Gentleman behind the counter was very friendly and helpful. Great prices and wonderful cake!

Place is super rad. Seems like a solid local crowd who is super nice. I'm from LA, so smoking with people across the world is pretty amazing. 10/10 read more

Happy 4/20 folks! It's obvious that due to my recent travels to Amsterdam, it would be appropriate to review my favorite coffeeshop with arguably the best space cake you will find in the city. Remember that it is legal and as long as you are consuming it responsibly, there won't be any issues. :) My friend and I had frequented a couple of coffeeshops during our trip for their space cakes, but hands down Paradox had the best and definitely the most risque of the bunch. Costing a mere €6, you can enjoy a slice of pound cake that will definitely hit. Follow the instructions carefully. If you are new to cannabis consumption, it is very important to heed the warnings and follow instructions especially for Paradox's cake. We had other space cakes in town and they felt little to no effect from them. This is not the case with Paradox. You are in for a ride, and if you attempt to eat more than recommended at a time (like we did)... well, enjoy! read more

Paradox - Instructions - Coffeeshops Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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We all know how weird Amsterdam is, cafes are bars that serve beer/cocktails, bars serve coffee/pastries, and coffee shops serve coffee and cannabis. Nobody's trip to Amsterdam is ever complete without trying some of their locally made space cake. Supposedly Paradox is well known for the best shop with the very most sought after space cake as far as cost and taste. A slice of regular space cake here will run you about 6 Euros and according to their instructions each slice contains "1gr" of cannabis or whatever that means. Being from California, we're more use to higher grade quality "space cake" here that's lab tested and clearly states mg of active THC. So 1gram, who knows what that really means. What I can say, is in my opinion, the space cake was rather tame. While it did provide a interesting evening of wandering around the streets of Amsterdam, I ended up eating the whole slice at once to get desired effects. The cake itself tasted really good, hardly any cannabis after taste. However, if you're not use to it, follow the instructions carefully. Heard lots of stories of tourists eating this stuff and ending up on the side of the street crying their eyes out. Inside the actual shop itself you'll find more locals than tourists. Paradox isn't as close to the touristy area as a lot of the shops are in central. I don't smoke cannabis, so I can't give you any insight on anything else they sell here. I did order a cappuccino to drink along with my space cake, the coffee was good. Credit cards aren't taken here, bring cash with you. Also it's a very small shop inside, seems like it can easily get crowded during peak times. read more

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This was my third time in Amsterdam so my girlfriend and I decided to check out a new coffee shop. After skimming through Yelp reviews, this seemed like one of the best places to visit based on reviews. It's a little bit further than most other known shops, but it's definitely worth checking out. It's not even THAT far. It's a little small but very cosy and has a chill tone to the place. The bud tender was very friendly and they have some tasty drinks as well. My girlfriend had the mint tea and I had the hot chocolate. Both were perfect when paired with a prerolled J. They have many different board games as well as playing cards to occupy your time. We didn't feel rushed to leave and probably stayed for about 45 minutes. If you have to check out a coffee shop in Amsterdam, I recommend checking out Paradox and checking out Abraxas. Prices seemed to be a little lower here at Paradox, which is a plus. read more

cool place. Great cake. Friendly staff. Smokey atmosphere. Don't stick around if u don't want second hand high :) read more

Paradox - Coffeeshops Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

A hole in the wall but with a glowing list of reviews that all say how this place is do very great. Can it be true? Yes it can! Whilst in the Netherlands it's good to do as the locals do. Whether is eating bitterballen, drinking tiny glasses of beer or have an edible to enjoy in the evening. In search of the best edibles in the city I ended up here. It's a neighbourhood hangout, not a tourist in sight, I for one much prefer it that way. I got my handy translator to order for me:) A tiny slice of pound cake was passed over. A slice do small that I almost mistook it for a slice of Melba toast. I hate Melba Toast ever since a hospital I stayed in decided that it would be my breakfast, lunch & dinner... But I digress... the tiny slice of pond cake was worth more the €6 it cost. It made a memorable night that was enjoyable & the most vivid of dreams. By all means follow the instructions as the pound cake packs a punch. It could be swallowed in one gulp, but the instructions are there to protect you. So when in search of legal 'entertainment' then pop by this hole in the wall. You won't be disappointed read more

(*American visitor... you've been forewarned.) Hands down for us, the best coffeeshop in the city. Not touristy at all, off the beaten path a bit (so not in the cheesy red-light district), a very friendly staff and, of course, some very good plant life to be had. Never very crowded, but in our tours of several other places that's probably a good thing- some of the more heavily touristed areas are full of rather annoying, obnoxious folk screwing up the atmosphere. Very much enjoyed the murals on the wall after partaking of some excellent Purple Haze. Only down-side: an Australian backpacker couple who came in... and took their socks/shoes off and hiked them up on the seats. Act like you got some class, folks.... read more

