Nice espresso. Better than must of the places in leiden…read more But... Since this is a place that praises Itself as an excellent choice for coffee lovers... The Colombia was a "tiny bit" under extracted. This gave a lot of high notes while the lower where hidden. The baristas where not super friendly, not rude... OK for dutch standards.

As third wave coffee goes, Borgman delivers distinctively unique and uplifting brew. Though the…read morecafe is petite, it has an atmosphere of sit and socialize but also focus-in and be creative if one is working. Their iced vanilla latte is scrumptious and they even provide a biscotto on the side to complement. Taking iced coffee to-go is fairly difficult since they don't have the plastic cups, only paper ones for warm drinks. Altogether it's a smartly decorated cafe that makes you want to stick around and sip your favorite pick-me-up in the roasted coffee bean air.

Delicious cappuccino and poffertjes! Delightful staff. Cute cafe song comfortable surroundings.read more

Amazingly delicious bagels! If you're in Leiden, you have to get a bagel or two, and then a few…read moremore to take home with you! If you don't live in Leiden, you need to petition them to open a branch wherever you live. We had a focaccia bagel and a plain Jane bagel. The former was extraordinary. It was something never imagined before. Imagine a hearty meal, but on a bagel. The cream cheese with chives was true to name. Also fresh and smoothly delicious. We bagged 2 bagels for next day's breakfast. The owner is friendly and loved sharing the story behind his bakery. We talked for so long that I had to get another coffee even though it was well past their closing time. The bagels are all made at the shop from fresh ingredients. It's a real bakery. They even have some cakes and desserts, if you so desire. The seating inside is cozy. The coffee good and strong. It is now one of my favorite stops in Leiden.

Cozy place where you can buy bagels and other baked goods to either take home or eat there. The…read moreservice was excellent and the cinnamon bagel was very good. Staff is friendly and helpful. Coffee from Lybia is served and it was also quite good. I will definitely return the next time I'm in Leiden!

De Catwalk has the best coffee I've had in the Netherlands. Their espresso and cappuccino also…read morehappen to be fair trade by Segafredo. They also have a nice selection of loose teas and of course the ubiquitous fresh mint tea. Their muffins, brownies, appeltart, and cheesecake are so good and perfectly compliment their coffee and tea. The chocolate muffins and cappuccino muffins are my favorites. If you are a little more hungry or prefer something savory, their toasties and other sandwiches are very delicious. The location is great with many big windows that let in any sunlight if it's not so nice out or you need to focus on homework. if you prefer, when the weather is good, there is outdoor seating for people watching and soaking in a little sun. They also have wifi! it's my favorite spot for studying in the afternoons.

I would never have believed this if a friend hadn't dragged me inside, but this is one of the best…read morecafes in Leiden. Great selection of coffees, teas, simple food (sandwiches mostly), and just a lovely atmosphere (I swear). You'd never guess since it's located on a rather dire square in central Leiden in what looks like the remains of a trailer home. But trust me. Just give it a shot. Free wifi, central location and ample seating (and chilled-out staff) make it the perfect place to do some work on a rainy day. Major free tip: Order the sweet chili cappuccino. It will change your life.

SUNDAY: CLOSED MONDAY: CLOSED…read moreTUESDAY: CLOSED Chummy's is technically open for a whole, generous 6 hours and 15 minutes, four days of the week (Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 10:15 to 16:30). So, if you are a normal human and want to get some coffee on your way to work in the morning.... SORRY, they don't open until 10:15, and then only on 3 of the 5 days of the normal work-week. Also, you better rush to get there before they closed up shop again, at 16:30, a full half hour before most people who work in an office get to leave. This week, they were also closed on Wednesday and Thursday. So, you have to ask... Do they even want to be in business? Also, students and remote workers are not welcome, as the sign clearly says "SORRY NO LAPTOPS TABLETS" which is pretty much at odds with almost every other coffee shop on the planet, and out of touch. Coffee shops where people can work and study become valuable local fixtures with loyal customers, who then promote your store to others. This is lost on short-sighted owners who don't see the value of welcoming people. I live nearby and I've only caught them open ONCE, and to be honest, the coffee was decent but it's still not worth the risk of spending your time to walk there, and finding them closed (which they usually will be). Recommend you just head to Borgman & Borgman instead, https://www.yelp.com/biz/borgman-en-borgman-leiden as this place is just a hobby for the owners. Their business space on Breestrat would be better utilized by another store that is actually interested in doing business.

Nice cozy coffee shop with a lot of different espresso drinks with specialty flavors. I really…read moreenjoyed my "fool's gold" latte with honey and cinnamon, the foam was nice and thick and the drink itself was not too sweet. Nice stop while sightseeing or shopping.

Honestly, we're not too excited about Doppio. The coffee took forever to make and the wait wasn't…read morereally worth it; the chai latte was really average and the vanilla latte was waaaaaayyyyyyy too sweet and tasted like we got it from a gas station. Maybe their regular coffee is better, but we don't see what all the fuss is about.

Outside seating on a busy pedestrian street. Perfect for people watching. Delicious soy lattes and…read moreHazelnut syrup.

From the owner: Al ruim dertig jaar gevestigd in een van de mooiste en gezelligste buurtjes van de Leidse…read morebinnenstad. Als je ons historische pand binnenkomt proef je meteen sfeer: een gezellige open keuken, een warm interieur en een gemoedelijke ambiance. Voor €17,50 heb je een heerlijk keuzemenu en voor de dagschotel betaal je slechts €7,50. Daarnaast bieden wij ruime keuze aan groepen t/m 115 personen. En wat je aan de voorkant niet ziet: Malle Jan beschikt over een echt Leids patio-terras!

Good place to grab a quick sandwich and coffee. I sat and read while I waited for my train…read more Overall, just a normal place to get a quick snack.

I got a simple ham sandwich for breakfast which I don't expect much. But wow, it's really good!…read more And the orange juice is fresh squeezed.

Everything is perfect overhere. The food, the ambiance, the decoration, the facilities, the…read moreservice, it's all splendid. On top of that the people who work here are very pleasant and i raited this 5 stars because of the little details and pleasant surprises. Simple things like a (working) Wifi password clearly written on the menu card, sunn tan lotion on the terras outside, nice suggestions from the waitresses, ability to have breakfast all day, when you choose something for take away they give you a 'wait smoothy'.

Whoever loves bagels, will love Bagels & Beans! Wonderful bagels, everything is fresh and yummi,…read morethere are also warm bagels (with egg & ham) and sweet and not-sweet bagels (with salmon, or sundried tomatoes etc.) And the coffee is also very good. There are two Bagels & Beans that I know in Leiden, I prefer this one, it is bigger on the one side (can mean a lot of people though) but I think it is a lot more lighter and a little bit nicer to sit. and there are two floors to sit :)

Recommended to us by our hotel. Went bright and early to the Wednesday Market, and were the first…read morecustomers of the day. Wife and I enjoyed their brioche French toast and an order of scrambled eggs with feta and pesto. Old Leiden is a joy to walk, shop, and photograph. We will return.

Delicious brunch! Wonderful lattes. I had the chicken thigh sandwich that was delicious and a huge…read moreportion. Has indoor and outdoor seating. Service is somewhat slow just getting the waiter to come to the table but the food and coffee comes out fast.