Now permanently closed by the City of Amsterdam, all three locations are gone. This review is for historical purposes only.
I tried to visit the Rokerij during the 2002 Cannabis Cup, and found it next to impossible to find a seat. This place is very popular, thanks to the dj spinning cool tunes, really good smoke and a nice large room in the back to chill and be seen by the hip set.
The crowd during the cup seemed to be an interesting blend of Americans, other foreigners and Dutch locals. If I could’ve found a seat perhaps I could tell you more. I even returned the day after the cup ended, and still found no place to sit and would’ve waited, but the thick cigarette smoke drove me out.
There are two other Rokerijs open now. One across from Central Station, the other at Amstel 8. All had nice interiors.
You like good tunes, people, and atmosphere? Go here now! Careful, might be harder to leave…
very nice place. cool mood. good smoke & music
i really liked this place. The stuff’s a little overpriced, but they let you use their bong, and the waitress was lovely. Best place to sit and have a freshly squeezed orange juice on a lazy morning in the city.
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THIS PLACE IS GREAT GREAT WEED GREAT PEOPLE, LOTS OF FUN. ONE WORD OF CAUTION. BE CAREFULL FOR THE FRONT DOOR I GOT MY FINGERS CLOSED IN IT. HURT REALLY BAD.
I loved the slow moving fans. WOW. And that anonymous dickhead who was with his girlfriend DESERVED bad treatment!! I mean, he obviously needed help buying the weed and just obnoxiously refused! You fool! I’ll bet he’s american too. Wanker. It’s probably best that he didn’t stay and spoil the whole buzz. They probably would’ve had to lock up for a few weeks if his depression lingered for any longer. “whatever, dude” Fuck off. DeRokerij is COOL! Who was that Irish girl working there in summer time? She makes great tea.
The Rokerij II near the station ended up being one of my favorites. The interior is artsy Morrocan with candles, low tables and cushions on the floor. Their weed is expensive but very good quality. They have blueberry and bubblegum as well as some other very nice, rare flavors. It was the stickiest stuff I ever touched. They have a nice size room in the front that has windows all the way around. It is really nice to watch and smoke from there.
My favorite coffee shop. The other reviews say it all. I was having a bad mushroom experience and I wanted to go to my hostel, but my friend convinced me to come to the Rokerij instead. Great choice. I ate an apple, smoked a couple of j’s and got my headstraight. Next thing I knew I was having an excellent conversation this awesome Norwegian girl. Also, I think the pricing of the weed was sperb.
the insense at the amstel branch is nasty. you smell it up the street before you arrive, really overpowering shit. when you smoke there all you can taste is f~cking insense not run by smoke lovers who enjoy the smell and taste of weed which is pricey. not comfy at all any of them. nice fresh oj
Last time I was there for the cup in 2002, and it was that one and the noon that were my favorites. It was very crowded though. There was this brown haired waitress that was the most beautiful I had ever seen! Friendly staff as well, I have no idea what these other people were talking about.
The Wonderfoul
First off, the herb had me on my ass. Tried to order something, mumbled horribly, got a coke back, so who knows if the service was good or not. More importantly, who cares? Good place to pop into, nice location, cool decor, chairs seem unable to support human weight but do quite a nice job of that. And my fellow Americans, Amsterdam has no more or less attitude than major US cities. If you are from a small town in the Midwest, you might be surprised at how aloof the natives are. If you want friends, buy a dog, if you want to get high and wander the streets, this shop can’t be beat for convenience and quality ganja.
This place was good, the weed was excellent and they serve alchohol! I was there in August 2001 with a couple of friends from Australia. We all like a good smoke so we bought a few pre rolled and had a few beers. The atmosphere was great but the staff were complete assholes. I am going back to Amsterdam in a couple of weeks so will give this place another try, hope the staff have all had personality transplants though!!!
spent alot of our time in here.cool seats and a nice little annex out front to watch life pass by
I JUST FUCKING LOVE THIS PLACE, I TO AM AMERICAN I COME TO AMSTERDAM EVERY THREE MONTHS. I SPEND 2 WEEKS HERE. THIS PLACE IS MY FAVORITE TO PICK UP A SACK OF WEED AND BRING IT TO MY HOTEL. ONLY PROBLEM IS I AMWAYS GET MY FINGERS STUCK IN THE FRONT DOOR. HURTS REALLY BAD. THIS PLACE AND THE KABUTER ARE THE BEST TWO COFFEE SHOPS IN THE WORLD. WHY DO WE CALL THEM COFFEE SHOPS? WHY NOT WEED SHOPS?
I visited Rokerij in Leidseplein a few weeks ago and ended up coming back nearly every night. I found the bartenders/waitresses to be very down-to-earth and friendly. On top of that, they’re easy to look at and they really seemed to be enjoying themselves, except when the one patron (who obviously wasn’t used to quality weed) vommited. The patrons seemed to be very cool, relaxed and projected a positive vibe. I loved the relaxed atmosphere and ambiance, whether I was sitting on a couch or barstool. Although I’m not much of a fan of techno, trance, DJ’s, etc., I found the DJ’s choice of music nearly perfect for the situation.
As one of the few coffeeshops that are allowed to serve alcohol, I wish that they would improve upon their beer selection. The Heineken was decent, but a few belgian beers on tap would make this place perfect.
Went to the rokerij with great espectations after reading up on the coffeeshop scene before i left for amsterdam, but I was realy disappointed. Their Jack Herer was good but the “chairs” were terrible and the sorroundings far to stressfull. The nice norwegian woman serving coffee was a pluss though(I beeing from norway as well) she gave me some nice tips on how to get cheaper plain tickets for my next trip 🙂
Best selection of Morroccan resins in Amsterdam. Hard to get a seat but that just shows how popular this place is… Always smells off fine fragenced jossticks that kinda blend into your smoke which can trick your fragile stoned mind into believing your somewhere far, far away…!
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FELT LIKE AN ENGLISH PUB,MOSTLY DUTCH HEADS,A RIGHT LAUGH,GOOD GREEN,BEST PLACE ME N THE MISSES FOUND IN THE DAM.
On a trip in November, found the dealer to be indifferent yet knowledgeable. It was good to be able to sit at the bar roll one and have a beer. Will return next month.
well chilled out place to have a smoke good tunes good vibe
The Rokerij is my favorite Coffee shop in Amsterdam (Leidsplein location) however the staff is rather indifferent and some times doesn’t even realize you are there. I have come in sat down and the bar and not been served for 15mins and this is not when it is crowded. I lived in Leidsplein for 6 months and Rokerij was my place however the staff didn’t make me feel that way save a doorman and a dealer who were the only ones helpful to me. Having said all of that I will still go there and hope that the services gets better.
They do get my vote for “best looking staff”
could be this best if only the staff were bothered
Awesome atmosphere. Great little get-a-way in the heart a really busy area. Plus they sell beer so there’s something for everyone.
I love this place and it was even better cause the Kottonmouth kings filmed there music video here “Fisrt Class”, this place is a relaxing place and its so chills.