Coffeeshop Balou

They have a decent menu and I liked everything I got from them. However if you're looking for a place to sit down and smoke there's better. They're small, their seats aren't that comfortable and the ventilation is poor which can be a problem if you sit next to a tabacco smoker and don't use tabacco yourself.

I am an English tourists & This is my first time visiting Amsterdam, I have gone to over 35 coffee shops in the time I have been here, Balou stands out from the rest. My tip (Hire a bike) to explore 10x faster This is my 3rd time visiting Coffee shop Balou in Amsterdam, over a 3 day period & it is an absolute brilliant slightly hidden gem, They are Very welcoming, brilliant spoken English and I believe many other languages The owner loved sharing fishing knowledge and pictures together and he’s employees are all brilliant. All you have to do is ask & these guys here will try their hardest to satisfy any of your needs. This review is well deserved

One of the best coffee shops in Dam! That space cake knocked my head off

Probably my favourite coffeeshop in amsterdam if your looking for good smoke with comfy sofas not them hard chairs u find most other places then this is the place to come. I'll be back again next time I visit amsterdam

11/10 service the best energy u can ask for. The best recommendations in Amsterdam

I got in real early from the states and found this amazing coffeeshop. The gents were super friendly when I walked in, service and drinks were great, I ended up hanging on the second floor for about three hours and worked remotely. They definitely had the right tunes playing and set a great vibe. Be sure to ask about their food too, they've got a solid choice of snacks and toasties etc. I highly recommend Balou to anyone!

Awesome place for an affordable price nice little place to sit and smoke & have a nice tea or coffee. I had a little chat with the owner yesterday very friendly guy the staff is very helpfull. I was looking for some good weed they recommended a couple so i got 2 types of weed great smoke will be coming back for sure to try something else

Perfect Place! The Staff are 10/10 brilliant and the menu is exactly the same, Great prices and Fantastic products. store is super clean, lovely.

Best coffeeshop in Amsterdam, in my opinion. They have some serious weeds, also for Pro-smokers.

Balou is not only a great coffee shop in Amsterdam, but it also has an impressive selection of weed and hash that will satisfy any cannabis enthusiast. One of the things I love about Balou is their knowledgeable staff who are always happy to recommend strains or help you find the perfect product to suit your needs. Whether you're a seasoned smoker or a newcomer, you'll find plenty of options here. The weed and hash selection at Balou is truly impressive, with a wide range of strains and products to choose from. They have everything from classic sativas and indicas to more exotic hybrids, and their hash selection is equally diverse. Another thing that sets Balou apart is their commitment to quality and sustainability. All in all, I highly recommend Balou for anyone looking for a great coffee shop with an impressive weed and hash selection. Their knowledgeable staff, commitment to quality, and wide range of products make it a must-visit destination for any cannabis enthusiast in Amsterdam.

Balou is OPEN again, and it is completely renovated. Balou I love U See U @ Balou! ❤️

I visited a good few coffee shops in Amsterdam and this had some of the best weeds and some of the best prices as well my next visit I will be spending a lot more time with the friendly staff

Good service. Certainly good coffee.

Nice staff and emp too. A.M.G....really nice one!

cozy, welcoming, hhiiiiiiiii

Low key but don’t underestimate. Good coffee, good beats, super chilled staff. Feels like it’s someone’s local. Guess it’s yours, if you’re there.

Very beautiful and comfortable place! Buddy staff and very very good weed! You must stay in this place if you are looking for relaxing time

Good hash, good hip hop music and nice staff. Not a lot of seating space at the moment while they renovate upstairs but it's not too busy there so a nice place to chill on your own or with a couple people.

Great place, great atmosphere,, loveley people..!! Love it..!!

Nice Local Shop. Friendly Stuff and very helpfull! Thanks to the Italy Guy. :-)

Top coffeshop! Riccardo is the best

Nice quality bud, especially the pre rolled. Ricardo was very friendly and gave us plenty of advice about the rules when smoking the herb.

ABSOLUTELY LOVE. they didn't have any lemon haze when we went but I tried Amnesia and fell in love with it

Too many years ago I first entered Balou ! My memories are fantastic. The staff is amazing, even Fox. We now have legal weeds here in Boston but I look forward to a return to the BALOU soon. Hope all is well. Dan

Lovely small place that is generally tourist free. Has a nice sitting area in the top where you can just spend hours. Very friendly staff and near lots of great eateries

Nice to chill... I love it ... Very friendly

An unigue place with nice looking second floor for chilling

Best weed I've tried in Amsterdam. Good price, nice staff.

My favourite coffee shop in Amsterdam. It's unpretentious. The workers inside didn't try hard to help us which was fine. The area upstairs to hang out is very nice. Everyone has taken a rolling paper, written something on it and stuck it to the walls. The music is often nice and it's not too loud.

Lovely staff. Affordable. Tried amnesia haze and blueberry haze and was satisfied with both. This place has a great mood, loved coming back here while visiting Amsterdam. The upstairs is the best part of this store!!!

Some great choices, good prices. Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Great vibe, music and décor.

Great location. Beautiful store. However, Lack of knowledge from staff. Cero customer service. Pre-rolls are a joke! Waste of money and time

The people were nice but I bought what I thought were four marijuana joints but they had little effect so I opened them up and they were mixed with tobacco. At the bottom it was all tobacco. Disgraceful.

Cozy. Selection is nice, and so is the manager. A bit small, however.

Nice place, a bit away from the crowded coffeeshops in the city centre, but still reasonable close to everything.

This place is wicked - it was right next to our hotel, so became a local haunt for my girlfriend and I while we were away. It has a really relaxed atmosphere, with a killer 2nd floor. The smoke is good here too, but for me the atmosphere was the selling point, especially at night. If you're planning on spending quite a while there, I'd recommend getting a seat downstairs - trust me those tight spiral stairs can be perilous.

Nice 2nd floor and staff

A nice and humble coffeeshop without the "ganja man, weed and greens and get stoned"-image. Popped in for some space cakes. I was not dissapointed. Quality all the way.

The only coffeeshop! My fiancee and I are true lovers of the herb and the atmosphere that should come with it. Don't tell your friends and keep it to yourself and keep this place a hidden gem.Katie & Chris. Balou.xcx.

A great place. A totally different experience from the coffee houses that cater to American college students. A laid back experience with a friendly staff. Free Wi-Fi. They were tolerant of my terrible Dutch. Other customers, mostly locals, readily strike up a conversation and/or offer some advice on sightseeing and rolling. If I find myself in Amsterdam again...this is my place.