Cafes in The Hague

One of the most consistently praised specialty coffee bars in The Hague, run by Wesley Piket, a former coffee trainer, in a calm and beautifully fitted space in the historic Hofkwartier. A long wooden bar, window seating and a communal table create a room that is comfortable for both solo visits and small groups. Guest roasters rotate regularly, so the filter and espresso offer changes frequently. Excellent pastries and croissants. Welcoming for laptops on weekdays; busier at weekends when the priority shifts to the coffee. The highest-rated specialty coffee destination in the city centre.

A flagship espresso bar and roastery in the Zeeheldenkwartier, where coffees are roasted in-house from single-origin beans and the baristas are genuinely knowledgeable about what they are serving. A long black bar, industrial-style fittings and a welcoming atmosphere on the corner of Piet Heinstraat. They specialise in estate-specific single-origin coffees including Ethiopian and Costa Rican lots, and every shot is ground to order. Open daily from 09:00 to 16:00. One of the best cafes in the neighborhood and a natural stop on any Zeeheldenkwartier morning.

A specialty coffee bar and roastery on the Brouwersgracht in the centre, with space for around 60 people across an open, plant-filled industrial interior. The coffee is roasted on site and sustainably sourced; the bar serves espresso and batch brew alongside a small lunch menu and excellent cakes. In summer the outdoor seating on the canal is a significant draw. Work-friendly on weekdays. Owned by the same people behind JoeJoe Coffee Bar, which occupies the same address. The most spacious and laid-back specialty cafe in the centre of the city.

A surf-culture specialty cafe in Scheveningen’s Badhuisstraat, five minutes on foot from the beach, run by Vinnie Zwaan, a barista and surfer who built the place around both passions. Graffiti-covered walls, a colourful interior and a genuinely relaxed atmosphere. The coffee quality is exceptional: a rotating selection from Dutch and international roasters with particular strength in filter. Excellent croissants and fresh-baked pastries. A laptop-free zone by design, which keeps the atmosphere focused on the coffee and the conversation. The best cafe in Scheveningen by a clear margin.

A small specialty coffee bar in the centre serving beans from Berlin roaster The Barn alongside a good selection of pastries and sweet treats. A calm, focused space for those who want a serious cup of coffee in a quiet setting without the scene of the larger specialty cafes. Popular with locals who know the city’s coffee well. One of the more understated good cafes in The Hague and worth seeking out if you are already in the centre. The Papestraat is a short walk from the Binnenhof and the Mauritshuis.

The most popular brunch destination in The Hague, on the Piet Heinstraat in the Zeeheldenkwartier. Weekend mornings bring a queue outside; arrive before 10:00 or accept a wait. The eggs dishes, avocado preparations and fresh juices are all excellent and the portions are generous. The interior is warm and informal and the service moves at a pace that suits a leisurely weekend morning rather than an efficient weekday. A reliable recommendation for any visitor or new resident looking for a serious brunch in the neighbourhood.

A lively and consistently well-reviewed all-day cafe on the Anna Paulownastraat in the Zeeheldenkwartier, popular with both neighbourhood residents and visitors. Good specialty coffee, an energetic atmosphere and strong pastries and brunch dishes. One of those cafes that generates genuine local loyalty: people come back regularly rather than just once. The Anna Paulownastraat is a pleasant tree-lined square in the heart of the Zeeheldenkwartier; Cafe Blossom is the most established cafe anchor on it.

One of The Hague’s original specialty coffee destinations, combining a cycling boutique with a serious coffee bar in an atmospheric space in the centre. Persian rugs on the floor, bicycles on the walls and a passionate approach to single-origin coffee that has kept a loyal following since the early days of The Hague’s specialty scene. The goat’s cheese toastie is a longstanding favourite. The cycling culture gives it a distinct identity and a crowd that tends to be active, engaged and regulars rather than passers-by. A good choice for a weekday morning before or after exploring the centre.

A neighbourhood cafe and lunch spot on the Toussaintkade in the Zeeheldenkwartier that is genuinely beloved by local residents for its relaxed atmosphere, good coffee and honest food. The kind of neighbourhood cafe that does not try to be anything other than what it is: a comfortable place to spend a morning with good coffee and a simple lunch. Very local in character and entirely unpretentious. A reliable option when you want a calm morning in the Zeeheldenkwartier without the weekend queues of Meneer Jansen.

A warm, well-run specialty cafe near the Scheveningen beach area, opened in March 2025 and immediately established as one of the best in its part of the city. Excellent specialty coffee, proper pastries and a lunch offer that is among the best of any cafe in The Hague. A bookshelf, a sofa and a laptop corner make it comfortable for longer stays, while the social atmosphere suits a morning with friends just as well. One of those cafes that arrives fully formed and feels like it has been there for years. Best for a relaxed morning on the Scheveningen side of the city.

A historic patisserie and tea room near the Binnenhof operating since the 19th century, with an interior that has barely changed and a genuine sense of accumulated time. Traditional Dutch pastries, proper coffee and afternoon tea served in a room where political history has been discussed across these tables for generations. The most atmospheric cafe in The Hague and one of those rare places where visiting for the setting is as justified as visiting for what you eat. A natural stop before or after the Binnenhof or the Mauritshuis.

A daytime tea room and cafe on the Oude Molstraat that transforms into a wine bar with Mediterranean snacks in the evening. The daytime offer covers teas, cakes including the legendary Arretjes cake, coffee and excellent sandwiches served on wooden boards with inventive combinations. A local institution with a warm and very local following. The Oude Molstraat is one of the more characterful short streets in The Hague, with Huppel the Pub next door for those whose afternoon extends into evening. Open for lunch and tea; the evening transformation is worth knowing about for a different kind of visit.

The main public library on the Spui has excellent study and work facilities, fast free wifi, a good in-house cafe and opening hours that extend to 22:00 most evenings. The most practical free work space in The Hague by a significant margin. The building is modern, the seating is varied from quiet study areas to more social spaces, and the central location makes it easy to combine with a lunch break elsewhere on the Spui or in the centre. A reliable fallback for any day when the cafes are too busy or too social for focused work.

A Dutch specialty coffee chain with three locations in The Hague, offering reliable specialty coffee in a minimal, work-friendly environment with good wifi and large communal tables. Not as distinctive as the independent cafes but consistently well-executed and genuinely suited to a productive morning. The Piet Heinstraat branch in the Zeeheldenkwartier, the Fahrenheitstraat branch in the Statenkwartier and the Theresiastraat branch cover the main residential areas well. The nitro coffee in summer is a particular draw. A safe choice when you want reliable coffee and a seat you can keep for two hours.