Leyster Coffee Bar

Pretty full in a Saturday morning but still found a table.
This is a cool little American style café. I miss these kinds of places a lot. Somewhere to just go and have a good coffee while reading a book or surfing the net. Well, now I’ve found a place where I can do that and it is close by. The coffee is good and take a look at the American style cookie that was warm when they served it to me (in the pictures). That was really good.
I don’t give this place 5 stars because of two reasons. The hours are not that great. They are only open during shopping hours. I would love to spend evenings here after work but that is not possible. They are also not open on Sundays so makes it hard to spend a lazy Sunday there as well. The other point although not a huge deal it that you order and pay «European style» meaning you sit at a table and the people take your oder and come back with your drink. Then you pay when you are all finished. Would be nice if you just walked up to the bar when you come in, ordered and payed, and then went to your seat with coffee and food.
Will definitly go back again (if I can find time when it is open…)

I came across Leyster coffee bar while needing a quick caffeine fix and to get out of the snow. The place was very nice, with Chesterfield couches by the window. I just had a double espresso, and it was delicious — plus it came with a small cookie and a piece of chocolate — as well as a glass of water with mint in it, all nicely presented on a small tray — these little touches, in addition to the very friendly girl (owner?) who served me and made me feel very welcome, caused me stop and think… I like this place! I had already eaten lunch, so I had to pass on the Pumpkin Soup which I would have loved to try — they also had an interesting menu of lots of nice things (breakfast/​lunch). Unfortunately I don’t live in Haarlem so can’t come back soon, but next time I’m in the neighbourhood, will definitely drop by again. It’s just the perfect kind of café I wish I had near my own house for breakfast or lunches.

Stopped in to this coffee bar last week (which always seems to be quite empty??) to do some work while grabbing a latte (they have gratis wifi), and really liked my time spent here. The owner did everything from greeting to cooking to cashiering, and obviously cares about her business. I first had a regular latte that was good, served with a chocolate-​covered cookie and a mint water — very thoughtful. Then, I had a Chai latte, which was sprinkled with freshly grated nutmeg and served with another delicious little vanilla sandwich cookie. The music selection was great and there were even outlets for me to plug in my laptop. We don’t see that everyday in Europe, do we?!
I really appreciated the thought and effort obviously put into this café. I will definitely go back and try a lunch sandwich and maybe a smoothie next time, The prices were also very reasonable and the space is clean and modern. A very nice little quiet café in Haarlem.