Coffeeshop Sativa Amsterdam

Coffeeshop Sativa is on the Spuistraat, a few minutes' walk from both Dam Square and Centraal Station. The shop says it occupies a mid-18th-century building and has a Delft-blue interior, the blue-and-white tile style associated with Dutch pottery. Its site lists daily hours of 09:00 to 00:45 and free Wi-Fi.

It rates very well: 4.8 from 794 Google reviews (September 2026). Several reviewers identify themselves as locals and call it their favourite central spot, which is unusual this close to the Dam. They single out hash, quality at low prices and a team that jokes with customers and lets them smell products before buying. Fans and air conditioning keep it from getting too hot, one says.

• Rules: Dutch tolerance policy: adults 18+ with ID, up to 5 grams, and no residents rule in Amsterdam.
• Vibe: busy with laughter and music; less of a tourist crowd than nearby shops, according to several visitors.

Criticism is rare and mostly unexplained low ratings. If you want quiet, go early in the day, since regulars describe it as lively. The website does not publish a phone number, so the listed hours are the only practical guide before you go.