Haarlem is a lovely city for a day or night out. You stroll along cosy canals, discover pretty boutiques and plop down on one of the many lovely terraces. And the great thing is: Haarlem also fits perfectly into your greener list, because it is bursting with more sustainable restaurants. But where can you find these sustainable restaurants in Haarlem? Right here! Because we have listed the nicest addresses for you. Plenty of choice! Where will you go?
Sustainable restaurants in Haarlem: this is the place to be!
Haarlem offers a plethora of coffee shops, eateries and fine dining restaurants. It would give you acute choice stress. So how do you pick out the greener addresses? Well, they go the extra mile. Think of a menu full of vegetables, ample veggie choices, cooking with organic and local ingredients, moving with the seasons, and preferably also a smart approach against waste. That's what we think is really tasty. We have listed the best discoveries for you. Perfect for a sustainable day out in Haarlem, because we also have the second-hand shopping addresses in this city for you!
New Vegas
New Vegas is Haarlem's first fully vegan restaurant and rightly calls itself ‘The Veganizers’. Here, it's not about what you don't eat, but what you do get: recognisable classics with a plant-based twist. From a generous burger with vegan cheese to a 3D-printed steak and ‘cheese fondue’ made of cashew nuts, everything is 100% plant-based. The atmosphere is relaxed. Perfect for dinner with friends or a cosy drink with a few bites. You'll find New Vegas a stone's throw from the Grand Place.
Koningstraat 5, Haarlem
City beach the Oerkap
On the Spaarne - the calm water that winds right through Haarlem - you'll find one of the city's most chill spots: Oerkap. A fine beach bar where you plop down in the sand overlooking the water and enjoy a casual atmosphere. The menu is simple but thoughtful: a wide choice of vegetarian tagliatelles and pizzas and original vegetarian appetisers such as cauliflower bites, risottini and pitas with dips. Everything is freshly prepared with love for flavour and ingredients. Also cool is the drinks menu: Jopen beer on tap, wines from Grape District and lemonades from Roze Bunker. Whether you stop by for a coffee in the sun, drinks with friends or an or an evening with live music - this is always the place to be.
Harmenjansweg 95, Haarlem
Menu Corridor
In a special place, in the former administration building of the old domed prison, you will find Menu Corridor. As soon as you walk into the corridor with its open kitchen, you imagine yourself in a French bistro. The menu features many seasonal dishes, vegetarian options, local fish and some meat options. In short, really a night out for two, but also a nice place to go with a group. Just book a table in advance, because you're not the only one curious about their shared dining and extensive wine list.
Harmenjansweg 4, Haarlem
Sustainable dining out in Haarlem at Menu Corridor. At thegreenlist.nl, we are fans, See our review here.
The Cloister Kitchen
Tucked away in a historic building just outside the city centre, is The Cloister Kitchen. This restaurant was recently renovated and made more sustainable. For example, it no longer uses gas. The menu has also changed: the number of dishes has been reduced so that less food is thrown away and the broth is drawn from leftover vegetable peels. Vegetarian options on the menu have been expanded. Extra fun is the service: this is an apprenticeship for young people who have dropped out of mainstream education for whatever reason. They now work under the guidance of experienced chefs.
Hagestraat 12, Haarlem
Jetties
If you walk from Haarlem station to the city centre, you will pass by Jetties. The location makes it ideal to pop in here before or after a day of shopping in Haarlem for a drink, lunch or dinner. The menu features delicious juices, homemade cake and lots of vegetarian options for lunch and dinner. In summer, they also sell locally produced ice cream here. Delicious!
Kruisweg 57, Haarlem
The roof greenhouse
Tucked away atop a city centre car park is The roof greenhouse. The entrance takes some searching, but after all the stairs you suddenly find yourself in a beautiful place. From this restaurant you have a great view over the whole city, from the greenhouse or from the terrace. The restaurant has its own vegetable garden and keeps chickens and bees on the terrace. And they have a much wider vegetable garden where organic vegetables are grown that go straight to the restaurant. Lunch, drinks or dinner: there is a wide choice of vegetarian and vegan dishes, but meat or fish is also an option. Enjoy your food while watching the Haarlem skyline looks. This is unique!
