The classiest coffeeshop in Amsterdam?
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A classy coffee shop to me is one with lots of light, big windows or skylights. Clean glass bongs goes a long way for me.
I really don't like dark dungeon holes filled with smoke, where i can't see what I'm smoking without a flashlight.
I really don't like dark dungeon holes filled with smoke, where i can't see what I'm smoking without a flashlight.
I like the Club Media and the Original Dampkring. But the latter only when the right people are on their shift.
Amsterdab16
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Hi all, name's Amsterdab16,
Resident Amsterdammer here. Inaugural post, figured I'd drop my two cents here. Sure it's been mentioned but would have to nominate Boerejonens Centre & Yo-Yo as the two top contenders.
Boerejongens Centre may be the only coffeeshop in all of Holland that truly enforces the no tobacco mandate, a N. American stoner's delight!
Resident Amsterdammer here. Inaugural post, figured I'd drop my two cents here. Sure it's been mentioned but would have to nominate Boerejonens Centre & Yo-Yo as the two top contenders.
Boerejongens Centre may be the only coffeeshop in all of Holland that truly enforces the no tobacco mandate, a N. American stoner's delight!
420chicano
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If you want Good Pot it’s BlueBird..and Double shot Americano Coffee … starts your day perfect .. oh but it’s not Posh
goingrey
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The window seats are niceIf you want Good Pot it’s BlueBird..and Double shot Americano Coffee … starts your day perfect .. oh but it’s not Posh
goingrey
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Feng shui wise I liked one that has closed, small place had like outdoor style wooden benches and tables right next to big windows, and was very clean. Can't remember what it was called or where it was. Any ideas? Well doesn't matter it has closed anyway.
And Bushdoctor. Now it's called Family First, maybe they have renovated? But based on how it used to be... Not exactly a classy place indoors, going up those small stairs into the fully tagged up rooms, proper heroin den vibes. But a lot of outdoor tables where you can chill like some kind of regular person at a normal restaurant while smoking your j, I like that.
And Bushdoctor. Now it's called Family First, maybe they have renovated? But based on how it used to be... Not exactly a classy place indoors, going up those small stairs into the fully tagged up rooms, proper heroin den vibes. But a lot of outdoor tables where you can chill like some kind of regular person at a normal restaurant while smoking your j, I like that.
Ca++
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Just along from Central? A rounded wooden conservatory at the front of the building.
Most coffee shops are as comfortable as a church. Soft furnishings are not suitable, and they don't really want people reading a newspaper like it was costa. They want them doors revolving.
It's all a bit second rate feeling. Grasshopper said it all. With a couple of posh wine drinking floors, and smokers in the basement, scoring from a counter like found in most banks. Only it was reverse robbery, where people actually wanted to return stuff, not take it.
One of Barnies coffee shops is straight across from one of his wine bars. Where he allows smoking. I spent a long night at the counter that ran the full length of the window. In relative comfort, with good coffee, watching the ebb n flow of tourists in the narrow street.
There was a place with a smoking room above, full of bean bags and stuff. I guess the option was there to wash them. Corner lot, in the light district. I forget..
I think blue velvet shut. Then I heard of it again, so I'm not sure. It was a couple of floors, with pool tables, dance music, a bar feel as they sold drinks. I think it was on different floors, but you could move between them. As a bar, they are more interested to getting you comfortable. Not creating a crowded uncomfortable scene, that stops you getting seated for a coffee and smoke
With smoking being kept off the street more, there should really be more provision for smokers. There is no point buying it, if you can't smoke it anywhere. I would of hoped for smoking areas in parks, but now even hotel choice is getting tricky.
goingrey
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Nah it wasn't a rounded conservatory just like a regular shop space.
I don't think smoking in parks is banned? Why have a separate smoking area? Just don't litter, I'm talking to filter cigarette smokers especially!
Ca++
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It's an odd situation, with it being illegal anyway. However, on top of it being illegal, it's now even more illegal in the inner city. Where it can't be smoked on the street, which translates to in parks. Or in public generally. They say the terrace outside the shop is next, if the smells not reduced. It's the same old story. People get flats in cheap areas, then moan about the reasons their flat is cheap.
Personally I would like a flat there, and wouldn't be happy about them toning down the area. They are now trying to stop people entering the zone after 1am, and shutting clubs by 2, and sending the girls home by 3.
Cuddles
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in my case, even like an A´level student, lol
Cuddles
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this is not a problem if there is a bin nearby. Just put the fag out with say some water and put it in the bin.
goingrey
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Yep, it shouldn't be a problem. Can just twist of the ember, or even just let it go out.
Cuddles
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with a regular fag you can also just `flick´it until the backy pops out. But you can only do this if there´s no danger of starting a fire or anything.
goingrey
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Good point! Don't go starting any forest fires!
