NZ Voorburgwal 87a

This is the coffeeshop associated with Homegrown Fantaseeds, who won the 1997 Seed Company Cup. The shop was a Cup winner in 1992 with their Haze/Skunk, and they have kept the tradition of excellent Dutch-grown grass, adding Nederhash as it came onto the market. The manager, owner Cory's brother Jap, explains the philosophy: "This is a place where small home-growers can come sell their product. We support the people directly and get a product that is handmade and homemade with care. We have no smuggled grass or hashish here. We don't want to be like the coffee sellers- an industry where the small farmer does the work and big syndicates make big profits." Homegrown is located across the street from a police station, but that doesn't stop patrons ages 18 to 80 from stopping by to enjoy the art on the walls or to sit and play a game on a rainy winter day. Behind the bar are 15 sorts of indoor grass, plus three from greenhouses and four made outdoors, and Nederhash. As much as is possible, the coffeeshop acts as a show-and-tell for the seed company's varieties. During the Cup week there will be many special activities and parties. In addition, Homegrown Fantasy will offer a discount to judges and regular customers that week. "After all, it affects my regular customers that week too. Why not share the generosity with them?" asks Jap.