The terrace sits right on the canal, and you get a proper view of the old facades while you eat. That alone makes it worth stopping by. I had the apple pie with a gin and tonic &mdash; solid combo, nothing fancy. Prices felt fair for Leiden, though the seating is a bit tight if you&#39;re there during busy hours. Fine for a casual stop.

The salmon sandwich really is something else&mdash;fresh, nicely done, easily the best I&rsquo;ve had here in the Netherlands. Chef Kristina definitely knows her way around it. Place had a good buzz when I stopped by, staff seemed like they actually enjoyed being there. Only thing, it got a bit busy around noon, but that didn&rsquo;t take away from the food.

Food was decent, nothing fancy but cooked well. Staff really looked after us. Sat in the garden bit which was nice on a sunny afternoon. Prices are fair for what you get. Not a place I&#39;d drive across town for, but if you&#39;re nearby it does the job. Maybe a bit busy at lunchtime.

Been coming here for a while now. Cocktails are consistently good, that&rsquo;s mainly why I keep going back. The space is a bit hotel-lounge though, not really a proper bar vibe. Fine if you just want a quiet drink and not too much atmosphere. Prices are what you&rsquo;d expect for the area.

Stopped by for dinner and grabbed a glass of their house red &mdash; paired nicely with the duck confit. Cozy spot, old-town vibe is really charming. Food&rsquo;s solid for the price, nothing fancy but done right. Service was friendly enough, though it took a moment to get the bill. Would sit at the window again.

Decent gastropub with a proper drink list. I had the burger, it was pretty good. Portion size was generous, could barely finish. Menu has more variety than your usual pub, which is nice. Fine if you&#39;re in the area and want something reliable. Maybe not worth a special trip, but I&#39;d go back.

The guillotine cheese thing is such a fun gimmick, we had to try it. Bitterballen were solid and properly Dutch. It&rsquo;s self-service at the bar which is fine, but seating outside is super limited. We squeezed in though. Good spot for a casual catch-up with friends, nothing fancy but does the job. 😄

We stopped by for dinner and the wine list really stood out. Staff let us try a glass before deciding, which I appreciated. Portions were generous for the price. I had the grilled veggie plate&mdash;fresh, not overdressed. Simple and satisfying. Maybe a bit busy around 7, but fine.

Tried this spot by the canal with some friends&mdash;staff were friendly and the menu had a few interesting picks beyond standard bar bites. Beer list is solid too. Nice place for a relaxed evening.

Stopped by for a quick lunch on the terrace. The bitterballen were decent, but honestly the portion felt a bit small for what you pay. Classic spot in the center though, and the people-watching is great. I&rsquo;d come back for a drink, maybe not for a full meal.

Tried the fish and chips and the steak and chips. Both were solid, came out fast. Guinness was decent but the head was way too big, felt like half the pint was foam. Fish batter was crispy though, and the steak was cooked proper. Place was busy for a Tuesday, but service kept up fine.

Decent brown cafe with a solid beer list. Sat outside, good for people-watching. Nothing fancy but fine for a sunny afternoon.

Been coming here for a while now, and the meter-long nacho platter still gets me every time. It&rsquo;s just a solid sharing dish, loaded enough for two people. Staff&rsquo;s always on top of things too, never had to wave anyone down. Not the cheapest spot, but you get what you pay for.

Came here for the first time last week and honestly the sunset view over the Rhine is the thing. We sat outside, watched the light hit the water, and just didn&rsquo;t want to leave. Food was decent, nothing crazy, but that setting does a lot of the work. Would go back just for that.

The apple pie with a cappuccino is solid. Weekend mornings get busy though, so don&#39;t expect a quiet spot.

Stopped by for a few drinks before the match. Good spot to watch sports, plenty of screens. They had a decent Belgian beer selection, my IPA was solid. Gets packed on special beer nights, so grab a spot early. Bartenders kept up fine despite the crowd. Would come back for a casual pint.

Solid coffee and a friendly crew in The Hague. Back co-working space is a nice bonus, though it got a bit busy when I was there. Good spot for a morning stop.

The red wine sangria is definitely the thing to get here. Tapas were solid across the board, nothing fancy but all done right. Staff took the time to walk us through the menu without rushing us. Place was a bit busy but that didn&#39;t bother me much. Would come back for that sangria alone.

Stopped by for a quick bite and ended up staying longer than planned. The music was spot on, classic punk and rock, not too loud. Two cats just wandering around, gave it a proper homey vibe. Staff were on it, friendly without hovering. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area and want something low-key.

Tried the tasting menu with unlimited small dishes&mdash;so much food. Most of it was tasty, though a couple plates ran a bit salty. The soups were the best part honestly.

Stopped by for a quick bite and a pint. Service was fast, no waiting around which I appreciate. Place has that old-school pub feel, plenty of seating inside and out. Saw a couple of dogs on the terrace, nice touch. Good spot if you just want to eat and get on with your day.

Decent fish and chips, though nothing special. Batter was crisp, fish was fine. Portion felt a bit smaller than I remembered. Used to be better here, honestly. Still a solid spot if you&#39;re nearby and want something quick.

The pork belly skewers were the standout. Charred edges, soft fat, proper seasoning. Ate three of them before the mains even showed up. The rest of the food was decent but those skewers are what I&#39;d come back for. Slightly pricey for what you get, but the taste makes up for it.

Charming outdoor dining, super tasty lunch and a very attentive and hard working waiter.  The restaurant also has some inventive vegan and vegetarian options.

The atmosphere in this restaurant is cozy and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for a memorable meal with friends.

The fish soup and goat cheese burger were both really tasty. Staff spoke good English too. Service dragged a bit since it was packed, but the food made up for it.

Food and wine were solid, but the place is tiny&mdash;definitely book ahead. Only two staff so service dragged a bit, though they were friendly. Chocolate dream dessert was the highlight.

Lovely spot for a casual catch-up with friends. We ordered a bunch of stuff to share and honestly the food was really good. Only thing is we sat there ages waiting for the bill, and splitting it between cards was a bit of a hassle. But the vibe made up for it 😊

Decent tap list for Belgian beers, that&rsquo;s for sure. Place gets packed, but the bartenders handle it fine. Was in for a quick one last week, didn&rsquo;t have to wait long. Not the spot for a quiet chat when it&rsquo;s busy though. Still, solid for a drink.

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