Vegan
Western
Mediterranean
Beer/Wine
Take-out
European
Breakfast
Vegan brunch cafe offering a variety of dishes as well as specialty coffee and natural wines. Items include toasts, pittas, cakes, and more. Open Mon 10:00-15:00, Tue-Thu 09:00-17:00, Fri 09:00-21:00, Sat 09:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-15:00.
20 Reviews
First Review by martamartika
EvaDee73
Points +187
One dish fantastic, one a bit bland - Edit
Looooved the kimchi pancakes, such a great tasty dish. I would come back just for that. Coffee very good too, staff super friendly. The haoura (daily special) was disappointing; quite bland tasting couscous with salad/veggies. I will come back though to try the rest of their menu
Read morePros: Kimchi pancakes, Coffee, Staff
Cons: The haoura (daily special)
Guest
hlgx
Points +2697
Quaint cafe with Dutch food - Edit
I highly enjoyed the Dutch sandwiches and breads with cheese. The place can get a bit full but the staff is extremely friendly and it's worth going to
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KayeMcNeill
Points +130
Lekker! - Edit
Super cute place with really tasty food! Had the quiche, toastie, and the bao - loved everything:)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-20
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Dipdo
Points +16
Exzellent - Edit
Super freundlich. Leckeres Essen. Zu empfehlen.
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JerryWdm
Points +1016
Verrassend! - Edit
Haarlem is een vegan restaurant rijker! Gezellige plek en een unieke menukaart met smaak- en stijlvolle gerechten
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df.ewalts
Points +148
Small and cozy - Edit
Cafe lief means cafe love, and they really put love in their dishes. Very small place and easy going. Liked the food a lot. Also my non-vegan friends were impressed
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Food
Cons: Service was a bit slow
Guest
KarolinaJoniec
Points +341
Cute place - Edit
Had a delightful time at this charming cafe. Tried the Bapao with tofu ‘chicken’ ball, while my friend opted for the potato waffle – I have to say, her choice was spot-on! Personally found the tofu ball a bit too salty, and more red cabbage would've been perfect. Requested extra pickles to balance the greens, but despite that, it wasn't too shabby. The place itself is adorable, and we wrapped up our meal with some delicious sweets, especially the cheesecake which was a winner!
Read moreOne thing to note for improvement: It took a bit for the staff to notice us, even though we were seated right at the front, and that initial wait wasn't very welcoming.
Pros: Cute interior, Good selection of dishes
Cons: The staff seemed a bit distracted.
Guest
WiderVistas
Points +1689
Gezond, vers - Edit
Je kan proeven dat de eten vers en gezond was.
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Lammetje
Points +58
Blijmakend! - Edit
De koffie vind ik hier niet zo lekker (kwestie van smaak) maar o wat word ik blij van Lief. Verrukkelijk en verrassend eten en zo fijn om als vegan eens een keer keuzestress te hebben bij het uitkiezen van iets lekkers!
Read moreOok als het heel druk is zijn ze hier vriendelijk en ik zou bijna zeggen: lief 😊
Kortom: ik ben fan en raad Lief ten zeerste aan.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-24
Pros: Vriendelijk personeel, Heerlijk eten
Cons: Ik hou niet zo van de koffie hier.
Guest
Jason Griffin
Points +264
Top notch cafe - Edit
Very cozy cafe, friendly staff, and delicious food. The menu changes, but everything is vegan.
Read moreToo many options to choose from really! The breakfast, brunch, drinks, and sweets are all delicious.
The location is away from the city centre, but it’s worth the trip to try this wonderful cafe.
Guest
Spromf
Points +114
Cute, Cozy, Tasty - Edit
Really interesting dishes with a very homey atmosphere. The sitting area in the front is cute and cozy. Price for the food is really good for what you get. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great brunch spot.
Read moreI got the potato waffle with oyster mushrooms and my husband got the shakshouka. Both dishes were delicious, with creative use of ingredients, but if I had to choose between the two I would go for the potato waffle (but that’s just because i’m not huge on bell peppers). I was planning on trying a cheesecake slice or tiramisu after, but the entrees were so filling I couldn’t eat anything else.
Coffee was also very good.
Pros: Unique dishes, Comfy and calm atmosphere
Guest
Maaikej
Points +1983
Ik heb je lief bij café lief - Edit
De naam lief is passend: bij lief leaf zijn ze aardig en alles is vegan.
Read moreDe menukaart is origineel en steeds met andere gerechten. Ik nam verschillende heerlijkheden en de kwaliteit is van hoog niveau.
Het café is vooral gericht op ouders met kleine kinderen, maar er was een rustig hoekje te vinden.
Guest
ChelaLandau
Points +2444
Warm and friendly vegan eatery 💜💜 - Edit
We really enjoyed our brunch here today. Sweet, comfortable easy-going restaurant with what tastes like home-cooked vegan food, great cappuccinos, and super friendly service.
Read moreThe owner is from New Zealand and was very familiar with HappyCow. We came during the day but when the topic of New Zealand wines came up (I told her that I frequently would buy New Zealand wines even if they did not say they were organic because of the clean farming there) she mentioned that they have a large selection.
We would love to go back to sample!

Guest
Marije_vegan
Points +128
Gezellig & kindvriendelijk Vegan lunchpakket - Edit
Hier kun je heerlijk lunchen in Haarlem, net buiten het centrum in de Cronjé.
Read moreIdeaal om hier met kleine kinderen heen te gaan, zo is er een kindermenu en een speelhoek met schommelstoelen waar je rustig in kunt zitten.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-16
Guest
erikavzb
Points +58
Vegan huiskamercafé met veel lekkers - Edit
Wat een gezellig café en wat veel lekkers. 😋 Supervriendelijk personeel en fijne, relaxte sfeer. Alles is vegan en huisgemaakt.
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ErwinKiki
Points +1389
Hele leuke plek met heerlijk eten - Edit
Vriendelijke mensen, lekker eten en een mooie plek! 💜
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-01
Pros: Medewerkers zijn aardig, Goed all vegan eten, Mooie plek
Guest
diana.hofer
Points +88
Lovely cafe - Edit
Great coffee, delicious food and friendly people. Definitely coming back!
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nicolevanvondel
Points +19
High quality vegan food - Edit
Amazing high quality vegan and lactose free food. The best place in Haarlem for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon bite. They also serve amazing coffee!
Read morePros: Good vibe, Excellent food, Friendly staff
Guest
Sunnel
Points +82
Schönes Café in Haarlem - Edit
Sehr leckerer Café und Frühstück. Tap Water gibt es kostenlos dazu. Wir kommen gerne wieder
Read morePros: Komplett vegan, Service , Qualität
Cons: Preislich etwas zu hoch
Guest
martamartika
Points +26
The best speciality coffee and delicious cakes in Haarlem! - Edit
I love this new cozy hidden gem in Haarlem. They have great coffee and the best cakes! Highly recommend
Read morePros: The best coffee, Amazing desserts , Good food
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