Guidebook for Haarlem
Essentials
Marqt
402 CeintuurbaanGreat food!
Bakker van Vessem
10 KleverparkwegBest bakery in town, very closeby
Bacchus Wijnhuis B.V.
22 KleverparkwegThese guys win the award for best winery every year!
Best place to buy cheese (especially Italian/French/Spanish) in Haarlem. Try the barolo cheese or the gorgonzola with prosecco!
11 locals recommend
Het Oude Zuivelhuis
2 KleverparkwegBest place to buy cheese (especially Italian/French/Spanish) in Haarlem. Try the barolo cheese or the gorgonzola with prosecco!
The closest supermarket. Convenient and certainly good enough if combined with the local stores on Kleverparkstraat..
Best Supermarket with all possibilities is Albert Heijn on the Soendaplein.
74 locals recommend
DekaMarkt
52-56 Meester CornelisstraatThe closest supermarket. Convenient and certainly good enough if combined with the local stores on Kleverparkstraat..
Best Supermarket with all possibilities is Albert Heijn on the Soendaplein.
Soendaplein
SoendapleinHere you find our best supermarket Albert Heijn.
Food Scene
We always order online on tuesday, 50% discount when you pick the sushi up on Wednesday!
Sushi Time Haarlem
44 KruiswegWe always order online on tuesday, 50% discount when you pick the sushi up on Wednesday!
Jopen
2 Gedempte VoldersgrachtBrewery, bar & restuarant in an old church. Very lifely & nice place.
Best place in Haarlem we think, but not cheap. 6 exiting dishes on a fixed menu.
15 locals recommend
Truffels
45 Lange VeerstraatBest place in Haarlem we think, but not cheap. 6 exiting dishes on a fixed menu.
restaurant metzo
21 WarmoesstraatGreat restuarant & excellent price
Best place to eat on the beach (unfortunately this says a lot about the rest), they serve excellent pizzas from real wood stove. (we know, we lived in Italy for 3 years!)
75 locals recommend
Tijn Akersloot
1 Boulevard Paulus LootBest place to eat on the beach (unfortunately this says a lot about the rest), they serve excellent pizzas from real wood stove. (we know, we lived in Italy for 3 years!)
Pancakes with kids, they have a nice backyard with trampoline. And midgetgolf.
13 locals recommend
Restaurant De Hemelse Pannenkoek
3 ZeewegPancakes with kids, they have a nice backyard with trampoline. And midgetgolf.
Parking, access to a quiet part of the beach. Great for kids. They serve coffee, nothin fancy, but mostly convenient & quiet.
15 locals recommend
Parnassia
7 ZeewegParking, access to a quiet part of the beach. Great for kids. They serve coffee, nothin fancy, but mostly convenient & quiet.
Kraantje Lek
22 DuinlustwegChildren playground & animal farm. They serve coffee and pancakes
Ratatouille Food & Wine
96 SpaarneThese guys won some Michelin stars, a new kid in town!
Café Colette
22 Oude GroenmarktBest place at the Groenmarkt, always very busy. French bistro.
La Cucina di Georgia
26 Tweede Helmersstraatwithout a doubt the best italian in town. Pricy though...
Honestly speaking on of our favorite places. Lots of sun, space & playgartens surrounding this place.. Still undiscovered in Haarlem. Just Lunch & coffee.
Museumcafé Thuys
2 SchotersingelHonestly speaking on of our favorite places. Lots of sun, space & playgartens surrounding this place.. Still undiscovered in Haarlem. Just Lunch & coffee.
Great Thai place with real Thai cook. We come to Thailand a lot, so we know its good...:)
10 locals recommend
Zap Thai by J&C
21 KleverparkwegGreat Thai place with real Thai cook. We come to Thailand a lot, so we know its good...:)
Arts & Culture
Frans Hals Museum - Hof
62 Groot HeiliglandFamous Dutch painter from Haarlem
Haarlems most famous Museum with very good exhibitions from time to time
370 locals recommend
Teylers Museum
16 SpaarneHaarlems most famous Museum with very good exhibitions from time to time
This church is famous for its organ, apparently 'Müller organ dating from 1738, which is the most depicted instrument in the world.'
43 locals recommend
Cathedral of Saint Bavo
146 LeidsevaartThis church is famous for its organ, apparently 'Müller organ dating from 1738, which is the most depicted instrument in the world.'
Entertainment & Activities
Toystore & cafe in one, in smashing old city warehouse. This is without a doubt THE spot for little kids (0-7) in town. Also great for parents. Dont miss it!
47 locals recommend
Meneer Paprika
19 KoningstraatToystore & cafe in one, in smashing old city warehouse. This is without a doubt THE spot for little kids (0-7) in town. Also great for parents. Dont miss it!
Nice terrace and sandy & water play garten, dont forget to bring warm clothes!
This is also the access to t Wed, a dune lake which is perfect for swimming with smaller kids or when its windy...
41 locals recommend
Bezoekerscentrum De Kennemerduinen
12 ZeewegNice terrace and sandy & water play garten, dont forget to bring warm clothes!
This is also the access to t Wed, a dune lake which is perfect for swimming with smaller kids or when its windy...
Mini Markt BV
6 Doctor Dirk BakkerlaanNice place for kids and great carrot cake
Pancakes & good coffee in one of the most beautiful buildings (monument) in Bloemendaal, lots of outdoor space in a very relaxing & green atmosphere.
PKH Bloemendaal ‘t pannenkoekenhuisje
2 MollaanPancakes & good coffee in one of the most beautiful buildings (monument) in Bloemendaal, lots of outdoor space in a very relaxing & green atmosphere.