Coffeeshop Loft since 2007: the family's Amsterdam-West shop
Loft opened on the Jan van Galenstraat in 2007, the same year as Espresso in Mijdrecht. It was the family's newest Amsterdam door. This guide covers its history.
Shop pageGetting there
When did Loft open?
Loft opened in 2007 at Jan van Galenstraat 285HS in Amsterdam-West. It was one of two shops the family opened that year. The other was Espresso in Mijdrecht.
Outside the centre
Loft sits outside the city centre in a residential, multicultural part of Amsterdam-West. Erasmuspark is a short walk away. Tram 7 and bus 15 stop nearby.
What has stayed the same
All five shops operate under the Dutch toleration policy (gedoogbeleid), in place since 1976, with the same house rules at every door: 18+ with original ID, no tobacco, and no alcohol. Loft is a spacious, takeaway-only shop with a wide, step-free entrance.
History walk
- Start at Jan van Galenstraat 285HS.
- Walk to Erasmuspark.
- Continue along the park's canal edge.
- Return via the Jan van Galenstraat.
Questions people ask
When did Coffeeshop Loft open?
In 2007, the same year as Espresso in Mijdrecht.
Is Loft in the city centre?
No, Loft is in Amsterdam-West on the Jan van Galenstraat. Tram 7 and bus 15 stop nearby.
Is Loft accessible?
Loft has a wide entrance.
Plan your visit
Coffeeshop Loft is open daily 08:00–01:00. 18+ with original ID. For directions see getting there and the shop page.
Looking for another shop? See all five coffeeshops in Amsterdam and Mijdrecht.