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
Local GuideThe local guide to Haarlem
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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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