Yup she was grumpy when I was in there, but I was not in there to talk to her either
Ok cool, might take a look in at tops next trip, thanks for the info
There are two (2) kinds of luck. I'm not an Old Amsterdam fan. The lady BT is anything but pleasant!Spaldwickapeface wrote:Was having a drink on the Rembrandt square during my last trip so poped up the road to this place for a quick smoke; unless I am very much mistaken (i was already stoned and a little drunk) this place has closed down, i walked right down Amstelstraat as far as the river and back and could not see it, though i had found it no problems the previous time.
Lucky Old Amsterdam was just a couple of doors away
As for Arabica Lounge, they moved in 2012 and somehow became Tops which is located at 476 Prinsengracht almost next door to Easy Times.
Was having a drink on the Rembrandt square during my last trip so poped up the road to this place for a quick smoke; unless I am very much mistaken (i was already stoned and a little drunk) this place has closed down, i walked right down Amstelstraat as far as the river and back and could not see it, though i had found it no problems the previous time.
Lucky Old Amsterdam was just a couple of doors away
Lucky Old Amsterdam was just a couple of doors away
I had seen their Arabica Special Hash had been entered into the Cannabis Cup so I wanted to try it out at some point on a previous trip. The excuse I needed was a visit to the Ajax Experiance on the Remprandtplein one Sunday morning in May, of course I was going to have a smoke before going in.
I had seen on this sight that you had to be buzzed in through a turnstile to enter the coffeeshop but this was no longer there, in fact the whole interior looked as if it had recently been revamped it was very clean and comfortable with a large bar and a wide selection of seating.
As I had just walked to the coffeeshop my priority was getting a couple of drinks ordered first up, as soon as I tried to order these the bar man was like 'what about our menu' pointing to the weed selection, so basicly you have to buy their weed or hash to use the facilities, just ordering drinks and smoking your own is not going to be acceptable. This did not bother me as I was going to pick up anyway but thought I should point it out for the rest of you guys.
Well I ordered a gram of the house special and was in no way disappointed, as soon as I got my hands on the lump I could tell it was a buetiful piece of Hash. It felt soft and looked like chocolate brownie, once I started to smoke my spliff I was in seventh heaven it was a lovely lovely smoke. The high was good and long lasting I enjoyed learning about the history of Ajax even more thanks to Arabica Lounge and was even more pleased to have the rest of the Hash left to smoke afterwards.
So Arabica lounge was very comfortable with very good product, the only down side was the way the bud tender spoke to me about buying weed even though I was going to by some regardless. 4/5
I had seen on this sight that you had to be buzzed in through a turnstile to enter the coffeeshop but this was no longer there, in fact the whole interior looked as if it had recently been revamped it was very clean and comfortable with a large bar and a wide selection of seating.
As I had just walked to the coffeeshop my priority was getting a couple of drinks ordered first up, as soon as I tried to order these the bar man was like 'what about our menu' pointing to the weed selection, so basicly you have to buy their weed or hash to use the facilities, just ordering drinks and smoking your own is not going to be acceptable. This did not bother me as I was going to pick up anyway but thought I should point it out for the rest of you guys.
Well I ordered a gram of the house special and was in no way disappointed, as soon as I got my hands on the lump I could tell it was a buetiful piece of Hash. It felt soft and looked like chocolate brownie, once I started to smoke my spliff I was in seventh heaven it was a lovely lovely smoke. The high was good and long lasting I enjoyed learning about the history of Ajax even more thanks to Arabica Lounge and was even more pleased to have the rest of the Hash left to smoke afterwards.
So Arabica lounge was very comfortable with very good product, the only down side was the way the bud tender spoke to me about buying weed even though I was going to by some regardless. 4/5
smoked some blue cheese here yday, asked the tender.... hows the blue cheese and he replyed.... like blue cheese... what a nob!
Anyway was ok. taste was there but didnt get me stoned!
Anyway was ok. taste was there but didnt get me stoned!
Capteno wrote:Yes was really happy with that buy , Dident look at the others but the chocolope was really nice for 11e nice fruity smell and taste.Kingdoc wrote:Capteno wrote:Was in here a couple of times the last days , and have to say one of the younger budtenders was the most nice guy of all budtenders this trip.
Their chocolope and arabica special(hash) was a great buy for 10 euro a gram.
A good hash stop there capteno! just dont buy there weed as its overpriced to say mellow yellow`s down the road.
11 euro isnt to bad for good chocolope,As bluebirds choco is 12.50,But yea i wouldnt buy the amnesia haze from arabica as its like 12 euro a gram! & its only 8 down at mellow yellow
.there was an ACD t&t here sometime last year... it was a nice friendly coffee shop with good weed.
