such as India, Nepal, Lebanon, and Morocco. 

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM   
Location: Jonge Roelensteeg, Amsterdam 

4. Grey Area Coffee Shop 

Grey Area is a peculiar weed shop that is highly regarded by authentic Cannabis Connoisseurs. Grey Area Coffee Shop is also known for its friendly atmosphere. Grey Area is known to be one of the finest coffee shops as it offers an extensive choice of premium quality cannabis products.  One can get a closer sight of the cannabis products, their effects, and the cannabis culture. The one and only goal of this coffee shop is to serve the best cannabis to the public. This coffee shop is well-known and best for the kind of marijuana strains it serves. 

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM   
Location: Grachtengordel-West

5. GreenHouse Centrum Coffeeshop

GreenHouse Centrum coffee shop is part of the renowned Greenhouse Amsterdam brand. Most of the Greenhouse shops though have a similar menu but are yet extensive. The selection leans more towards weed-side (flower) with frequently more than a dozen kinds arranged into numerous categories such as Haze, Organic, and Special. The hashish section of the menu too offers conventionally domestic and imported assortments. There is a volcano vaporizer for use which is available as well as pre-rolled joints. 

Opening hours:   Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM -1:00 AM   
Location: Red Light District, Amsterdam

6. Boerejongens

The Boerejongens is small yet professionally designed, which makes the interiors quite friendly. Thus, this coffee shop gives a professional feel to the ambiance. The cannabis menu is quite substantial and offers three different strains: Indica, Sativa, and Hash. The weed offered here, too, is of premium quality. This coffee shop is popularly known for its ‘block hashes.’ One of the latest changes this coffee shop has introduced is stocking and offering the strongest strains at affordable prices.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 7:00 PM -1:00 PM 
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM -1:00 PM   
Location: Utrechtsestraat, Amsterdam

7. 420 Coffee Shop

The 420 Coffee Shop is known for its pleasant, friendly, and welcoming service. It appears to be archaic and classic in style.  The music that is played is light and adds to the ambiance. The weed section usually comprises some old favorites together with a strain or two of their own. Hashish is known to be more of their specialty. Though their collections are limited, they do have a few imports from Morocco and other regions. Hence, many people find this a great place to relax.

Opening hours : Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM -1:00 AM 
Location: Oudebrugsteeg, Amsterdam

8. Barney’s Coffeeshop

Barney’s Coffeeshop reflects a contemporary designer decor that sets a refined and sophisticated tone in terms of its ambiance. There is also rhythmic music playing in the background, which adds to the liveliness of the ambiance. The environment around the coffee shop is lively. Most of the people come here to socialize. Barney’s Coffeeshop is well-known for its remarkable quality of cannabis products such as weed and hash. 

Opening hours:  Monday - Sunday: 7:00 AM -11:00 AM 
Location: Reguliersgracht and Haarlemmerstraat

9. Original Dampkring Coffee Shop

Dampkring Coffee Shop is one of the most popular coffee shops in Amsterdam. It has become famous due to its atmosphere and interior design and a long-standing reputation for quality cannabis. They are known to have a vast cannabis menu in the city. Usually, they may list approximately two dozen flower (weed) strains and a dozen or more types of hashish. The menu provides each strain type or hashish, together with a brief description of its smell, taste, and effect. The architecture of the coffee shop has influences of Arabic, Bohemian, and Buddha. Their service too is quite quick, and prices are reasonable. 

Also, behind the shop, one can purchase marijuana products at a special counter, which offers a wide array of different quantities. The environment is friendly and cheerful, which makes it a fantastic coffee shop. 

Opening hours:  Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM -1:00 AM 
Location: Handboogstraat (Longbow Street)  

10. Katsu Coffeeshop

The Katsu coffee shop is situated on Eerste van der Helststraat, just adjacent to the famous outdoor market Albert Cuypmarkt. Katsu Coffee Shop offers a wide range of strains of supreme quality. The hashish range includes mean green, kief maroc, and super pollen. They stock Asian hash, Moroccan Hash, Dutch Hash, and one strain from California. The Thai Stix is the only imported strain of weed that they possess. There are also pre-rolled joints available in all shapes and sizes. The weed tends to be a substantial mix of old favorites and present-day strains. 

Opening hours:  Monday to Thursday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM 
Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM -1:00 AM 
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM   
Location: Eerste van der Helststraat

11. Smokey Coffee Shop

Smokey Coffee Shop reflects much of the lively nightlife of Amsterdam. This coffee shop is cheery, intense, and active, which draws the attention of many. Smokey Coffee Shop has a broad selection of cannabis products, both serving the flower (weed) and hashish section of the menu. On the left-hand side of the coffee shop, one can find the varieties that are on display so that one can examine them before their purchase. There is also outdoor seating for those who would like to enjoy fresh air and a cool environment. 

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM -1:00 AM 
Location: Rembrandtplein (Rembrandt Square) 

12. Easy Times Prinsengracht

Easy Times has been one of the best coffee shops in Amsterdam ever since its launch in 1985. This coffee shop has an extensive, diverse menu that possibly lists more than a dozen strains of flower (weed), and one can even come across a great blend of contemporary and old-school strains. There is also a famous strain, the West Coast USA strain, which is available here. Such imported strains add to the variety of the menu, thus attracting many people. Besides, the hashish menu too is imposing in itself.  Pre-rolled joints, too, are served here.

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 7:00 AM -1:00 AM 
Location: Prinsengracht (Prince’s Canal), Amsterdam 

13. Greenhouse Effect Coffee Shop

The GreenHouse Effect Coffee shop prides itself on a chill ambiance for anyone who wishes to spend quality time. There is also a tiny high balcony, which provides the room with a split-level feeling. There are several glass displays through which one can have a look at the varieties of exotic weeds. 

Opening hours:  Monday to Sunday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 AM 
Location: Nieuwmarkt Square, Amsterdam

14. Bluebird

The surroundings of Bluebird Coffee shop are calm and warm, thus making it comfortable for people to mingle. Their menu is quite varied, and usually, when everything is in stock, almost two dozen weed strains are listed. These range from the economical imports for beginners to the high THC contemporary variations. The hash menu appears to be more impressive, with their stock of almost two dozen items of hash listed. These items vary from traditional strains to items imported from Morocco, Nepal, India, and Afghanistan. This coffee shop also serves pre-rolled joints, THC-infused space cakes, and muffins. 

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:30 AM -1:30 AM  
Location: Sint Antoinesbreestraat, Amsterdam

15. 1eHulp Coffee Shop 

1eHulp is highly recognized for its decor and atmosphere, which captivates many people. The entire coffee shop has an Arabian theme and is divided into two floors. The main floor consists of a counter serving cannabis, and the other level has a seating room. The weed section is larger, where one can find more than two dozen strains, which include some traditional favorites of Amsterdam. The hash section of the menu also appears to be rich with varieties of hash. This coffee shop also has space cakes of unusual and numerous flavors and different forms of muffins. Pre-rolled joints, too, have a wonderful selection. 

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 7:00 AM -1:00 AM 
Location: Marnixstraat, Amsterdam 

Coffee shops in Amsterdam hold a significant place not just in terms of the soft drugs, food, and beverages that they have to offer but also the fact that they have become incredible hubs for socializing and serving as tourist attractions. They cater to each choice and are known for the distinct collection of cannabis products they offer, along with an extraordinary ambiance that attracts many people.