Coffee shops

In this section, we have listed some the best coffee shops in Rotterdam where they offer high-quality products, and provide helpful information to customers.

Although many people think that soft drugs are legal in the Netherlands, that is not the case.

Alcohol is the most widely consumed drug in the Netherlands, followed by cannabis and ecstasy.

While selling cannabis and its derivatives is illegal in the Netherlands, coffee shops are allowed to sell cannabis if they adhere to certain rules: no advertising, no sale of hard drugs, no sales to minors under 18 years old, and no selling quantities exceeding five grams per transaction. Coffee shops are also not allowed to sell alcohol or possess more than 500 grams on their premises.

The distinction between consumption and trafficking depends on the amount of drugs one possesses. If you have less than 5 grams of cannabis, half a gram of hard drugs, or a single pill, it is considered for personal use. If you are found with larger quantities, you will be considered a drug dealer.

It is a crime to produce, possess, sell, import, or export hard drugs or cannabis. However, consuming drugs is not a criminal offense.

Most of the cannabis sold in coffee shops is imported from countries like Morocco and Pakistan. However, Dutch-grown cannabis, known as “nederwiet” in Dutch, is becoming increasingly popular. Nederwiet is much stronger than imported cannabis.

In coffee shops, you can purchase small amounts of hashish, marijuana, hallucinogenic mushrooms, space cakes, and pre-rolled joints. Since smoking tobacco is not allowed inside these establishments, customers usually buy their products and smoke them elsewhere.

Coffee shops typically have menus that display the different products available for purchase. The maximum amount they can sell to a customer is 5 grams.

Be cautious when consuming mushrooms, space cakes, and pre-rolled joints, as it is difficult to determine the exact amount of drugs in them.

Avoid the heroin and cocaine sold on the streets, as they are often fake substances mixed with flour.

Here is a list of the most popular coffee shops in Rotterdam:

Sensi Smile: Part of the Sensi Seeds chain. Located at Henegouwerlaan 73. Dijkzigt Metro station or tram number 4.

Out of Time: A well-established establishment with over 20 years of experience. Located at Nieuwe Binnenweg 363. Coolhaven Metro station or tram number 4.

The 4 Floors: A coffee shop with four levels. Found at Eendrachtsweg 29. Eendrachtsplein Metro station or trams number 4, 7, or 20.

Sky High: They offer five different varieties of marijuana and hashish. Located at Nieuwe Binnenweg 59. Eendrachtsplein Metro station or trams number 4 and 7.

Pluto: This coffee shop sells various cannabis-related accessories. They offer around five types of hashish, ten types of marijuana, and pre-rolled joints. They also have special promotions. Visit them at Nieuwe Binnenweg 54. Eendrachtsplein Metro station or trams number 4 and 7.

Coffeeshop ‘t Geeltje: Always bustling with people. Found at Claes de Vrieselaan 92A. Dijkzigt Metro station or tram number 4.

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