In Haarlem and the surrounding area there are countless luncheonettes to be found. But which one is best to go to with children? 24NANNIES selected for you the best lunchrooms in Haarlem and surroundings. So you already know what you’re going to do next Wednesday afternoon!
Nurks in de Hout
On the Hertenkamplaan in the green Haarlemmerhout lies a cozy eatery: Nurks. This restaurant is located, as the address suggests, near the deer park and also Kinderboerderij de Houthoeve is close by, so you can easily combine a trip to the Hout with lunch. The menu is very suitable for children: there are various (children’s) pancakes to order, but the little ones can also choose from a sandwich, a Nutella sandwich or a croquette or frikandel with fries. There are also healthy dishes on the menu, such as a bowl of cherry tomatoes and cucumber. As a parent you also have a choice of cakes and sandwiches. When the weather is nice you can sit on the cozy terrace under old trees.
Address: Hertenkamplaan 1, Haarlem
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 12:00 to 20:30
Bistro Bis
Of course, your kids sometimes like not to sit at the table the whole time (and you probably do too). Then Bistro Bis in the centre of Haarlem is a lovely place to go. While you enjoy a delicious goat cheese sandwich with dates and wild spinach on the terrace or in the atmospheric interior, your kids can have fun in the playroom. There are windows on the floor of the restaurant, so you can occasionally look down and see if everything is going well. They say they love coffee at Bistro Bis, so your cup of Giraffe coffee won’t go amiss either.
Address: Kleine Houtstraat 4, Haarlem
Opening hours:
Tuesday through Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 13 till 17:30 hrs.
Kweekcafé
The Kweekcafé should also not be missed in this list. We already mentioned this café in a previous article about unknown places for children in Haarlem. The Kweekcafé is located in a greenhouse in the Haarlemmer Kweekuin in Haarlem-Noord. Practically on the doorstep you will find some animals in a meadow and a playground, while the spacious, bright greenhouse contains the necessary toys. Ideal for children! For a large part they cook with homegrown ingredients, so your lunch could hardly be fresher.
Address: Kleverlaan 9, Haarlem
Opening hours:
Wednesday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 8.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
French Napa
For a delicious ‘French Toast’ with melted brie, roast beef and smoked almonds or a juicy burger, as a parent or babysitter you can go to French Napa in Overveen. But also your children are more than welcome in this cozy bistro! They can order a peanut butter or chochopaste sandwich or a hot dog. In addition, there is a small play area set up, so they can have a good time. This may be an article about the best lunchrooms, but we have to mention that French Napa is also a great place for a drink. You can indulge in a delicious charcuterie or cheese platter while enjoying a glass of wine from Henri Bloem, while for your (babysitting) children popcorn and bitterballen are on the menu.
Address: Bloemendaalseweg 333, Overveen
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 08:30 a.m. till 10 p.m.
Saturday: 08:30 a.m. till 6 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
