Café-Restaurant de Vrijheid in Wijk 02 Volendam

Everything was amazing, delicious! We ordered mixed fish (for two people). Five varieties of fish: calamari, white fish, crab, and prawns. Three flavored sauces, one of them spicy. A small salad and bread (a small portion, but good). Very tasty. €32.50, which is great for the area and other prices I've seen. Highly recommended.

My son and I had a delicious fish meal here. Lovely view of Volendam's harbor. The atmosphere in the restaurant is also great, and the staff are super friendly.

A piece of plastic about the size of a fingertip came out of my calamari. I almost got into trouble. I'm so disappointed with the response. Don't come here.

Good combination having meals in Volendam.

Very cozy terrace with friendly service, above all the refreshments were delicious.

Nice restaurant facing the harbor. Very good food, even though the meat isn't cooked properly. The service is average at times. Be careful with the temperature, as the manager refuses to close the door despite the cold. Friendly and tasty nonetheless.

Unfriendly staff. They just keep complaining. Meanwhile, we had to call someone to place our order because no one showed up. Then it took at least 15 minutes to even serve a coke?

Terrible service. We waited over half an hour for a salad and a drink, even though it was quiet. The staff were barely visible.

The waitress was very rude to us, she just ignored us multiple times and her attitude was terrible

The food arrived in about 15 minutes. I had fish and chips. The fish was cooked perfectly. The fries were also excellent. The attentiveness was also good.

I had fish and fries in this place, a typical dish here. Service was very quick, food was nice. Needless.to say, you can have a good meal during a tour in this place.

I ate here yesterday with my boyfriend. It was outrageous that I thought they were overcharging for a "leukbek" menu, or at least that's what it was supposed to be. The "leukbek" looked like a guppy, the salad served with it was a teaspoon full, and the fries were worth counting. I don't mind paying a bit more, but it has to be good and sufficient.

It took so long to be served the food, around one hour. All the tables that were there before us left and it felt like they forgot about our order. Other customers left the restaurant before eating due to the waiting time. We asked about it and the nice staff just said that it was almost ready, but it was not. The food was not that good either. We were disappointed, as the location of the restaurant is really good.

It wasn’t very busy, so we were helped very quickly. We only had a snack, so there’s nothing more to comment on that.

The service was quick and the food arrived quickly, just enough for someone with a big appetite. Everyone was friendly.

We had a Kibbeling, a typical dish, a Vismix (for 2 people), a drink each, and it cost €65, very reasonable, as did the staff. The coffee (espresso) was just right.

Dutch fried food for foreigners.

Beautifully located by the harbor, our food was delicious, and the service was good.

Catastrophic. Over €100 for cold food that we waited over an hour for, even though the restaurant was almost empty. The portions are ridiculous. The taste is awful. We can only hope we didn't get food poisoning as well. No words.

We had a good time. The food was decent and the beer was tasty. It was lovely sitting outside overlooking the water.

We were here two years ago and had a delicious meal. Now, two years later, the staff is completely different; they spoke something foreign, which was unintelligible. After waiting 30 minutes, we left. Not recommended.

Good fast food restaurant with a beautiful view of the harbor Seat on a sofa with sea view

Because we were crowded, we were first taken to a different place, and then they didn't help us put tables together. Our order arrived very late. The portions were very small. The water glasses weren't clean.

Terrible service: over an hour late, very low quality-price ratio Not recommended at all

Excellent savory breakfast. I had a very generous omelette on the first day and a Caesar salad on the second day: both were very good. Prices weren't the lowest, but the quality was good.

We ate at De Vrijheid today. After a long wait, our food finally arrived. But unfortunately, we didn't get what we ordered. We pointed this out, and the only response was an apology. We still had to pay, however, due to a server error. (I'll keep my distance, but this is absurd!) Afterward, we drove to Burger King.

Service was slow, waiting almost an hour for some fried fish and fries, and it was cold too. Not recommended for a return visit.

One star for sticky and uncleared tables, resulting in an overkill of wasps and grumpy staff. This is a shame because the location is good. It's a shame I can't recommend this.

Almost an hour for a burger and kibbeling (fried cod with potatoes typical of Volendam). The food isn't anything special; the quality doesn't make up for the wait time.

The food was delicious... The schnitzel with brie was a real surprise and delicious. Only the service was a bit lacking and lacked spontaneity.

