Soft Temple

Micky W from UK sent 15 May 2008
Quite small looking when you first walk in. The bar is at the back of the downstairs area where there are a few bar stools and a couple of tables and chairs. Next to the bar is a winding staircase up to a large area with loads of comfy seating. This is where I sat, next to a large open window that looks down on to the busy street below. Purchased a gram of NYC Diesel for 11euros, quite pricey and although it tasted nice I found it a bit chokey. It is called Diesel though so maybe it's supposed to have a bit of a chokey kick? There were quite a few tourists in there who all seemed happy but I wouldn't bother going back as I found it pretty average, there are too many better shops in the area.

Chris from USA visited 12/00; sent 11 Aug 2007
I love this place. I love it because it's central but quiet and off the beaten path. Although it's just behind Dam Square it's easy to miss. My last visit was November 2005. But I was there also in November 2004 and smoked too much. I was dizzy and could hardly stand up. I was upstairs and managed to get downstairs to the counter to buy a bottle of water. The staff saw that I was sweating and gave me some sugar water. They let me sit in front of the door and left it open for me so I would get some fresh air. After an hour I was able to walk back to my hotel. The most important thing is that they were compassionate and didn't throw me out onto the street. I thanked them as I left and went back a few days later before I flew back to San Francisco to thank them for helping me. They remembered me and said no problem. No preaching. Very cool people!

Jaede from Australia sent 22 Jun 2007
My partner and I got to about eight coffee shops on our three-day stay in Amsterdam, this was our favourite. It's a totally mellow hide away in one of the tiny corridor streets and has a sit back and relax feel. If you need a thought provoking smoke, then 'BrainStorm' is the one for you. And just when you feel as though you can stand up and walk and face the world, the spiral staircase confronts you, urging you to stay for one more coffee and a smoke. Oh Yeahhh.

Rob from UK sent 22 Mar 2007
This place was the first place me and some mates went to when we arrived in Amsterdam for the first time, bought some Bio-Crystal which was very very good. Prices overall were reasonably cheap compared to some of the other places I visited. Helpful staff, great atmosphere, as other people have said its really calm, you wouldn't know you're in a big city, great little safety bubble if you're a bit daunted by the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam when you first arrive as we were. Visited it a couple of times during our stay, highly recommended to all.

Brian H from Ireland sent 26 Sep 2006
Another great coffeeshop. Very relaxed in there. Nice menu and nice staff. In general, great place to chill and get away from the business of the city.

Clare from UK sent 9 Aug 2006
Great coffee shop. Really friendly and relaxed, a definite favourite.

Enrico from Germany sent 26 May 2006
3 floors, and weed "Brainstorm" was a great smoke. In the second floor can you at best chill.

Anon. from France sent 17 Feb 2006
This place is very welcoming because the girl is nice and she relaxes you. We advise you to try the Brainstorm, the special weed of this coffeeshop. With it, you feel high and not stoned. There is a good atmosphere and often rock music. On the second floor you can sit on comfortable bends seats. We are grateful to the great moment to spend there.

Gianluca & Gerardo from Italy sent 21 Aug 2005
It's a small coffeeshop on two levels (the 3rd is only for the crew), but inside is very comfortable. The girl inside is tooooo pretty! The weed is cheap (SuPeR SkUnK 3.0/g 15€) and very strong, a trip! No alcohol is available but soft drinks. It feels good vibrations, cool atmosphere! Very nice music! Go there!

Parisien from France sent 27 Jul 2005
The place is very small, and the room a bit dark, the music not too high, you can go there and relax in the calm. What I have the most appreciated was the quality of the advices ok the smiley girl in the afternoon and of the nice guy in the evening. I have tested only weeds, but they were all really good and very cheap (3.3 g / 15€ for Sense, Northern Light). I enjoyed this place to score some good stuff and to test it, the atmosphere there is based on simplicity and human relationships, not the kind of coffee that are recommended on tourist guides. No alcohol is available, fresh or hot drink at the bar.

Frank from Germany sent 20 Jul 2005
It's a small shop with two stories. In the first one you can buy your weed and there are some seats. The staff was very friendly and talkative. I bought some Brainstorm which was awesome. On the second floor everything seems to be calm, you forget that you are in a big city and can smoke away. All in all nice staff, nice menu, nice atmosphere and some very funny people.