Amsterdam Hotspots - the guide to Amsterdam city

global chillage
greenhouse namaste
kadinsky

grasshopper
grey area coffeeshop
katsu

greenhouse
homegrown fantasy
kunst & koffie

Global Chillage

Kerkstraat 51 (777 97 77).
One of Amsterdam's coolest places to chill and smoke. The mix of ambient music, colorful murals, soft lighting and the low seating create just the right atmosphere. Laid-back feel and a friendly staff. Deejays on weekends.
Open daily 11am-midnight.

[51 reviews, avg 8/10]

Grasshopper
Oudebrugsteeg 16 (626 15 29).
Waterfront coffeeshop on the edge of the Red Light District. The first one you encounter walking into Amsterdam from Central Station, so it's packed with tourists. Does stand out from the surrounding shops though. The Grasshopper has opened a branch at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 57.
Open daily 8am-1am (2am weekends).

[116 reviews, avg 6/10]

Greenhouse
Tolstraat 91 (673 74 30).
One of the best in town, according to the jury of the Cannabis Cup. It has won several awards, so worth the detour from city centre. Greenhouse is a coffeeshop on two levels, with an upstairs pool room, and a colorful interior with beautiful mosaics throughout. Relaxed atmosphere and good food, for a coffeeshop at least.
Open daily 10am-1am (2am weekends).

[39 reviews, avg 9/10]

Greenhouse Namaste
Waterlooplein 345 (622 54 99).
For those not able or willing to make the trek to the Greenhouse in the Tolstraat they've opened a smaller branch on the Waterlooplein. Wonderful, bizarre 'spiritual' interior. Large outside terrace with a good view of the Amstel river, the Waterlooplein and city hall.
Open daily 9am-1am (2am weekends).

[18 reviews, avg 8/10]

Grey Area Coffeeshop

Oude Leliestraat 2 (420 43 01).
Close to city center in a small street on the edge of the Jordaan district you'll find the Grey Area Coffeeshop, winner of numerous Cannabis Cup awards. The shop is run by experienced smokers who are more than willing to share their wisdom with the customers. True to the roots of the owners service includes US style eighth-ounces (3.5 grams for the rest of us), and an excellent collection of bongs. A home away from home for a lot of US travellers, including a fair number of celebs.
Open 12am-8pm, closed Mon.

[57 reviews, avg 9/10]

Homegrown Fantasy

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 87a
(627 56 83).
One of the largest selections of marijuana in Amsterdam, most of it Dutch in origin, hence the 'homegrown'. Very relaxed atmosphere and a nice sidewalk terrace.
Open 9am-midnight (1am weekends).

[63 reviews, avg 9/10]

Kadinsky
Rosmarijnsteeg 9 (624 70 23).
Cool coffeeshop with an upstairs chill area just off the Spuistraat. Get a seat in front of the window and watch pedestrians and bicyclists battle through the small alley. Jazzy dance sounds, and chocolate chip cookies which alone are worth the visit.
Open daily 10am-1am.

[43 reviews, avg 8/10]

Katsu
Eerste van der Helststraat 70
(657 26 17).
Small neighborhood coffeeshop just off the Albert Cuypmarket. Located slightly out of the center, this former winner of the Highlife Cup is certainly worth a visit. Sixties rock and a very relaxed atmosphere. A real local's hangout.
Open daily 11am-11pm (midnight weekends).

[24 reviews, avg 8/10]

Kunst & Koffie

2e Laurierdwarsstraat 64
(622 59 60).
Kunst & Koffie translates to Art & Coffee, and that's exactly what you get in this Jordaan coffeeshop/gallery: (local) art and coffee, which of course means grass. Basement with Internet pc's which double as game computers.
Open 10am-8pm, closed Sun.

[3 reviews, avg 5/10]