If you’ve ever looked into traveling to Amsterdam, you’ve no doubt come across a little bit of information regarding the best coffee houses in amsterdam.
Most notably, the coffee houses in Amsterdam are known for including legal marijuana on their menus, which naturally makes them popular stops for tourists, particularly from the U.S.
But in addition to serving as weed cafés, the best coffee houses in Amsterdam also provide comfortable, casual locations to sit and socialize, enjoy a treat or a beverage (or, yes, a smoke), and soak up some culture.
The only problem with them is that there’s about a million to choose from when you’re looking for a spot to hang out, or a tourist destination to check off your list.
So to help narrow things down, here’s my list (in no particular order) of the 10 best coffee houses in Amsterdam.
The Best Coffee Houses in Amsterdam
1. Old Amsterdam Coffeeshop
The Old Amsterdam Coffeeshop is one of the most popular shops on this list in terms of Amsterdam attractions, and because of that it can be on the more “touristy” side of the coin.
The downside of this is that it doesn’t have the casual, hole-in-the-wall quality of some of the other coffee houses in Amsterdam.
The plus side, however, is an excellent selection of goods, a fun atmosphere, and an experienced, helpful staff.
2. Amnesia
Amnesia is a charming shop, situated on the canal ring and often noted for its outdoor seating and picturesque location. However, the main perk here is the menu.
Read through the Smokers’ Guide reviews of Amnesia and you’ll find a number of people raving about the selection of items, which is updated regularly.
Additionally, it’s not a bad place to have an actual coffee!
3. Siberie
Siberie feels a little bit more like a commercial establishment than some other shops, but that’s not a bad thing.
It’s clean and entertaining, often home to live music (as well as horoscope readings), and overall representative of the livelier side of coffee houses in Amsterdam.