Bloemendaal
Discover 51 authentic local spots in Bloemendaal, one of Haarlem's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.
Bloemendaal is one of Haarlem's neighborhoods worth knowing on its own terms. We've mapped 51 local favorites here — spanning restaurants, coffee, vegetarian food and more — each rated 4.7★ on average by real visitors. This is the version of Bloemendaal you get when a local shows you around, not the one on the postcard.
Mano restaurant and kohi koffiebar are the highest-rated starting points. Walk it rather than plan it: Bloemendaal rewards turning down the side streets between the spots below.
All 51 spots in Bloemendaal — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Restaurants
9 places in Bloemendaal

Mano restaurant

Nancy's Haarlem

Passie voor eten

TenT

Restaurant De Zeeuw

Monsieur Rouge

Borski

Bar Bistro Felien

Brasserie Bruis
Coffee
12 places in Bloemendaal

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






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Vegetarian Food
16 places in Bloemendaal

KuierKos

De Bokkedoorns

FLFL Haarlem

De Lachende Javaan

PeperZout HAARLEM Turks Mediterraans Restaurant

Subliem Restaurant - Haarlem

Olliver's Soulkitchen&Bar

Restaurant Le Mortier

The Queen Of Sheba Restaurant

New Vegas

Green Papaya Thais specialiteiten restaurant

De Kloosterkeuken

Café Lief

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Restaurant Table 24

De Overkant
Bars
14 places in Bloemendaal

Bar Wigbolt

Lokaal - Dutch Beer Bar

THE HARLEM SOCIAL CLUB - Wine Bar & Kitchen

TARU

Uiltje Bar

Café 't Kantoor

Het Wapen van Bloemendaal

Bar Number 5

Lokaal 72

Café Floryn

Tierney's Irish Pub & Restaurant

Proeflokaal In den Uiver

Proeflokaal de blauwe druif

Café Du Theatre
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to visit in Bloemendaal, Haarlem?
Bloemendaal has 51 local spots curated by Polomaps, across 4 categories. Top-rated spots include Mano restaurant, kohi koffiebar, Apéro Bloemendaal — all recommended by locals rather than tourist lists.
Is Bloemendaal worth visiting in Haarlem?
Yes! Bloemendaal is one of Haarlem's most authentic neighborhoods with 51 local favorites averaging 4.7★. You'll find restaurants, coffee, vegetarian food, bars — all recommended by locals, not tourists.
How do I explore Bloemendaal like a local?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every Bloemendaal spot on a live map around you, with walking distances and directions. Save your favorites and search anything specific — the app finds well-rated local places for any craving.
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