Outside, Maastricht’s bustling life spills out onto the Markt, that endless sidewalk with its cobblestones and terraces that practically beckon you to stop by. Inside, it’s different. Inside, it smells of freshly brewed coffee, and there’s a newspaper on the table that someone else has already folded for you. Lunch in Maastricht is different here: quieter, cozier, with more time to actually enjoy the meal. At Anne&Max on the Markt, noon isn’t just a time to pass through, but a moment to pause for a while.
A living room with a fireplace, right in the middle of the Markt
Anne&Max Maastrichtis located on the Markt, in the heart of downtown. The place has something few restaurants or cafes have: a real fireplace. Anne says she sits next to it in the winter with her coffee, and that it feels like coming home at a quarter to twelve. Max prefers to plop down at the tables by the window, where you can watch the Markt go by out of the corner of your eye.
The building has many different sides. The bright sunroom at the back overlooks a green courtyard garden that retains its color even in the fall. The low seating areas are for those who really want to unwind; the reading table is for those who bring a game or simply want some space for a conversation. The living-room atmosphere here isn’t just about the decor—it’s about how the space is designed for people who don’t want to leave right away.
Lunch at Anne&Max Maastricht
The focaccia is warm, the plate is full. That’s how Max likes to start lunch: put a focaccia fresh from the oven—with toppings that change with the seasons—right on the table and see what’s left. Anne adds the seasonal salad—colorful plates that change depending on what’s available.
If you’re coming as a couple, check out the Lunch for 2: a shared plate featuring the best of both sides of the menu, so you won’t have to choose. The Club Sandwich is also on the menu, as always, served on the “sourdough bread ” bread baked especially for Anne&Max—hearty and generously filled. Everything on the lunch menu is available all day, from opening to closing time. Check out the fulllunch menufor the current offerings.
Coffee at the Markt, roasted in Utrecht
After lunch, there’s coffee—and at Anne&Max, coffee is no afterthought. The specialty coffee served here is made from single-origin beans sourced through direct trade. The espresso comes from Peru, is fairly traded, and has a story that Anne is happy to share if you ask.
The organic filter coffee comes from Ethiopia. You can drink it black or with milk—as a flat white or a cappuccino with oat milk, if you prefer. There’s decaf for those who want the flavor without the caffeine, and iced coffee when it’s hotter outside than the fireplace needs. For those who prefer tea: “Een Wijs Besluit” is on the menu. Max calls it his secret favorite, but don’t tell him that too loudly.
Learn more about our coffee supply chain throughour coffee story.
A place at the table for everyone
The menu at Anne&Max is designed for people with a wide range of dietary preferences. There’s plenty of “Planet Friendly ” dishes, and the menu also includes vegetarian and gluten-free options. If you have any dietary preferences or concerns about allergens, just talk to Anne or Max—they’ll tell you exactly what’s in and what’s not in the dishes.
Children are very welcome. There’s a play area for our youngest guests, a kids’ menu with their own dishes and drinks, and space for a stroller. De Markt is easily accessible, and the restaurant has plenty of space to enter without any hassle.
The Market as the highlight of your afternoon
Maastricht’s Market Square is a place that’s worth a visit in its own right. For lunch, you can stroll past City Hall, through Stokstraat, or across the Vrijthof to get there. Afterward, there’s plenty to fill your afternoon: the nearby Dominicanen bookstore, the Stokstraat Quarter with its galleries and shops, or simply head back to the square for coffee in the afternoon sun.
If you’re coming from outside Maastricht, the city center is within walking distance of the train station. You can park at one of the parking garages around the city center, and from there, the Markt is just a few minutes’ walk away. Lunch in Maastricht’s city center and the historic heart of the city overlap almost entirely here.
Take a moment to relax by the fireplace
There are those afternoons when the fireplace is all that matters. No need to choose a menu, no need to rush—just plop down in a low chair while life on the Markt carries on outside. Max calls this his favorite spot in the restaurant to recharge his batteries. Anne says he says that about everyrestaurant . But here, with that fireplace and the sunroom in the background, it rings a little truer than usual.
Lunch to go—take it home from the market
No time to sit down? The Club Sandwich comes in a box, and the soup of the day in a cup. You can pick it up viaJamezz—just order in advance, and your lunch will be ready when you walk in. Thuisbezorgd handles delivery if you’d rather eat at the office or at home. Order viaThuisbezorgd.