Amsterdam Coffeeshop Directory - Jolly Joker coffee shop

Jolly Joker
Nieuwmarkt 4a, Amsterdam

Street	Nieuwmarkt
District	Centrum
Town	Amsterdam
Province	Noord Holland
Postcode	1012 BC
Telephone	(unknown)
Open	(opening hours not known)
Map	Centrum Map spot: 51 (F5)
"Official" Site	www.thejollyjoker.com and www.geocities.com/jollyjokercoffeeshop

Comments

Natasha and Eddie from UK. Visited 1-8 May 05. Sent 24 May 2005.
On our wanderings we came across the Jolly Joker and have to say we were both very impressed - it's got a great location right on the Nieuwmarkt, it's really bright and airy inside, and it's a fantastic spot to watch the world go by, especially in the loft area (here you won't attract as many stares from passing tourists!). We bought a gram of Jack Herer and it was one of the best smokes we had during our stay. We felt comfortable enough to while away a few hours here, and made a point of revisiting it on quite a few occasions. The espressos were great as well. Although they don't sell food, they will allow you to bring your own in, and as there is a little bakery / cheese place right next door, we thought this was pretty cool. Staff were friendly, tho be prepared to be patient if it gets busy in there.

BigRu from UK. Sent 25 Mar 2005.
Friendly barman, nice interior but their menu consists of Jack Herer, W.Widow, S.Skunk and Crystal (very original), all bags were pre-weighed. I ordered Crystal and my friend ordered J.Herer. Both clearly marked different but on closer inspection noticed they were the same strain. And both tasted like s**t. When we were there someone who said they had been smoking for 14 years smoked one joint and started to feel ill. Not dizzy but ill. Ran outside and threw up. Visit at your peril.

Lisa and Sam from UK. Visited 30/12/04 - 03/01/05. Sent 4 Jan 2005.
Sat at the bar and ordered some Thai weed and coffee. Both very good, nice chilled atmosphere where everyone seemed very happy, yet again amazing coffee!

DavesHigh from USA. Sent 4 Jan 2005.
The shop was clean and the staff friendly. Selection was good but not as good as others we visited later in the trip. We made it a nightly stop before bed for a cup of tea and a smoke before heading to bed. All in all worth the visit for smoke and a place to chill out.

Claud from Netherlands. Sent 22 Nov 2004.
I like this shop but that's very personally. They sell three different joints: the Thai stick, the hash joint and skunk. The place is nice to sit and smoke a joint while reading a book or play a nice game of backgammon. The people who work here are nice and friendly.

Patrick from USA. Visited Oct '04. Sent 6 Nov 2004.
I love the feeling of this place. As you walk in, you'll notice that there is a small loft in the little place that seats maybe 25 people. And the bar is right in front of you and the menu contains four kinds of bud and hash, and I've tried all of them, and the White Widow and Northern Lights are my favorite. One gram cost 6 euros. Nice laid back feeling and loved to smoke that first joint in the loft next to the big window and look out at Nieuwmarkt place. One of my favorites!

Rijn from USA. Sent 16 Oct 2004.
I visit Amsterdam every year and have become a regular here. The staff is always willing to chat and the selection, although limited, covers the most popular varieties at fair prices. Unlike most other shops, the Joker is located off an open court (Niewe Markt) and with its large windows and southern exposure the sun actually makes an appearance once in a while. These windows also are great for people watching. One year I had a great view of the Chinese New Year Dragon Parade and even though it was snowing outside I was nice and warm, enjoying my hot chocolate (and other things) inside.

Dumpy & Ginge from UK. Sent 11 Aug 2004.
This is our favourite coffeeshop in Amsterdam to sit & chill in. It is small & compact with seating on different levels, (mind the stairs when stoned). The staff are friendly & the music is just right for smoking the last joint of the night before making your way back to your Hotel. We can't speak for the quality of the dope as we have never purchased there, but we do highly recommend a visit because it is somewhere that exceeds the norm.

Tom and Clairey from UK. Visited 9 - 12 Aug 2002. Sent 14 Aug 2002.
One of our favourites, not dark but a little tight, the barman was a safe geeza and the whole coffeeshop is well done on the inside. Decent selection of weed and hash.

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