Situated in the wonderful, cosy part of Haarlem, you're almost lured inside this place with the…read morefancy appetizing name. The interior is dimly lit, somewhat hipster, and smells of beertjes. For a place called dessertbar, they really don't excel in desserts, though. I tried the chocolate cake, which was served in abundance, but it was downright stale. When I remarked casually, the not-so-friendly hostess mentioned that the cake is only baked every once in a while. Thanks for not mentioning this while I ordered my once a week sweet delight (just kidding, I eat cakes for breakfast). Overall, the drinks selection is small, but prices average. It could be a good spot to look at passers-by outside or meet up with friends. Just don't try the desserts.

The Dessert Bar has a fantastic, cozy location just south of Grote Markt, and has the logo and…read moreimage to lure people in for a range of delicious desserts and sweet drinks, like mixers and sweet wines and scotch, right? Kinda WRONG!! They have three or so dessert options, none of which are appropriately unique or fancy for a place called Dessert Bar (stale chocolate cake for one). And the drinks are minimal as well. I ordered the orange ice creamy drink - can't remember what it's called - and it was decent, but everyone else at the table had some trouble finding something special. Stocking Jack Daniels and cheap Port just is not good enough! Feels more like a The Average Bar than The Dessert Bar. :(

This place has so many great ice cream flavors! The marzipan one was so good! I had that a few…read moretimes while visiting Haarlem. We also enjoyed the limoncello flavor and lavender. This place can get very busy after dinner, so be prepared to wait...but it's worth it!

The best place to go for ice cream in Haarlem. That being said, if it is a nice day, the line will…read morebe very long. They have all kind of flavors and there is almost something new to try. My favorite flavor is still viola and it's really nice pairing that with lemon. When you go in, order at the register and they will give you a ticket to place your order at the counter to get your ice cream.

Exceptional Ambiance , food and service ! Great value ! Best fries we had on this trip ! Healthy…read moreoptions and indulgent options ! Cute neighborhood with shops.

The food was amazing! We got the scrambled egg sandwich, spicy chicken sandwich and a burger. Best…read moreof all... Parmesan truffle Fries! Our waitress Sophie was great!!

The highlight was the view of the church right in front of you. We came here during lunch and had…read morethe crocque madame. It was ok, nothing special. The staff was friendly and brought a high chair for outside. The bathroom was also another highlight, it was cool taking a journey on the old basement and passing the wine cellar. We came here on a whim and it was satisfying (the view alone would warrant a return if it was the only restaurant with the view, but it's not). If I came back to Haarlem, I would venture out and possibly find another restaurant.

This place consists of both a restaurant and a brasserie and is located on the main square of…read moreHaarlem. The food at this place was very good and the staff here is also very friendly. If you are looking for a nice, little bit more formal restaurant with good food in Haarlem, for sure you should consider this place.

Ask for the "kiddie" size. It's just 1,50 and it's plenty, including all the usual toppings.read more

This place is basically the Chipotle of yoghurt, though without salmonella and no rush whatsoever…read more The concept is simple - take one of five types of yoghurt as your base (the thick 2% was awesome, add ingredients to your heart's content, and revel in the joy of a semi-healthy, incredibly good treat. The afternoon tea option is crazy cool - two unique yoghurt combos, two rolls, two desserts, and an unlimited cup of tea with their eight self-bag options. The tea options range from basic (Chinese Jasmine, Earl Grey) to quite unique (champagne tea, mon cheri). The option to self-bag at the table is quite fun - you can blend or try as many as you can get out of a big pot of hot water. Despite being a little bit chilly inside in winter, the restaurant is relaxed and a very nice ambiance. With comfy chairs around the back side, you might just take a nap after a nice treat. I should not fail to mention the staff who are exceptionally patient and kind, especially with newcomers to the concept. Much nicer than the somewhat less friendly staff at the crepe place across the street. Give it a shot!

