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Review by george, 08-16-06 i like this place lots

every time i'm in dam i come to dutch flowers. every time i go there i get good weed, good sevice and nice cold beer!thats all ineed!

Review by christo, 08-16-06 culture-shock dpeaks not of quality

this place had the best weed 90% of the time and the most exquisite hash collection 99% of the time. not to sound rude but the only problems anyone points out here is due to culture shock it is the closest thing you will find that has a liking to a fine wine collectors bar, preiod. they don't want or need a bunch of great tourist press or business. service in general isn't why you are buying drugs. this is not america. if you know what you want you should be fine. if you want to sit and be cordial or 'polite' or want service ... goto somewhere else. if you can be happy knowing that you're getting some of the very best in town - and thus just chill out. you will be very happy. i migrated to holland for almost five years, i became very comfortable at this cafe. in general though, the nice dynamic of holland is that they don't kiss your ass to make you comfortable, if you want to come into someones house, it is your job to make yourself wanted there. the same applies to life, relationships, friends etc. it just seems very opposite from the consumer based culture we're used to.

Review by a visitor, 02-19-06 indifferent

went twice recently, the first time was excellent, the second though was a bit crap, i ordered some weed (zenith which was 5/5) then asked for some beers only to be told i had to order them at the bar so i moved 6 inches to the left and ordered some beers f*cking jobsworth!

Review by fatsean, 01-24-06 good pot, no rudeness.

i've been there in august 2004, and march 2005. i always say please and thank you when dealing with people who touch my food and other substances i consume. i had no problems, as i always buy a drink in every coffeeshop. i figure it's the least i can do to support such a cool idea. the last time a guy even asked me if i was enjoying the smoke...i'm pretty sure he wasn't being sarcastic. my dutch is horrible, i know like 10 words and speak with a bad american accent, but everyone was cool to me.

Review by kris, 01-16-04 avoid this place

i've been to the city several times, but had never made it to this place until the last visit. i had heard the rumors about the people working being so rude, but i didn't think anything like this would happen to me. got a gram of some weed, sat down, rolled it up and was in the process of smoking it when the bloke who sold me the weed came over and started loudly yelling at me 'gee, so are you going to buy anything to drink, or are you just going to smoke that and fuck off, huh eh??'. i stood up and started gathering my things, joint in mouth. again he started shouting, something about 'fucking tourists don't buy anything to drink' and then some rather harsh sounding dutch to some of his mates sitting at the bar. as i walked past him, i told him to fuck off. he knocked the joint out of my mouth, pushed me, and told me to fuck off and never come back. i won't.

Review by j, 11-28-03 not bothering again

ok, so i first tried this place 3 years ago, in mid-march. for the most part, everyone in a'dam had been pretty cool. at dutch flowers, though, the rudeness factor was off the scale. i chalked it up to the fact that tourists were starting to descend on the city (the tulips had just started to bloom). on my most recent trip (just got back this week), i decided to give them another try. wow, was it even worse. along with the worst customer service in amsterdam (which, if you've been, you know is really bad), i got a tidy lecture on my appalling american manners (a first, after four extremely welcoming and friendly trips abroad). to top it off, the smoke was really dry. basically, the way i see it is this: with so many really great coffeeshops from which to choose, why bother?

Review by a visitor, 10-28-03 abrasive experience

sup, back for another visit and stopped here this time. small place. dude behind the counter started in with dutch. then pretty much stayed dutch. menu was pretty limited. lots crossed out. tried a new selection and it was pretty stiff and dry and didnt do anything to impress me. additionally i'm pretty sure it was short. i wouldn't go back. it's a one star place but any place that has gear gets a bonus star.

Review by vetteboybri, 08-15-03 never again

heard all about this place, tried it a couple of times (just in case the guy working there was having a bad day), can't really think of anything nice to say. fair weed, kinda expensive, rude service. so many other places to go, i'd skip it.

Review by russell reeves, 05-09-03 lotte is the best

not sure if she still works there but last summer['02] dutch flowers could boast of having the prettiest bar maid in the entire town. i believe her name is lotte...she gave me and my girlfriend great service and pointed out lots of fun stuff for us to do. the bud was stellar and you cannot beat the location. russell

Review by boker toker, 04-08-03 employees need a good ass-kicking

a few years back, this used to be one of the prime coffeeshops. their name, and those nifty wax bags are now the only remnants of a good shop. the counter help is consistently rude, but not just rude to tourists...they're just plain crotchety. i kind of understand making fun of pain-in-the-ass tourists, but these guys seem to hate everyone. they epitomize the term pot-snobs, making most peoples' first experience with dutch flowers their last.

