Comments on: Seven Coffee Shops in Amsterdam that are Good to Go http://matadornights.com/seven-coffee-shops-in-amsterdam-that-are-good-to-go/ Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:53:02 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: altabrewer http://matadornights.com/seven-coffee-shops-in-amsterdam-that-are-good-to-go/comment-page-2/#comment-3691 altabrewer Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:55:13 +0000 http://matadornights.com/?p=47#comment-3691 There are some disgusting comments on this blog, many that are very insulting to the city of Amsterdam, and especially to the Dutch in general. Shame on you, and to ‘paddy’, who labels ‘amsterdammer’ as a Canadian. Who the fuck are you? I’m Canadian, proudly! That puts you right beside that obviously unstable person. Nice list, nice offering of the time to write about it, I read somewhere to go to De Rokerij, or I wouldn’t have known about it, best place I had the chance to go to in two days I was lucky to spend in Amsterdam on my way through Europe. Peace and Love There are some disgusting comments on this blog, many that are very insulting to the city of Amsterdam, and especially to the Dutch in general. Shame on you, and to ‘paddy’, who labels ‘amsterdammer’ as a Canadian. Who the fuck are you? I’m Canadian, proudly! That puts you right beside that obviously unstable person.

Nice list, nice offering of the time to write about it, I read somewhere to go to De Rokerij, or I wouldn’t have known about it, best place I had the chance to go to in two days I was lucky to spend in Amsterdam on my way through Europe.

Peace and Love

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]]> By: Leigh http://matadornights.com/seven-coffee-shops-in-amsterdam-that-are-good-to-go/comment-page-2/#comment-3403 Leigh Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:22:35 +0000 http://matadornights.com/?p=47#comment-3403 One more place I'd like to add. It's called The Rokery (not to be confused with de Rokerij). I went one day to edit a book manuscript but somehow forgot to take it with me. Instead, I spent my time there people watching and chatting with the manager and the women behind the bar. I learned a lot that day about living and growing up in Amsterdam, why you can't wear a hat when going downstairs, and how to generally confuse everyone who walks in the door (that seemed to be the manager's sport, but he gave me a break). One more place I’d like to add. It’s called The Rokery (not to be confused with de Rokerij). I went one day to edit a book manuscript but somehow forgot to take it with me. Instead, I spent my time there people watching and chatting with the manager and the women behind the bar.

I learned a lot that day about living and growing up in Amsterdam, why you can’t wear a hat when going downstairs, and how to generally confuse everyone who walks in the door (that seemed to be the manager’s sport, but he gave me a break).

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]]> By: woowoo http://matadornights.com/seven-coffee-shops-in-amsterdam-that-are-good-to-go/comment-page-2/#comment-3393 woowoo Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:29:19 +0000 http://matadornights.com/?p=47#comment-3393 Lost in Amsterdam... we go there every time it is the best place in Amsterdam with great staff, like my second family :-) Lost in Amsterdam…
we go there every time it is the best place in Amsterdam with great staff, like my second family :-)

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]]> By: BARBIE http://matadornights.com/seven-coffee-shops-in-amsterdam-that-are-good-to-go/comment-page-2/#comment-3253 BARBIE Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:59:06 +0000 http://matadornights.com/?p=47#comment-3253 Hmmm, i have commented twice already on here.. And will again.. Lets not turn another nice discussion into a political dispute. In all the 7 visits i have made as a English/Australian, Americans stand out like a saw thumb.. They tend to think there above the general public and other tourists over there. They tend to travel in large groups which gives them that superior feeling and alot of the time they dont use the basic principles of manners. I always go out of my way to learn a few more words and phrases when i go, and believe me im treat with respect as i treat the tenders and staff.. Although i also state Americans if any tourists are the ones who are taken for a ride, your baseball caps and bright tshirts and ridiculous sneakers (trainers) set you apart from the rest of the world, and you have TARGET written all over your head... But i must say on the flip side of that Americans bring alot of money to the country, they do enjoy there weed, and alot that i have met do know there stuff, they can also be very good to talk to.. Just like the rest the the world are.. Americans get alot of unwelcome attention which isnt always deserved.. Tourists (18 - 30) year old Americans cannot be pinned with there govenrments decisions, thats ridiculous, they cannot help that troops are in the middle east etc etc... so Lay of on that front.. Because your picking scabs that arent there... looking for any excuse to hate.. Peace love n all that stuff... Hmmm, i have commented twice already on here.. And will again..

