The ranking: the 10 best coffeeshops in Amsterdam
We picked the 10 most recommended coffeeshops to visit when you come to Amsterdam
The ranking: the 10 best coffeeshops in Amsterdam
If you have come to Amsterdam for the coffeeshops in particular, here is the guide for you. We sat, smoked and experienced every one of the 107 best coffeeshops in Amsterdam ourselves, so that we could give you an honest account of the atmosphere, the music and the crowd in each one.
You will find photographs, a short description and, of course, a map showing how to reach each coffeeshop. If you are reading on your phone and you are in Amsterdam, the map will show you which coffeeshops are nearest to you.
Puffit has a "filter" button that shows only the coffeeshops closest to where you are. And pressing "directions" opens your navigation app and guides you step by step to the coffeeshop you want. (Puffit asks permission for your location in order to show results relevant to where you are.)
A guide to recommended Amsterdam coffeeshops – July 2026
We have visited Amsterdam many times, and this time we decided to build a site where you can find the best of the coffeeshops we recommend warmly.
Amsterdam has a law forbidding coffeeshops within 200 metres of a school to sell drugs (cannabis, hash and so on). Many coffeeshops in those areas therefore changed what they do and became smoking-only coffeeshops, where no sales are allowed.
As a result there are a great many coffeeshops in Amsterdam today, but only some of them also sell.
On our site you will find only the most recommended coffeeshops, the ones where you can *buy*, *smoke* happily *and* eat well. Come and enjoy the authentic, perfect Amsterdam coffeeshop experience!
We have surveyed the ground for you – now it is your turn to come and see the best of what Amsterdam has to offer!
Our site is always up to date, and we are always looking for new and interesting coffeeshops. If there is a coffeeshop you would recommend, please tell us about it.
The ranking: the 10 best coffeeshops in Amsterdam
Coffeeshop number 1 – Green House
Green House Amsterdam coffeeshop is warmly recommended; when we arrive in Amsterdam it is the first place we visit. For more, reviews, a photo gallery and videos of Green House click here
Coffeeshop number 2 – Abraxas
Abraxas coffeeshop Amsterdam: the name is taken from the children's book The Little Witch. The main characters in that classic are a young witch and her talking raven. For more, reviews, a photo gallery and videos of Abraxasclick here
Coffeeshop number 3 – Prix d'Ami
Recommended Amsterdam coffeeshops! Prix d'ami spreads over 5 floors, with 500 seats, 5 smoking areas, a cinema room and 36 flat screens hung around the coffeeshop, in 3D.
For more, reviews, a photo gallery and videos of Prix d'ami click here
Coffeeshop number 4 – The Dolphins
For anyone looking for a warm, friendly, easy place to spend an afternoon, this is the coffeeshop, and it has a large cannabis menu. For more, reviews, a photo gallery and videos of The Dolphins click here
Coffeeshop number 5 – Easy Times
This coffeeshop is rather hidden away, in a singular spot off the beaten track. A menu of fine strains. It has a style that feels like one long party. Full of a young local crowd. The prices were relatively good, and so was the cup of tea 🙂 For more, reviews, a photo gallery and videos of Easy Times click here
Coffeeshop number 6 – Smokey
Smokey Amsterdam coffeeshop is on Rembrandtplein, a part of the city known for its restaurants, bars and lively nightlife. This coffeeshop is full of tourists.
For more, reviews, a photo gallery and videos of Smokey click here
Coffeeshop number 7 – The Bulldog Energy
A fine coffeeshop in a wonderful spot, with friendly staff. The prices are fair and good, with plenty of choice of flowers and plants to smoke 🙂 A very nice gift shop too. The Bulldog is so well branded that you cannot miss it. It has a hot chocolate that is good (essentially a mocha with whipped cream!). There is not much room to sit, but on the whole it is pleasant, with good music.
For more, reviews, a photo gallery and videos of Bulldog Energy click here
The Bulldog has a boat too: an hour's canal cruise where smoking is allowed, with 2 drinks. For tickets to the Bulldog cruise, click here
Coffeeshop number 8 – Barney's Uptown
Barney's Uptown coffeeshop in Amsterdam – a wonderful place with lovely staff, well worth dropping into. Whatever the weather, there is no better place to relax with your favourite drink and smoke a joint than Barney's Uptown. For more, reviews, a photo gallery and videos of Barney's Uptown click here
Coffeeshop number 9 – Barney's Farm
A recommended Amsterdam coffeeshop is Barney's Farm, not far from Centraal station on the well-known shopping street Haarlemmerstraat. Barney's is built inside a 500-year-old building, and it sells not only good cannabis products but good food as well.
For more, reviews, a photo gallery and videos of Barney's Farm click here
Coffeeshop number 10 – Hunters
Hunters coffeeshop is very well known in the centre of Amsterdam. You will find beautiful cannabis and hash there. They also sell a range of pre-rolled joints and space cakes.
For more, reviews, a photo gallery and videos of Hunters click here
Finished the ranking? Now to the water
The Smoke & Lounge cruise on the Amsterdam canals is the best-selling activity of its kind: an open boat, music, and smoking allowed on deck. For cruise tickets, click here
