Guide
Amsterdam coffeeshops
Amsterdam’s coffeeshops, explained plainly: what each one is, what it sells and what it costs. Open a shop for its menu and prices. Independent: no shop pays for a place.
Menus last checked October 2026. How we choose our picks.
New to coffeeshops? Start with The Rules. Want the story behind these shops? House Rules, an audio walk (coming in November).
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What the labels mean
- Cali
- Genetics bred in California, usually priced higher.
- Branded
- Sold under a brand name, often as a sealed jar.
- Own genetics
- Strains the shop breeds or keeps itself.
- Extracts
- Hash made by extraction, such as rosin or ice-water hash.
- Prerolls
- Joints that are ready rolled.
Centrum
90 coffeeshops. The old centre, from the canal belt to the Jordaan. The most shops, and many of the oldest names.
Zuid
23 coffeeshops. De Pijp, Oud-Zuid and the streets around the museums. Fewer shops, more of a neighbourhood feel.
West
31 coffeeshops. Oud-West, De Baarsjes, Westerpark and Nieuw-West: neighbourhood shops away from the tourist routes.
Oost
10 coffeeshops. Around the Dapperbuurt, the Indische Buurt and the Oosterpark, where the neighbourhood does its shopping.
Noord
4 coffeeshops. Across the IJ. A short ferry ride from Centraal Station, and quieter.
Zuidoost
2 coffeeshops. Further out, around the Bijlmer. Local shops for locals.
Good to know
How old do you have to be to enter an Amsterdam coffeeshop?+−
You must be 18 or older, and shops check your ID at the door. Bring a passport, ID card or driving licence.
Is cannabis legal in Amsterdam?+−
Selling it in licensed coffeeshops is tolerated under the Dutch tolerance policy (gedoogbeleid), within strict rules. It is not formally legal.
How much can you buy in a coffeeshop?+−
A shop may sell a person at most 5 grams of cannabis a day. Menus list weed and hash by the gram.
What does a gram cost?+−
It depends on the shop and the product. Open a shop below to see its menu and prices; the price band on each card (€ to €€€) compares shops with each other.
How do you order in a coffeeshop?+−
You order at the counter from the menu, and you can ask the budtender for advice. If you have no experience, always start gently.