- ID required. You must be 18+ and carry valid ID (passport recommended for non-EU visitors).
- Maximum 5 grams per person per visit under Dutch tolerance policy.
- Cash only in most Dutch coffeeshops. Bring euros.
- No alcohol. Dutch coffeeshops serve cannabis or alcohol, never both.
- No hard drugs. The gedoogbeleid strictly prohibits anything beyond cannabis on the premises.
- Do not transport cannabis across any Dutch or international border, including by air.
About Easy Going Haarlem
Easy Going Haarlem does exactly what the name promises: provides a genuinely easy, no-stress coffeeshop experience at prices that do not require a budget adjustment. Opened in 2010 in Haarlem's centre, Easy Going has built a loyal following among local residents, particularly those who value accessibility and reliability over premium positioning and extensive menus.
Haarlem's centre, ringed by cycling routes and easily navigable on foot, makes Easy Going a natural stop for residents going about their daily business. The shop does not try to be anything other than what it is: a well-run neighbourhood coffeeshop where familiar faces receive familiar service, where the product is consistently good, and where the prices reflect what local people can afford on a regular basis.
With 10 to 14 varieties, the menu is deliberately compact. This is a conscious choice rather than a limitation: Easy Going's management believes that a smaller, consistently excellent menu serves regular customers better than a large, variable selection. The core varieties are always available, always at a reliable quality level, and always accurately described by staff who know them well.
Pricing at nine to fourteen euros per gram makes Easy Going one of the most accessible options in Haarlem without sacrificing the quality standards that keep customers returning. For Haarlem residents looking for a local shop that respects their time and budget, Easy Going consistently delivers.
Dutch Coffeeshop Rules at a Glance
The Netherlands operates under the gedoogbeleid, a tolerance policy that permits licensed coffeeshops to sell cannabis to adults without prosecution, under strict conditions. The key rules that apply to customers:
- You must be 18 or older with valid ID
- Maximum purchase of 5 grams per visit per coffeeshop
- Personal possession of up to 5 grams is tolerated
- No consumption near schools or in prohibited public areas
- Taking cannabis across Dutch borders is illegal regardless of the destination
Flying Home Soon?
If you plan to travel by air after visiting coffeeshops in Haarlem, cannabis remains detectable in your system for varying periods depending on the test type. See our full drug test guide for detailed timelines covering urine, blood, and hair testing.