Outside, the morning mist still hovers over the Naauw. Inside, the air is filled with the scent of freshly baked croissants and freshly brewed coffee. At the corner of the Naauw and the Groentemarkt, overlooking the canals of downtown Leeuwarden, Anne&Max opened the first Frisian living room. A place where you can start your day in peace, without having to rush.
Breakfast in Leeuwarden tastes different when you watch the water move as you hold your first cappuccino. Brunch on a weekday Tuesday is no exception here—it’s the most ordinary thing in the world.
Where to Have a Really Delicious Breakfast in Leeuwarden
A quarter past eight. You pull up a chair by a window on the corner, where the two canals meet. The light falls diagonally across the cobblestones on the Naauw. Anne or Max makes you coffee; you take your first sip, and for a moment, the day consists solely of this moment. Max considers the corner table with a view of both sides of the canal his favorite spot in the city. Not just because of the view, but because you can look in two directions from there—two worlds at once.
A living room in the heart of Leeuwarden
Anne&Max Leeuwarden is located at Naauw 18, in a unique corner building at the intersection with the Groentemarkt. The city center stretches out on three sides, and the canals run right past the window. Artisan shops and specialty stores on Naauw are your immediate neighbors.
Inside, you’ll find a lounge area where you can relax with the newspaper, a garden room in the back that exudes the tranquility of a Frisian garden, and tables along the windows where you can watch people walking along the Naauw. The music sets the mood for the morning. The colors are warm without being overwhelming. Anne’s tip: grab a seat by the window and order your coffee well before you have to go anywhere. The Naauw is a place to be admired.
View the full menu atannemax.nl/menu/.
The First Cup of Coffee in Friesland
Anne or Max makes the coffee. Not as an afterthought, but as the starting point for everything. The specialty coffee is an organic, direct-trade espresso from Peru, with notes of red cherry and dark chocolate, from a producer they know personally. The pour-over coffee is “organic ” and comes from Ethiopia. You can choose from flat white, cappuccino, cappuccino with oat milk, filter coffee, chai latte, decaf, or iced coffee. Not in the mood for coffee? Then there’s tea. Anne&Max’s own tea line, which begins with “Een Wijs Besluit,” is available every day.
You can read more about our choice of beans, brewing methods, and sustainable partnerships in our coffee story.
For everyone at the breakfast table in Leeuwarden
Frisian hospitality means we never turn anyone away. Whether you follow a gluten-free diet, preferPlanet Friendly dishes, or just feel like a well-loaded club sandwich, there’s always a place for you. Children are also very welcome. There’s a kids’ menu with its own dishes and drinks, space for a stroller, and a play area for those who get tired of sitting still after just five minutes. Questions about allergens? Anne or Max will be happy to help you figure it out.
After breakfast in Leeuwarden: the city center awaits
From the Naauw, it’s a five-minute walk to the Fries Museum on Wilhelminaplein, where you can explore the greatest story of Frisian culture. The Oldehove, Leeuwarden’s leaning tower, is nearby and is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. On market days, the stalls at the Groentemarkt, right next door, are filled with local seasonal vegetables and Frisian specialties. Looking for some space and fresh air after breakfast? The Prinsentuin, a historic city garden near the center, is a ten-minute walk away.
Breakfast to Go or Delivery
No time to sit down but still want a great start to your morning? The Dream Croissant is easy to take with you. It’s perfect if you’re biking through downtown or want to stop by the Groentemarkt. You can easily order for pickup viaJamezz.