Specialty coffee in Leiden
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Specialty coffee on the Nieuwe Rijn with a Scandinavian touch. Borgman & Borgman is known for carefully selected beans, minimalist interiors and a terrace overlooking the water.
- Address
- Nieuwe Rijn 41, 2312 JG Leiden
- Opening hours
- 08:30–17:00
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:30–17:00 |
| Wed | 08:30–17:00 |
| Thu | 08:30–17:00 |
| Fri | 08:30–17:00 |
| Sat | 08:30–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
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Breakfast, lunch and specialty coffee on the Botermarkt. 30ml has a large terrace overlooking the market and the most beautiful bridge in Leiden.
- Address
- Botermarkt 3, 2311 EM Leiden
- Opening hours
- 09:00–17:00
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Illustrative photo3Small specialty coffee bar with homemade vegan pastries. I Scream Coffee is the perfect spot for a good espresso and a sweet treat in the city centre.
- Address
- Nieuwstraat 13-15, 2312 KA Leiden
- Opening hours
- 09:00–17:00
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–17:00 |
Illustrative photo4One of Leiden's finest coffee spots, tucked away in the Pieterskwartier. 't Koffiehuisje serves good coffee, fresh sandwiches and homemade cake.
- Address
- Gerecht 2, 2311 TC Leiden
- Opening hours
- 10:00–18:00
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:30–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:30–19:00 |
| Wed | 08:30–19:00 |
| Thu | 08:30–19:00 |
| Fri | 08:30–19:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 11:00–18:00 |
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Garden café on the edge of the Van der Werfpark. A green oasis for breakfast, lunch, drinks or dinner — enjoy all year round, every day feels like Sunday.
- Address
- Doezastraat 2B, 2311 HB Leiden
- Opening hours
- 10:00–22:00
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–22:00 |
Opening hours and prices are indicative — check the website before visiting.
Find the right coffee stop during your Leiden walk
Specialty coffee, a quick takeaway and a garden café serve different needs. Use location to narrow the choice: station and Beestenmarkt for arrival, Pieterskwartier for a historic walk, or the Singelpark for a slower outdoor break.
Small coffee bars can have limited seating and different weekend hours. Check the current opening time, laptop policy and food options directly if any of those determine your visit.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I find specialty coffee in Leiden?
- Several independent coffee bars sit inside the canal ring. This shortlist compares central options; verify current hours before setting out.
- Can I work on a laptop in Leiden cafés?
- Policies vary, especially at busy times and small venues. Ask the café and avoid occupying a table for long when space is limited.
Continue exploring Leiden
- BeestenmarktThe Beestenmarkt is Leiden's terrace square: a leafy waterside plaza where students, families and visitors gather in the sun.
- Top 5 barsDrinks in Leiden: De Bonte Koe, De Vergulde Kruik, De Marepoort, De Uyl van Hoogland and L'Espérance — with address and map.
- Nieuwe Rijn & Fish MarketVisit Nieuwe Rijn in Leiden for the Wednesday and Saturday market, historic Fish Market, Koornbrug, canal views and waterside terraces.
- Top 5 lunch spotsCompare five lunch spots in Leiden around Nieuwe Rijn, the old centre and Leiden Centraal, with current addresses, opening details, maps and route ideas.