I was in Haarlem for Haarlem Jazz this summer (HIGHLY recommended free event, BTW) and we took an…read moreice cream break. A friend living in Haarlem took us to Wessels's Ijs just around the corner from the V&D and I had THE MOST AMAZING ICE CREAM OF MY ENTIRE LIFE. And then I spent two months trying to remember where it was and what it was called so I could write this review. Why didn't I just ask my friend? Good question. Anyways, I was in Haarlem last week and passed it by chance and made sure to make a mental note this time. So here you have it. The ice cream to beat all ice creams. I was going to order some delicious flavor which has long since been forgotten (the guy working there let us sample, yay) and then he said, "why don't you try this one Kelsey, it's really good, I think you'll like it." Two words: LEMON CHEESECAKE. Okay and another one: OMG. It was really amazing. As I said this ice cream experience was two months ago and I still think about it on a daily basis. Sadly the shop was closed when we went by this time so I'm not sure if they open at all in the winter. If not I will pine for it until the spring/summer. Big sigh. Yum yum yum.

It was a treat to have dinner in Zocher after a long day of exploring the Christmas market in…read moreHaarlem. The evening called for a cocktail while we waited for our appetizer. I enjoyed the lychee and elderflower cocktail. If you like it a little tart and fruity, it's a good one for you. But the real treat were the apps we shared (because we want to try everything!). The pulled pork came with a BBQ sauce that was AH-mazing. Seriously delicious. I'm from the South in the US so it takes a good sauce to surprise me, but this one did it. If it was bottled, I would buy it. And Sean's oysters were also very good (and they came with Cava!). The side of bread comes with a variety of bread types and a tomato butter. Another pleasant surprise, and yes, it was delicious as well. But on to the main meals. I got Côte de Boeuf and the beef was delicious and flavorful. Even the salad that came with it had a vinaigrette that was slightly sweet and tangy--and I'm not one for liking vinaigrette and I loved it. Seriously, can I boast any more? I didn't try Sean's, but he loved his fish dish...almost licked the plate. The signature dessert, "Gateau Chaud" is a molten chocolate lava cake with mandarin ice cream and Grand Marnier salted caramel. For real? Heavenly doesn't begin to describe it. Though, after a full meal, I recommend splitting this dessert. Of course, if Creme Brulee is your style, it's delicious and actually a little large. I appreciated that the custard wasn't super cold. It wasn't warm either. Hard to explain, but I think it was the right texture and temperature. It's the little things. The restaurant itself has a varied style of seating. You could be at a regular table by the massive amounts of windows, on high top tables, booths, or even a long table in a library area. The kitchen is sunken and in the middle of the restaurant so you can look down into what's going on. The wall of wine and liquor is enticing and they have some fun drinks listed on their menu. The staff. I just want to take a minute to mention them. Every time I saw them interact with anyone, they seemed nice. Not just pleasant, but nice as in, they are nice people, not that they are being paid to be nice. Whether it was kids who were in the way, older couples who needed a little help with questions, or with each other, they were smiling and helping each other. I don't know about you, but it's a huge part of any experience, restaurant, retail, etc, that the staff are happy. And they seem happy! Atmosphere was super cool. We loved the space. We dressed up because we could and didn't feel out of place. The were were people that were super casual and they weren't out of place. Not a lot of places can claim that kind of versatility. So, 5 stars for food, staff, atmosphere. We'll be back when we are in Haarlem again!

What a great restaurant. Wonderful food, well prepared and with great service…read more Since we also stay at this hotel, it makes eating elsewhere a real dilemma. Their chief is a joy, and will create a special just for you, upon request. We had a cream of white asparagus soup (pre ordered) and their grilled cod. It was so good we had it again the next night. Always a pleasure to dine here.

If you're looking for a cocktail with a city view this is your place. It's located in the top of a…read moreparking garage but the view and the breeze was amazing. Our drinks were wonderful. The service was great. We ordered the nachos which were fresh And crunchy. Service was also spot on.

This is Haarlems best sunset perch set atop a parking Garage…read more We had super views from its glassy indoor dining room and an expansive terrace. The menu features creative vegetarian Faire and fish dishes. However, we were not very hungry and selected the dutch cheeze nachos with our cocktails.

What I love about the location, it's all about the scenery. A beautiful location to relax on a…read moresunny day and enjoy some ice cream. The ice cream is so so, but the neighbor is definitely an attractive location. It's a popular and busy street, so it's best to try to get there a little earlier if possible.

Perfect place for a nice ice-cream. They have a decent choice of ice-cream and when the weather is…read morenice, you can enjoy your ice-cream while sitting next to the Spaarne!