Location: Oude Groenmarkt 10-12
Toujours
One of our favorite spots in Haarlem is Toujours. We love the atmosphere here. The interior is beautifully warm and cozy, featuring a stunning bar. Outside, you can enjoy sitting by a fireplace, under a blanket, and a large umbrella. We often come here in the evening for drinks, but you can also have lunch or a delightful dinner. We recently tried the latter, and we’ll take you along. Visit the beautiful Toujours in Haarlem!
Food
If you eat meat and fish, you have an extensive menu to choose from. Some options are pricier than others. Since I don’t eat meat, some choices were eliminated, but there were still plenty of options! The two of us shared the Kombu Ramen, Salad Chèvre, Spicy Vega, Truffle Parmesan Fries, and for dessert, White Chocolate Cream.
- Kombu Ramen: A bowl with flavorful broth, ramen, pak choi, mushrooms, and a marinated boiled egg.
- Salad Chèvre: A salad with goat cheese, beets, figs, honey, and caramelized pecans.
- Spicy Vega: Sushi roll with smoked paprika, avocado, and popped rice.
- Truffle Parmesan Fries: Fries with Parmesan cheese and truffle mayonnaise.
- White Chocolate Cream: White chocolate cream with passion fruit and a lace cookie.
Everything was truly delicious, but a bit on the pricey side. If we had to choose, the Kombu Ramen would be at the bottom for us. It was a bit on the ‘bland’ side in terms of taste. We’ll definitely come back for another round of eating, lunching, or having a drink!
Drinks
We’ve tried various drinks here. Our favorites are the well-known Espresso Martini and Pornstar Martini. The Moscow Mule and Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri are also popular choices. We often opt for a glass of wine, and they’re all quite good. Of course, there are many more options on the menu, catering to both alcohol and non-alcohol drinkers.
Interior
The most striking aspect here is undoubtedly the interior. To get a good idea, we recommend checking the website or photos on Google Maps. The bar is incredibly beautiful. You can see the cocktails being made, the glasses hanging beautifully in a pattern, and the liquor bottles neatly arranged. The colors used inside are warm and on the darker side—lots of dark pink/red, orange, and green. You sit on beautiful chairs with each table adorned with a lovely old-fashioned lamp. For larger groups, they have beautiful round tables under a transparent roof, allowing you to see the sky. Even the restroom area is beautiful; you walk past a wall of empty colored bottles. All in all, it’s gorgeous, giving a very special and luxurious feeling.
Visit the beautiful Toujours in Haarlem!
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