I visited Amsterdam in July 2014, and I decided I had to visit a coffeeshop in order to get the full Amsterdam experience. I did a little research before my trip in order to find a place that wasn't too tourist-y and had good prices. I found Paradox, and I knew that I had to go there. Once I arrived, I was surprised to see that it was not very crowded; only a handful of people were in there. No loud, obnoxious tourists overdoing it. As it was my first time (I had no experience before my trip), I was very nervous. I ended up getting a pre-rolled j with the weakest strain on the menu (first time, as I said, and I was with my family, I didn't want to be out of it). Not the typical tourist coffeeshop. The prices are amazing, you get great quality for a low price (as compared to the more popular coffeeshops targeted towards tourists), and I definitely recommend this place for anyone looking to have a more relaxed experience away from crazy tourists. Great place to relax after a long day, and I would also recommend going to Electric Ladyland afterwards. Definitely makes the experience more interesting. read more

Love the Paradox. Great little grungey coffeeshop that's stereotypical in all the best ways. You got your rad alien mural on the wall, your stoned budtender, and hilarious folks sitting there and ripping one too many joints or Volcanoes. It's a solid joint with well-priced, lovely flower. We went back twice! read more

An excellent place to relax and chill. Friendly staff and very accommodating. Trendy place. Good crowd.

Best space cake in Amsterdam. And nicest Coffeeshop workers. Nice space on cool street. I tried space cakes at a few other places and this was the only legitimate one. Go here!!! read more

My favorite coffeeshop in Amsterdam. The people who work here are lovely, the space is small but not cramped, and the vibe is such that you'd want to chill and have a quiet chat or read. I'm not a fan of the louder shops who attract the bro-type and bachelor/ette party crowds. I've come here a few times on my own and always feel safe and relaxed in this shop. Prices also seem reasonable. read more

Cutest little coffee shop ever! Not too busy, amazing space cake, and very friendly staff. Wonderful atmosphere :)

really liked this place a lot of the coffee shops/cafes had some very overpriced buds that didnt exactly match the quality of the price, but they had a special haze blend that brought me back to 2001 new york buds. one of my absolute favorite strains. hard to find good haze where im from, and this was the best out of the few i tried while in amsterdam, all for $5 no tobacco. cute juices and different coffee drinks, i had tried a mango juice and the mint tea.. the fresh mint tea is great. nice lady at the counter but the man who helped us 2 of the days we came in is the best! he was very nice and very helpful. really appreciated him. the spot has jazz music and plays some other stuff too, cool games/cards you can play. small but cozy, great place for older people. loved seeing the older ladies smokin and jokin with each other. very cool. must try!!! read more

Probably my favorite coffee shop in Amsterdam. Very strong coffee and cake, if you know what I mean.

A coffeeshop for grownups. Nice folks, great music (not too loud), quiet location. Our go-to place

Hidden coffee shop near the Anne Frank House. Strong space cakes for very reasonable price. Staff was very kind!

Decent coffeeshop, quality could be better in general. Coffee wasn't that good either unfortunately. I'm not sure why it gets such good reviews on yelp, so I'm here to fix it :) read more

great local place, no frills, but has a nice simple feel worth visiting again and again. Mint tea really hit the spot too.

Our favorite coffeeshop during our trip to Amsterdam. Great prices and lovely, relaxed vibe.

Interesting coffeeshop for sure. Didn't spend long here, considering they were about to close and it was full of Dutch-speaking older men. However, I can attest that the space cake is a super reasonable price and gets the job done! (Follow the instructions they give!) read more

They make actual drinks for people that don't want a tiny soda (milkshakes, coffees,teas, fresh juices) lounge atmosphere, comfy seats, chill Latin-inspired music, Volcanos, board and card games, and their space cakes were better priced than other places. The bud tenders Rolinha and Stephanie were sweet and helpful. Coming back! :-) read more

I was in Amsterdam in 2012 and I was admittedly a tourist, whatever that may conjure up. I visited the Anne Frank House and the Van Gogh Museum. But, in a way, I had come to visit Paradox, I was no newcomer to pot but I was a newbie when it came to the fairly openness of Amsterdam to smoking it. The U.S. can be so repressive in that regard (although there are some bright spots now, finally). Paradox was a breath of fresh air -- quiet, respectful of the patrons, open to conversation should you want it, helpful, knowledgeable, everything a newcomer would appreciate. Tasty music. Tasty coffee. I wish I was there right now. read more

Very friendly owners - nice to us new comers. Kinda of a lot of old people but nice leáis back vibe

very nice coffee shop a little off the track, not that touristic. a very friendly owner and nice paintings on walls and desks. they sell pure joints and according to the internet the best spacecakes in town. read more

Wonderful coffeeshop in every way--great smoke,prices,drinks,music,atmosphere,and wonderful people--both behind the counter,and in terms of clientele--I've met so many nice people at Paradox,some locals,and some visitors.Very knowledgeable staff able to answer any questions.Simply a marvelous place in every way.High marks to Paradox! read more

Came across this place and recognized it from years ago. Seems to be a kind of institution. I only stopped to stock up but liked how friendly the staff was. read more