Outside, the market is slowly getting underway. Inside, it’s already quiet and warm, with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and croissants straight from the oven. At Anne&Max Leiden, you can take a seat at Gangetje 2, a corner building with large windows where the morning unfolds peacefully.
The patio catches the first rays of sunlight. The lounge chairs inside invite you to take a seat by the window. Whether you arrive early for your first cappuccino or want to enjoy a leisurely breakfast, this is the place to start your day on your own terms.
A living room in the heart of Leiden
Anne & Max live at Gangetje 2 in Leiden. Right in the heart of downtown, at the end of the Nieuwe Rijnmarkt. On market days, it’s bustling outside, but inside you can always find a quiet corner. Tall windows let in so much light that the space seems to breathe on its own. At the reading table, there’s room for a game or a stack of newspapers. In the lounge chairs, you can lose yourself without a care in the world. Max’s favorite spot? The table right by the window, where he watches the morning market come and go.
In collaboration with the Leiden Regional Archives, a wall in the shop tells the story of this building and this neighborhood. Here, history is literally embedded in the walls.
Max's Breakfast: A Full Table for an Empty Morning
In Leiden, market vendors start as early as 8 a.m. Max thinks that’s a good reason to have a hearty breakfast. Max’s Breakfast is the most complete meal you can have: a crispy croissant, sourdough bread a special one baked just for Anne&Max, scrambled eggs with salmon or bacon, yogurt or quark with homemade granola and fresh fruit, and a freshly squeezed juice.
Are you coming as a couple? The Breakfast for 2 is designed to be shared. If you’d like to take your time, try the “Take Your Time” Breakfast, which comes with sparkling wine and a pistachio croissant. The Dream Croissant is warm, filled, and a popular addition to your meal. Or grab one to go if you’re on the run. The Acai Bowl is perfect for those who want to start the day light. Everything is available all day long, even if you don’t stop by until the afternoon.
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Coffee that comes from somewhere
Leiden has its share of coffee lovers. So do Anne&Max. The espresso served here is organic, direct-trade coffee from Peru, with notes of red cherry and dark chocolate. The pour-over coffee is made from organic beans from Ethiopia. Whether you want a flat white, a cappuccino with oat milk, an iced coffee for the summer, a chai latte, or just decaf—it’s all on the menu.
Learn more about where our coffee comes from.
For everyone at the table
The menu is designed so that everyone can find something to eat without having to ask for it specifically. Planet Friendly Dishes are simply listed on the menu, alongside gluten-free options and dishes for those who prefer not to eat gluten. Feel free to ask for the allergen chart if you want to know exactly what’s in each dish.
Children are more than welcome. We offer a kids’ menu with its own selection of dishes and drinks, space for a stroller, and a play area for the little ones. Anne believes that breakfast isn’t a success until the little ones leave happy, too.
The Terrace on Gangetje Street
On warm mornings, Anne opens up the patio. Het Gangetje catches the sun early, so you can sit outside here as early as your first cup of coffee. A good glass of white wine or a homemade soda in the afternoon, with the hustle and bustle of the market in the background: that’s Leiden at its best.
Max says that terrace weather isn't limited to a specific season. But on a sunny summer morning, the Gangetje terrace really is his favorite spot.
After breakfast: off to the city center
Anne&Max Leiden is located right on the edge of where Leiden begins. After breakfast, it’s a five-minute walk to the Burcht, the circular ruin towering high above the historic city center. Or you can stroll along the Nieuwe Rijn toward the National Museum of Antiquities, home to one of the most beautiful collections of classical artifacts in the Netherlands.
The Haarlemmerstraat and the Breestraat area are right nearby, perfect for those who enjoy shopping or taking a stroll through the old town. On quieter weekday mornings, Anne always stops by the Pieterskerk, which is just a few minutes away. She calls it her favorite moment of the week.
Would you like to have breakfast in Leiden and then spend a leisurely morning exploring the city? Then this is the best place to start.
Pick up or have it delivered
No time to sit down, but still want a good start to your day? The Dream Croissant is filled, warm, and fits perfectly in your hand when you’re about to hop on your bike. Order viathe location page.
Thuisbezorgd deliversbreakfast right to your door. Perfect for those mornings when Leiden looks better from the outside than from the inside.