Yes was really happy with that buy , Dident look at the others but the chocolope was really nice for 11e nice fruity smell and taste.Kingdoc wrote:Capteno wrote:Was in here a couple of times the last days , and have to say one of the younger budtenders was the most nice guy of all budtenders this trip.
Their chocolope and arabica special(hash) was a great buy for 10 euro a gram.
A good hash stop there capteno! just dont buy there weed as its overpriced to say mellow yellow`s down the road.
Capteno wrote:Was in here a couple of times the last days , and have to say one of the younger budtenders was the most nice guy of all budtenders this trip.
Their chocolope and arabica special(hash) was a great buy for 10 euro a gram.
A good hash stop there capteno! just dont buy there weed as its overpriced to say mellow yellow`s down the road.
Was in here a couple of times the last days , and have to say one of the younger budtenders was the most nice guy of all budtenders this trip.
Their chocolope and arabica special(hash) was a great buy for 10 euro a gram.
Their chocolope and arabica special(hash) was a great buy for 10 euro a gram.
I strolled in to Arabica a few years ago to take a break from a social visit nearby. While I was the only "westerner" in the place, I felt welcome, and the staff was friendly. I asked for a menu, ordered some wonderful soft hash, rolled a cig and enjoyed some of it there. I am definitely glad Arabica was there...
Clean, bright CS which did not seem conducive to hanging out and blazing, so I didn't . Bought some Chocalope which was just so-so. Budtender was ok, not friendly but not standoffish. 
Its ok! the weed is expensive thou,Not forgeting the turks & morrocans staring at people.
You have to make a special effort to go to this place, or just bump into it like I did. On entering the shop the bar/budtender scoped me out before unlocking the door to let me in proper.
As it turned out, this place has a strong middle eastern vibe that is totally cool and welcoming. It attracts an older crowd of what appear to be locals. If your bothered about your cup of coffee in coffeeshops (well, I am), then this is the place for you. The best in Amsterdam.
As it turned out, this place has a strong middle eastern vibe that is totally cool and welcoming. It attracts an older crowd of what appear to be locals. If your bothered about your cup of coffee in coffeeshops (well, I am), then this is the place for you. The best in Amsterdam.
It was a Sunday morning when Mrs. SH and I got off the trolley and walked back down the line to find Old Amsterdam, a WC, and a cup of tea. Alas, the highly recommended shop was closed, but I knew Arabica Lounge was just a few doors along. Still needing the WC and some hot tea we to AL to see what we would find.
We seem to have had a better reception than some other folks reported. A middle aged guy greeted us as soon as we walked in the door. I think they had a turnstile but they didn't hassle us, letting us get our coats and packs off at a table. While the Mrs. used the WC I went to the counter and ordered something decent from the high end of the menu and some tea. We weren't disappointed with the weed, though I made no note of what it was. It smelled and tasted good, and we were both pretty stoned by the time we finished the joint. There was a middle eastern guy in his late twenties, maybe, having a joint with his coffee and Sunday Paper. He opened a polite conversation about where we came from, how long we were in town, and how we were enjoying ourselves. He freely talked about his studies at UvA, the museums, and the shops. The bud-tender joined in at a couple of points, and it was all quite pleasant. Not a hint of politics or animosity raised their ugly heads.
When we were leaving we were asked to come again, and whether we needed any directions or help finding our way. Two older guys hanging at the front of the store also gave us a nod and a smile.
If I'm in the neighborhood, I'll stop in for a better cup of tea than you get from the machine at Old Amsterdam.
They had a nice cat, too. Always a good point.
We seem to have had a better reception than some other folks reported. A middle aged guy greeted us as soon as we walked in the door. I think they had a turnstile but they didn't hassle us, letting us get our coats and packs off at a table. While the Mrs. used the WC I went to the counter and ordered something decent from the high end of the menu and some tea. We weren't disappointed with the weed, though I made no note of what it was. It smelled and tasted good, and we were both pretty stoned by the time we finished the joint. There was a middle eastern guy in his late twenties, maybe, having a joint with his coffee and Sunday Paper. He opened a polite conversation about where we came from, how long we were in town, and how we were enjoying ourselves. He freely talked about his studies at UvA, the museums, and the shops. The bud-tender joined in at a couple of points, and it was all quite pleasant. Not a hint of politics or animosity raised their ugly heads.
When we were leaving we were asked to come again, and whether we needed any directions or help finding our way. Two older guys hanging at the front of the store also gave us a nod and a smile.
If I'm in the neighborhood, I'll stop in for a better cup of tea than you get from the machine at Old Amsterdam.
They had a nice cat, too. Always a good point.