Paradox
This is a great little shop! Out of the way in a really relaxed area.
The elderly guy that served me was really pleasant, unfortunately can't remember what the name of what I bought here is, but it packed a punch!
Really disappointed to hear the racist comments that an American couple experienced (from the main page) while here, but from a local coffeeshop, you'll probably come across the occasional ignorant local.
The elderly guy that served me was really pleasant, unfortunately can't remember what the name of what I bought here is, but it packed a punch!
Really disappointed to hear the racist comments that an American couple experienced (from the main page) while here, but from a local coffeeshop, you'll probably come across the occasional ignorant local.
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paradox
This is a very relaxed "locals" coffeeshop. If i'm in town and need some weed Paradox is usually where i go.
Top smoke, good prices and a relaxed atmos.
Check the "Ace" weed - the crystals may tickle the throat a bit, but a very nice high (man!!).
Top smoke, good prices and a relaxed atmos.
Check the "Ace" weed - the crystals may tickle the throat a bit, but a very nice high (man!!).
Paradox is on 1e Bloemdwarsstraat, a side street of the Bloemgracht, which is the canal that flows into Prisengracht directly opposite the Anne Frank House.
https://www.coffeeshopdirect.com/GenCS.html
Some very low prices here, and an unusally good selection of weed from abroad. Today I bought 5g of brown, pressed weed from Burma for €16. That's a cheap as weed gets in this city and I wasn't expecting much from this at all. But it's a great, surprisingly powerful sativa - this would do some serious damage if fresh, I'd imagine. And maybe someone here will try that as I found about a dozen seeds in my 5g bag. Which just makes it even more amazing that this grass is as good as it is. It doesn't taste great, leaving a sticky, slightly burnt aftertaste.
Paradox also has a very sticky Jamaican weed, a nice hash menu featuring cheap black Afghan, and of the fresh Dutch weed I'd recommend Gold for a smooth, longlasting smoke.
It's also a really nice coffeeshop for those seeking somewhere quieter, away from the neon lights & thumping house/techno of the RLD. Paradox has a faded psychedelic decor (and clientele ) and plays slightly alternative rock (Radiohead, REM, Wilco, etc.) at moderate volume.
And the food (available til 3pm) is good too!
Minus: closes at 8pm.
https://www.coffeeshopdirect.com/GenCS.html
Some very low prices here, and an unusally good selection of weed from abroad. Today I bought 5g of brown, pressed weed from Burma for €16. That's a cheap as weed gets in this city and I wasn't expecting much from this at all. But it's a great, surprisingly powerful sativa - this would do some serious damage if fresh, I'd imagine. And maybe someone here will try that as I found about a dozen seeds in my 5g bag. Which just makes it even more amazing that this grass is as good as it is. It doesn't taste great, leaving a sticky, slightly burnt aftertaste.
Paradox also has a very sticky Jamaican weed, a nice hash menu featuring cheap black Afghan, and of the fresh Dutch weed I'd recommend Gold for a smooth, longlasting smoke.
It's also a really nice coffeeshop for those seeking somewhere quieter, away from the neon lights & thumping house/techno of the RLD. Paradox has a faded psychedelic decor (and clientele ) and plays slightly alternative rock (Radiohead, REM, Wilco, etc.) at moderate volume.
And the food (available til 3pm) is good too!
Minus: closes at 8pm.
I didn't notice a volcano (I didn't see one in Picasso's either) and I'm useless with directions, I'll ask the mrs to have a look at the map and see if she can help! (we jumped off the tram at Westerkerk and just walked from there (5 mins tops))patrick wrote:can you give walking directions fron anne frank?
did you notice a volcano?
Being pedantic and knobbish since 1972
Haven't been but on my short list to go next time (28 days & counting)
Was looking at the Rick Steves "Backdoor Europe 2006" guide in the store the other day & he promotes Paradox, calling it "the most gezellig" in 'Dam, & implies all the ones in the central district are seedy tourist dives for people under 30.
FYI, on his web site, though, he reports on a visit to the Grey Area
http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/destinat ... eeshop.htm
Was looking at the Rick Steves "Backdoor Europe 2006" guide in the store the other day & he promotes Paradox, calling it "the most gezellig" in 'Dam, & implies all the ones in the central district are seedy tourist dives for people under 30.
FYI, on his web site, though, he reports on a visit to the Grey Area
http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/destinat ... eeshop.htm
Are we having beer yet?
-- Zoopy, Zippy's drunk brother
-- Zoopy, Zippy's drunk brother
I'll whisper this, Paradox is probaly one of the best kept secrets in Amsterdam, quality weed, hot drinks, milkshakes and food in a lovely street where you can hear the bells ring from the Westerkerk!CityLiver wrote:Haven't been but on my short list to go next time (28 days & counting)
Was looking at the Rick Steves "Backdoor Europe 2006" guide in the store the other day & he promotes Paradox, calling it "the most gezellig" in 'Dam, & implies all the ones in the central district are seedy tourist dives for people under 30.
FYI, on his web site, though, he reports on a visit to the Grey Area
http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/destinat ... eeshop.htm
Being pedantic and knobbish since 1972