
The coffeeshops in Amsterdam should not be confused with
cafes which have been a part of its culture since 1970’s, when the Dutch
government came up with strict laws and made drew a line of distinction between ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ drugs. The
coffeeshops in this city have always existed in its legal grey area unlike the
other fully legal smart shops of Amsterdam.
Guidelines for
First-time Coffeeshop Visitor
A first-time visitor to Amsterdam can often get puzzled
with the term ‘coffeeshop’ because it is used to refer various kinds of
establishments. But in Amsterdam, it is the licensed seller of cannabis product
while a coffee house or koffiehuis
sells coffee and light meals. On the other hand a café is a casual restaurant
with...