Coffee in Haarlem
23 spots across 3 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Haarlem takes its coffee seriously — and so do we. This guide maps 23 coffee spots across 3 neighborhoods, from third-wave roasters pulling single-origin espresso to quiet corner cafés where locals linger over a flat white. Every place here holds a 4.7★ average from real visitors, and none of them are the airport-style chains you'll find on every other list.
Start in Oude Stad for the densest cluster of quality cafés, then wander outward. Names like Darras Coffee Roasters Haarlem, kohi koffiebar, Apéro Bloemendaal keep coming up in local recommendations for a reason — order what the barista suggests and you'll understand.
All 23 coffee spots in Haarlem — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.

Darras Coffee Roasters Haarlem

Blue Zone Espresso

Frankie Local

Jules coffee & concept

The Coffee Spot Turfmarkt

Broodmand Haarlem

Simon Lévelt koffie & thee

Bagels & Beans Kruisstraat

kohi koffiebar

Apéro Bloemendaal

Coffee Habits Specialty Coffee / Smedestraat

Coffee Habits Specialty Coffee Kleine Houtstraat

Ax Specialty Coffee

EspressoBar Gast

Het Open koffie Huis | Stichting Ontmoeting

Maeva cafe

Kaldi Koffie & Thee Haarlem

The Coffee Spot Spaarne

Mica Coffee Bar

Cleeff






The local guide to Haarlem
Ever biked through autumn leaves in a 13th-century Dutch city? 🍂 Locals call this place "Klein Amsterdam" but shhh - we're cooler! Hit up Vijfhoek for that creative buzz. Try "uitsmijter" for breakfast (fancy eggs & ham situation). Fun fact: our town hall survived literal medieval fires and still stands like nothing happened 💫
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best coffee in Haarlem?
Polomaps has curated 23 coffee spots in Haarlem, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Darras Coffee Roasters Haarlem, kohi koffiebar, Apéro Bloemendaal. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Haarlem have the best coffee?
The best neighborhoods for coffee in Haarlem include Oude Stad, Bloemendaal, Haarlem Centrum. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these coffee spots near me in Haarlem?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Haarlem or anywhere else.
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