Review by a visitor, 04-07-03 ugh.

o.k., if they don't want to serve tourists, they might as well put a sign up that says 'locals only'. at least then we wouldn't have bothered spending any money just to get shit on.

Review by blueberry, 10-22-02 this place sux

rude service, i cant see why anyone likes to go there

Review by a visitor, 10-14-02 killer

this place had top grade weed and hash and even put your purchase in wax paper bags. the hawaian haze was killer and the window seat over looking the singel could not be better. i had no problem whats so ever with the staff, i found them to be friendly and nice.

Review by a visitor, 08-31-02 nice view with poor service

i found that the service and friendliness of the staff was lacking. but if your walking by and need bud and a beer, this establishment can suit your needs.

Review by andy, 08-20-02 service and atmosphere sucks

this was my first and last visit to the dump. we had to wait for service for what seems like twenty minutes while very thirsty and then got lip from the guy behind the counter. after i bought some hash we smoked it and got out of the dingy hole. we'll never go back there again

Review by cosmo g spacely, 07-30-02 good bud, nice locale, but don't anger the dealer

i arrived in amsterdam on my honeymoon where i was staying at the john lennnon / yoko ono honeymoon suite at the hilton where they did their famous 'bed in for peace' after their marriage in the 60's. since our flight arrived pretty early in the day, we decided to head into central amsterdam and see the sights. the doorman at the hilton intuitively knew that we would need to know about a good coffeeshop, so he gives us a small glossy coffeeshop map and tells us that we should head up to dutch flowers, since they have the best weed, and they also sell beer, albeit in a cute little dutch portion so small it seems wise to order three or four at once, even though they act like you're off your rocker. anyway, the silver pearl was some of smoothest best bed we found anywhere in amsterdam. i agree the dealer can cop quite an attitude toward 'tourist' customers, and he's been seen to throw out customers who walk in so stoned they forget they are already carrying a soft drink or bottled water. in addition, he seems to have a tendency to tell the customers who forget to say 'please' (or come from countries where it is not normally required when making a business transaction) with a definate snit in his voice. the barmaid seemed a little apprehensive when we started tipping large because she actually served us rather than ignoring us, even buying us a round (because she felt obligated?) and refusing further tips when she thought we'd given her enough extra guilders. overall, a friendly place with great atmosphere and a fabulous location, just don't anger the dealer, or it's 'no pot for you!!'

Review by a visitor, 06-27-02 2 starts due to poor service and attitude

searched this place out due to good reviews posted elsewhere, but found the weed just ok and the staff not exactly friendly. not really suggested, there are a bunch of better places in town, in my opinion.

Review by dj$aga, 06-21-02 propa dutch coffeeshop

a kool place to visit and the weed is of good quality plus its in a nice quiet location not near the roads (which is handy for when ur stoned later). its got a couple of other outlets under the same org; one namely in a town called hoorn (25 mile north) called the boat which again is a old fashioned style weed house. this place has also won the cannabis cup and is on display !

Review by mike, 05-10-02 dropping standards?!

the standard of their ice-olator hash is dropping. got some their last week & it was solid as a feckin stone - it used to cruble nicely. not impressed, i headed up to siberie & got some nice & crumbly scuff hash for half the price.

Review by cooter, 04-25-02 dickhead

this place has great buds. the spirit of amsterdam was very nice. the dickhead behind the counter sucks. very rude, ignored me when i was the only in line,and i think he shorted me. nothing against the place. would get five if they only got rid of the dickhead.

Review by ice baby!!, 02-24-02 wicked!!

try the 'ice' nederhash here - it's wicked - pricey but well worth it. the only problem with df is that it's often packed...yeah the birds are fine here, but they lose a star for not having a seat for me!!

Review by mike, 01-10-02 i like this spot!!

best thing to do is smoke the nederhash or grass here - the imported stuff is lame compared to it...if you go for the most expensive nederhash, be careful - it's lethal!!! i found the staff very pleasant & the girls quite pretty - a nice place to stay & have a smoke too.

Review by evil, 10-24-01 good smoke, ok staff

i agree with the bit about the staff, they weren't amazing, at least the guy serving. however, since i had randomly driven into the centre of amsterdam and just found myself outside this coffee shop (i went in because i had some ancient memory about it being recommended), it wasn't the worst experience! their jamaican was really good, for an imported grass, and the power afghan (not going to be seeing as much of that countries produce are we?) was literally dangerously strong! me and my girl drove the wrong way up a motorway after smoking this shit! she didn't normally smoke and for some reason decides to try the strongest hash in the world for her 'dabble'. i did warn her. anyway, the staff here weren't the most friendly, but at least they didn't moan in my face when i used their bong for hash without knowing this isn't the done thing.

