While walking through the Bloemencourso in Haarlem, I noticed the huge line in front of this…read morebelgian fries stand and knew I had to try some! The line setup is a bit confusing, you order on the left and then wait on the right for your fries (right in front of the sauce sign... making it difficult for other people to see it). They have your usual selection of sauces which they usually pump onto your fries, but for the samurai, andalouse and americaine, it is self-service. The fries were slightly crispy on the outside and really soft on the inside. It is different than the ones from Vleminckx in Amsterdam; those are crispier overall. If you prefer your fries soft on the inside with a bit of crunch, this is your place. If you prefer really crunchy fries, I recommend Vleminckx.

Hands down the best place in Haarlem to go when you want some Belgian fries. They are oh so good!…read more Perfectly golden brown every time. They sauces are also very good as well. The homemade sambal sauce with mayo is really nice as is the joppie sauce. I would go as far to say that these are the best Belgium fires that I've had in NL. Pretty damn close to the real thing in Belgium if not just as good. You will always see a line at this place because everyone knows how good it is, the prices are reasonable and the wait time is not that long.

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.

Fantastic spot for a seafood snack! Friendly service, great prices. Don't go to that surly lady by…read morethe big church--come here!

Extremely tasty and fresh Eel, herring, and libeling, amazing experience!!! Me and my friend loved…read morethe place!

Stopped in for a quick coffee and it was PACKED. The staff was going a mile a minute, but found the…read moretime to be friendly and inviting. Wish we had found this earlier in the day because we would have spent time here reading. Coffee was great. Clear they know what they're doing. Highly recommend.

I came here to meet up​ with an acquaintance​ and adored the place.​ Their gluten-free cake and​…read moreginger cookie is so yummy. Vibe laid back and has a ​nice morning appeal to it.

Brownies & Downies has an expansive dining space. There's plenty of seats for everyone, groups…read moreincluded. My mom and I came the day before King's Day and were greeted with their special of the day. I'm glad a fellow reviewer noted that the waitstaff is comprised of people with disabilities. The person who served us did his best. I compliment him. I understand it's difficult. I want to let him know he did a great job. Confidence doesn't come easy. It comes through steady repetition. I'll gladly be back next time I'm in Haarlem.

Great food, kind service, and really cute cafe! Came with a friend for a quick bite and some coffee!read more

Looks like an ideal place to go if your a fan of haring. A nice location to sit back and enjoy the…read moresun and eat up some haring. However, not too impress with their fry fish. Kibbeling I would say is mediocre. I have expereinced much better.

The smell of a good bakery can make you literally delirious over the scent of bread and pastries.We…read morestrolled in here for some speculass for Dutchman, it's about that time for some cozy food as the temperature begins to drop. Bakker van Vessem has a wonderful bakery to pick up a fresh loaf of bread, speculass, or some yummy pastries. I am sure that I would have given them 4 stars if they had at least something for Gluten-free folks, but they did not.

Nice grocery store they with a good selection of items. They do not take American credit cards.read more

This grocery is right in the center of Haarlem and boasts loads and loads of selection. The store…read moreis clean and bright and very well stocked. Saturdays are *very* crowded. If you have the option, go on a weekday morning. You'll avoid the enormous crowds that clog the aisles. The prices seem very reasonable and there are some discount bins to rummage through.

Amazing place! The owner Sophia was so friendly and greeted us with a big smile…read more My cappuccino and my husband's Matcha (both made vegan with oat milk) were fantastic. Yummy dark chocolate cookie and almond bread. Seating inside and out. Very tidy and clean. Priced fairly. Definitely a must go to in Haarlem. We went three times on a 6 day visit.

Great coffee. Quick, polite service and good vegan pastries…read more The space is quiet but comfortable. There's a sweet pup who is sometimes hovering around. Maybe you'll be lucky enough to get to meet him.