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Found this place 29/4/07
We loved this place, welcoming and was stylish and comfy. It had a nice mix of music and the vibe was great, as Arnie would say I'll be back.

Interior shot of Arabica .I agree with Hilian ,nice shop. Located just across
the blauwebrug on AmstelStraat,about a block from Rembrandt Plein.

The Arabica has become legendary for my mates. It was the first place we went on our first visit after I remembered going there with my parents the first time I was in Amsterdam. Ever since its been our first stop on visits and has developed into a tradition for me and my mates. Always friendly with a chilled atmosphere and great coffee. Definately my first stop in June!

Arabica Lounge was relatively close to our hotel so we spent a lot of time relaxing here, enjoying the variety of cannabis on sale. The person behind the counter was very friendly and generous with the cannabis servings. Even if the order was .2 G over what we had asked for, he would only charge us for the amount we originally asked for. If I ever visit Amsterdam again, I'll be spending a lot of time in this shop.

I liked this place! i was there last queensday & its ran by 3 brothers if i recall,Ps i sat in the seat right @ the bottom by the window.

I had some very nice Diesel haze from there last week. Didnt stop and smoke as it was pretty busy.

It was a Sunday morning when Mrs. SH and I got off the trolley and walked back down the line to find Old Amsterdam, a WC, and a cup of tea. Alas, the highly recommended shop was closed, but I knew Arabica Lounge was just a few doors along. Still needing the WC and some hot tea we to AL to see what we would find.

We seem to have had a better reception than some other folks reported. A middle aged guy greeted us as soon as we walked in the door. I think they had a turnstile but they didn't hassle us, letting us get our coats and packs off at a table. While the Mrs. used the WC I went to the counter and ordered something decent from the high end of the menu and some tea. We weren't disappointed with the weed, though I made no note of what it was. It smelled and tasted good, and we were both pretty stoned by the time we finished the joint. There was a middle eastern guy in his late twenties, maybe, having a joint with his coffee and Sunday Paper. He opened a polite conversation about where we came from, how long we were in town, and how we were enjoying ourselves. He freely talked about his studies at UvA, the museums, and the shops. The bud-tender joined in at a couple of points, and it was all quite pleasant. Not a hint of politics or animosity raised their ugly heads.

When we were leaving we were asked to come again, and whether we needed any directions or help finding our way. Two older guys hanging at the front of the store also gave us a nod and a smile.

If I'm in the neighborhood, I'll stop in for a better cup of tea than you get from the machine at Old Amsterdam.

They had a nice cat, too. Always a good point.

You have to make a special effort to go to this place, or just bump into it like I did. On entering the shop the bar/budtender scoped me out before unlocking the door to let me in proper.

As it turned out, this place has a strong middle eastern vibe that is totally cool and welcoming. It attracts an older crowd of what appear to be locals. If your bothered about your cup of coffee in coffeeshops (well, I am), then this is the place for you. The best in Amsterdam.

Its ok! the weed is expensive thou,Not forgeting the turks & morrocans staring at people.

Clean, bright CS which did not seem conducive to hanging out and blazing, so I didn't . Bought some Chocalope which was just so-so. Budtender was ok, not friendly but not standoffish.

I strolled in to Arabica a few years ago to take a break from a social visit nearby. While I was the only "westerner" in the place, I felt welcome, and the staff was friendly. I asked for a menu, ordered some wonderful soft hash, rolled a cig and enjoyed some of it there. I am definitely glad Arabica was there...

Was in here a couple of times the last days , and have to say one of the younger budtenders was the most nice guy of all budtenders this trip.
Their chocolope and arabica special(hash) was a great buy for 10 euro a gram.

Capteno wrote:Was in here a couple of times the last days , and have to say one of the younger budtenders was the most nice guy of all budtenders this trip.
Their chocolope and arabica special(hash) was a great buy for 10 euro a gram.

A good hash stop there capteno! just dont buy there weed as its overpriced to say mellow yellow`s down the road.

Kingdoc wrote:

Capteno wrote:Was in here a couple of times the last days , and have to say one of the younger budtenders was the most nice guy of all budtenders this trip.
Their chocolope and arabica special(hash) was a great buy for 10 euro a gram.

A good hash stop there capteno! just dont buy there weed as its overpriced to say mellow yellow`s down the road.

Yes was really happy with that buy , Dident look at the others but the chocolope was really nice for 11e nice fruity smell and taste.