Old Amsterdam

Probably Amsterdam's best kept secret. Reason being is their lounge was constantly closed when I visited. However Marko the bud tender let us in just to buy some stuff after closing which was really really nice. He was probably the nicest and friendliest bud tender I have met in Amsterdam. The Old Amsterdam has the best hash I ever smoked. Silk screen Red Lebanese a rare treat and I highly recommend you buy this hash. The White Cheese is quiet well done too. It's off menu so you will have to ask for it. Shhh it's a secret.

This is an understated treasure. Not a place you hear much about, but on two visits in 2007, one in spring, and another just before winter, we got two of the finest knockdown indicas we've ever smoked, Sensi Star and White Russian, both former Cannabis Cup winners, both 1.6g/E12. Mrs. C.J. and I brought one of my friends for his maiden voyage during the spring, and we all agreed the Sensi Star from Old Amsterdam was the best indica stone we'd ever enjoyed. We left there, spent a couple hours at the wonderful big greenhouse, and were all still vegetated afterward. In December, when Mrs. C.J. and I returned, we got the White Russian, settled into that tiger-striped couch near the front window, and rolled half of it into a joint. Two German couples were in the seats nearest the window, having a grand time with their smoke, too. We sank deeper and deeper as the hammerhead effect kicked in, until we were almost sitting on our backs, with only our necks propped up. I don't know why we've never had a trip with multiple visits to Old Amsterdam, especially since we stayed quite near it in December (although there were a number of coffeeshops in the area we also wanted to try). It is not a mistake we will make again. The menu is enormous, too.

Situated 150 metres from Rembrandtsplein. Walking towards Amstel River, the shop is located on the left several doors down from the Eden Rambrandt Square hotel (which I also recommend). The Old Amsterdam coffee shop in undoubtedly one of the greatest coffee shops in town. I've visited the dam 5 times in the last 15 months and this place kicks arse. The menu definitely has the most extensive selection of top class weed and hashish I have seen in Amsterdam. The menu has 22 weed and 22 different hash varieties to choose from, all with explanations of potency. What else could you ask for? My lady and I bought a gm of Santa Maria (sativa) on the advice of the forever helpful lady bud tender. Fantastic high. On returning in the evening, the owner recommended the Old Amsterdam weed and the Caramello hash. Wow. Super stoned. And the grass and hash tasted lovely. The shop has plenty of tables and chairs, cool cumfy veg out sofa. TV and great bongs to use, if you can handle it. If you're serious about having a good choof whilst you're in the dam, this place is a must visit. Reading the menu is an adventure on its own. Get in there, get wasted and enjoy the Old Amsterdam coffee shop experience. We certainly did. ozzy ozzy ozzy.

One of my favourite shops! You can buy different 22 hash and 22 weed, you can chill, this shop is from Rastas (Portuguese) to Rastas. I purchase 1g. for 30 € of Old Amsterdam Hash ->Ice-O-Lator<- this was the hammer, I made from 1g. over 10 spliffs and get over 10 high times!

Old Amsterdam is my favorite. The owner is cool, the staff are great. Every time I'm in town you're sure to find me there. Keep in mind there are a lot of more popular coffee shops. This is the place I feel I can call home. 5000 miles from Chicago. I love the place.