Nice little local gem. They make your sandwich while you wait. Couple of bread choices.read more

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.

It is permanently closed. You can't go there. There is nothing there. So sorry to inform you that…read morethis place is no longer of this world.

so normally, i'd think: Happy Tosti is a chain (strike 1). this location is inside a massive…read moreshopping complex (strike 2). and then not get to strike three because why? but oh, so glad we gave this a chance. this Happy Tosti is SO HAPPY! first of all, tosti is Dutch for "sandwich." well, kind of. specifically, a ham-and-cheese sandwich, but there's all kinds of variations on that here. what you need to know, o traveller (i'm assuming you are because a) you are reading my English review and b) this is very close to Schiphol and all associated airport hotels), is the following: - there is an English menu. just ask nicely for it at the cashier. and don't worry, the Dutch are quite kind about speaking English. - super friendly service. see above. - the prices are quite fair for what you're getting. - and what you're getting is serious sando yumminess. there are some delightful combos, and everything is quite customizable since it's all made to order. - the bathroom is free and clean and has a very cool construction. - there is seating inside -- including on real swings! it does not get cooler than that. - and there is seating "outside" -- yes, you're in the mall, but it's decorated to feel like it's outside. nice touch. - and very family-friendly -- you're right next to a kiddie playspace. like i said: SO HAPPY!

Super cute little coffee house across from some great architectural buildings. And there's a very…read morecool Arabic poem on the side of the cafe. We loved having our morning coffee here. It's away from the main street and quiet, and the cappuccino was great. Very very nice. Love the ambiance.

This place is well-hidden! Somehow whenever one thinks of a place to meet for coffee in Leiden it's…read morealways Roos, Lebkov, Anne&Max, or Coffee Company... All of those places are great, but this one is still worth considering because: A) It's next to the Pieterskerk, aka in an area with relatively few other cafes (ok you could walk 3 minutes down the road to the busy area but one gets lazy when living in such a small town) B) It's still relatively unknown and has an unpronounceable name, so you're very likely to get a table C) They make great coffee, and I've heard they have insanely good sandwiches. D) It's adorable and very cozy. E) I'm pretty sure it faces the part of the square where they used to hang people. Perhaps a turn-off for some people, I think it's kind of cool - counterbalances the quaintness. Worth a look anyway!

What a lovely place to have breakfast. Very friendly staff, great food and reasonable prices. Thank…read moreyou Lunchbreek!

Kids and I really enjoyed this place. Very relaxed and tourist friendly. Menus in English, Dutch…read moreand German. Food was amazing. I had salmon bagel, daughter had a croissant and son an omelet. International debt/credit card was tricky. Mine was not accepted so have cash as back up. ATM is close by in center of town.

O yum! Just went here last weekend and it's like Spain in NL. The only way you know otherwise is to…read morehear people speaking Dutch and to see the prices (not expensive for NL at all but compared to Spain, yes). There are many sandwich options to choose from both warm and cold as well as warm and cold tapas. My friend and I each had a sandwich and a drink and shared 3 tapas. We ended up each paying about 11-12 euros. And the quality was excellent. Really a good lunch. This place is busy. There are people waiting for tables both inside and outside.It's small so depending on how many people there are it may take a while. For us we only had to wait about 5 minutes. There are people walking in all the time to get sandwiches to go or to buy deli meats/cheeses/tapas. Definitly try this place out for lunch!

The sandwiches are super good here. I had the Jamón, sundried, pesto, parm cheese, and the flavors…read moreworked so well together making it taste delicious. I also had a black coffee with steamed milk and that did not disappoint! Small, cozy, friendly place.

We had a nice breakfast here: 10 Euros for a complete package including Cafe Latte, Smoothy, Bread…read moreand marmalade and cheese, and fruit loaf (GR: "Stollen"). Seems to be very organic shop. Dishes could have been slightly more salty (e.g. the bread). Nice and friend service, even so it was pretty crowded. I liked the Smoothy, which was made out of fresh Mango's. A good and innovative concept!

From the owner: Koffiebar de dames maakt gebruik van vele biologische en fairtrade producten. Je kan bij ons…read moregenieten van een heerlijk ontbijt, lunch, high tea en huisgemaakt gebak! Voor de kinderen hebben wij een kleine kinderboek met speelgoed, boekjes en speelgoed. Honden zijn welkom!

Fantastic spot to grab a healthy bite with many options near the airport…read more I am so pleased with the variety of vegetable dishes. Open seating with glass windows all around. Good place for families. Not a date night though.

Went there right after the lockdown was over and outside seating was open for business…read more I had a 300gr Rib Eye (I think it was more than 300gr) and it came with 3 sides - fries, vegetables and a fruit salad. We had a great time and the food was delicious. The rib eye wasn't as tender as I expected BUT still great quality. So if you're in Amsterdam or Zandvoort take a trip to Haarlem. Not that the city is just beautiful but De kale Pater has great food as well.

We found this restaurant based on a friend's colleague recommendation and we loved everything about…read morethis restaurant. Great food, great service, and the ambience isn't too bad. We came on a Monday without reservations and was greeted by a group of friendly staffs. Food took a while to come out. Below are the food we ordered: Chateaubriand (slides of steak with mushrooms and giant pepper): simply delicious! So tender and juicy without much seasoning. For 26.50 euro it came with plenty of sizes. Don't let the giant bell pepper intimidates you. It's the freshest and sweetest pepper I've had. Smoked salmon salad: my colleague's wife ordered this dish and she said she loved how light and fresh the salad was. They're not stinky with their salmon Surf and turf: I had a chance to taste the steak in this dish. It had more flavor than the chateaubriand but still enjoyable Fyi, the waitress' English was that good so it makes it a little bit harder for them to translate some of the menu (and that's why you're reading this review :-). I didn't find the price too expensive. Highly recommend this place if you're not in a rush for dinner. Perfect place for date night as well.