Grey Area Coffeeshop

It was cool to check out this historic spot. Not very handicap accessible. Good smoke, though.

Probably the best product in town (Kosher Kush for 16 euros is quite expensive, but DEFINITELY worth it).
Very friendly staff who are knowledgeable about what they sell.
Positives:
— Great product
— Great service
— Have to have been here sometime
— Get their seeds from the famed DNA Genetics, probably the best seed supplier in Amsterdam
Negatives:
— Tiny
— Looks dirty
— Always a massive queue
I’ve seriously only had it happen once that when I came in, I was the first to be helped.
Nonetheless, this is probably one of my favourite places to pick up!

Grey Area is a tiny place with a huge reputation. It has some of the finest weed anywhere in the known universe and a special vibe. There isn’t room for everyone at once though.
It was originally created by two American enthusiasts known as «The Chiefs». Steve is partying out east somewhere now and Jon has a new assistant. It used to close on Mondays but is open all week now.
The shop is a Mecca for American tourists visiting Amsterdam. On the wall is a clock to show that it’s always 4:20 and the music is usually old American rock. Glass bongs are available.

«Coffee and tea», anyone? This is one of Amsterdam’s famous coffee shops, not for coffee but for marijuana products! On the outside, it is a dingy little place, covered with stickers on the wall. It looks like a skate shop where people could buy stickers and get their boards fixed, but has some of the best weed in town. There were a few joints laying around so I smoked my fair share of them. We bought some Moroccan Pollen, and some Grey Haze, for our adventures in Amsterdam. Will definitely come here next time in Holland!

Helpful staff and good herbs! Definitely be back here soon. A little hard to find but worth the search!

There is a reason for the queue!
There is a reason for the queue at The Grey Area when it comes to wanting the best bud in Amsterdam. Personally to date in a league of their own The Grey Area delivers some of the best strains, well ahead of the likes of those available at Abraxas and The Dampkring.
«Coffee Shop» in the loosest sense of the word, this place is one for a quick in and out, get what you need then head off to more pleasant surrounds unless you’re in to the whole skate/​thrasher/​grunge kind of thing in a cramped smokey environment.
Its one for those who know what they want, not for those who are looking for a pre-​rolled.
Is this place worth the 10 minutes in the queue — yes. No doubt.

One of Amsterdam’s infamous coffee shops. This one, apparently, is the only one owned and run by Americans.
This is a small place with a plain grey interior and less than 15 seats inside, 5 of which are bar stools facing one of the colorful walls covered with stickers and pictures. A clock seems to be permanently paused at 4:20.
To see a menu, you will have to talk to someone behind the counter and produce your ID. My friend (who I should add had never tried California’s) told me that the strain he was recommended was of premium quality and superior to others he had tried in the beautiful capital of Holland.
I only stopped here for a brief moment to see what one of Amsterdam’s many coffee shops that attracts celebrities and well-​traveled tourists might look like. and was only able to take a mental picture of the interior out of respect for the patrons. Other curious travelers — please be kind and don’t linger at a coffeeshop to «people watch.» It’s just not polite.

Best buds in Amsterdam. This might not be a typical coffee shop experience, but if you’re an experienced user, you’ll appreciate the quality. Me and two mates nabbed one of the three table before standing in line (bout’ 15 minutes) and being shown the most impressive ganja I could found outside of California’s. The owners lent us a grinder which we made good use of because everyone in Amsterdam smokes Pre-​rolled joints. If you’re in Amsterdam I recommend stopping by Grey Area stockings up, and enjoying the other local fairs that allow indoor smoking.

Really good selection of bud and the atmosphere was relaxing. Very small so don’t plan on smoking there unless you get lucky with open seats. Workers were nice too.

My first stop when visiting Amsterdam. The weed and hash menu here is top notch, and they have no problem showing you the product. It’s not the coziest shop in town, but why complain, you’re about to get toasty off some potent ganja!!! They always have a clean bong for use, and other utensils… There’s a Bön Bön store right across the street which always comes in handy after using said utensils… Overall Grey Area will always hold a special place in my heart and I HIGHLY (pun intended) recommend going here…

One of the stronger buds in Amsterdam. However, this coffee shop is relatively very small. Holds probably 15 people at most, but they have bong you can use. Although, you will be labeled as an american using a water pipe. whatever.

Slow like molasses…
I feel like they move slowly to artificially manufacture a line. The bf waited 20 min to get to the front, only to buy a muffin for 7 euros. That’s 50% more expensive with 50% less content than a similar product at Abraxas.
The shop itself is not very pleasant either. There are much better coffeeshops and there’s no need to go out of your way for Grey Area.

The food was very good, but my crew and I had to escape when we realized that many of the patrons who came in after us began smoking ganja. Having THC in our bloodstream goes very poorly for flight crews and when we explained our predicament, the servers moved a table and chairs outside for us, which we felt was a very nice thing to do for us.
Nice people, good food.

A nice little American owned coffee shop. I think they were from Colorado? Obviously they could go back now ;) thanks to Colorado’s new laws. I think they’ve been in Amsterdam for 15 years now.
Anyhow, it was nice to get a little American culture back, it was like the stoned American embassy. Other coffee shops around Amsterdam are all unique and fun in their own way. But after being in Amsterdam a week and knowing some German and a little Dutch (and deciding to be the jackwagons everyone needed to speak English for) we decided to venture to the other side of the city and traveled by boat. Went to the Anne Frank house, then went to the Grey Area and it was very cramped a bit small but their products were great and the staff were enjoyable people, all very nice.

This coffeeshop really deserves four stars for a couple of cool guys behind the counter putting more heart into their business. But the contrast with that heart into their service is that, I dislike the slow line. There were three groups ahead of me in (4s) (2s) and (1 person) waiting and two other customers already doing their thing at the counter and at a table, the two customers already served really didn’t need any attention but the guys behind the counter were smoking and not servicing those waiting to order. Sorry, passionate service but slow. There are three top aspects to a coffeeshop that I look for: 1. Comfort (Grey Area lacks that. There’s only three tables lacking chairs so maybe two to three people per table. Basic ones at that, not comfy.) 2. Service: I already mentioned the service is not 100% on point. 3. Quality/​Variety: I don’t think other places «cheat» in anyway except for pre-​rolled that have tobacco mixed in. But the more strains you have gets points with me.
Other than that, a coffeeshop a little above average because it was the only place that had bongs being used. Didn’t see this in any other coffeeshop. The décor is of underground rap or indie music with stickers all over the wall.