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£7 - £16
CUISINES
Dutch, European, Contemporary, Bar, Cafe
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 19 September 2023 via mobile

We were looking for a place to get dry and warm, the interior is really nice. The staff were friendly and fast. The food was ok but nothing extra special. We had curry and the goat cheese Salad an that was totally ok.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 8 September 2023 via mobile

Located in the Market Square in Haarlem, this is a great place to sit and grab a drink or bite to eat and watch the world go by. There is a decent menu, prices are fair and service was very efficient.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 29 August 2023

We stopped by here on our walk around the centre of Haarlem recently. Most of the bistro style tables and chairs outside in the sun were occupied but we found a space and sat down Not longer afterwards a pleasant young man took out order...- a latte macchiato, small glass of chilled, young Genever and a glass of tap water. This is a great place to simply sit, relax and watch the world go by. The location on the main market, Grote Markt, is ideal for this. All good.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 23 August 2023 via mobile

Poor service We ordered burgers. Not really sure what we received. They were not edible. The waitress was very rude and curt. She ignored us.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 29 December 2022 via mobile

Young, friendly staff. Inside is beautiful. Lots of outdoor seating as well with views to the church. Service was fast. Food was great and well served.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 26 September 2022 via mobile

Food is good. Service is a little lacking….even by Dutch standards…cappuccino was nice. Do have Coke Zero and ice!

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 6 August 2022

We didn't eat here, we just relaxed in the outside section and watched people, bikes, families, and the activity on the Grote Markt. Oh, and drank beer! The service was a little slow, but it was very busy at the time.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 27 June 2022 via mobile

Lovely old building and real DUTCH experience. Food was good and service acceptable. I had a cheese fondue.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 3 June 2022

We had a lovely breakfast here. I had a waffle with strawberries. Blueberries and whipped cream. My husband had a very hearty yogurt with granola. Nice view of the market and very nice outdoor sesting

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 1 June 2022

Food was delcious and reasonable priced. The waiter so helpful with great suggestions. Beautiful atmosphere.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 10 October 2021 via mobile

There was a misunderstanding with my order and the waiter was quite unpolite to say the less. I have been travelling along the world for the last 20 years and I have never had a problem with my English but this guy asked (demanded) me...three times to talk a slightly better English with such attitude.. I talked to the manager and he apologized but not a nice experience in the end. Apart from that the place is nice.More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed 12 July 2020 via mobile

Was in The Netherlands visiting family and decided to check out my grandmother's favourite coffee haunt. After all those years it didn't disappoint and I understand why she was a regular.

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 15 March 2020 via mobile

Just popped in for a coffee and ended up with Apple pie too, very good Apple pie and coffee. Nice relaxing place, the waitress's are polite and friendly and speak English, it's table service so easy to order, The toilet is clean, if you can...get a window table you have a good view of the square and church.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 4 March 2020

This is very well named, it is a grand cafe. There is a sense of grandeur about the building and the location and it is absolutely worth a visit. We just had drinks here so I am unable to comment on the food, but it...looked good. Service is goodMore

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 3 March 2020

Family of four (two adults and two children); we wandered into this restaurant on the grote markt on a rainy morning for breakfast. People were friendly and efficient. Good coffee, eggs, standard fare - everything was hot and tasty. Reasonably priced given its location. Solid...breakfast, good service and good price - overall very good. I would stop in again for lunch if in the area - great people watching if you just want to grab a drink and some finger foods and sit outsideMore

Date of visit: February 2020
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Mat2818
7 May 2017|
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Response from Worldtosee2018 | Reviewed this property |
We only had 2 evenings in Haarlem, so didn't get chance to try out many places. We particularly enjoyed the Cafe Brinkmann though, for food quality, service and atmosphere. You'll have a fab time!
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Jazeker! Meer dan welkom. Hartelijke groet, Jim Schuit
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Grand Café Brinkmann is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5