Charming restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options. I had the Eastern Salad Bowl and my husband…read morehad the Turkish eggs. Colorful and delicious. Lovely welcoming staff.

The vegan food was super tasty in good portions in a great atmosphere. Definitely a must.read more

This is a fully certified (first in the Netherlands) organic vegetarian and vegan restaurant. My…read morewife took me here for our 8 anniversary today. Though she made reservations for a place by the window, somehow the info got "lost in translation". Renè, the half Czech half Dutch waiter was willing to ask the guests if they would mind moving but we stopped him. The food was delicious, he prepared three courses of different dishes, was insanely kind, knowledgeable and attentive. When all guests left, he let us stay almost 30 minutes longer so we could enjoy the desserts. It is not a fancy place but if you appreciate authentic place and delicious food, you'll have a nice experience!

I can't say enough about this prime spot. All the food was…read moredelicious, the service was friendly and professional. The cook is a magician with flavor and texture. Our mains were Thai Glory and the Rendang - with bitterballen to start and the death by chocolate and specula's cheesecake to finish. If you like vegan food, this is a must visit place!

It's just wonderful to find good vegan places. New Vegas had a bumpy start as they opened just…read morearound the lockdowns, but they persevered and made it! We just came in for a cup of tea and coffee and glanced over the menu. As they served the very Dutch bitterballen, a traditional fried breaded ball that contains a meat ragout, we ordered those. I hadn't had any for years as they usually contain meat. These were totally vegan, homemade, served hot with a good serving of mustard, and delicious! The tea was served hot in a nice big tea glass and the dirty chai was delicious too.

I am one of Jetties biggest fans. I love this place in so many ways. They always gives off warm,…read morecozy and friendly vibes. The service is friendly, warm and personal. The food always hits the spot. It's a perfect place for a nice lunch with family or friends. The ice cream, I really struggle with, because it's just too good to pass on. It's definitely one of those guilty pleasures. I have tried a lot of different ice cream spots in the center and they rank as one of my favorites. The location is very ideal, because it's right in the beginning of the center. A hop and skip away from the station, so you don't have to walk too far. So many wonderful different dishes to try. The salads, vegan burgers, lasagnas, Pumpkin Curry, Moroccan dish, and Special of the day are definitely worth ordering, and if you have a little space after, definitely go for the ice cream.

Stopped in for dessert while visiting Haarlem. Interior is cutely decorated. Service was fast and…read morefriendly. We decided to try the citron cheesecake and hazelnut ice cream on a cone. The cheesecake was delicious and had just the right lemon flavor. The ice cream was delicious

Their gluten free, egg free and soy free fudge cake is to die for, it's so delicious, especially…read morethe inner filling. I will be picking up a few slices for Christmas. I shared a few slices with family and they also loved it. They were surprised it tasted so good and had no gluten or egg in it. I am normally apprehensive when it comes to buying gluten-free or vegan products because the ingredients always happen to have some soy ingredients in it, which is so bad for you..... However I was delighted that I could indulge in some dessert here. Also make sure to try their Algerian soup, it is wonderful and fitting for the cold weather!

Excellent service. Great food. Fantastic location for people watching. Glad I checked this place…read moreout. Lots of good vegan options.

A one review cafe that had just recently opened, what could go wrong?…read more First off, the cafe is immaculate! Located outside of central Haarlem, it has beautiful views of the canal/river where you can people watch if you are lucky enough. Sadly I was there when it was freezing cold, so not many were out on the water, but I can see this as a popular spot during the warmer part of the years. They do offer some great brunch and lunch options, but I was set on a warm latte drink at 8:00 in the morning! The employee who was working was wonderful and went through their entire menu with me as I was unsure of some of the options to choose from. Price wise, very cheap compared to nearby Amsterdam, space wise, very ample, but could see it getting busy due to its location. All and all, a solid five star in my opinion!

A great place to enjoy brunch or lunch in Haarlem. They have a lot of wonderful sandwiches and…read moresalads here. I ordered the vegan burger, which was really good. Unfortunately I had to order it with no bread, because I am allergic to gluten. However i still enjoyed every bit of it. I also ordered their gluten-free apple pie.

