What’s typically on an Amsterdam coffeeshop menu?
A typical Amsterdam coffeeshops menu includes a variety of weed, hash, and other cannabis products sold by the gram or in pre-rolled joints. Most of them also sell hash brownies and space cakes. Tea, coffee, milkshakes (perhaps Chocomel), orange juice, and various snacks are available, but there is no alcohol. Cannabis is not technically legal in the Netherlands, but it is tolerated under a policy called gedoogbeleid. This means that adults can buy and possess small amounts of cannabis without being prosecuted. Cannabis products such as marijuana, hashish, and space cakes can be purchased in licensed coffeeshops.Most coffeeshops still sell mixed joints/spliffs, i. Unlike Barcelona where you have to request a membership to join a private coffeeshop, in Amsterdam anyone can go directly to a coffeeshop and buy cannabis.Are you allowed to use cannabis on the street? No, smoking weed on the street is often prohibited. While it’s permitted in coffeeshops themselves, this doesn’t automatically apply in public spaces. Smoking bans are particularly prevalent in busy areas of the city center, such as the Red Light District or Dam Square .
Is it rude not to tip in Amsterdam?
In most restaurants and cafes in Amsterdam, service charges are already included in the bill. This means that tipping is not obligatory in Amsterdam. However, if you receive exceptional service or want to show your appreciation, leaving a small tip is a nice gesture. Industry insider: common consensus says 15-20% is considered a normal tip, but honestly any amount less than 20% is considered a bad tip.In general, a tip of 15% of the bill (before tax) is expected for satisfactory service. For great service you should tip about 20% and for poor service 10% is acceptable. If you go to a restaurant with a group of six or more you can expect that the server/waiter will automatically add between 15%- 18% to the bill.