Review by cooter, 09-18-01 good weed good location

i was was there a few days ago and this is my second trip to a'dam. they had the best weed i have smoked yet. the spirit of amsterdam just got me all sorts of stupid and it wasn't my first smoke either. i left my wallet there by accident and when i came back they had my wallet but the cash was missing (not surprised). i probably wouldn't hang out there but would go back just for the bud. gotta try it if you go to a'dam

Review by michael & louise, 09-17-01 move on

great location, but poor service and unfriendly staff. felt more welcome in other coffee shops.

Review by DWANE B SHARP 420, 03-28-01 THE BUDS ARE GREAT, THE SERVICE SUCKS

Their best bud is the bizzare, thats the chronic. It's like the old school church, smells great and gets you blazed. If your gonna get it save me some cause I'm commin through,oh ya. Stay clear from the drunkin pirate lookin dude with the mullet head, he's a chump. Bavaria on tap. Good room to chill.

Review by BigJohn420, 03-26-01 They lose a star for their level of rudeness

I was last there january 2001, and DF has the best weed in all of amsterdam. Their service on the other hand seems to be geared toward local clientel. They just talk amongst themselves even though they see you standing there waiting. It's like,' Yo a little help here'. Then this one guy always had a wise crack to make. One time he's all, say please, and I did it, but I'm thinking shut up, just sell me my dope and go fuck yourself(that's how mad this guy would make me). Anyway try the DUTCH BIZARRE if you're lucky enough to get it, it's a triple grade A product.

Review by Bob, 01-31-01 Cozy and cute....

After a long flight from the States, my friend and I stumbled into Dutch Flowers. What a find!! Having experience many of the dark and seedy coffee shops, Dutch Flowers is bright and airy looking out upon one of Amsterdam's many beautiful canals. As a bit of whimzy, picture frames are skewed as is a shelf behind the bar. Great joints....great selection.

Review by Ja, 01-11-01 It is beautful

If you are interested in feeling at home rolling your delectation of the finest cheeba than this place is for you. They will speak English to you if desired and do not give you a hard time. I loved it

Review by DeadheadWeedSmoker420, 12-09-00 SILVERPEARL!!!!!!!

This place compares to no other. I feel the quality is absolutely superb and none of the buds are too expensive. Hash is another story, but that's not their specialty. Silverpearl was the best bud I had while in the Dam and I went to the top 40 shops. Service not the best, but who cares. I didn't go in there to get a hug and a kiss.

Review by KJ, 11-29-00 good shop

This is a great example of a good coffeeshop. Awesome location, nice and helpful staff and good buds; what more could you ask for? Don't waste your time going to tourist traps, this is the kind of shop you see locals coming in all during the day, a very good sign of a good coffeeshop.

Review by skyhigh420, 11-21-00 Excellent Hash and great location.

11\5\00...Unique hash was excellent, good music, good people, and great location. Highly recommended!!!

Review by Billy S, 11-16-00 TOP LOCATION!

This place has a very nice view of the Singel canal and surrounding houses. A lot of shops are dark and cave like with no view, Dutch flowers is a real Dutch treat! Enjoy a smoke there, and you'll see what I mean. Try some Nederhash too! Peace!

Review by a visitor, 11-14-00

I must have been really fu##ed up. The wall looked slanted to me. The white widow was just ok I hear. The chair soso for comfort. The beer isn't Heineken. The staff are not Dutch babes. All this considered, I still would go back every time. Keep up the good vibes dudes. Thanks for makin me feel better.

Review by tam, 09-30-00 Nice place to chill

Just got back from Adam and this has to be my favorite shop in town, being on a quiet part of Singel canel it's agreat place to sit and people watch. The large windows when open let the fresh air and sounds of Amsterdam in, the staff are cool and relaxed and the smoke is top whack. We bought 11Dfl worth of the orange bud and blew away an afternoon. A refreshing change from the dark & gloomy pits of some of the shops! Well worth a visit.

Review by a visitor, 07-13-00 Great View

This coffeshop has to be one of my favorites due to its location and view. Since most of the coffeshops have pretty much the same bud you can go here before sun down and enjoy great evening at an 'old school' type coffe shop. When you are there it will remind you of a 17th century plot.

Review by a visitor, 07-05-00 Great place...

