Paradox Coffeeshop
Paradox Coffeeshop
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Amsterdam’s buzzing hub, with its sprawling network of tram rails and a seemingly constant flow of tourists and commuters, yields convenient access to some of the best sightseeing, shopping, and street life in Europe. Closest at hand are the Royal Palace, the quaint shops of Haalremmerdijk, the pedestrianized zones Kalverstraat and Dam Square with popular neighborhoods such as the Red Light District, and the Canal Ring hardly more than a moment’s stroll away. With the well-connected Centraal Station as Centrum’s base, it's easy to travel farther afield via one of the city’s iconic trams.
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Barbs25
Staffordshire, UK3,949 contributions
Feb 2022 • Friends
Pretty new to it so wanted to visit a nice place, staff were friendly and explained options. Got a pre rolled mild joint to share, 3.5 euros very well priced. Personally found it didn’t affect either of us one bit! Shame but maybe it was too mild? Not sure but note there is only 2 tables in there so you may be buying to go
Written 17 February 2022
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Mrs D
Colchester, UK7 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
2 Best coffeeshops we visited whilst in Amsterdam and this was one of them. Google maps took us back there 3 times without knowing we were going there. Good result,as got to have another one of their hot chocolate drinks and a couple pieces cake. If in Amsterdam you must visit here. It’s out of the centrum but a nice walk. Very relaxed atmosphere, and not expensive. Very popular place, many people were just buying, we did have to wait for a seat one time. Definitely be going back.
Written 5 January 2020
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MrG
7 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
A great little coffeeshop in one of the nicest areas of Amsterdam... the jordaan. It has a really laid back and friendly vibe and is one of the better coffeeshops in the city. Just enough of a walk from the centre that there are not so many British yobs. Reasonably priced and they do smaller 0.5g deals for those it may interest. Whilst there i tried their ice wash hash which was decent, a spicy soft black hash reminiscent of good old school 90’s soft black. Great shop.
Written 1 March 2020
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LeoCarioca 🇬🇧 uk
London, UK28 contributions
Jul 2020
went there last saturday and i had the Space Cake.... thanks Gosh I had only half!!!!
one of my tops experiences trip I have done !
its take time to kick in ....around 1hr.
i was too high and I decide to back to my hotel room and chill out.
one of my tops experiences trip I have done !
its take time to kick in ....around 1hr.
i was too high and I decide to back to my hotel room and chill out.
Written 22 July 2020
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Teila Bailey
122 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
Great customers service. Helped us to make safe choices and due to inexperience on our part. We listened to the advice given and had an amazing time. The cake tasted great. We went back for more on another day! Couldn’t recommend enough.
Written 28 March 2022
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Electro247
Worthing, UK63 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Situated within a quieter part of the city, beside a lovely canal. Reasonably priced products together with very helpful advice. The cake was not only delicious but had a very satisfying effect. Totally recommended.
Written 1 August 2023
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rogos77
Glenview, IL19 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
don't be fooled by the space cakes offered at any coffeeshop in amsterdam. a lot of places make them weaker because tourists who don't want to smoke want an alternative to get high. make sure you ask how much cannabis is in each cake. paradox had the most potent one we could find, at 1 gram. it was delicious and the effects were well noted. the coffeeshop itself is a nice retreat off the main drag in the beautiful zone that is Jordaan. staff was super friendly, their prices are fair, and they have a couple volcano vapes for customer's use. top notch shop.
Written 9 June 2015
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Amy
Johannesburg, South Africa67 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
During our trip we made a beeline for Paradox as we had read glowing reviews about the edibles. The muffins we had eaten the day before tasted delicious, but didn't provide much of a buzz. Well, the cake Paradox sold more than made up for that! A slice of cake is packed with 1g, and you are advised to eat only half if you are experienced -and even less if you aren't. Half was more than generous, and when it kicked I was out of my tree! The taste itself was pleasant, and the scent was heavenly. This is the ideal location for your edible needs. Unfortunately it was relatively busy when we arrived and as there wasn't a place for us to sit we didn't stay to enjoy the shop itself, which was a pity as the staff are friendly and the atmosphere is chilled. It has a lovely comfortable vibe and I will certainly be returning to enjoy the full experience in the future.
Written 13 January 2016
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Linda M
Rollinsford, NH63 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
I recently visited Amsterdam for my 50th birthday and, as part of the experience, wanted to try cannabis for the first time. During our stay, we passed by many "coffee" shops in Amsterdam and were put off by the hordes of young male stoners loitering about these shops. By chance, we passed by Paradox en route to another destination one day and decided (based on a Rick Steves recommendation) to go in. The atmosphere was relaxed and warm; the waitress/owner (?) was lovely -- friendly, knowledgeable, low key; there were no hordes of young male stoners. We ordered the lightest pure weed joint in the joint ("natural high") and sat down and enjoyed it. As a result of my inexperience I got a little more toasted than I had planned, but the mature, safe, unthreatening environment at Paradox made the whole experience worthwhile.
Written 8 May 2015
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nicmag1
Sydney, Australia4 contributions
Sept 2016 • Friends
Shared a space cake with one friend who has never had weed before and myself and saw no affects. We started a quarter each as per with instructions and waited 2 hours before having the other quarter each. None of us experienced any effect. Found this place from its good reviews here so just wanted to share my less than satisfactory experience...the cake tasted pretty good but sadly that's the only positive thing I have to say. Hope others get good cakes or have suggestions for others to try elsewhere
Written 26 September 2016
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Are there many seats? Can you stand up
And a enjoy
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Smoke as I hear this place gets very busy?
Written 19 November 2019
Yeah there aren’t many seats in there, and when myself and four others went there we were lucky enough to sit a table with another guy who was sitting there by himself. If you find there are no seats when you arrive, you can always buy their products and use them somewhere else!
Written 20 November 2019
Rosemarie B
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Comi metade de um bolo no Paradox e fiquei muito doidona, alegre, falante e rindo sem parar!!!
Written 26 July 2019
Hi ! Does anyone know where to buy chocolate flavoured weed ? In Amsterdam... Id like my girlfriend to try some.
Thank you
Written 16 July 2019
buddha7
Riverdale, New York
im interested in wanting to know if paradox has hash oils or thc oils or thc candies
Written 4 April 2019
Give them a call or email
They have website but i cant post it here. Paradox coffeeshop [.]com
Written 5 April 2019
Are the pre rolled joints good? What time does this place open during week days
Written 29 December 2018
They open from 10 to 20 every day. Joints are really good
Written 21 February 2019
Hi, is it going to be open on the 25th and 26th of December?
Written 23 December 2018
jwordsworth1994
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Hi, me and my girlfriend are visiting Amsterdam in February and looking for a laidback chilled coffeeshop. We don't really want to be carrying out passports round all day. Would we be served with full UK driving licences? Thanks :)
Written 26 January 2018
They didn’t ask for any IDs. We just ordered, waited a bit, and got served.
I suppose as long as you don’t look like curious 10 year olds, they won’t ask for any.😜
Written 26 January 2018
Do you sell vegan space cakes/has brownies?
Written 28 December 2016
The only space cake listed on their menu doesn't mention this but it may be worth asking if this has been taken into account?
Written 28 December 2016
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