Best bakery in Leiden, hands down. Real french bread. The line of customers waiting, that snakes…read moreover the bridge and down the canal on a Saturday, says it all.

Best little bakery in this quaint downtown. We enjoyed almond croissants and coffee for breakfast…read more Everyone agreed they errr the best we've EVER tasted. We also bought some homemade jams- apricot and rhubarb. Both were terrific. We don't speak Dutch and could easily communicate with the employees. If we ever get back to the Netherlands, you can be sure we will be visiting Mamie Gourmande!

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!

Very friendly hometown service. We had a chocolate Birthday cake which was very nice. Plus, we…read moretried their tasty red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and macadamia cookies. They have a variety of American desserts to choose from on their website. :-) And you can arrange to pick up at their semi-hidden bakery. They speak both English and Dutch.

I had a great experience with ABC at Pure Markt, all the desserts looked delicious! Had a good…read moreconversation with both guys at different points during the day and they each seemed very friendly with all the other customers as well. I got a piece of carrot cake and red velvet cheesecake after having a hard time deciding between the two. Wish I had the opportunity to actually go to their bakery, but I'm glad I was at least able to get a small taste while I'm in Amsterdam.

This is a cute local bakery in the heart of Leiden. Fresh bread, fluffy raisin buns, flaky…read morecroissants and crisp stroopwafels. Service is fast and friendly. They speak English well, as many Dutch folks do. Our apartment was a couple of blocks away and we loved coming here for pastries in the morning. While we were here they opened at 8 am.

Why Have You…read moreNot Already Gone here? Hurry! Don't sleep on this baked good experience...on the way TO the square, on the way back. In the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening. Oh gosh there are SO MANY TREATS here and all of them are amazing. Pro tip: order online at the kiosks on the left side of the entrance and these treats can be YOURS, to go!

Solid baked goods in a convenient location. Long hours too. Perfect for if you get munchies at…read moremidnight like I did. I got a custard filled strawberry croissant and a cranberry cake. The cranberry cake was actually tastier than the croissant. The croissant was pretty good too.

From the owner: Tegenover de St. Vituskerk en Theater Gooiland aan de Emmastraat 10-14 vind u onze Banketbakkerij…read morePatisserie. Een vakkundig team van enthousiaste banketbakkers en gastvrouwen staat voor u klaar. U treft in onze winkel een groot assortiment gebak en taart, cake, zoete en zoute koekjes, bonbons en hartig lekkers. Tevens gebak, taart en bonbons met logo of foto. Bezoek onze winkel en laat u verrassen door al dat lekkers uit eigen banketbakkerij en zie hoe de banketbakkers met passie op ambachtelijke manier de producten maken in de open bakkerij. U bent van harte welkom!

Delicious appelslofje met slagroom and tea. Cappuccino was great. Friendly and prompt service…read more Close to main street. €17 for two tarts, a tea and a coffee.

A bakery close to the Dom (famous tower in Utrecht)…read more According to a local friend, the best bakery in town. Of course, I don't believe this until I give it a try. And yes, the apple pie was great. Too bad I could not try all the other cakes. I heard the tompouce is nice. I will definitely return again, and give the cheese cakes a try next time.

Van Maanen chain of bakers offers a variety of bread and cakes. Fashionably styled and space to…read moredrink coffee in the store.

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.