This was probably my favorite stop in Leiden. It's an absolute must. They were closing at 5 pm, or…read moreelse we would have stopped in for a drink and some meat/cheese. Instead, we got take away. This place is both a shop and a tiny restaurant (I would never have known the latter from the outside). The lovely woman who worked there knew so much about their meats and cheeses, and gave us samples to try. We walked out with three cheeses and three meats. I asked my friend how much she thought it would cost. I guessed 30 euros; she guessed 25 euros. It ended up being only 10 euros!

We had such a great time here. First of all the staff is very knowledgeable, friendly, and so…read morehelpful. The atmosphere is old and dark and the smell of cheese is thick. There was a wide selection of wines and cheese, and they gave us lots of choices for wines by the glass, so we tried several. They also provided a very nice cheese sampler plate. This was one of our favorite Leiden spots.

Verkade & Jacques is a great little cheese shop located not far from the Markt square. They have a…read morepretty wide selection of cheese, including some very colorful ones (e.g. a very green wasabi cheese ?!) as well as wine and charcuterie. The shop is pretty long and narrow, so it's not as small as it appears from the outside. You can also get cheese/meat sandwiches here for a few euros each. The sandwiches are made in the back, with a few preset options as well as a build-your-own menu where you select the bread, cheese, meat, and add-ons. You order by taking a ticket as you enter the shop and waiting for your number to be called. Service is pretty helpful and English-speaker-friendly.

Cheese, cheese & more cheese!! The Cheese Specialist, as this store is called in Dutch, is in fact…read morea great place to get your cheese fix. If you're lactose intolerant, though, you're basically shit out of luck. If you're not, you'll find here delectable Goudas, Edam cheese, and a wide variety of French cheeses as well. We picked up a delectable Crottin de Chavignol, some yummy Appenzeller and, quite frankly, too many other cheeses to remember. Yummy, my mouth is salivating just thinking about their cheese!

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!

Wonderful food, wonderful service and great atmosphere! The owner was incredibly attentive and kindread more

Ooooh, my, their sandwiches are good! The bread is great, including the baguettes which are…read moreprobably as good as I've had in Paris. The meats and cheeses are top quality and sliced to order. The Palermo sandwich, which I had on a baguette, was sublime with spiciness. Beware though - they may close early on slow days. I went back at 4:40 the same day and everything was cleaned up and put away. Or, it could just be a European thing that closing at 5 means that's when it's locked up and they're going home. But the guy there was nice and made me a nice Caprese since that sandwich didn't require using the slicer which had already been cleaned. It was outstanding too! It's right by the Hotel Des Indes and the Escher museum. I'm here in The Hague for two more days - I'm lucky I found this place on my 1st day!

The atmosphere has a good vibe. We went to help celebrate a birthday and the food was delicious…read more Portions are consistent with FR expectations so we did not leaving feeling too full, which is nice. Good service and friendly, efficient staff.

FFF is a great place to hang out and socialize with a refreshing drink and delicious food no matter…read morethe weather. There are lots of tables and comfortable Adirondack chairs out front as well as large cement blocks right by the water to sit on. There is plenty of space for large groups, as well as cozy areas for a twosome. Inside, FFF is basically a warehouse with food stalls, long tables, a brewery and bookstore. One of the most popular things to order here is called a Plank, which is basically a wooden board that they fill with meats, cheeses, tomatensoep, and other bites from a few of the vendors there. You can order them from the stand at the entrance. We stopped in once on a Sunday during brunch time, and almost everyone had a Plank of their own. Our absolute favorite part of this place is that we can enjoy the best cider in the world here; Lightship Cider. Do yourself a favor and get one. It's crisp, fresh, and flavorful. I'm obsessed. Fenix Food Factory is a must-go if in Rotterdam!

Visit the shop on the ground floor, take photos of the weighing stations (it's free), but save your…read more7€ for the cheese and not for the museum upstairs. Their truffle cheese is a must-buy!!!! I regret I didn't buy more and it's gone before I knew it :'-( This was basically what the museum was about: The dude made us watch a video about Dutch cheese and afterwards answered any questions I had but with an attitude (he was so offended when I said Gouda wrong, please just say it wrong to piss him off lol). Afterwards, we got to walk around the room to look at the models and the descriptions about the process of making cheese, basically what the video showed us. Save your 7€ for the cheese! I also got a fancy cheese shaving tool here. The souvenirs and the cheese were somewhat affordable so it's a good place to shop. They would bag your cheese in a vacuum bag so it's OK to take them home. Definitely stop by if you're in Gouda, assuming that you're coming all the way here on a Thursday for the cheese market, but I wouldn't make too much effort to come here other than that. Gouda is a cute town though!

Say Cheeese, say Gouda…read more The Goudse Waag is a historic building, built in 1668. Gouda cheeses used to be weighed here. Now it's the cheese and artisanal crafts museum, where you can find out about the history of the Goudse Waag and the products that used to be weighed and traded here. Besides the museum there is a shop where the company UnieKaas sells and promotes its products. Say Cheeese :)

It is hard to put into words what I liked so much about this little neighborhood spot. I think it…read morewas the fact that it felt like I was going over to a friend's house for dinner. The fact that it was small and cozy created an intimate atmosphere. The lighting added to the intimacy making it a warm, serene refuge on a cold night. Being waited on by one of the two friendly people working the small dining area added to the aura. It made the experience more personalized, like we just walked into his house and he asked what he could get us from his kitchen to eat. "Come in, sit down for a while, warm up and let me get you something to eat and drink". It was as though the people there were having a relaxed, pleasant evening together and we were invited to join. The location also had something to do with the appeal as well. This was our first visit to city centre Delft. The narrow streets that lined canals replete with strategic lighting made this brick-laden city an absolute delight to wander. As an American, this place presented an ambiance unlike what we'd see at home. It was a step back in time in time and a step into everyday Dutch life. This somewhat off-the-radar city offers the type of character that you hope to experience as part of your travels. We visited at around 8 PM on a Monday. It was not at all busy and we were able to find a seat with no problem. The ambiance, as suggested above, was very inviting and quite relaxed. The menu for this restaurant was short but featured several creative choices with local twists (in different ways). My wife chose the Goat Cheese Salad, which featured a plentiful serving with nice greens along with other vegetables and nice add-ins such as pecans. I opted for the Indonesian-inspired Chicken Satay, which was served with fries and salad. Again, the serving was more than enough. We both were very happy with our dinners. My wife enjoyed a homemade lemonade to drink while I was quite satisfied with one of their red wines (Corte Ortone Brindisi). The final bill was €57.50, or €28.75 per person. Given the quality of the food and the overall experience, I thought this was a reasonable value. I would definitely try this place again if we return to Delft.

I had lunch here while on a day trip from Amsterdam . The service was exceptional , I was quickly…read moregreeted and offered something to drink . The food was delicious and I really enjoyed the atmosphere . If you're looking for a quick meal and a good atmosphere definitely check out this place .