This place should be named Happy Daze, as the people here are out of it. The Red Bud and White Widow they offer are almost identical. Worth a quick stop on a trip down the Amsteldijk out of town if you need something to smoke. Get off the #12 tram at the corner, or ride your bike. Across the Amstel from the Rembrandt Tower.

This gezellig little coffeeshop in the Jordaan along the Princengracht, is easy to find. Just look for the Van Gogh wall mural with sunflowers on the outside wall. They serve snacks and there’s a few outside tables. Inside there’s a crystal garden with a large assortment of crystals and jewelry.

Coffeeshop for locals located across the harbor from Central Station, take the AMsterdam Ferry and follow the map below.

One of the many “neighborhood” shops for the locals. This one better than the rest with great grass and inexpensive drinks. The friendly counter staff remembers almost everyone and their desires, making suggestions as well. Not far from the intersection of Woustraat and the Victorieplein. Nice cool place to hang, park your bike right in front to keep an eye on it and the groceries…

The Bluebird is a very popular coffeeshop that offers up an excellent array of hashish and marijuana, with samples displayed in two large books by the dealers corner (don’t lean on them while you’re standing in line!).

The two-story place can get very crowded at times, and waiting in the narrow space by dealer’s counter for service is no fun. There is a cozy area with sofa and chairs, but those are usually taken, leaving mostly tall stools at small counters. Your best bet is the two outside tables in the summer.

The music is usually good, but it’s not such a cozy place to hang out. However, if you’re looking for a great selection of imported hashish, especially the black kind, like Afghani, Nepali, or Malana this is THE place! I recommend the Mazar-I-Sharif. They also sell some tasty cannabis bon-bons here.

THE Gay coffeeshop on THE Gay street. Small coffeeshop, lots of men, and great Space Cake to be found here! Very small place, often crowded.

Nice outside seating opposite from the entrance to the Oude Kerk. A great place to hang in the shade and watch the tourists and “johns” on their way to the red-lit cabins in the narrow alleys that surround the old church. Keep your eye out for the especially gorgeous babes on their way to “work” in the afternoons and evenings.

If you’re lucky you’ll get serenaded by the Church bells during your visit!

Once known as the Pink Floyd, this used to be one of my favorite places to visit when I came to this side of town. Three stories and a large selection of cannabis products.

Once a wonderful place to hangout on an authentic Dutch canal boat. Now gone, it was legendary.

The Baba Coffeeshop is in a new location, see the map below to stumble upon it while doing your coffeeshop crawl.

HIGHLY rated!