A little slice of New Zealand in Haarlem
Nestled in the heart of Haarlem lies a unique Aotearoa-inspired dining experience. Lief’s philosophy can be best illustrated by an old Maori proverb, beautifully expressing our alignment with nature. “Ko au te whenua, ko te whenua ko au.” I am the land and the land is me.
Our team embraces this appreciation for nature with a local, seasonal, ever-changing menu and an abundance of creativity. We rescue vegetables wherever possible, host community-minded events and choose to work with small suppliers that share our values.
Aroha nui xx
Café Lief is iedere dag open voor ontbijt, lunch, koffie, lekkers to go & borrel.
Op vrijdag & zaterdag zijn wij ook in de avonduren geopend voor borrel en diner.
Voor onze openingstijden klik hier.
Somewhere along the way, many of us lost ours.
Modern life is busy. We juggle work, families, responsibilities and endless to-do lists, often trying to do everything ourselves. We cook alone. We eat in a rush. We rarely know our neighbours the way we once might have.
At Café Lief, we believe life feels a little lighter when we share the load. Whether that’s sharing a meal, passing on a favourite recipe, teaching someone a new skill or simply recognising a familiar face over morning coffee, community is built through small, everyday moments…
The idea for Lief Village grew from this belief.
Our founder, Kelle, moved from New Zealand to the Netherlands and experienced first-hand what it feels like to build a new community from scratch. That experience shaped Café Lief, but Lief Village isn’t about one person’s story. It’s about creating the kind of place where everyone feels they belong.
Lief Village is our invitation to slow down, eat well, learn together and support one another.
Because good food has always been about more than what’s on the plate. It’s about the people gathered around it.
Lief Village will officially open later this summer.
We’re taking the time to build it thoughtfully, and we’d love to invite our first Lieferds to help shape it from the beginning.
As part of Lief Village, you’ll receive community pricing on hot drinks, weekly chef recipes, seasonal nutrition and ingredient guides, early access to cooking classes, priority access to meal plans and a little more Café Lief in your week.
If that sounds like something you’d enjoy, we’d love to welcome you.
Join the waitlist below and we’ll be in touch as soon as Lief Village is ready. As one of our founding Lieferds, you’ll also receive our introductory offer as a thank you for joining us from the very beginning.
Cafe Lief is THE PLACE to celebrate your party or have a private brunch. For booking requests please contact us.
Heerlijke (vegan) lunch bereid met verse producten en goede koffie. Gemoedelijke sfeer en er is een leuke zithoek voor als je een drankje komt drinken met kleine kinderen.
– Maaike Schillemans –
Ik ging naar een van de gemeenschapsdiners bij Cafe Lief en het eten was heerlijk! Vooral de paddenstoelenravioli die vol van smaak was. Naast het diner serveerden ze ook echt heerlijke bieren en wijn. Wat een leuk concept en ik raad iedereen ten zeerste aan om naar het diner te gaan!
– Sarah Althuis –
Lovely entirely plant-based neighbourhood cafe. Friendly service, great ambiance and absolutely delicious meals!
– Wesley Pechler –
