Bites & coffees
Looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city centre? Tucked away in the heart of The Hague is a hidden foodie oasis where you can enjoy excellent coffee, a generous breakfast or a delicious lunch in complete tranquillity. It’s the kind of place you almost want to keep to yourself, yet can’t help telling everyone about because it’s simply too good not to share. Meet Café Soof.
Hidden escape
Nestled in the historic Nutstuin, behind the monumental Nutshuis and between the Grote Kerk and the Grote Markt, Café Soof is one of The Hague’s best-kept secrets. One moment you’re standing on a busy street beside a car park and police station. The next, you’ve slipped through a narrow, easy-to-miss gateway into a completely different world.
Picture green lawns, a lily-filled pond, beehives, fruit trees, colourful flowers and lush plants. All surrounding a wonderfully welcoming café. Once you’ve found it, you won’t want to leave.
A peaceful retreat in the city centre
We absolutely love places like this: peaceful hideaways right in the middle of a vibrant city. The Hague has its fair share of “secret” courtyards, but one in the very heart of the city with a café serving great coffee, delicious food (think aubergine tagine, fresh salads and stuffed pitas) and genuinely friendly staff? That’s a rare find.
The Nutstuin, home to Café Soof, is dotted with cosy seating areas and tables, whether you prefer soaking up the sunshine or relaxing in the shade. You’re also welcome to spread out a blanket and enjoy the lawn. Looking for shelter? There’s a beautiful greenhouse where you can sit instead.
Inside, the atmosphere is every bit as inviting as it is outdoors. With its modern, cosy interior and large communal tables (perfect for getting some work done as well as catching up with friends) Café Soof is just as lovely on a rainy day as it is in the height of summer.
You can use your Haagse Schatten gift card at Café Soof, so go find that hidden gateway and discover this little oasis for yourself. Or surprise a friend, colleague, aunt or uncle from The Hague or anyone who’d love to explore this beautiful city, with a Haagse Schatten gift card. Each gift card comes with a The Hague treasure map, inviting the lucky recipient to discover both the city and its hidden treasures.
Even better, every euro you spend on a Haagse Schatten gift card is guaranteed to be redeemed at a local business in The Hague. That means you’re directly supporting passionate local entrepreneurs while helping to keep the city’s unique hotspots thriving. With more than eighty The Hague treasure locations to choose from, there’s truly something for everyone.
