Thursday 3 July 2025
A cosy little spot on the charming Oude Molstraat, where you can eat French food the way they do in Paris? We must be talking about Le Café. Here, it’s not just the food that transports you straight to the French capital. Everything breathes Paris. From the small paintings on the wall and the handwritten chalkboard menu to the beautiful bottles of wine and the best baguette you’ve ever tasted. Craving a one-way ticket to Paris? Then book your table at Le Café. Oh, and forget about trendy online booking systems. Here you simply call to reserve. Or just walk in and grab a seat.
Wine and people-watching in the window seat
Oude Molstraat is already a delightful place to be, but especially from the window at Le Café. There’s a cosy nook right in the windowsill where you can relax and take in all the life on this charming little street. Couples strolling hand in hand, groups of friends getting just a bit tipsy, and people across the street deep in conversation on the sidewalk. From here, you see and hear it all. While you’re gazing dreamily at the scene outside, you’ll be sipping a delicious glass of wine and nibbling on the perfect basket of bread with butter. And this is only the beginning of your evening…
The perfect bread basket
It might sound simple – a basket of bread – but don’t be fooled. Few places get the bread, the butter and the presentation just right. Le Café does. But to stop there would be selling yourself short. Let them bring the chalkboard menu to your table and take your time to explore it, because there are plenty of Parisian dishes to choose from. Ask for a wine recommendation, taste it like a true Parisienne, and let your glass be refilled again and again. Before you know it, hours have flown by.

Dessert
By now, the evening has deepened and Oude Molstraat is buzzing with life. Dinner comes to a close with a serving (or two) of delicious profiteroles, one of the finest French desserts, if you ask us! The last sips of wine are enjoyed, and it’s time to say au revoir to this Parisian evening. Back to reality, back to Oude Molstraat, back to The Hague. And honestly, that’s no hardship either. Staying away from Le Café for long? Highly unlikely – it’s simply too lovely.
Note: Reservations at Le Café are only possible by phone. So call 070 360 4055 to secure your spot.

Settle in at Le Café with your Haagse Schatten gift card. Or surprise a friend, colleague, uncle or aunt from The Hague with one. It’s the perfect present for anyone who deserves a little adventure through our beautiful city. Every gift card comes with a special treasure map, so the lucky recipient can explore both the city and its hidden treasures. Buy yours in our webshop, or visit one of our participating treasures to get a physical card.
The best part? Every euro you spend on the gift card is guaranteed to support a local business in The Hague. This way, we can all continue to enjoy the city’s many hotspots run by passionate, dedicated local entrepreneurs. By now, there are over seventy The Hague treasures where you can redeem your card. So there’s something for everyone!