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Shops for the nonsmoking s.o.

Posted: Sun 13th Mar 2011 08:34 pm
by krustykola
Hello to all, have enjoyed and learned much from the site and forum. Will be in Amsterdam soon and would like some suggestions for shops that would appeal to the non-smoker or better put the non-indulger. I would like to visit some shops with my wife who does not partake and am looking for those shops that would be more suited for her. I would guess a place with other items for sale such as drinks/food and places with room to hang out. So I guess if that spells "tourist" places so be it. I will probably be fine not finding the strongest smoke around but don't want to waste time on junk either.

Re: Shops for the nonsmoking s.o.

Posted: Sun 13th Mar 2011 08:48 pm
by Nimrod
Hello and welcome!

La Tertulia might be nice. Female operators, I believe, and a nice location on Prinsengracht near the Nine Streets. If it's nice out, the terrace is pleasant.

Abraxas has web access and lots to look at.

Enjoy your visit.

Re: Shops for the nonsmoking s.o.

Posted: Sun 13th Mar 2011 09:14 pm
by FlyByNite
Welcome to the forum.

What dates will you be in Amsterdam?
I'll post you on the Whos In Town page.

The significant other might enjoy bric a brack shopping at Sanementereng whilst you toke.

https://www.coffeeshopdirect.com/Sanementeren.html

http://www.coffeeshopmenus.org/Sanement ... ereng.html

Quirky little shop with three floors of "stuff" to peruse.

Enjoy
FlyByNite - Travel preference, not business practice
http://www.CoffeeshopMenus.org - Let your mouse do the walking

Re: Shops for the nonsmoking s.o.

Posted: Sun 13th Mar 2011 09:20 pm
by StonedSince67
krustykola wrote:Hello to all ... would like some suggestions for shops that would appeal to the non-smoker.
nippers wrote:La Tertulia might be nice. Female operators, I believe, and a nice location on Prinsengracht near the Nine Streets. If it's nice out, the terrace is pleasant.
yo-yo has a similar feel to la tertulia and is also female-run and i would recommend both places

yo-yo is in de pijp area, so a visit to the coffeeshop can be combined with a visit to the albert cuypmarkt which has a fascinating mix of stalls with just about everything for sale

yo-yo is spacious with high ceilings so it doesn't get too smokey ... it is also a gallery so there is art on the walls to view ... the apple tart is one of the best, imho, in amsterdam and is worth a try ... the weed is mostly outdoor so there is a wide choice for you to sample ... if the weather is nice, you can sit outside where there are a few tables ... there is an infant school across the street so it is a quite pleasant area

i also hope you enjoy your visit

Re: Shops for the nonsmoking s.o.

Posted: Sun 13th Mar 2011 09:44 pm
by Nimrod
Bluebird, near Waterlooplein, might also be an option. If you can grab that window spot at the right time, it's a sweet street viewing seat.

Re: Shops for the nonsmoking s.o.

Posted: Mon 14th Mar 2011 07:17 pm
by BRtoker
Greenplace and Dampkring - Haarlemmerstraat (both)

La Tertulia (it's more ou last like a teashop)

Re: Shops for the nonsmoking s.o.

Posted: Mon 14th Mar 2011 07:36 pm
by Strictlysilvers
My better half is a non-indulger! She loves homegrown fantasy, for the laid back chilled atmosphere, and she says the hot chocolate is the best she's ever had!

Re: Shops for the nonsmoking s.o.

Posted: Mon 14th Mar 2011 07:38 pm
by Marco
+ 1 on Yo-Yo's

Re: Shops for the nonsmoking s.o.

Posted: Mon 14th Mar 2011 07:40 pm
by ohm sweet ohm
I'd recommend:-

420 cafe - nice drinks, cakes and weed/hash, nice atmosphere, very central.. Say hi to Max the cat for me ;-)
Amnesia - Trendily outfitted, nice quality cakes / drinks, younger crowd normally, fairly central (Herengracht)
1e Hulp - Has a separate smoking room, nice drinks and cheap pipes / grinders, good weed / hash deals! (Marnixstraat, just up from the Westerkerk)
Rookies - Nice drinks / snacks, separate smoking room (Leidesplein area)

Re: Shops for the nonsmoking s.o.

Posted: Mon 14th Mar 2011 07:43 pm
by tuttiflutes
Rokerij on Elandsgraat, (edge of 9 streets) also good drinks and gear.. music is nice for conversation..

tutti

Re: Shops for the nonsmoking s.o.

Posted: Tue 15th Mar 2011 10:07 am
by krustykola
Lots of great ideas and I have been checking them all out. Wife's further input is that she is looking for a table where we can hang out and chill etc.
We will be close to the central station but as we are going to check out the city all suggestions are welcome.

So many interesting places to visit... and that's the just the cs's !

Re: Shops for the nonsmoking s.o.

Posted: Tue 15th Mar 2011 10:50 am
by liquidSwords
BRtoker wrote:Greenplace and Dampkring - Haarlemmerstraat (both)

La Tertulia (it's more ou last like a teashop)

Green Place is not on Harlemerstraat, i thinks its The Greenhouse Lounge you are talking about.

Try and get out to Paradox, they serve some nice snacks like Veggie Burgers, etc. really chilled and relaxed, and if the other half gets 2 bored you can always send her off to Anne Franks house which is just around the corner :-)
Some other nice shops are YoYo in De Pijp, is a nice chilled out shop as are Sanemantereeing and Borejongens.

Have a good trip :-)

Re: Shops for the nonsmoking s.o.

Posted: Tue 15th Mar 2011 04:21 pm
by ozone1109
[quote="FlyByNite"]Welcome to the forum.

Im in the dam 02/04/2011.

Thanks dude

Re: Shops for the nonsmoking s.o.

Posted: Sat 19th Mar 2011 04:46 am
by FlyByNite
ozone1109 wrote:
FlyByNite wrote:Welcome to the forum.

Im in the dam 02/04/2011.

Thanks dude
And when do you leave town?

Enjoy
FlyByNite