I did like this shop, only got weed once was strawberry sour diesel. Was ok. But I always had to chill in here atleast once a trip, shame I can't in august tho! Staff were always friendly, I asked for 2 teas the once but the girl didn't give me any milk so I asked for some and she turned to me and said "does tea actually taste nice with milk?" then the budtender said "it helps sooth the throat for smokers" I laughed and said, in england we always drink tea with milk. I didn't know people did drink tea without milk?" they both laughed! I sat back down in front of tv and the budtender came over and changed the channel to the football. Buzzing! It was dutch football, didn't know the teams but who cares, a game of footy, fat zoot and a cup of tea in amsterdam. Perfect!!
Very, very sad to hear that Ben will be closing July 1, 2014 as part of "phase one" of coffeeshop closures. Ben, you and your cats will be missed! Always my first and last stop when I'm in Amsterdam... 
thanks for the post. I have walked past BEN 100's of times over the past 13 years and never ventured in. I'll stop by in December.Roccy Tittzenbeer wrote:Popped in here on Friday night for a late bed time nightcap, the menu was fairly small and included the Lemon G13 which was still on there as per the last posters note in February.
'twas a buy and fly for me and after a quick check of a few herbs chose the very tasty Bubblegum which I think was 7 or 8 Euros per g. Nice sticky buds about the size of an acorn which smelled sweet and tasted good, burned well too, took it back to my hotel where it provided a good lay-you-out-flat effect for sleep.
BudT weighed it out in front of me and he was a pleasant helpful guy. Discussed a bit of cheap 5 per g Thai but he openly admitted it wasn't very good - fair play to him for that.
Shop has a small serving counter at the front right on the edge of the street, the back of the shop is a smoking area behind a glazed door and window.
Pretty laid back and next door to some good food places BurgerBar being one of them.
Worth a drop by, a mixed small menu, no frills.
All the best
RTnB
Popped in here on Friday night for a late bed time nightcap, the menu was fairly small and included the Lemon G13 which was still on there as per the last posters note in February.
'twas a buy and fly for me and after a quick check of a few herbs chose the very tasty Bubblegum which I think was 7 or 8 Euros per g. Nice sticky buds about the size of an acorn which smelled sweet and tasted good, burned well too, took it back to my hotel where it provided a good lay-you-out-flat effect for sleep.
BudT weighed it out in front of me and he was a pleasant helpful guy. Discussed a bit of cheap 5 per g Thai but he openly admitted it wasn't very good - fair play to him for that.
Shop has a small serving counter at the front right on the edge of the street, the back of the shop is a smoking area behind a glazed door and window.
Pretty laid back and next door to some good food places BurgerBar being one of them.
Worth a drop by, a mixed small menu, no frills.
All the best
RTnB
'twas a buy and fly for me and after a quick check of a few herbs chose the very tasty Bubblegum which I think was 7 or 8 Euros per g. Nice sticky buds about the size of an acorn which smelled sweet and tasted good, burned well too, took it back to my hotel where it provided a good lay-you-out-flat effect for sleep.
BudT weighed it out in front of me and he was a pleasant helpful guy. Discussed a bit of cheap 5 per g Thai but he openly admitted it wasn't very good - fair play to him for that.
Shop has a small serving counter at the front right on the edge of the street, the back of the shop is a smoking area behind a glazed door and window.
Pretty laid back and next door to some good food places BurgerBar being one of them.
Worth a drop by, a mixed small menu, no frills.
All the best
RTnB
Really cool CS with friendly staff and good music. G13 Lemon and Sahara Cream were excellent smokes. A must visit
Anyone been in here recently?
They had a good refurb on the seating and it's a much nicer place to chill now.
i love coffeeshop ben, its probably my favourite in amsterdam. I love the vibe in there, and they often have football matches from all across europe in there. Also they have grape mogu mogu, without a doubt the greatest drink in the world!
We walked past this shop again and it seemed like not much had changed. No customers = No atmosphere.
Kinda partial to Ben as it was one of the first coffeeshops I visited way back when. Sitting in the back behind the fish tank is all I can remember. Lemon Haze was a good smoke nice high, just what you want for an afternoon smoke.
Got Ice white widow as well and was a good smoke, nice place to sit and smoke also really cool with those bad ass fish 
Had the biggest toby ive ever had in there....
Had the biggest toby ive ever had in there....
finally stopped in this place after passing it dozens of times. Bought some Ice White Widow, which the budtender recommended. 10 e a gram, and it kicked my ass. Also tried the Caramello hash which was a nice smooth smoke and provided a satisfying long lasting buzz. I shall return.
Coffee Shop Ben is a little shop just about 100 metres from Cafe 420.
A great menu selection, and loved the service from the budtender.
The have a couple outdoor seats, but all rolling must be done inside the shop.
MENU: http://www.black-arts.org/~reatta/Menus ... anucks.jpg
I would say this is a fine place for a doob or two while resting your feet in the Centrum.
Cheers!
A great menu selection, and loved the service from the budtender.
The have a couple outdoor seats, but all rolling must be done inside the shop.
MENU: http://www.black-arts.org/~reatta/Menus ... anucks.jpg
I would say this is a fine place for a doob or two while resting your feet in the Centrum.
Cheers!
Top quality service from female budtender with nosepeircing. Lemon Haze is a really strong and powerful smoke. very destinct aroma. cant roll on patio but you smoke outside and in back room. this was the first place i have ever visited in Amsterdam and it was a great experience.
To be hounest the only real reason we went to this place was because one of the boys is named after the shop. Yet we ended up liking it all the same lol.sh@dy wrote:walked past it so many times and always thought what it would be like....maybe for a drink next time
thx for the review