Lets not turn another nice discussion into a political dispute. In all the 7 visits i have made as a English/Australian, Americans stand out like a saw thumb.. They tend to think there above the general public and other tourists over there. They tend to travel in large groups which gives them that superior feeling and alot of the time they dont use the basic principles of manners.

I always go out of my way to learn a few more words and phrases when i go, and believe me im treat with respect as i treat the tenders and staff..

Although i also state Americans if any tourists are the ones who are taken for a ride, your baseball caps and bright tshirts and ridiculous sneakers (trainers) set you apart from the rest of the world, and you have TARGET written all over your head…

But i must say on the flip side of that Americans bring alot of money to the country, they do enjoy there weed, and alot that i have met do know there stuff, they can also be very good to talk to.. Just like the rest the the world are.. Americans get alot of unwelcome attention which isnt always deserved..

Tourists (18 – 30) year old Americans cannot be pinned with there govenrments decisions, thats ridiculous, they cannot help that troops are in the middle east etc etc… so Lay of on that front.. Because your picking scabs that arent there… looking for any excuse to hate..

Peace love n all that stuff…

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]]> By: Paula http://matadornights.com/seven-coffee-shops-in-amsterdam-that-are-good-to-go/comment-page-2/#comment-3249 Paula Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:53:34 +0000 http://matadornights.com/?p=47#comment-3249 How sad to have to lie about your nationality in order to be accepted! How sad to have to lie about your nationality in order to be accepted!

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]]> By: Paula http://matadornights.com/seven-coffee-shops-in-amsterdam-that-are-good-to-go/comment-page-2/#comment-3248 Paula Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:31:53 +0000 http://matadornights.com/?p=47#comment-3248 That is just why many Americans are so unpopular in other countries! Your comments about Holland are extremely ill-considered, when you take into account that Holland doesn't bankrupt its people by running all over the world sticking its nose (and armies, weaponry, etc.) into countries that are not running according to the American standards. I was born in Rotterdam, Amsterdam is my favourite city in the world and I find your remarks about amsterdammer so obnoxious that words fail me! That is just why many Americans are so unpopular in other countries! Your comments about Holland are extremely ill-considered, when you take into account that Holland doesn’t bankrupt its people by running all over the world sticking its nose (and armies, weaponry, etc.) into countries that are not running according to the American standards. I was born in Rotterdam, Amsterdam is my favourite city in the world and I find your remarks about amsterdammer so obnoxious that words fail me!

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]]> By: IrishYank http://matadornights.com/seven-coffee-shops-in-amsterdam-that-are-good-to-go/comment-page-2/#comment-3236 IrishYank Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:00:42 +0000 http://matadornights.com/?p=47#comment-3236 I'm really surprised no one has mentioned El Guapo. The smoke is terrific. My advice is to avoid any of the bigger, well known chain shops, or even shops like La Canna that aren't chains but that are bigger and well known. You will pay more for inferior quality smoke. I will say that certain things make you stand out as a tourist, but I haven't noticed tourists being treated differently or being charged more. Unfortunately, as is in most countries, Americans are likely the most deapised of tourists. This is because of our leaders choices, media, etc. The best thing to do is simply not get upset and act like a f**k about it, just show them how cool American citizens can actually be. Or say your Canadian ;0) I’m really surprised no one has mentioned El Guapo. The smoke is terrific. My advice is to avoid any of the bigger, well known chain shops, or even shops like La Canna that aren’t chains but that are bigger and well known. You will pay more for inferior quality smoke. I will say that certain things make you stand out as a tourist, but I haven’t noticed tourists being treated differently or being charged more. Unfortunately, as is in most countries, Americans are likely the most deapised of tourists. This is because of our leaders choices, media, etc. The best thing to do is simply not get upset and act like a f**k about it, just show them how cool American citizens can actually be. Or say your Canadian ;0)

