7 tasty breakfast and brunch spots in Friesland
Start your day with a good cup of coffee, freshly baked treats or a hearty breakfast. In Friesland, you can enjoy them in a former bridge keeper’s cottage, an old tram station or on a hidden terrace near the harbour. These seven spots will get your morning off to a delicious start.
Koffiebar Knus
Koffiebar Knus is a welcoming place for food, drinks and an aperitif. Knus describes itself as a relaxed and inviting spot where quality and a friendly atmosphere take centre stage.
With locations in Dokkum and Heerenveen, it is a lovely place to ease into the day, coffee close at hand and plenty of time to linger.
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Stek Leeuwarden
Stek is located in the former bridge keeper’s cottage on the Harlingersingel in Leeuwarden. It is open for breakfast, lunch, drinks and dinner.
The historic building gives the place plenty of character and makes Stek an original starting point for a day in the city.
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Pura Vida Foodbar in Midsland
In the heart of Midsland, you will find Pura Vida Foodbar. Start your day with a filling breakfast, a healthy smoothie or a slice of homemade cake.
The kitchen combines local ingredients with flavours from around the world, with plenty of dishes served in bowls. There are also lots of options for vegetarian and vegan visitors.
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Kofje in Leeuwarden
Kofje is a small café and bakery on Vijzelstraat. Expect carefully brewed coffee, homemade sourdough bread, cakes, cinnamon buns and other baked treats.
The menu changes with the seasons and features local ingredients. Tastings, small exhibitions and activities bring even more life to this cosy spot.
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Bij Fier in Sneek
Bij Fier sits beside one of Sneek’s canals and has a terrace overlooking the water. You can visit throughout the day for breakfast, coffee with a homemade treat, lunch, drinks or dinner.
Depending on where you sit, the terrace catches the sun from early morning until sunset.
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De Koken in Akkrum
De Koken is a hidden terrace close to the Drijfveer harbour in Akkrum. Settle into a lounge seat with a cup of coffee and a book, or start your day with a freshly baked croissant.
The terrace is part of a campsite, marina and boat rental company. De Koken opens during the summer season, with longer opening hours in July and August. Check the latest opening hours before setting off.
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Lunchroom Tramhalteplein in Noordwolde
Lunchroom Tramhalteplein is housed in Noordwolde’s former tram station.
Inside this historic building, you can enjoy coffee or tea with something sweet, or choose from the varied lunch menu. There is also a covered terrace.
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