Looking for a good place to have lunch in Leeuwarden? Or just a cup of coffee or tea in Leeuwarden? There are plenty of places to choose from in the city centre. Our guides have listed our 11 favourites below. You can also find them on our map.
1. Stek Leeuwarden
Located at one of the most beautiful locations in Leeuwarden. Inside this old bridge keeper’s house you have a view of our leaning tower while the boats sail by in the canal. Inside everything is cute and the food is only healthy and delicious. Location: Harlingersingel 2
2. Brownies & Downies
Is one of the nicest places to have lunch. They mainly work with people with mental disabilities. Sometimes your order takes a little longer, but that is more than made up for by the friendly staff. Location: Nieuwestad 1
3. De Skeve Toren
Located on the oldehoofsterkerkhof and offers a beautiful view of Leeuwarden’s iconic leaning tower. It’s a cosy place to enjoy a delicious lunch or a drink during a visit to the city. Location: Oldehoofsterkerkhof 48
4. Grand Café De Hofdame
Is a restaurant in Leeuwarden where you can go for lunch, dinner or a drink. The beautiful historic location exudes grandeur. Inside, you have a view of the Oldehove. But first take a look in the garden. After all, the hofdame has a beautiful garden with a fountain where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Location: Grote Kerkstraat 7,
5. Barrevoets
Is a small lunchroom in the Kleine Kerkstraat, near the starting point of the Free Tours. An ideal place to have a cup of coffee before your walking tour starts. It’s also the right place for delicious homemade cakes, lunch or smoothies. They also have the best Cappuccino in town here. Location: Kleine Kerkstraat 41
6. Huize kwast
A beautiful terrace on the canal and inside, the restaurant has an attractive and modern interior. Huize Kwast offers an extensive lunch menu with well-known classics, but also with special and refined dishes. You can also come here for a good dinner. Huize Kwast used to be one of Mata Hari’s favourite places because her best friend Henriette Kwast lived here. Location: Nieuwestad 75
7. De Tweeling (The Twins)
Hidden away in a side street off Nieuwestad, this café is run by twins Marijke and Wietske, which can be a little confusing at first. They open early and also serve breakfast. The sisters work with local and sustainable products. They have a unique menu for Leeuwarden with many products that are just that little bit different. Not standard, but surprising. For example, they have a wide selection of Matcha drinks and serve creative artisan pastries. Location: Herenwaltje 20, Open Wed-Sun 9:00-18:00
8. Brasserie Spiegelaar
has a nice terrace on the canals of Leeuwarden. Enjoy your drink while the boats sail by and if there is no boat passing by, you also have the best view of the Waag from this terrace.Location: Nieuwestad 141,
9. Fer
This is Farid’s coffee shop and you should definitely check it out. First of all, Farid is just a really nice guy who is easy to talk to. Secondly, he not only sells great coffee, but also everything that makes you happy, such as pussy cards, studio turbo prints or a luminous smiley face. Location: Wirdumerdijk 20
10. Lazy Lemon
Is a fine place, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But this is also a great place for a nice drink. On the first floor, the kids corner has a large play corner so you can enjoy all the goodies on the menu. Location: Ruiterskwartier 135A, Tel: 058 250 45 76
11. Kofje
Kofje is Anne and Fin’s cosy and welcoming coffee shop. Not only do they sell delicious coffee (speciality coffee), but you can also buy all kinds of tasty treats to go with your coffee. Everything is homemade by Anne, who has a mini bakery at the back. Think sourdough bread and delicious cakes such as cheesecake or cinnamon rolls. But the selection changes every time. And they are also located in a very nice street: Vijzelstraat. Every first Saturday of the month, there is a farmers’ market there. Location: Vijzelstraat 1
12. Banhs & Boba
This is a Vietnamese Lunchcafe where they have been selling really good Bubble tea’s for year’s. But a Banh Mi sandwich is also highly recommended and the Vietnamese coffee with sweet condensed milk is also an experience. Location: Tuinen 23
Didn’t find what your looking for? Check our Restaurants of Leeuwarden page, as Post-Plaza, Proefverlof and Bowls ‘n Rolls also serve lunch. Or are you looking for a place that can house big groups? We’d recommend Post-Plaza, De Hofdame, Proefverlof or Lazy Lemon.
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