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Leafy terrace with chairs in front of a café in Leiden

The 5 best lunch spots in Leiden

Need a break between museum visits and a canal cruise? These lunch spots are within walking distance of the canals and museums.

Lunch in the centre of Leiden

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Maps

A bright, airy breakfast café on the Botermarkt. Roos serves fresh bowls, good coffee and a breakfast that hits the spot before you explore the City of Keys.

Address
Botermarkt 12, 2311 EM Leiden
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Opening hours
Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
Sat09:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00
Brasserie Rumour2
Maps

A stylish brasserie in a historic alley near the Pieterskerk. Ideal for an elaborate breakfast or brunch, and just as good for coffee and a treat in between.

Address
Burgsteeg 13, 2312 JR Leiden
Opening hours
10:00–22:00
Opening hours
Mon10:00–22:00
Tue11:00–22:00
Wed11:00–22:00
Thu11:00–22:00
Fri11:00–22:00
Sat10:00–22:00
Sun10:00–22:00
Einstein Leiden3
Maps

Café-restaurant with the nicest canal terrace on the Nieuwe Rijn. At Einstein you can enjoy a casual lunch, dinner or drinks in the heart of Leiden.

Address
Nieuwe Rijn 19, 2312 JC Leiden
Opening hours
10:00–00:00
Opening hours
Mon10:00–00:00
Tue10:00–00:00
Wed10:00–00:00
Thu10:00–00:00
Fri10:00–01:00
Sat10:00–01:00
Sun10:00–00:00
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Maps

The place to sit by the water: Annie's is on the busiest terrace corner in Leiden, right on the Nieuwe Rijn. Ideal for a beer, drinks or a late lunch in the sun.

Address
Nieuwe Rijn 1, 2312 JC Leiden
Opening hours
10:00–23:00
Opening hours
Mon10:00–23:00
Tue10:00–23:00
Wed10:00–23:00
Thu10:00–23:00
Fri10:00–23:00
Sat10:00–23:00
Sun10:00–23:00
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Maps

Large, lively city café on Steenstraat with a generous terrace. A favourite with students and visitors for coffee, lunch, dinner and drinks.

Address
Steenstraat 2, 2312 BS Leiden
Opening hours
09:00–23:00
Opening hours
Mon09:00–23:00
Tue09:00–23:00
Wed09:00–23:00
Thu09:00–23:00
Fri09:00–23:00
Sat09:00–23:00
Sun09:00–23:00

Opening hours and prices are indicative — check the website before visiting.