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Amsterdam decriminalized
soft drugs like marijuana and hash in the licensed shops
a long time ago, but still have strict laws and penalties
against the possession of hard drugs like cocaine, ecstasy,
heroin, etc. You must be 18 years old (with ID to prove
it) to enter the coffee shop and are allowed to purchase
up to 5 grams of hash or marijuana per person per day.
There are police that routinely do age checks and enforce
other rules.
There are three types of coffee shops:
- Juice Bars: serving fruit
juices, herbal teas, energy drinks- usually have a
quieter ambiance
- Traditional Coffee shops:
wooden benches, strong coffee, good music- great for
a quick stop
- Coffee shops with Alcohol:
Beer, sometimes liquor-for the experienced smoker
My favorite Amsterdam Coffee Shops:
Amnesia Herengracht
133- Moroccan decor and ambience, friendly staff
Cafe 420 De
Kuil Oudebrugsteeg 27- serves drinks,
great bartenders, good music
Dutch Flowers Singel
387 -serves beer, traditional pub style
The Noon Zieseniskade
22- Rasta feel, very laid back local crowd
Old Amsterdam Amstelstraat
35- really large selection on the menu, good coffee
Paradox Bloemdwarsstraat
1E- funky murals, friendly staff, organic food until
3:00
Rokerij II
Singel 8- serves alcohol, cool hippie vibe
Rokerij IV
Elandsgracht 53- asian decor, colorful
lanterns, meditative trance music
Rookies Bar
Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 145- Sports bar with
beer, liquor, good sound system
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Amsterdam
Restaurants
