Loved this cute cafe! The staff was very kind and helpful! Food was delicious! It got a little busy…read moreas we were wrapping up-- but that's just because it's so good!

De Koffiemolen has all that makes a good café: excellent coffee, cosy interior, some small…read morebreakfast/lunch dishes, sweet treats and a friendly staff that makes you feel welcome. Beside the coffee I enjoyed a well prepared, tasty sandwich with Old Amsterdam cheese.

Kowalski is well located in the old town and has a nice ambience, good coffee and a small food and…read moredesserts menu. It has two entrances, with a couple of outdoor tables and a charming view on the canal side. Much of the decor is second hand and for sale. WiFi is available.

Warm and welcoming restaurant with friendly stafff and and great cappuccinos (that come with a shot…read moreof whipped cream and maybe amaretto?) very tasty!! The Applesap came with a lollipop, and my son loved that. The chicken satay was super tasty and came with crispy fries and plenty of mayonnaise. The veggie lasagna was dense and flavorful. Very hearty dish. The butter cake was delicious. I wish I had an entire cake of it!

Best place in Alkmaar for breakfast, served all day. I'd suggest the breakfast for two which can…read morereally feed 4+. Cheese, fresh bread, meat, eggs, parfait, caprese, fresh squeezed orange juice, fresh jam, guac & butter. Great vibes & right off the canal.

THE perfect place if you are looking for a great breakfast or lunch…read more Their Fruit&Granen breakfast or Een goed begin... (A good start...) are amazing and will be served with a jus d'orange/smoothie and coffee/tea. You could also take a espresso which I prefer, because of their use of 100% organic Arabica beans. The atmosphere is really relaxed and you will enjoy your breakfast.

Nice oasis near the center of Alkmaar. Nice selection of drinks and food. Best time to go is when…read moreit's nice weather.

What a cozy place for a cup of coffee. We loved the relaxing atmosphere. This is the type of cafe…read morewhere you can sit for a couple of hours just relaxing. Stopped in on our last day in Alkmaar for two lattes. Like mostly all the coffee here, it was smooth and requires no sugar. FYI, must pay with cash if you're American. The machine did not accept any of our visa or mastercards-- not even our checking account card.

This place is delightful. Good food, good coffee, friendly staff, a nice atmosphere, and a…read morecollection of popular board games. I could spend all day here.

In our case, we do love having breakfast at Bagels and Beans every Sunday morning. B&B is a…read morefranchise coffee corner that can be found in several cities in the Netherlands. Lucky for us we do have one in our city. Our B&B is located in the city centre at the Koorstraat 29 in Alkmaar. They served different kind of Bagels from wheat to brown grain. It is a mix and match restaurant where you can mix the bagels with any kind of spreads according to your taste. I do love the most of them but my favourite is cream cheese with honey and walnuts. read full review ... http://lovingchristo.com/bagels-and-beans-alkmaar/

What is not to like about Bagels and Beans…read more.. When living in Utrecht we had one close to our house and also in our current home town of Haarlem, we have one in the city. They have nice coffees and whenever you are a bit hungry, they have amazing bagles! Also their fresh mint tea is very good! The breakfasts at these Bagels & Beans places are very nice also. Can really recommend the breakfast number 2 :)