War on Drugs, but Tourist Drugs Only?
The Netherlands is apparently going through a 1920s-style prohibition phase with their coffee shops. While coffee shops in The States spur up imagery of over-sized cups, sugar drowned beverages, and caloric mini pastries, coffee shops in Holland are no more than a euphemistic effort to sell high quality narcotics. Let’s break down the various coffee lingo in the Netherlands: 
1.) Coffee Shop – a licensed seller of cannabis products including – but not limited to – weed, hash, and space cakes
2.) Coffee House (koffiehuis) – establishment that sells coffee and light meals
3.) Café – casual restaurant and/or bar
Confused yet?
