Look, Haarlem has lots of cosy sustainable restaurants. We've already got that all figured out for you. But during that search, we also came across so many cosy sustainable lunch and coffee shops in Haarlem that it would make this list far too long. So we made a separate list of them. Here it comes!
Lunch tips in Haarlem
Haarlem, of course, is a treat in itself. A lovely city for a day or weekend trip. You can shop endlessly there (also second-hand, tips we have here), stroll through historic streets and enjoy fine coffee and lunch on almost every street corner. And Haarlem is also great with kids - please check our kid tips when you go out with your sprouts. And that means nice and green too! Because in Haarlem, they get it: conscious and convivial go hand in hand. From vintage interior to vegetable menu, from local delicacies to social entrepreneurship - these places are the place to be. And if that's not enough, the beach is just around the corner. We also have beach tent tips - read more quickly. So: got an appetite? Here come the cutest sustainable lunch and coffee shops in Haarlem!
Coffee and lunch in Haarlem: this is the place to be!
- Broekhof The Butcher's Daughter: the name refers to Guusje, who was the fourth generation Broekhof to take over the baton from her family's artisanal butcher's shop. But not to worry: meat has long since ceased to be taken for granted here. The deli serves a creative menu with many vegetarian and vegan choices, and a few carefully chosen meat options. Sustainable, tasty and with a story to tell. Kruisstraat 4, Haarlem
- Mica Coffee Bar: minimalist beauty, with a touch of Scandinavian design and very good coffee. The two sisters behind Mica serve specialty coffee, organic bakes and light lunch options with plenty of vegan and veg choices. A nice place to recharge - with or without a laptop. Kleine Houtstraat 103, Haarlem
- Jansje: at this sustainable lunch and coffee shop in Haarlem (and gift shop) right in the city centre, everything is about sustainability and inclusivity. You eat homemade, organic food (mostly local), and are helped by staff with a disability - all top chefs. Extra fun: the shop full of honest presents is highly recommended. Grote Houtstraat 45, Haarlem
- By Lima: a popular day café in the heart of Haarlem where everything is about delicious and conscious food. They work with seasonal organic produce from local suppliers and have a menu full of veggie delights: from cakes to salads and sandwiches. And the terrace in the lively Zijlstraat is a great place to sit. You can't make reservations, but the staff will lovingly arrange a nice spot. Zijlstraat 65, Haarlem
- Grow Cafe: in the Haarlemmer Kweektuin - a green oasis in the middle of the city - sits this cosy, organic café. Everything is homemade and child-friendly, with a play corner inside and a nature playground outside. A real kids' paradise, while you enjoy coffee, cake or lunch. Also fun: there are often sustainable markets and children's activities. Kleverlaan 9, Haarlem
- Pip Deli: a cosy spot on Lorentzplein in Haarlem's Leidsebuurt where healthy comfort food prevails. Bonus: lovely south-facing terrace! Here you can enjoy a good lunch (and dinner) and homemade delicacies. Lots of veg(n), always fresh and organic. This quiet neighbourhood just outside the city centre is a fun one to discover anyway. Lorentzplein 2A, Haarlem
Sustainable lunch and coffee shops in Haarlem are plentiful. This is Pip Deli.
- Native Haarlem: in the Breestraat - one of those Haarlem streets where you stumble across cute addresses - sits this cosy coffee bar with homemade goodies and fine coffee from local roasters. The menu features seasonal lunches and home-baked cakes, in a quiet, stylish setting with a hint of Scandinavian. Breestraat 23, Haarlem
- Le Petit Café: a gem in a former part of the city's oldest bookstore. French bistro vibes with original details - from church chairs from the South of France to found art in the attic. For coffee, wine, cake and a cosy lunch or dinner. Gedempte Oude Gracht 27, Haarlem
- Jules Coffee & Bakery: handsome corner building on the river Spaarne where you can drink top coffee with an Italian touch, while browsing sustainable children's clothes and gifts. The atmosphere is warm and stylish - lots of wood, round shapes and nice seats. Turfmarkt 2, Haarlem
- Mama's Soup: at this warm, Greek lunch spot, you feel like you're sitting at a table with family. Everything is homemade, healthy and brimming with love - from the soups to dolmas, salads and brunch dishes. There is plenty of choice for vegans, vegetarians and those with dietary requirements, such as a gluten-free or lactose-free diet. Grote Houtstraat 146, Haarlem
- Blend Haarlem: cosy all-day breakfast- and lunch spot on Kleine Houtstraat with a colourful interior and relaxed atmosphere. You'll drink good coffee from their own blend and eat freshly prepared dishes with lots of vega(n) options, often organic and local. Great for a quick coffee stop or an extended brunch. Weather permitting, you can sit outside. Kleine Houtstraat 138, Haarlem
- Court without worries: tucked away behind the Grote Houtstraat is this beloved lunchroom overlooking the Proveniershofje - an oasis of calm in the middle of the shopping area. They serve breakfast, lunch and high tea with local produce, organic and homemade as much as possible. Everything is prepared with care and spread with love. And yes: there is also a sunny terrace on the square. Grote Houtstraat 142A, Haarlem
- Café Lief: a completely plant-based neighbourhood café in Haarlem-Noord, inspired by Aotearoa (New Zealand) and run with a lot of love and creativity. They cook with the seasons, use locally harvested vegetables and conjure up something surprising every day - nutritious and tasty. Located in the quiet Soenda neighbourhood, just outside the city centre. On weekdays you come for breakfast, lunch or coffee, and at weekends for ‘Nami Nights’ with vegan sushi and ramen. Julianapark 14, Haarlem
- Brownies & downieS: Haarlem too has a branch of this well-known feelgood lunch chain where people with intellectual disabilities or distance from the labour market work with visible pleasure. You'll eat homemade breakfasts, colourful lunch dishes and, of course, the famous brownies. The location? In one of the Golden Streets - where you always discover something special. A feel-good place where you not only eat delicious food, but also contribute to a more beautiful world. Schagchelstraat 26, Haarlem
- Anne&Max: your living room on the Grote Markt, where you can go all day for breakfast, lunch or drinks. Everything on the menu is ‘planet-friendly’: 95% organic, lots of veg(n) and without unnecessary additives. From a complete breakfast to a vegan pistachio croissant, the De Kas sandwich or their famous carrot cake - here you eat deliciously and responsibly. Little ones are thought of too, with a baby chino for example. Grote Markt 5, Haarlem
- Mr Paprika: the toy shop in Haarlem with a large play corner and café in the middle of the shop - ideal for parents with young children. While the little ones go wild on the train track or dress up clothes, you sit down with a good oat milk cappuccino (no surcharge!) and something tasty from their own kitchen. Kids' Mecca with a coffee twist. Koningstraat 19, Haarlem
Coffee and lunch in Haarlem
Whether you go for a quick coffee to go, an elaborate brunch or a high tea with friends - Haarlem has it all. And the great thing is: you don't have to put your sustainable principles aside. From social lunch spots to vegetable gems and from cosy neighbourhood cafés to kidsproof hotspots, there is something for everyone. So put on those comfortable shoes, bring an empty stomach and be surprised by all the goodies this city has to offer. Do you have another great sustainable coffee or lunch spot in Haarlem that we really need to discover? Let us know about it!
Photo credits: Main image: Pip Deli & Broekhof The Butcher's Daughter. Other: Pip Deli.
