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New Amsterdam Café

3.9 (79 reviews)
InexpensiveCafes, Head Shops
Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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NEW AMSTERDAM CAFÉ ATMOSPHERE

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Hipster
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Good for groups

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Delicious pumpkin spice latte.
Stephen H.

I have a new doctor near this café and I have stopped in there twice now for a beverage after my appointments. I don't use cannabis but I find this place to be very welcoming, clean, and a pleasant place to visit. Both times I've just had a hot latte including the ubiquitous pumpkin spice in the Vancouver autumn. I really like the interior with its wood finishings and warm but not-bright lighting. There seems to be a lot of air circulation which I like under any circumstances but it's very nice here considering the cannabis products they keep; meaning you don't get overwhelmed by the aroma. I really like the service a lot; you greeted as soon as you walk in the door which is quite far from the service counter since it's actually quite a big interior. I can't speak to their products but they seem popular.

Downstairs lounge
Niah L.

Dope spot to grab an infused food/drink item, smoke in the lounge or buy cannabis. The staff were friendly and super helpful. The place was nearly empty but loved that. It was vibrant as well. Had a cinnamon roll that was tasty. Limited parking out front so beware for the signs.

Jessica P.

Vancouver welcomed me with open arms, but I unfortunately had empty pockets for such an establishment. Eh, what could I do? This isn't your usual hookah bar, and this isn't the place the next electoral candidate would be seen in. Those who do come here, are very chill, very cool and yet still, very functional-contrary to popular belief. We stopped in at the lure of the New Amsterdam name (hello, does anyone else have Counting Crows in their head now?) but I was also lured in by the seductive red light district vibe it gave off. We shared a water bottle and chocolate chip cookie. I know, not very exciting, but no one judged. I watched from afar as those in the designated smoking room enjoyed their time, and made small talk with the "water pipe" seller who was more than happy to discuss the approved means of "traffic and smoking" in such an establishment. Coming from the Bay Area, we have a pretty lenient tolerance of the mean green. Apparently, Vancover does too. I was caught off guard on a leisurely Monday afternoon, but left with a warm feeling of progressive contentment...knowing that places like this do exist and aren't associated with criminals or frowned upon by the feds. Kudos to you, New Amsterdam. Anybody up for a White Castle hamburger?

Jason H.

Just go next door to Marc Emery Cafe. Its cleaner, more comfortable and the staff are better, friendlier and less aggressive with customers. Here they not only speak to you like something stuck to the bottom of their shoe in the park across the street - but keep the place as clean as a crack mattress. New Amsterdam was once cool - not any more. Now they are slow and disengaged - shocking I know - but the killer is the cleanliness of the place and their attitude. Their equipment is literally matted with build up, residue and gets rented out filthy, every time. This all while a bottle of alcohol sits unused by the counter, begging to be. I wouldn't mind if it was free to use and they made cash on their drinks and food - but this owner does both. Not only are they renting every person in the place their space by the hour, but overcharging for everything else they sell too. All with the drone of overly loud, B-grade hard rock from an era that none of us live in. Friendly hippies? Hardly. I have rarely seen staff as rude. These are hard core capitalists, and they seemingly don't care much for any repeat business - they cater to tourists who they think will never be back again, so they don't care. They not only charge $5 per hr, per person - but then have the cannon balls to not clean their equipment for weeks or months but demand customers use filthy mouthpieces, gauze and bags. And if you happen to mention it or point it out to them, they are either aggressively rude or the white guy with corn rows simply looks at you with that blank stare one gets from a dog watching television. Seriously - the place needs a staff overhaul and a thorough cleaning. Not only of the store, but of their equipment, prep area, toilets and everything else. And until they do - I just head next door to Marc Emery Cafe, take a seat overlooking the park and sit down knowing I will head home without a layer of filth sticking to me. Disgusting.

Renovated back kitchen space, now serving a brand new food & drink menu..!!
Tracy C.

The best herbal smoke bar in Vancouver has recently gotten a face-lift..! (Can you name a better or more professional one?) They knocked out some walls and opened up the drink counter to a now mini-kitchen. Surprise, the Space Ceiling goes all the way to the back too it seems.. STELLAR! It's a highlight for sure.. Now back to the new stuff... Before was just drinks, snacks, pastries, etc. now there's wraps, and MORE.. Much better menu options for those who's appetite gets a little more worked up than just a bag of chips.. *cough* Check out the photos on here for a snapshot of the new menu board. There's some familiar faces (Hi boys!) and some new staff (cute girls finally!) too... They are a hard working bunch, despite popular concept, and tipping in green is always nice! ^_~ What to know: BYOMJ. Don't ever ask around. $2 minimum (try the new items!) a seat, to keep out loafers. Just scan the tables, there's a drink or food in front of everyone there, so just volunteer to get on-board, belly up and order. It's RESPECT. Don't come after you've been at the bar, and are feeling rowdy (or just over friendly)... even on a Saturday night! It's OBVS to herbalists, & you stink like beer, go across to Pub340, and support local bars too, OK?! This is a safe community minded space for all walks of life to converge. There's not too many places you can go in this cold town where, if so choosing, you can strike up a conversation with your table neighbours, and you just never know what great connections or conversations you'll have, but remember not everyone is there to socialize. Be respectful of boundaries. Hmm.. What else? Go!! It's a great place to relax before one of the many gallery openings or local band performances in the area. Take your friends from out of town to blow their minds, that Yes, you CAN actually just sit there, sip coffee, eat food, smoke/vape/etc, and converse, in peace, like grownups, for Real. What a novel concept...

