Greenhouse

Great quality bud, medium service, high prices, seating isn’t fantastic, even when it’s available. Too touristy, wouldn’t recommend if I were really into having a nice session with some friends. Best to just pick up some quality bud if you have the money for it, otherwise try the Greenhouse on Haarlemmerstraat, much better for seating + they have a kitchen there, and an aquarium in the floor!

Greenhouse came well-​recommended by friends for coffee shops to visit while in Amsterdam. It wasn’t our favorite, but it was fine. Our main objection is just that the place is very popular but pretty small, so it was hard to find a place to sit. Although for a place so frequented by tourists, it doesn’t feel super touristy. Great variety of Looza juices, fountain sodas, and hot drinks. They have a few bongs (10 euro deposit required) and one vaporizer. A few seats at the bar, a few at low tables around the place, and a few outside along the canals at the edge of the Red Light District. Location is easy to access, but like the Bulldog across the way it gets a LOT of visitors because of its proximity within the touristy nightlife zone. A complete novice when it comes to what they’re selling, I can’t comment on the quality of their products compared to other places, but it was a bit hard being a beginner in Greenhouse. The staff selling in the back wasn’t particularly descriptive or instructive or helpful… but I enjoyed what they suggested nevertheless. In addition to their menu in the back, they also sell one medium strength space cake at the bar. Worth a visit, especially if you’ve had experience with these things before.

There’s a long list of celebrities that have been to this place from Tommy Chong to Bonjovi. They’ve got coffee and soft drinks. I didn’t see any food so I’ll just have to go back to find out. From what I understand this is the best of what Amsterdam has to offer regarding coffeeshops. The staff was friendly and helpful when I was there. It’s located just outside the Red Light District. It was busy both times I’ve been there at different times of the day. Be careful when you go here. This stuff is potent.