Frederik Hendriklaan is the kind of street where you start your day differently—more calmly, more purposefully. Someone rides past on a cargo bike along the sidewalk, the bakery has already opened its shutters, and at Anne&Max, the smell of freshly baked croissants hits you before you even step through the door. Here, right in the heart of the Statenkwartier, breakfast in The Hague begins exactly as it should.
You’ll find a living room that’s been a fixture in the neighborhood for years. No rush, no noise from a busy ring road. Just the morning, good company, and a table by the window where you can take your time and unwind.
A living room on Frederik Hendriklaan
Anne&Max The Hague Fred is located at Frederik Hendriklaan 166, 2582 BK The Hague. A wide avenue lined with tall plane trees, distinctive townhouses, and a veranda overlooking the street life. The space itself exudes the atmosphere of a grand café that decided to stay home: lounge chairs that invite you to linger, a reading table for those who still actually read the newspaper, and soft music that feels like a morning voice.
The upper floor is available for rent for workshops, meetings, or a baby shower. Interested? Send an email to[email protected], and Anne or Max will be happy to help you plan.
Max’s Breakfast — the anchor of the morning
In the Statenkwartier, breakfast isn’t something you rush through. Max has figured that out. His breakfast isn’t just a meal—it’s a series of delightful moments: a flaky croissant that’s still warm on the inside, sourdough bread a special item baked just for Anne&Max by an artisan baker, scrambled eggs with smoked salmon or bacon, a bowl of yogurt or quark with homemade granola and fresh fruit, and a freshly squeezed juice to kick off the day.
Want to share the morning? The Breakfast for 2 is available for €19 per person, served family-style with everything on the table so you can choose what you like. Or go for the “Take Your Time” Breakfast for €26 per person, which includes a glass of bubbly and a pistachio croissant. In the mood for something lighter? The Dream Croissant is warm and filled—perfect for taking with you or just enjoying as a little treat. For those who want to start the day light, the Acai Bowl is the perfect choice.
Everything is available all day. Seethe menu for a complete overview.
Coffee that wakes you up and keeps you going
Anne of Max is behind the machine early every morning. Not because she has to, but because that’s the way it should be. The espresso comes from an organic, direct-trade farmer in Peru and has notes of red cherry and dark chocolate. You can taste that most clearly in a flat white or cappuccino—the latter can also be made with oat milk if you prefer.
If you’re looking for a more leisurely morning, order the filter coffee from Ethiopia: floral, smooth, and perfect for those who take their time. Not in the mood for coffee? Then the chai latte is a good option. Or an iced coffee if the sun is shining on the patio. And decaf for those who want the flavor but would rather skip the caffeine.
Want to learn more about how Anne&Max handles coffee? You can read the whole story inour coffee story.
For everyone at the table
Whether you’re eating gluten-free, want to have breakfast at Planet Friendly , or are simply bringing a child who’d rather have an egg and toast than an acai bowl: there’s room for everyone. The menu always features Planet Friendly options that taste great without needing any explanation. Gluten-free dining isn’t an exception—it’s the norm.
Children are more than welcome. There’s a kids’ menu with its own dishes and drinks, a play area for the little ones, and plenty of room for a stroller. Anne loves having young guests at the table. “A living room that’s just for adults is really just an office,” she says.
The patio: There’s no specific season for patio weather
Anne&Max Fred has a terrace on Frederik Hendriklaan. It overlooks the plane trees and the bustling street scene of the Statenkwartier. On a sunny weekend day, it fills up within an hour of opening. On a weekday morning, it’s quieter, with coffee steam rising above your head and the neighborhood slowly coming to life.
After breakfast: the Statenkwartier and its surroundings
The Statenkwartier is one of The Hague’s most beautiful residential neighborhoods. Not because a guide says so, but because you can feel it the moment you walk down Frederik Hendriklaan. After breakfast, take a stroll toward Theresiastraat, one of the city’s best shopping streets. Bakeries, bookstores, concept stores: it’s the neighborhood you know if you live here and discover if you’re just passing through for breakfast in The Hague.
A short drive away lies the Haagse Bos, a sprawling park where you can easily spend an hour. Or you can bike to Westbroekpark, two kilometers to the north, where the rose gardens are in bloom as summer begins. After a late breakfast, Max always takes the route back along Laan van Meerdervoort. “It makes me feel for a moment as if I live in a different city,” he says.
Pickup or delivery in The Hague
No time to sit down but still want a great start to your morning? The Droomcroissant is the perfect companion for your tram ride to downtown. Order it throughJamezzand just pick it up. Or choose delivery throughThuisbezorgdif you want to enjoy a well-made breakfast at home.
Ordering breakfast to be delivered to your home works best if you do it the night before. That way, you can be sure everything will be ready when you want it.