420 cafe: Stoner journal

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Barney’s is the winner of multiple High Times Cup awards, so you know it’s an excellent place to visit. Although the location is a classic that’s been around for more than 20 years, Barney’s has an original and eclectic aesthetic, which makes it a cool space for chilling out. The staff are also highly welcoming and knowledgeable while the clientele is friendly and relaxed. On top of that, the shop is conveniently located and just a short walk from Amsterdam Central Station. Their budtenders are highly trained, knowledgeable, and welcoming. What's more, their three-piece suits and bowler hats add to the sophisticated vibe. Set and setting can make or break a high, and Boerejongens goes out of their way to ensure a pleasant experience every time. The chain has won numerous awards, including the Captain Hooter Best Coffeeshop Award and Zamnesia Best Coffeeshop Award. Situated in the heart of Amsterdam, it's hard to miss the Bluebird Coffeeshop. In fact, it's rarely quiet at Bluebird, which is a sign of both its central location and the popularity it's gained over the years. That popularity is fully justified, though, especially when you start delving into the extensive menu. If the mood alone isn’t enough to convince you Paradox is worth a shot, then wait till you try their one-gram space cakes. Not only are they delicious, but they provide a genuinely intense ride, so be prepared! Besides space cakes, you'll find hash, pre-rolled joints (with and without tobacco), and several carefully selected flower strains, including Tangerine and CNA Kush. It’s also the first “official” venue to sell dagga in South Africa, which makes it the edgiest thing to ever happen in Sandton.

Otherwise, I feel like we’ve only uncovered the tip of the iceberg, and every time we taxi in the Sukhumvit area we see new cannabis cafes and marijuana dispensaries popping up on various sois. Even searching for those I already named I found that they are new branches of other Sukhumvit stores. In short, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to weed shops in Sukhumvit. They’re hard to miss. And a short walk to Phrom Prong I find Kush House and the Cannabis Boutique.Established over thirty years ago, Coffeeshop De Kade is an OG of the Dutch cannabis scene. And as soon as you set foot inside, the experience, class, and sophistication accumulated over the years are apparent. The entire place exudes quality, from the chic décor to the carefully tailored menu.

While the 420 Cafe cannot serve alcohol anymore, there is the usual selection of juices, coffees and teas on offer. On the "more interesting menu" as they call it, a nice range of things to smoke can be found. For those with sensitive lungs, the 420 Café offers use of a vaporiser free of charge. LocationThe 420 Cafè has been up and running for a while now, although the venue has changed from the last time we covered it. It has now moved to the suburb of Randburg, having previously been in Sandton. Coffeeshop Amsterdam is another venue that oozes class. The interior resembles that of a high-end cafe, and is composed of wooden flooring, minimalist furniture, old-fashioned lighting, and beams in the ceiling. It's a pleasant place to sit for long periods while gazing out onto the streets. Coffeeshop Amsterdam offers great music and friendly staff. They also hold regular events such as vape nights and smoke sessions. The Bulldog is a company that owns several coffeeshops in Amsterdam. It's one of the most famous establishments in the city—even Snoop Dogg and Rihanna have paid a visit. The Bulldog The First is the original venue, and still emits a pleasantly grungy, social vibe. The interior is mostly wood, and the ceiling displays currency from all over the world.

Legal frameworks that could be assessed by SA legislators includethe commercialised system developing in parts of the US, where businesses sell cannabis in much the same way as alcohol. Another is the medicalised model of Uruguay, where cannabis can be bought without prescription at pharmacies. The hours are convenient, catering for those wanting a mid-morning coffee and cannabis break or those wanting to feed their munchies at lunchtime, as well as patrons who prefer staying until the café closes. The coffee shop space has opened up the social lives of some regulars. The guy I'm sitting next to, Ahmed, tells me, "This spot always puts on big football games, so we come every time to watch them. I'm Muslim, so I prefer being somewhere I can smoke up instead of drinking beer." His friend chips in: "Yeah, some people like going to the pub on Fridays. That's not me. You'll find me here every Friday." Coffeeshop DNA emerged in Amsterdam in 2016 and has since become a household name in the city. Their futuristic bar features built-in menus, wooden and glass shelving, and six cashiers to diffuse the busiest of queues. It's located in the south of the city, and is a five-minute walk from the Olympic Stadium. You'll be impressed with the knowledge held by their staff. Every one of them possesses a “Cannabis basic training and good hospitality diploma”. While private consumption of dagga by adults has been legalised in South Africa, the Constitutional Court’s 2018 ruling does not allow for dealing in the drug. Dagga users may also not sell it to their friends.

The underground cannabis coffeeshop scene in London and the rest of the UK draws huge parallels with the speakeasy bars and the 1920s prohibition of alcohol in the US. Such was the public demand and perception of alcohol, that some willing entrepreneurs decided to give the people what they wanted, provided their clandestine establishments could remain a secret to the authorities. Only when the government realised they were only fuelling a drastic rise in crime and saw how much money could be made by taxing a product like alcohol that everyone desired, did prohibition end. Most dried cannabis flower contains less than 1% of delta-8-THC. So getting a product that contains a substantial amount of this cannabinoid can only be done through extraction, isolation, conversion and refinement of dried cannabis flower,” representatives of Oleum Extracts explained to Leafly.com in 2018. The legal status of the cafè is unclear, as it’s technically still illegal to sell marijuana. You can possess it, and quite a bit of it, but you can’t sell it. Dang it. I knew you were going to ask. Here we go, but we forewarned; I bet she’s fantastic at Scrabble.

Dampkring is another high-end coffeeshop. It’s an 18-minute walk from Centraal Station, so you can soak in the city on the way there. Dampkring has set itself apart from many of the coffeeshops that line the streets of Amsterdam. Many of these establishments are dark, overcrowded, and some even intimidating. Dampkring has turned this stereotype on its head. The venue is bright, spacious, and clean. The interior draws from Arabic, Bohemian, and Buddhist sources to create a tranquil and relaxing vibe. On top of this, the staff are helpful and super friendly. Speaking of the menu, De Kade has an excellent selection, with dozens of sativa and indica strains, hash, hash specials, and edibles. The red velvet cupcake is a must for people with a sweet tooth, but savoury lovers can also enjoy the De Kade sausage roll. If you prefer to keep things more traditional, then classic flower varieties such as Amnesia Haze, OG Kush, and Zkittlez are a must. The LSC is also trying to facilitate the lab-testing of cannabis products – something that's much needed in the UK – but setting up a testing lab is difficult under the current laws. Beside a framed Bob Marley poster and Rastafarian flag, a large whiteboard placed in the middle of the bar serves as a non-fixed menu and boasts over 30 different strains of cannabis. Before you buy, the “bud-tender”, a cheerful and personable man, offers to show you the weed you’re interested in – even allowing you to touch and smell the product. There is no rush, and the bud-tender offers advice on which strains are stronger or more potent.

Kriegler believes other countries could offer more appropriate comparisons. Jamaica has set its limits at possession of 56.6g and the cultivation of up to five plants on any premises. Colombia’s limits are 20g or up to 20 plants.