The cool terrace of Café de Strohoed, where people cool off in the shade on a hot summer day.

Food & drink in Leeuwarden
delicious!

Just woke up? Time for coffee. Museum visit finished? Bring on the apple pie! Had a few drops of rain on your head? A good reason to go out for a lavish dinner. You read that right; you don't need a *real* excuse to embark on a culinary quest in Leeuwarden. 

The choice is huge

Tasty!

Special dining

historically delicious

Want to enjoy the most delicious dishes in the most beautiful, historic locations? Then Leeuwarden is the place for you! Lunch or dine in the old prison De Blokhuispoort, the old post office Post-Plaza, De Koperen Tuin in the former pleasure garden of the Orange-Nassau family, or settle down in one of the other monumental buildings in Leeuwarden. Discover the finest restaurants in Leeuwarden below. 

Street food in Leeuwarden

snack attack!

Hasty speed is rarely good, but the to-do list in Leeuwarden can be overwhelming. That is why we understand that sometimes it isn't practical to go out for a full meal. Fortunately, Leeuwarden has plenty of places where you can grab a quick (local) treat and be back on your feet to catch the next highlight. And all without compromising on quality (duh…). Below you will find the tastiest hotspots!

GREAT TIP: If you happen to be in Leeuwarden on Friday and/or Saturday, check out the market! Here you will find delicious treats, vegetables, fruit, fish, a sandwich, or other tasty Frisian delicacies. Great! Click here for more info about the market!

But there's more!

Leeuwarden is beautiful, and you can wander around almost endlessly. Yet there is more than that! Just a stone's throw from the city, more culinary adventures await you! Enjoy a delicious dinner by the water in Grou, or indulge in a lavish meal in Warga. There is so much tasty food to discover outside the city, and we highly recommend these restaurants * chef's kiss*. Discover them for yourself!

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