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]]> By: Greg Rees http://matadornights.com/seven-coffee-shops-in-amsterdam-that-are-good-to-go/comment-page-2/#comment-3077 Greg Rees Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:37:23 +0000 http://matadornights.com/?p=47#comment-3077 I lived in Amsterdam for a few months and must say you have missed quite a few and selections like grasshopper make me wonder if you really knew what you were doing. The best weed in the city bar none is at the grey area. We're talking 20% plus THC and buds that make your face numb. They also have some great bongs for you to use. Around the corner is Amnesia where they have a great air filtration system, delicious espresso and snacks, and a variety of games you can use while there. I bought most of my bud at a spot called happy people near the red light district. They won't tell you the names of your weed unless you ask but its some of the best in the city and cheapest. while i was there, they're best stuff was 30 euro for 5 grams. Another oft overlooked place in amsterdam is the hookah lounges. One I believe is called lost im amsterdam. buy some christmas pollen hash at de rokerijj (good selection) then ask the manager at lost in amsterdam to sprinkle it on your hookah. Prepare to sink into your pillow and prob fall asleep. I once took 8 friends there and 6 of them were out in 30 mins. The best guide is just to wander tho. There are so many places to go in amsterdam. don't walk the beaten path this man is taking you on. I lived in Amsterdam for a few months and must say you have missed quite a few and selections like grasshopper make me wonder if you really knew what you were doing.

The best weed in the city bar none is at the grey area. We’re talking 20% plus THC and buds that make your face numb. They also have some great bongs for you to use.

Around the corner is Amnesia where they have a great air filtration system, delicious espresso and snacks, and a variety of games you can use while there.

I bought most of my bud at a spot called happy people near the red light district. They won’t tell you the names of your weed unless you ask but its some of the best in the city and cheapest. while i was there, they’re best stuff was 30 euro for 5 grams.

Another oft overlooked place in amsterdam is the hookah lounges. One I believe is called lost im amsterdam. buy some christmas pollen hash at de rokerijj (good selection) then ask the manager at lost in amsterdam to sprinkle it on your hookah. Prepare to sink into your pillow and prob fall asleep. I once took 8 friends there and 6 of them were out in 30 mins.

The best guide is just to wander tho. There are so many places to go in amsterdam. don’t walk the beaten path this man is taking you on.

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]]> By: Flamingo http://matadornights.com/seven-coffee-shops-in-amsterdam-that-are-good-to-go/comment-page-2/#comment-2553 Flamingo Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:23:31 +0000 http://matadornights.com/?p=47#comment-2553 Morocco guys ,,Moroccoooooooooo brodas ,, the city is called Ktema ,, Check it our ....Try the kiff of the riff ,,never regret >> Morocco guys ,,Moroccoooooooooo brodas ,, the city is called Ktema ,, Check it our ….Try the kiff of the riff ,,never regret >>

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]]> By: Anton http://matadornights.com/seven-coffee-shops-in-amsterdam-that-are-good-to-go/comment-page-2/#comment-2513 Anton Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:03:07 +0000 http://matadornights.com/?p=47#comment-2513 Good selection of coffeeshops, but for those trying to follow along on a map: change Leidsplein and Liesplein to 'Leidseplein' and Leidstraat to 'Leidsestraat.' Also, there are some changes coming up in the Amsterdam coffeeshop scene. For instance, Amsterdam has announced it will <a href="http://www.dutchamsterdam.nl/681-coffeeshops-amsterdam-close" rel="nofollow">close 26 coffeeshops</a> in and around the Red Light District. This is done in an effort to combat criminal influence in the area, and to spruce up downtown in the process. Good selection of coffeeshops, but for those trying to follow along on a map: change Leidsplein and Liesplein to ‘Leidseplein’ and Leidstraat to ‘Leidsestraat.’

Also, there are some changes coming up in the Amsterdam coffeeshop scene. For instance, Amsterdam has announced it will close 26 coffeeshops in and around the Red Light District. This is done in an effort to combat criminal influence in the area, and to spruce up downtown in the process.

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