8 Best Lunch Spots in Haarlem for a Great Break from the Day

Spending a day in Haarlem is a treat! And that's not just because you're so close to the beach. Haarlem has plenty of great shops and charming hotspots. But where can you find the best lunch in Haarlem, you ask? We did some research and found the 9 best lunch spots below.

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8 Best Lunches in Haarlem

Le Petit Café

Looking for the best French cuisine? Find it at Petit Café in Haarlem: from timeless classics to new takes on age-old French recipes. A bonus: the shop is connected to the De Vries Van Stockum bookstore, creating a peaceful atmosphere and attracting many people to read. A delightful lunch break all round.
Filled-in Old Canal 27, Haarlem – lepetitcafe.nl

© Le Petit Cafe, @lepetitcafe.nl

Native

At Native, you'll feel like you're on vacation, especially when you settle down on their lovely terrace with brightly colored parasols. Besides delicious salads and sandwiches, you can't miss the sweet treats on the menu. We swear by the honey-glazed apple pie that's occasionally on the menu. 
Breestraat 23, Haarlem – nativehaarlem.nl

© Native, @nativehaarlem

Even more places with the best lunch in Haarlem

Bar Guest

On the edge of the city center, you'll find Bar Gast, which started out as a coffee shop. It was so successful that the owners expanded their offerings and soon started serving breakfast and lunch as well. Tip: try the sandwich with avocado, bacon, and poached eggs. 
Gasthuislaan 131, Haarlem – nativehaarlem.nl

© Bar Gast, @bar.gast

Cleeff

In Haarlem-Noord, you'll find Cleeff, a great hotspot that's been a hit for years. Located on the corner of Kleverpark, you can sit inside or outside on the patio and enjoy an extensive menu of sandwiches, soups, salads, and delicious smoothies. Fun for all ages. 
Kleverparkweg 13, Haarlem – cleeff.nl

Courtyard Without Worries

Both Amsterdam and Haarlem are teeming with charming courtyards. Our favorite in Haarlem: the Proveniershofje, because it's where you'll find the charming Hofje Zonder Zorgen (Carefree Courtyard). Despite the historic setting, the dishes here are delightfully modern, and you can enjoy high tea there. 
Corner Gierstraat and Grote Houtstraat 142 A, Haarlem – hofjezonderzorgen.nl

© Hofje Zonder Zorgen, @hofjezonderzorgen

Even more places with the best lunch in Haarlem

Frenchie

Frenchie's is literally a jack of all trades, whether you're sitting down for an LA Street sandwich, a bao bun, or Turkish eggs. Either way, you'll have a delicious lunch here, and the coffee is also incredibly good. A double win, all around.
Filled-in Old Canal 46, Haarlem – frenchie.nl

© Frenchie, @frenchiehaarlem

Dad's Beach House

In the Haarlemmermeersebos (which officially belongs to Hoofddorp, but we'll leave that aside for now), you can enjoy a delicious lunch by the water at Papa's Beach House. It's a place that feels completely out of the city, even though it's not. The food here is simple but delicious: the salads, sandwiches, and burgers are delicious. 
IJweg 961, Hoofddorp – papashouses.com/papas-beach-house

© Papa's Beach House, @papasbeachhouse

PIP Deli

Breakfast and lunch at PIP Deli are nothing short of a treat. The sandwiches are generously filled with the finest ingredients and unique flavor combinations. Besides a healthy lunch, they also have a wide variety of fantastic pastries. Just try to resist those...
Lorentzplein 2a, Haarlem – pipdeli.nl

© Pip Deli, @pipdeli