I had a fish dish and my wife had a gourmet meal. Luckily, there was no wind, otherwise it would have blown away; it looked like a postage stamp. So, consider the size of the fish and don't put any undersized ones on the plate.

It was disastrous. The service was slow and graceless. The food seemed all fresh from the freezer and with lots of oil/butter. The smoked without flavor which is already rare. Anyway, it is not my recommendation.

Service was very slow. The server was already irritated upon arrival. Our drink order was taken quickly. After 15 minutes, I walked over to the server to place our food order because no one came to our table. After waiting an hour for our order, we decided to pay for our drinks and leave. People who came after us had already finished their food, and the kitchen hadn't even started preparing our order yet. They should change the name from "liberty" to "rudeness." I will never go to this restaurant again.

Bad experience The service was too slow; we waited almost an hour for our order. We ordered a fish box for two people for €32. It was very oily and tasteless. You could tell the fish wasn't fresh and had little flavor. I definitely won't be going back.

We made the mistake of visiting Volendam on our trip. It's a tourist hotspot. One restaurant after another, punctuated by souvenir shops and junk stores. The promenade is completely overcrowded. Several buses park there, bringing even more tourists. The description of a cozy fishing village is far from reality. Since we were getting hungry, we decided on the aforementioned restaurant, partly because there was still space available there with a direct view of the harbor. We then received the menu and chose the fish platter for two people. It took a while for our order to be taken, as the waiters also seemed quite overwhelmed. While we were waiting, we noticed that the tables were barely cleared, if at all, and the dishes were sitting there for ages. After about 30 minutes of waiting, we were getting a little impatient and wondering if we had made the right choice. After 60 minutes, we were about to call it quits. But since a server only seemed to come by every 20 minutes, this wasn't possible either. After about 1 hour and 25 minutes, we finally got our fish platter for two. A wooden tray containing six tapas bowls was served. Two to four pieces of each, but no one knew what it was. Crab claws were sticking out of two of the balls, which looked more unappetizing than inviting. All the dishes were deep-fried, and so dark that they had definitely been in the fryer too long. You'd think it would be warm, too. Far from it... everything was lukewarm at best. The oil the food was fried in was probably not the freshest either. It tasted musty. All in all, it bordered on inedible. The server tried hard but was hopelessly overwhelmed. Judging by her expression, she was more dissatisfied than satisfied. As a server, I would refuse to serve guests such a meal. We then moved on and grabbed a fish sandwich to go at another restaurant, but the quality was also pretty average. Overall, Volendam seems to be more focused on quantity than quality. Maximum return for minimal service. What a shame.

Vriendelijke bediening Goede locatie Deel van bestelling (eten) was onvoldoende. Met name vissoep en kibbeling viel tegen. Voor de rest kan ik geen oordeel geven

We waited 40 minutes for three sandwiches; the order arrived incorrectly, with the wrong ingredients. They call toast with cream cheese and salmon sandwiches. And the nugget plate comes with five nuggets.

If the sole were fried in butter, the stars would be better. Such a wimpy reaction from a waiter when I politely asked about it. Couldn't eat half the fish because it was fried. Such a shame! The steak was a bit on the small side. The chicken nuggets, on the other hand, were good. Oh yeah, a kind word before leaving would be nice, but the staff is so disinterested that even the locals are embarrassed.

Excellent restaurant by the promenade, great location, delicious food, generous portions, helpful staff

Poor quality meat in burger and Schnitzels, expensive softdrinks. OK atmosspherw and good location. Staff seemed annoyed during ordering, even though the place was only half full.

The waterfront ambiance is great, but the restaurant is a tourist rip-off. Value for money: poor to unsatisfactory.

Sind zum Mittagessen eingekehrt. Das Lokal war jetzt nicht so voll.Die Bedienung war so was von langsam. Auf Anfrage wann das Essen den kommen sollte, erhielten wir die Antwort: gleich. Hat noch mal ewig gedauert. Essen war durchschnittlich.

Incredibly long, opposite the port, the view is beautiful but the rest leaves much to be desired.

Absolutely delicious! We had kibbeling with fries, which was very well prepared. The fish wasn't dry at all, but very tender. Unfortunately, we have to deduct points for the service, as it was completely overwhelmed. We waited a very long time for our order, but otherwise, the restaurant is highly recommended. We sat outside and enjoyed a beautiful view of the harbor.

