The Reef

The Reef is a coffeeshop at Oppert 1 in central Rotterdam, open every day from 10:00 to midnight. Its main draw, according to both the shop and its reviewers, is a nautical-themed smoking room where customers can sit down with what they buy; the shop points out that the room is for cannabis, not cigarettes. It accepts credit cards, debit (pin) and cash.

Entry rules are posted clearly: no sales to anyone under 18, and ID is required. Rotterdam is not one of the ten municipalities in the Dutch controlled-supply experiment, so The Reef operates under the ordinary tolerance policy, with purchases capped at 5 grams per transaction and no hard drugs or advertising. The shop presents itself as a welcoming place for both experienced users and newcomers and says it promotes responsible use.

For people searching for a coffeeshop in Rotterdam with a place to sit, that lounge is the point: one August 2026 reviewer noted it is one of the few shops in the city where you can still sit and smoke. On Google the shop averaged 4.2 stars from about 2,200 reviews in September 2026. Reviewers praise the quirky decor, friendly and helpful staff and the quality of the products, and Google's highlights mention bulk discounts. The criticism is mostly about price, with one reviewer calling it more expensive than most shops, and about door staff; a tourist described a confusing exchange with a security guard who did not speak English.