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.

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!

Came here for lunch while visiting the city. Beautiful old building converted into a restaurant in…read more2015. Service was fast and friendly. Menu consists of different sandwiches, salads, burgers, wraps, etc. Tried their chicken club sandwich and it was delicious! Side note - comes with the skinniest shoe string fries, not your typical dutch fries so you need to ask for that separately. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. Would definitely come back here if in the area again. Lekker!

We had a really good lunch here. The Parmesan fries were fantastic and our Kroketten Broodje were…read moregreat too. Our server was friendly and helpful and our food arrived quickly. The atmosphere in the old building was very nice.

Busy cafe on the canal. Service was very good despite everyone being very busy…read more We stopped by after a canal boat ride and enjoyed a light lunch. I liked the caprese salad with mozzarella. We shared an order of French fries. Food came out reasonably fast and ingredients tasted fresh.

Visited here for lunch one day while visiting Leiden. Beautiful location on the water. Service was…read morefriendly and efficient. Of course i had to try their kroket and it was so good! My sister had their falafel salad and thought it was delicious too. Great place for photos as well - highly recommend!

Couldn't agree more with all the positive reviews! Small bistro with only 9 tables inside and the…read morechef delivers your meal personally. We had the house special with a nice glass of pinot noir. Highly recommend

This cute little restaurant was our favorite dining experience during our travels through the…read moreNetherlands. I'm so glad we found this place. We ate every morsel of starter, entrees and dessert. We arrived for early dinner but it looks like they serve lunch too.

Simple little stop to fill your craving for a beer, cocktail, koffie, lunch, or dinner. Plenty of…read morecozy places to sit and service is efficient. Sit on the small patio to watch all the action (especially during a market) or sit inside to keep warm and covered. Great spot to grab what you need. Centrally located.

Booked our table 4 weeks in advance for my wife's birthday…read more After arrival on time at 1900 we were seated and served starters within 20-25 minutes, great start.... however after that we were left waiting and waiting...when my salmon main finally arrived after nearly 2 hours (20.47) it was over cooked, congealed and tepid. Clearly the food had been siting for a very long time, completely dried out and actually hard on top. Sauce swimming with grease and fish juice. Customers who had been seated up to an hour later than us were also receiving their orders before us. not cool When the waiter was told the wait time was too long he became emotional and physically threatening. Standing over me whilst threatening to take back all the food, as if giving me an ultimatum like a scolded child would somehow correct the poor standard of service he was providing. I asked him several times to lower his voice and stop causing a scene to which he boomed " I'm not causing a scene" ..at this point everyone in the restaurant was looking at us, he was SO loud ... literally everyone, so embarrassing. toilets smell bad!

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!

We dropped by Soups and Salads to cure our shopping spree induced starvation. Though we expected to…read morejust fill our stomachs, we ended up finding the perfect place to get take-out dinner. Run by father and son, this stop-in bistro features yummy soups, tasty sandwiches, great salads and typical Dutch meals to take out. Because of this, Soups and Salads is our go-to for any night we don't feel like cooking. Luckily, there's also seating inside, allowing you to drop by for a quick sandwich or a cup of their delicious lentil soup (which you can make even more delicious by adding a topping of your choice). In short, after your first visit, Soups and Salads is sure to be your new comfort food.