Basjoe

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I always passed this place by on my way to other coffeeshops, and it took my good friend Lee Bridges, the Cannabis Poet to steer me in one day, as this is one of his favorite haunts.
James the proprietor and barman and dealer is the cool dude with a long ponytail made from dreads (one of the longest I’ve ever seen). Last time I was in he had me cracking up with his funny comments.
The shop has three outside tables that fill up fast on nice days. You can’t beat the view at the intersection of two canals, with the Zuiderkerk clock tower looming above (one of my favorite views).
Inside the walls are full of posters for upcoming events so it’s a good place to come to find out what’s going on in town.
Basjoe’s get’s high marks for service because they have a different attitude towards their customers than most coffeeshops. The staff is friendly, the smoothies are excellent and they even have table service. Now that’s cool!
If you want a good deal on hash, from a friendly & funny dealer, visit Basjoe’s on the Kloveniersburgwal.
Tip: The Himalayan black hash is some of the best in town. It’s soft, smooth and almost out-of-body. James always has excellent weed, which he says is now all organic! He has some really sweet stuff going down. Try the Special Haze or just ask James what’s good today.
This place has become much more popular lately (I wonder why?). Good goin’ James Leonardo! If you visit say hi from the HipTravelGuide, and they’ll treat you right!

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  4. Hey to James & Leo! I first discovered Bass Joe’s when I stayed in the nearby Hotel opposite Rusland. The service is always very humane, both James & Leo are chatty, and take a genuine interest in what you are doing. I have no reservations in saying that this is my most favourite coffee shop in Amsterdam. Whenever we go over in a group, Bass Joe’s is always the first coffee shop we go to.. We want nothing less! 🙂

  5. Leonard and James are great, thank you both for making my vacation fantastic, you guys are the best and very trustworthy!!! Will see you soon I hope!

  9. Having done some research prior to getting to Amsterdam, this place was top of the list to visit. We dropped our bags at the hotel and made a bee-line for Basjoe’s to buy some hash and then to go chill somewhere. James was a treat, showing us the different hash he has and telling us what strength etc. The Himalayan Black nailed me whist my wife was very taken with the super polm and the shiva we also bought. Ended up going back each day for a hour or so because James was so friendly, even bought him some apple pie as a gift on the last day. We will return everytime we go to Amsterdam. But guys, please can you provide some cushions for the chairs, they induce serious bum ache!!!

  10. Top place – been back 5 years in a row!

    Any Amsterdam trip would be imcomplete without it!!

    James, Patrick and leonard rule!!!!

    All about their white widow

  12. The bosses are the nicest people ive ever met with!!!!!! James & Leonardo Are very knowlegable.
    So I cant figure out why you would say such bull shit!!!!!
    James & Leonardo you both rock!!!

  14. I was there 3 days ago!
    Definately my type of place. Stuff terribly strong. Leo thanks for Cola. Will talk to you next time! thanks. Monika

  15. great place,very laid back.they even ask you how manys coffees etc you had,which is hard to remember when you been there for hours and hours!…But honest and relaxed…..what more could you want…..10/10

  16. AWESOME WSPANIALE AWESOME JAK SIE MASZ JAMES ??
    POLAND WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER BASJOE
    AND COME BACK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
    WRÓCIMY NAPEWNO
    PEACE
    JEST DOBRZE

    DZIĘKUJEMY…

  18. Extramegabreit!!!! This coffeeshop is really the best adress in town. You can chill an plan the day while you smoking good weed and listen excellent music to chill

  19. Alrighty then…
    I sat for hours at home reading reviews of all the coffee shops in the ‘Dam before my trip and I had made the decision the Basjoe was going to be my home away from home while in Amsterdam. I wanted to add some comments and answers regarding several prior posts. First, James’ dreads are not to his knees or to his feet, they are NINE feet long!! Also James just installed brand new and very comfortable booths. The only seats there that are not cushioned are the ones outside and 2 or 3 stools at the window. The corner, under the t.v. IMHO is the most comfy. Be ready for James to cut some oranges if you want some juice and the smoothies are blended to order. James’ smoke is by far the best I have ever had and after 25 years I would say I am a seasoned smoker. If you are looking to relax and enjoy a very nice and friendly atmosphere, there really is no other place to go besides Basjoe. Oh yeah, it’s not “Bass Joe” it is pronounced “Bashoo”. My favorite smoke was the White Widow until James hooked me up with his “Bas Special”. If anyone here reads this and is going to visit James, Please tell him you read my comments here. I told him I would let people know about his place. You are all going to love Jim’s shop!!
    Ciao

  21. had a ball in this cafe, breakfast entailed, wee cuppa special tes, wee slice of special cake and a smoke after and sat outside watchin the world go by, what a buzz, forgot te ask guys name 🙁 so whoever ye are, well done and will definately be back

  24. a must visit place whilst in the dam for the weed alone,nice laid back chilled out coffeeshop,friendly barman who knows his shit when it comes to weed.
    try the JACK HERER it will have you giggling your tits off.

  25. —————————————————————————————————-
    BEST PLACE TO HAVE A FINE AND RELAXED SMOKE IN A’DAM !!

    SPECIALLY NICE IN SUNNY DAYS WHEN YOU CAN SIT OUTSIDE AND ENJOY THE VIEW OF THE CANALS ‘N PEOPLE CYCLING.

    NICE SMOKE BOTH HASH AND WEED!

    STAFF INCREDIBLY FRIENDLY AND THEY WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SMILE ON THEIR FACE FOR YOU! NOT TOO TOURISTIC, THAT’S THE BEST!

    BIG HUG TO LEONARDO & JAMES FROM ANDRÉ AND THE GIRLS FROM PORTUGAL! MACONHA ESTA BOA! :)~

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