Simon R.

If the name hasn't tipped you off to the nature of this "café", the sickly smell that culminates through its entrance will. This is a weed café, serving all of its teas and food to people smoking weed at the tables, without actually selling pure marijuana itself. The décor suits every preconceived stereotype you've ever had about people who smoke dope, including large decorative hookahs, "legalize it" stickers attached to the cash register, and big black light posters of rock stars who were probably on heroin and not pot. The people who frequent the place are people who have made smoking pot a part of their image, like people with dreadlocks, hemp clothing, and all around accessories that make real daily pot smokers feel ashamed and unfairly categorized. The booths are comfortable, and it is kind of nice to be smoking weed inside a place of business. Sometimes live bands play on weekends, but usually the music is just all Bob Marley, all the time.

Vaporizer anyone...?
Steven M.

On my top 5 list of places to bring people when they visit me in BC... Feels just like a coffee shop in Amsterdam, except you need to bring your own greens (or find that dude with a pony tail that usually stands outside and sells dime bags) but this place is truly a unique experience (for now, until they legalize weed next year) - speaking of which, what are the rallies and protests still about in BC?!? How much more legal does it need to get? You can walk into this cafe and roll joints and smoke as you please - there's even a "lounge" upstairs that rents vaporizers for $5, what more do you want!? Ok, fine, you want to be able to buy the weed here too, I get it I get it.... This is an experience and a half, especially if you have friends from conservative states like Texas come visit... Grab a nice latte and roll yourself a fat one. Enjoy!

The pie is amazing
Ren F.

I came upon this place after exploring the cafes along Hastings street. It's entrance attracts eyes to the various glassware and marijuana related things encompassed within the glass showcases that lead into the store. Once you enter you're greeted with high ceilings and colourful hand-painted artwork that makes the place so unique. If there's something you need in your adventures of marijuana then this place has it. They stock vapes, glassware, grinders, containers to store weed in, clothing with their name on it, you name it. They even have postcards if that's your thing. The reason I go so frequently is the vapour bar aspect of the cafe. They let you rent a vapourizer to use for an hour and it is a different, and in my opinion, much better way to smoke marijuana. I go for my chamomile tea and vape, it's a pretty good combination. I've met many interesting people and brought many friends to this place just to have a casual chat and smoke. It's a different atmosphere and it brings out a different vibe from each person that comes and stays to enjoy the place, usually it's a pleasant one. The sandwiches are good, I've personally tried them all just to make sure that I knew which one I liked. I would recommend one of the special grilled cheese sandwiches (So aptly named, the Cheech or the Chong), they are very good (Make sure to ask for ketchup if that's you're style). The various pastries are such a tease when you sit at the bar. They're all very good and they have a nice selection of gluten-free items that would please even the most picky eater. The drinks are good, I come back for the tea and maybe sometimes for a smoothie if I feel like something especially nice. Don't ever get the pie, it is way too good and I have to pretend it's not there to stop myself from getting some each time I visit. But if you do ignore my advice, just remember that it comes with ice cream so enjoy each bite with a bit of it on your spoon, it's how it's meant to be eaten and for good reason. The ventilation is nice, especially for a vapour bar that allows their customers to smoke up joints and bongs, the fans circulate the air around the cafe, allowing the stale smoky air to exit through the back or the front. At night it gets extremely busy. Patrons standing and leaning on the tables to enjoy their smoking and eating, their eyes absently looking around during lulls of silence in their conversations, patiently waiting for those who are finished to leave to eagerly scoop up their seat. But don't let that stop you from coming, it is an experience that I recommend most everyone to try out at least once in their life. During the day it becomes more of a chill location, one where I have in many occasions chosen to do my writing at. If the thought of coming here when it's packed still overwhelms you, come during the day. It's all smiles and friendliness from the staff and the owner. The music varies depending on the person(s) working at the time. Personally, I never had any problem with their music selection, it varies from Hip Hop to electronic and from jazz and rock. Like the music selection, the visitors of this cafe vary from different kinds of places. There are tourists who come to visit and enjoy the sights, students who come during breaks just to enjoy a snack, business men and women in suits and formal attire looking to smoke in between meetings, retirees who are eager to exchange a few words, and many others. So if you fall under the group of people who would never go here, I implore you to rethink and visit it one day, it is an experience that you can't really get anywhere else in North America.

Definitely a Vancouver gem.
Maria O.

Tried the mango smoothies. Despite it being made from non fresh ingredients, it tasted pretty good and I didn't feel any powderiness in it. The staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is relaxing. Will be back to try some food items.

Lauren B.

Cool spot to check out while in Vancouver since its legal to smoke there but since I dont get high, it wasnt that enjoyable for me. Because they have a $2 minimum to hang out there i tired to order something but a girl with purple braids ignored me for 5 minutes and never did take my order at te coffee bar. There is little to no ventilation so it was a hot smoky mofo inside. During the summer it was an interesting experince but would recommend a smoke in the park since no one cares anyway.

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CBD BLT nice and warm is everything! Service A+! Atmosphere the vibe is vibin' finding my old stumping grounds!s

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It's the best cafe so far came all the way from Montréal to enjoye there latte nice ambiance

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Waiting about hour for milkshakes and the music was head splitting, what happened to nice relaxing chill vibes duuuude

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