The city has been awake for hours before you are. The Markt has been bustling since early morning, with market vendors, cargo bikes, and the scent of coffee wafting through the streets. From the tables at Anne&Max, you can look out over City Hall and the facades that give Maastricht its unmistakably Burgundian character. A morning breakfast in Maastricht tastes different here than anywhere else: more peaceful, more indulgent, with more time than you thought you’d have.
This Is Your Day
Nine o'clock. The morning view across the Markt is still bathed in soft light. You’re sitting by the window, cappuccino in hand, watching the city wake up. A Tour de France bike rolls by. A mother with a stroller. A man with a newspaper. No one is in a hurry. Anne looks up from the bar and sets down a second cup before you even ask. She thinks the early weekday morning, when the Market Square is still half hers, is the best moment of the week. Max would say: start the day with a plate of food and a view. Here, you have both.
A living room on the Markt
Anne&Max Maastricht is located on the Markt—the city’s oldest and liveliest square, with the 17th-century city hall next door and St. John’s Church just a stone’s throw away.restaurant is housed in a striking building with large windows that bring the square’s atmosphere inside. Light floods in, and the chairs are arranged so you can sink into them for hours.
The interior exudes that signature Anne&Max warmth: wood, greenery, and a large table in the center of the room. It feels like the living room Maastricht has always deserved. Max’s favorite spot is the small table closest to the window, with a view of the square. Anne chooses the quiet corner in the back when it gets busy on the Markt. They’re both right.
The address is Markt, Maastricht. Parking is available at the Q-Park Vrijthof or Mosae Forum parking garages, both within walking distance.
Max’s Breakfast: This Is How the Day Begins at the Market
Max’s Breakfast is the highlight of the morning. At the Markt, it deserves its own special moment at the table: a crispy croissant, asourdough bread -special 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. Everything served at once, everything fresh, everything from producers Anne&Max has known for years.
Want more? The Breakfast for 2 is made for sharing. Pull up a chair and let time take its course. Or go for the “Take Your Time” Breakfast: a pistachio croissant on the side, a glass of bubbly, and nowhere to go. Max’s top recommendation for a free Saturday morning.
Do you prefer a lighter start to your day? The acai bowl will have you feeling full and refreshed as you start your morning. The Droomcroissant, warm and filled, is the classic that just about everyone who tries it once ends up ordering again. You can also take it with you if you’re heading into town. Everything on the menu is available all day long.
Check out the full selection onthe menu.
Coffee from Peru
Anne and Max make the coffee themselves. That is to say: their organic, direct-trade espresso comes from Peru, with notes of red cherry and dark chocolate. A cup that smells of faraway places, yet feels perfectly at home at a table in Maastricht. The pour-over coffee comes from Ethiopia and speaks a whole different language. Both areorganic, and both are worth trying.
Flat white, cappuccino, oat cappuccino, iced coffee, chai latte, decaf: you'll find them all there. Max drinks four a day himself. Anne sticks to two, but admits that the Peruvian espresso really gives her a hard time.
You can read more about the origins and the story behind the coffee inour coffee story.
For everyone at the table
Maastricht belongs to everyone: students, tourists from Belgium and Germany, people who’ve always lived here, and people who’ve just arrived. The same goes for Anne&Max on the Markt. The menu offersPlanet Friendly options alongside classics featuring eggs and meat. Gluten-free breakfast options are readily available. The staff is happy to assist if you have any questions about allergens.
Children are more than welcome. There’s a kids’ menu with its own dishes and drinks, including the famous babyccino: frothed milk with cocoa powder, just for them. You’re welcome to bring your stroller right inside. Anne has a soft spot for families who take their time browsing the menu on weekday mornings.
Terrace on the Markt
On the Markt, a terrace isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the whole reason to be there. Sitting outside with a view of City Hall and daily life in Maastricht is an experience in itself. Max has a motto: there’s no specific season for terrace weather. The sun moves, and so does the square.
After breakfast: the city center is your morning
After your coffee, head straight to the Markt, one of the most beautiful squares in the Netherlands. A five-minute walk will take you to the Vrijthof, the city’s other major square, surrounded by cafés, St. Servatius Basilica, and St. John’s Church. Maastricht is small enough to explore on foot, but big enough to discover something new every time in the alleys of the Jekerkwartier.
Anne’s tip for breakfast in Maastricht on a sunny morning: after breakfast, take a walk down Stokstraat to the Maas. The riverfront is just a ten-minute walk away and is surprisingly quiet on a weekday morning. A great plan for anyone who wants to see the city’s quieter side.
Pickup or delivery: the Dream Croissant right at your doorstep
No time to sit down? Anne and Max get it. Everything is available for pickup through Jamezz—order, pay, and pick up without waiting. The Droomcroissant, warm and filled, is the most popular to-go option on the Markt. Perfect if you’re on your way to the station or just want to pop into town.
Would you rather have breakfast at home with a taste of Maastricht? Delivery via Thuisbezorgd is available for city residents who’d rather stay in their pajamas.
Pickup:Order via Jamezz| Delivery:Thuisbezorgd