We had a short break at the restaurant in Volendam and the beers were good and the mixed fish plate was not bad. 6/10

Lots of bones, little flavor, I don't recommend eating here. The only good thing was the fries, very slow service...

The food was very bad, dry, and of extremely low quality. The schintzel was dry, tasted bland, and the fish was so bone-ridden and dry that it was inedible. I would not recommend it.

A simple restaurant, great location and delicious food.

Pleasant atmosphere, good food and generous portions

The location is nice. The food, however, was not good. The schnitzel seemed undercooked, not crispy at all. There was no sauce for the fries. The fish pieces were very glassy. Nothing was seasoned, or not seasoned well. The Coke was only 0.2. Service was quite slow. Overall, disappointing; I wouldn't go back.

Het was gezellig en het eten was goed. Daarnaast heeft het een prachtige ligging. En het personeel was hartstikke vriendelijk.

Heerlijk gegeten met mijn gezin. Wij hebben genoten van het uitzicht op het terras en wij werden vriendelijk geholpen door het personeel.

Food came a bitt slow and it affected our plans for that moment.

Very attentive staff, excellent value for money, and a fantastic location overlooking the harbor. We enjoyed a relaxing coffee in the outdoor area.

Today we ate again at café-restaurant De Vrijheid in Volendam. Two years ago we were here during a day in Marken and Volendam, and we liked it so much that we made a note of the restaurant to come back. And that turned out to be a good choice: another great experience. The place is beautifully decorated, really typically Dutch and authentic, which immediately gives a warm atmosphere. The food was delicious again and the staff friendly and hospitable. We are really satisfied with our visit.

I tried fresh orange juice It was so yuuum

The service really slow and bad. The waitresses neither attended to you nor gave explanations as to why the food did not arrive. We spent an hour waiting for our plate.

Not recommended, the waiting time to serve food is more than an hour

The worst experience on our trip. It took us more than 30 minutes to take our order. After that the food took more than 1 hour and the waiters were not polite to us. There was no order or cleanliness on the tables. Not recommended.

Very bad experience: very long service, the dish ordered does not correspond to the description of the menu. Sandwich without cream, without onion... lousy! Rude waiters! I do not recommend this restaurant.

To begin with, when we arrived, we waited more than 45 minutes for our order to be taken with a nonchalant and unpleasant waitress... When our order arrived, the dishes were not those requested. The salmon sandwich was just a loaf of bread with a 30g slice of salmon (a shame!) for 12€50. This restaurant is to be avoided!

The terrace is well located, we ate a fish mix for two, it was very good. But the wait for the dish was long.

Very good food and location. Good for families or friends. Toilets are clean, food is fine.

Tasty food and not too expensive.

Good food but the attention of the staff serving on the terrace is very poor. We were waiting for more than half an hour to order a beer and they never came to the table even though we called them. To pay the bill we had to enter the restaurant otherwise we would continue waiting outside for them to come.

We received a warm welcome and were given a nice spot where 3 wheelchairs could be placed so that the residents had a nice outing!

It is ok to have a bite and watch the sea

Volendam offers enchanting culinary experiences for its visitors. One restaurant, in particular, has been able to conquer the palate with its fresh fish dishes. The herring, shrimp and salmon combine in a symphony of delicate flavours. The impeccable presentation of the dish further enhances the quality of the ingredients. An unforgettable gastronomic experience that enriches your stay in this fascinating location.

We stopped at Café-Restaurant de Vrijheid for a short afternoon break while visiting the town. The place had a central location and was easy to find. We ordered a beer and a hot tea. Service was quick and polite. The atmosphere was calm, with a few locals sitting outside enjoying the sun. The tea was served hot, as expected, and the beer was fresh. We didn’t try any food, so we can’t comment on that. It was a quiet and simple stop, good for a short rest before continuing our walk. Everything went smoothly, and we left feeling refreshed.

We were placed on the terrace, it was perfect! We shared a “fish mix” and it was very good and quite varied! 🥰

Horrible service from the waitresses, be careful because they scam you if they see that you are a foreigner when serving and charging. I don't recommend it at all

One of the top places in the area..