De Witstraat 1A, Haarlem
The Dakkasas sits in a spectacular location in Haarlem, on top of a car park with, surprisingly, a rooftop greenhouse. Photos: Edith Maaskant.
By Lima
By Lima is a day cafe that we even have a separate Haarlem list for, because Haarlem is bursting with cool, sustainable coffee, brunch and lunch spots. Check out this list here. Ahead Lima. They work with as much seasonal organic produce from local suppliers here as possible. Located in the heart of the city centre, this lunch café has a lovely terrace overlooking shoppers on Zijlstraat. And they have it all: delicious coffee, vegan cakes, salads and sandwiches, not to mention a high tea. Reservations are not possible here, but the cheerful service will gladly help you get a seat!
Zijlstraat 65, Haarlem
Grow Cafe
The cosy Grow Cafe is located in Haarlem's green oasis: the city nursery garden. The café is in a greenhouse with a wooden floor and a mix of vintage chairs and sofas. This makes it a unique place for a coffee, vegetarian lunch or drinks. If you're lucky, the house cat will also come and snuggle with you. Kids along? No problem! This place is a walhalla for children with a play corner, playground and a gnome trail. Next to the café is the Kweekstraat, where sustainable and circular entrepreneurs have found their place. Every month, the city farm garden hosts an organic market with local products and regularly organises sustainable events. Find more kid tips in Haarlem here.
Kleverlaan 9, Haarlem
Buitenplaats Plantage
Half an hour's cycle from Haarlem is this organic ‘slow food & mood’ restaurant where you can enjoy lunch and dinner. Here, everything is about relaxing, so enjoy the peace and quiet in the greenhouse, on the terrace or in the hammock. The menu is 100% organic and they cook with the seasons. With this tip, we're actually out of Haarlem. We do not think this is a problem, because we have also listed some great places to eat near Haarlem for you. Check out these greener restaurant tips here!
Vogelenzangseweg 49A, Vogelenzang
Buitenplaats Plantage is not strictly speaking in Haarlem, but we want to tip you off to this sustainable restaurant. A list of sustainable restaurants near Haarlem can be found here, too, there are a lot of them.
More sustainable restaurants in Haarlem
As you can see, the possibilities for delicious and sustainable food in Haarlem are endless. And believe us, this is far from everything. How about a vegetarian or vegan rice table at Flamboyant, a crunchy salad to go with SLA or a 100% vegan pita at FLFL? And for those who love world cuisines: Shree, The Queen of Sheba and Syriously serve delicious vegetarian Indian, Ethiopian and Syrian dishes - packed with vegetables, spices and love. Okay, we're really stopping now. Did you get hungry after reading these tips? We get it! Are you going to discover these sustainable hotspots in Haarlem? Then be sure to share them on Instagram and don't forget @thegreenlist.nl not too tag. Super fun to also share your experiences with the largest sustainable Instagram community in the Netherlands. And are you missing a sustainable restaurant in Haarlem on this list? Then be sure to let us know! You can find the contact buttons at the bottom of this page.
More sustainable tips in Haarlem
- Affordable and sustainable accommodation in Haarlem: That's possible at Stayokay Haarlem.
- Second-hand shopping in Haarlem? We get you started with these shopping tips.
- Beach tents near Haarlem? We have a fine list of beach bars in both Bloemendaal aan Zee as beach bars in Zandvoort aan Zee.
- Out and about in Haarlem with children? We have tips for that too!
Photo credits: main image: Edith Maaskant & Menu Corridor. Other: Menu Corridor, Edith Maaskant (The Dakkas), Buitenplaats Plantage.
