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The Happiness Café

★ 4.7 · 12 reviews Haarlem Opened August 2026

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Plant-leaning breakfast and specialty coffee on the Zijlstraat

Acai bowls, protein shakes, house baked cake and specialty coffee, with vegan, gluten free and refined sugar free options marked right on the menu instead of tucked into a corner. That's the whole pitch of The Happiness Café, and it works.

It took over the room Walter Zaal ran for years as brunch bar Ella, the fifth branch of a Dutch chain that grows by picking spots with a following already built in. Open all seven days, which matters on a shopping street like this.

What guests say

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Luu Ramirez 17 reviews · Local Guide 12 September 2026

Amazing spot for coffee lovers! Attention was great and the food and drinks also amazing! Looking forward to comeback!
Anne Kranzbuehler 8 reviews · translated 8 September 2026

Friendly staff, beautiful location and really delicious food! :)
Anna M 221 reviews · Local Guide September 2026

Great location, very attentive and nice service. Food looks great but some suggestions to be even better: 1. Bit less cajun pepper - or put it on the site in a small ball that the guest can decide how much to use 2. Maybe bit less egg, but instead some (snoep)tomaten so it tastes more juicy and not "dry". The avocado makes it taste creamy but not juicy.
Debbie Raasveld 2 reviews · translated 29 August 2026

A really nice coffee and lunch spot, spacious, bright, delicious coffee and very tasty dishes. Great combinations. The ‘all-day-happiness platter’ is highly recommended. A real asset to Haarlem.
Sheena Jones 8 reviews 26 August 2026

Lovely cafe with uplifting decor, delicious, fresh food and excellent service with a smile :)