We found this place online while visiting Haarlem for the day and decided to walk in right when…read morethey opened for dinner. We didn't realize how popular De Lachende Javaan is--they were completely fully booked! The owner noticed we were visiting from out of town and was incredibly accommodating. He explained the situation but managed to squeeze us in, provided we could eat relatively quickly before the next reservation arrived. We were so grateful because the meal ended up being fantastic. Since it was our first time trying Indonesian food, we went with the Rijsttafel Biasa (the smallest menu option). It was a variety of small plates served on portable burners to keep everything warm, accompanied by rice. It was the perfect introduction--there wasn't a single dish I didn't love. Even though the plates look small, we were completely full and satisfied by the end. We managed to finish just in time for the reserved party to take the table, so it worked out perfectly. Highly recommend booking a table in advance, but if you get the chance to eat here, definitely do it!

Wonderful and unexpected dining experience. We had the fish/veggie tasting menu. Beautiful dishes…read more Service was great and the place was humming with laughter and enthusiasm. Totally recommend.

While in Haarlem today we stopped to have lunch in Anne & Max - we sat inside which was quite…read morecomfortable. They do have a large outdoor seating area but it was a bit breezy today. We looked thru the online menu and were preparing to order ourselves when a lovely young woman stopped by and said we could order thru her. The chai tea was made perfectly - comes with a little chocolate cookie - and my Italian club sandwich (I added the ham) was just the perfect size for a lunch meal. Tasty too. We did use the toilets - they are downstairs - quite small steps so hold on - the area is well maintained and has a shared sink area. We'd go back here for sure

On a Monday trip to Haarlem, we found ourselves hungry with many places closed... we found Anne and…read moreMax and were happy we did. The service was great, the food delicious, the atmosphere was relaxing - they have both inside and outside seating. Nice lunch break!

The place is small but very cozy. Great people and food…read more All the dishes I had (5-course meal) were very good and, therefore, would certainly recommend this place for a High-End Gourmet food experience or just to go with friends and chill out with a glass of wine. It was truly an amazing experience. Very good food and very good service. I will most definitely come back for more! Be sure to Make reservations.

What can I tell you about this restaurant?…read more I highly recommend reservations because it is a smaller space. Their offerings are very fresh, but also have some unique meats such as guinny fowl, wild dove, and venison. We all chose the Chefs Choice (4) courses and stated things we don't eat. I for one have a seafood allergy so they didn't bring me any. My nephew hates mushrooms, so they didn't bring him any, etc. They brought homemade bread with a aioli butter. In no particular order I had the(1) Cheese foam (parmasean) with a roasted tomato (2) the steak tar tar. It was extra lean beef, seasoned to perfection. It had raw egg yolk on top with truffle sprinkled on top, it sat on top of a cracker. It was delicious but incredibly rich! (I shared with the others). (3) Tri-tip steak with endive and other veggies. (4) Dessert that was the perfect amount it was a marshmallow fruity melt in your mouth flavor. We enjoyed two bottles of wine between the six of us. Ambiance was perfect. The wait staff really explained every course to perfection. It was truly a culinary experience. I hope to come back during my next Haarlem visit!

Total big fan of their soups, so much that I was like I am coming here too frequently. I realise I…read moreneed to step up my creative skills in the kitchen and try to learn how to make some of these awesome soups. Ideal place to visit on a cold and typical rainy day in the NL.

Best soup ever. No joke…read more This was featured as the ROTD, twice I think, and I simply had to check it out. After parking my bike outside the shop, I walked inside. It was raining hard and I was soaking wet. A couple of tables were occupied already. There was one guy working at the time and he was incredible friendly. He greeted me in Dutch and I only understood enough to say, "Inglés, por favor!" He was very nice and introduced each type of soup they had on that day. I decided to go with the sweet potato soup. It was so creamy with a hint of spiciness. He asked if I wanted anything else, and I opted for the bread with oxenwurst, based on his recommendation. It was so good. They even have free wifi! Just ask for the password. I found the wifi to be reliable and fast enough to check in via Yelp, send emails, etc. This place is actually spacious, considering its central location. There are a number of tables that are good for individual diners, small, and large groups. Also, they close at 7pm on some days and if you were to visit right before closing, you can ask for your soup to go. FYI, the sidewalk is somewhat narrow but still enough room to park your bike. They don't take American credit cards, except the Dutch ones. So bring some cash with you!