Was the last week and I really liked this place. The location is great for good afternoons to people watch walking along the canal. One of my favorite places and I got some very good smoke.

Review by skyhigh420, 06-21-00 Great Shop, Prime location and atmosphere

......5\2000....Some of the best hash in Adam and a great friendly shop with a gret location. Highly reccommended

Review by Mr666, 05-23-00 Power-Afghan was alright

We managed to drive right up to this place without a map of any of Amsterdam. Went in, the service was ok, but they werent really tourist-friendly. I tried some Super Skunk, at the bottom of the menu, and something from the top and I can't remember what that was, so maybe it was good. Tried the 'Power Afghan' and lost about 3 hours and all I remember was my girlfriend driving the wrong way down a junction on a main road (after just a few tokes - she doesn't really smoke). I got a bag of jamaican in for the bong, and it was a reasonable smoke for normal grass.

Review by Bob, 05-15-00 A great contrast to the dark and dingy typical coffeeshops.

Went there again this year May 11th 2000, it is still my favorite coffeeshop, the place is even nicer with the windows at the front opened up. In general it's a great contrast to the dark and dingy typical coffeeshops.

Review by skyhigh420, 03-29-00 Still a good place...

I was a little dissapointed by the attitude of the guy behind the bar this time, but everyone has a bad day. I looked past this and purchased some hash. (they were out of all their best kinds..maybe explaing the attitude) Was just ok Hash. Borrowed a bong, which was clean and well maintained, and smoked the whole gram. Left knowing it isn't always like that but still only a three this time around.

Review by Charlie, 01-22-00 What a mix

Just got back from yet another little trail around the high houses - this time Flowers made a real nice companionable afternoon, half-full of us dreamers staring out at the rain with the thick smoke rising up past our ears (chin-on-hand see). Previously I'd been bummed out with the attitude here, but I guess it's like more or less anywhere. Check it for the nice location and the peace at least, with no gormless funkers drumming the beat out on the table. Result!

Review by Bill Baumann, 11-25-99 Best Hash in A'dam

This place has a great location, right on the corner by the canal and the view is great. best hash i could find, but the weed is just ok. Great place to spend a sunny afternoon. Decor is something else whole place seems to be slanted but realli is not, just the decorations on the walls are croked so it seems like you are walking down\uphill. Well worth a visit.

Review by Bon Bon Billy, 08-27-99 One of The Best

Very clean coffeeshop, cheerful staff and great view of the canal in nice neighborhood. Best hash and grass selection we found. Definitely worth the time to find it.

Review by Pam Lardis, 08-21-99 sucks

I made my way to Dutch flowers for the first time and was greatly disappointed!!! Bad dope, bad atmosphere.

Review by Britt, 07-27-99 Brilliant!!!

Everytime i´m in Amsterdam i just HAVE to go to the Dutch Flowers to get at least 2 or 3 of their brilliant weed-cigars. You wont find the like anywhere else in town. Naither an atmosphere as in that cooffeeshop. Allways worth a visit any time of year.

Review by tom, 07-05-99 nicest spot on the planet

fell in love immediately. cozy shop with Dutch regulars who travel accross town, past hundreds of other shops, to get here. worldwide menu - grass and hash from everywhere - best quality available. right on the canal. a must-see

Review by a regular, 05-19-99 The best!

The most 'gezellige' shop in Amsterdam! good shit aswell.

Review by SOMA, 04-29-99 Comments regarding the Dutch Flowers....

Relaxing decor, the Finest selections of weed around, Bavarian beer on tap, and good service make the Dutch Flowers one of the most highly regarded coffeeshops around. Mostly a local scene here, not touristy at all, with an occasional celebrity visit! A definite must-visit!!! flavors to savor, the Super Shiva, WWW.NL (world's whitest widow)

Review by Bob, 04-20-99 Lovely place

Highly recommended, I was there with some friends 14-18th April 1999 and found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. The view out the window is great, the place is light and airy and the stairs to the toilets are probably the steepest in the city! We spent the Sunday morning smoking the house Skunk and Skuff just out of this world!

Review by Mary, 04-17-99 What a nice place!!!!

Stopped in this lovely coffeeshop towards the last of our stay. Unfortunate, because I would have liked to visit there a few more times. Next year!! Cool, slanted decor, excellent menu and good music. I'm not as into this techno-psychedelic stuff as some, so the jazzier music here really hit the spot for me - upbeat, not put-you-to-sleep stuff. I felt able to relax and enjoy a good smoke and a good beer. Pretty view from the windows - a corner location right on Singel Canal. Not too crowded either!! Try it for a nice relaxing evening!

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