As the most of cafe restaurants in the shore of Volendam this place has tables outside to enjoy sun and ample inner place with a good ambience. There are a variety of dishes either red meat or seafood for one or to share. Although simply fish and chips with draft beer is the easiest meal to choose, sharing tastes of different dishes is recommended if you are family or group of four or more.

We tried traditional meatballs and a hamburger, everything was very nice, fresh, warm... The waiter was very friendly, and the bar was okay, it looks like a real pub. :D

Unfortunately the food was pretty bad. I couldn't say the fish was fresh, and it was very fatty. Unfortunately, the food was pretty bad, could say the fish was fresh and was very greasy.

Everything went wrong that could go wrong, normally always good, but not anymore.

Fresh fish plate was quite tasty. Eel could have been a little better and with a little more toast. Children's plate with kibbeling for 10 euros was really not possible. Way too well done, not much flavor with a few fries and a standard bowl of applesauce.

Beautiful restaurant by the water. You can sit outside and enjoy a delicious beer or their speciality: smoked salmon, eels and shrimp. It was so delicious and well priced

Good quantity and price for Volendam. Everything is very good.

The fish and squid were fresh and we were served after 25 minutes.

Nice place to have a drink and a snack. Staff is very friendly, atmosphere is homely and cozy. Nice view of the harbor.

Last Friday we had an after party with 60 people, the bartender said we were closing at 11 p.m., once inside, he called 3 colleagues, we had a great party, the bartender was great.

Nice atmosphere & friendly service!!

A warm welcome in this case. The service was fast and also super friendly. The food was tasty. Thanks for letting us in with our dog!

A wonderful view and the Irish coffee is delicious. Thank you, love from Turkey ❤️

Walked in for lunch and waited 10 minutes to be seated. No server came and when I tried to ask one if we could pick a seat he screamed at me "NOT NOW". Can't fathom how this place has a decent rating.

vind dit de slechtste café van heel volendam totaal geen respect hebben jullie als personeel. En het is een vies smerig oud bah ballentent is niet de moeite waard helaas.

Delicious menu and cozy place to eat at Volendam, The Netherlands.

In viaggio con amici, ci siamo fermati peg il pranzo.... Ottimo merluzzo.... specialità del posto, e ottimo l'hamburger... naturalmente tutto con patatine fritte come contorno. Grazie alle bellissime ragazze!!!

Kudos, whoever comes to Volendam should definitely have lunch at this restaurant. Kudos

Burger tastes good, bun is too soft and in my opinion not a brioche as stated on the menu.

Erg chaotisch, waren maar 2 medewerkers voor het hele restaurant terwijl het helemaal vol zat. Hierdoor ging een aantal keer iets fout. Eten kwam niet gezamenlijk. Nadat de rest van de tafel het eten al meer dan een half uur op had, kwam pas het eten van mij (na vragen waar het eten bleef). Helaas was het eten lauw. De 2 medewerkers bleven wel vriendelijk ondanks alle chaos.

Gastvrij en fijn vriendelijk personeel Lekker geluncht en koffie met gebak Mooi uitzicht over de haven van Volendam Aanrader

Everything is very good but things could be a little better

Shortly after we took a seat at one of the tables outside, someone came to take our order. We ordered two cappuccinos. When ordering, I immediately asked whether there was also gluten-free bread. The boy who served us asked and quickly came back with the answer that it was possible. I ordered salmon with gluten-free bread and my friend had 2 croquettes on bread. After a reasonable time the plates arrived. Two thawed white slices of bread, schär or something similar, with cream cheese. a slice of salmon, some arugula, onion and pine nuts. It looked sad on the rather large plate. The crust of the gv bread was very hard. Our cappuccino was long gone, but we were not asked if we wanted anything else to drink. The croquettes on bread were excellent, you can hardly go wrong. After a while I walked inside to pay and indicated that the gluten-free bread was not really good. There was no response to that. I wouldn't eat here again.

Cozy tent but gosh, what bad food! A long hair and plastic in the plate coming from the kitchen. Way too salty and dry. Very unfortunate.

Nice view, and the food was great.

Nice tent! Friendly staff. Good food (cluttered table with fresh fish, among other things). Had a nice company party with everything you need! Highly recommended!

This is where you have to go. Delicious food, enjoy the ships and friendly staff.

Great restaurant right at the harbor, the waitress was also very nice and tried hard, the food took a while to arrive but was very good