The Grass Company Emmaplein

Jesscass visited Spring 2024; sent 17 Dec 2024
Still, I don't welcome chains in general due to diversity in regards to everything in life, especially this one here. Though a lot of shitholes in this coffeeshop business nationwide could learn a thing or two from them in terms of livability. The style of this clean and tidy coffeeshop here is rustic and offers about thirty + seats. Small but excellent menu of tostis to eat and milkshakes et cetera to drink. Their wiet and hasj never seemed to change in the last decades but in recent years a few items were added. Quality isn't great or bad either but solid. The overall package is the thing here. Even though it is my least favourite from the four coffeeshops they manage, but in the end a role model as said.

David from Netherlands sent 10 Mar 2009
As others have said it's close to centraal. I was there Sunday when I had to change trains heading back to Amsterdam. I don't know if it was typical or not but the day I was there it was just a tiny room with a counter where they were dispensing. No tables, no drinks, nowhere to smoke. No music, no ambience, just unpainted plywood everywhere. Least atmosphere of any coffeeshop I've ever been in. Staff was friendly enough but with it all boarded up and a burly security guard giving everyone the stinkeye as you walk in it didn't feel so nice. Got a hash joint and it was fine quality (only available mixed with tobacco) but had to smoke on the street walking back to station. The pub at Hotel Terminus on the way back right before the station is very nice and redeemed my decision to head out of the station.

Ilker from Netherlands sent 22 Nov 2007
They have excellent pre-rolled joints there! They even pack them in a isolated carton box with a paper with Dutch and English description.

James from England sent 15 Jul 2007
Pistache is a 3 minute walk from the Den Bosch train station. The Staff are friendly and helpful. They have a fairly large selection of hash and weed at good prices. They also sell pre-rolled joints and hash and weed cookies. In my opinion the best hash is Zero which goes for €7 a gram and the best weed is Northen Lights which goes for €7 a gram also. There are loads of female customers and the shop also sells a lot of headshop accessories.

Tarro from Italy sent 5 May 2007
The Pistache has changed into The Grass Company, in Brugstraat. It reminded me of the Footloker chain or something like that, 4 people like staff wearing the same t-shirt, 2 bodygard (one outside, in the street), very commercial: they have hash, weed, pre-rolled joint, in pocket of one or five, they sell also cigarettes, if you need only one to roll up, has they one matches. So, very touristy, but at least two girl behind the bar, and customers were not only men. Near to railway station. The weed Hindu Kush: very good-not strong, but enjoy yourself!

Bat29 from England sent 30 Nov 2005
Very hurried and the smoke is nowhere as good as Twins nor as big as selection. Pistache is part of the Grass Company so ur weed comes in little cute boxes with bar codes on them. My mom thinks they are really cute and u can take the boxes back and get 20 cents back on them (statiegeld).

John from Netherlands sent 4 Aug 2005
This shop is in the very centre of Den Bosch, it's a 5 minute walk from the central station, a 5 minute drive from wherever in the city you get off the highway, and it's generally very crowded. They have an excellent menu (try the fruitmixes, they're mixed on the spot and their taste is awesome especially when one is high), and an excellent marihuana-menu too. Their hashish is pretty good (Ice-o-lator is a brain basher), but their weed is disappointing me all the time, I don't get such a nice rush from it. Anyway, on to their prices, they're pretty high up on the bench. You also have pack deals, but you'll pay over 20 euros for a 6-pack of hashish (Ice-o-lator) joints. Security is always right on top of you, showing your ID is compulsory (so don't forget to bring it or you can't enter). Accommodation is nice, the coffeeshop is in a 3 story old building, but the space in the actual shop is a bit disappointing. It's not very small, but it appears larger from the outside. The toilets are small, but clean. If you're looking for them, they're right in the back left of the counter (seems like they made effort to hide them :)). Also, sitting right across the street is the headquarters a big newspaper. If you're an international celebrity, visiting this shop is asking for trouble. :)

Absolut from Belgium sent 23 Jul 2005
The Pistache may be the smallest of the three shops but it surely makes up for with its his nice atmosphere. The Pistache is also a head shop with a professional staff who can help you for any problems. Their menu is extended and you can have all the product in pre-rolled joint (try the Hindu Kush). They also serve excellent food and coffee, you must try it! For me it's the best coffeeshop in den Bosh and also the nearest from the station.

Matt from USA visited June 2; sent 12 Jun 2005
Not far from the Centrum but quite a walk from Centraal Station - rent bicycles. Pistache seems to have been purchased by the Grass Company as the wait staff were wearing their T-shirts and their signs and coasters were everywhere. The pistachio milkshake is worth the visit alone, never mind the smoke. Rather crowded and small for hanging out in, but perfect for a quick stop.

Epsilon from USA visited June 04; sent 29 Jun 2004
Located on a busy street just outside of the centrum. Crowded, a bit loud, these folks do an impressive volume of in and out sales. Was hard to get comfortable there with the crowd and loud music. Product was fine and prices OK. Just not my choice for a relaxing place to visit.

Satisfied Visitor from Germany sent 29 Aug 2003
After entering the shop you could be in doubt whether it is a serious one or not. But after you enjoyed a pistache-milkshake (and you have to try it...) and a zigarette, rolled of their big Morok choice the shop will seem you as the best idea you can go to. Lovely atmosphere, quite no tourists and good stuff for familiar prices!