Anne&Max is located halfway down Frederik Hendriklaan, between the produce stand and the cheese shop. It’s not on a square, nor is it on a main thoroughfare, but right in the heart of a neighborhood that pays no heed to the hustle and bustle elsewhere. Anyone who stops here for lunch in The Hague has made a conscious choice to do something different.
A living room with a street address
Anne&Max The Hague Fred is located on Frederik Hendriklaan, right in the heart of the Statenkwartier. The neighborhood has the kind of character you can’t just build: crooked plane trees lining the sidewalk, independent shops that have been there for ten years, a baker with strong opinions about his own croissants. Anne&Max just fits right in.
Inside, it’s warm and a little laid-back. Tall windows let the street in. A spacious reading table for anyone who wants to settle in with a newspaper or a good conversation. Max knows exactly which table is the quietest on a weekday afternoon. He doesn’t say that lightly.
Lunch at Anne&Max in The Hague, Fred
The lunch menu is seasonal, fresh, and varied. Every day, there’s something hot, something cold, something light, and something heartier. Anne and Max at De Fred know what’s good that day, and they’ll let you know even if you don’t ask. The full lunch menu is available all day long. You don’t have to worry about what time it is.
Coffee at noon
Specialty coffee from Peru, organic drip coffee from Ethiopia. Fairly sourced and carefully brewed by Anne or Max. A flat white, a cappuccino with oat milk, an iced coffee when the sun is shining on Frederik Hendriklaan, or a decaf when the afternoon has gone on long enough. And for those who prefer tea: A Wijs Besluit is waiting for you.
Want to learn more about where our coffee comes from? You can find that information in our coffee story.
Space for Everyone
A large portion of the menu is “ Planet Friendly.” Not as a statement, but simply because it tastes great. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are also available. Anne or Max will let you know which dishes suit your dietary preferences or allergies, without you having to ask. Want to know more about the “ Planet Friendly ” choices? Read about them at annemax.nl/Planet Friendly.
Our youngest guests get their own kids' menu, with food and drinks served on their own plates. They can keep themselves entertained in the play area. There's room for a stroller.
Before and after lunch in the Statenkwartier
Frederik Hendriklaan runs from one end of the Statenkwartier to the other. As you walk along it, you’ll naturally pass by places you didn’t know existed. On Wednesday mornings, there’s a market in the neighborhood. If you don’t have lunch plans yet, you’ll find them at number 166.
After lunch, Zuiderpark is within walking distance. The beaches in Scheveningen are a 15-minute bike ride away. Or you can grab another coffee at the reading table and just stay put. The neighborhood won’t let you leave.
Right in the heart of the neighborhood, a little away from it all
Anne says that the Statenkwartier is the only place in The Hague where she really feels like the city has paused for a moment. Max says that about several restaurants. But on the Fred, he believes it himself, too.
You don't have to have lunch in the center of The Hague. Sometimes it's actually nice to skip the busy route and just sit down somewhere where time moves a little slower.
Lunch to Go from Fred's
No time to sit down? Just take your lunch with you. Order for pickup through Jamezz, or for delivery through Thuisbezorgd. Everything is neatly packaged, ready to take with you to the park or your next appointment.