Abraxas is a coffeeshop I find myself recommending a lot. Located on a small side street just off the Dam Square, it is smack in the middle of the centre of Amsterdam, and it’s got the best and the most easily accessible edibles in town – no question. However, Abraxas still belongs to the group of coffeeshop specifically aimed at tourism, which unfortunately almost always taints the otherwise welcoming and cosy atmosphere. Over the years Abraxas has turned into quite a business, and you can feel it – the corporate hand is squeezing this joint just a little bit too hard in my opinion.
Coffeeshop Crawlers
Nadia, Super Joe and Babba Man are young cannabis connoisseurs living in Amsterdam, the Mecca of alternative culture. Here hash and marijuana are widely available in 228 coffeeshops, each with their own menu, atmosphere and personality. The coffeeshop crawlers have taken it upon themselves to get to know them all, and to provide reviews, insights and tips as a guide to anyone finding themselves on a pilgrimage to the cannabis capital of the world.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
The Little
The Little is (shockingly!) not a big spot, but there is no reason why this little shop should be overlooked. It can be a bit hard to spot at first, with stairs down to a subterranean entrance and not too much attention grabbing flash out front, keep your eyes focused on the left hand side of Vijzelstraat after having past Mellow Yellow if you’re going South. The Little is a terrific little hangout. It’s more intimate and relaxed than the Mellow Yellow, an with its red leather couch booths, it feels a bit like a 1950’s America-Cadillacs-milkshake via Pulp Fiction feel, and you half expect a polka dotted girl on roller blades to be taking your order.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Dutch Flowers
This place has been a favourite of the crawlers for quite some time. It is not one of the most trendy, super flashy shops around; it is toned down, laid back and authentic. Located on the beautiful canal Singel in the Jordaan area, this place is central without being noisy or hectic. Choosing a table by the window gives you the view of a gorgeous Amsterdam canal and bridge. With this as your backdrop, it is somehow extremely satisfying to sit and observe the people walking by on the pavement outside.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Sevilla Coffeeshop
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Let's give it a shot
The crawlers are crawling, yeah! The coffeeshop bandits are online!
We are sitting here trying hello what's going on, Amnezia Haze at the moment.
It tastes good, and there is aspiration in the air.
We are sitting here trying hello what's going on, Amnezia Haze at the moment.
It tastes good, and there is aspiration in the air.
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