De Volkslust Haarlem in Oude Stad

Since the restaurant appealed to me, I went in and asked for a table for one person for dinner. The server told me I could choose a table, which I did. Then I waited 10 minutes until someone else asked me what I wanted to order—difficult without a menu. I finally got one and was able to order. It came with a plate of bread and some kind of spread, very nice! For my main course, I ordered rump roast—medium. It was good for me because it wasn't as bloody as medium usually is, but the meat was excellent. According to the menu, a green salad should have been included, but it never arrived, and since the server had forgotten about me, I didn't ask for it. All in all, I paid €39 for water, beer, and the meat. The service, however, left much to be desired.

Had a delicious meal. Very friendly staff. It looks cozy inside. Highly recommended.

Friendly service and nice terrace!

Amazing deserts, and staff would come again.

Great place, sat wonderfully in the sun by the water

Super fast service and the terrace opened especially for us, great!

Good flavors, friendly staff, and prompt service.

Volkslust Haarlem What a lovely restaurant! A great concept that is incredibly accessible. Carefully presented dishes, just the way I like to see them. An extensive menu with something for everyone. We had a delicious three-course dinner with bread rolls beforehand. The Flemish beef stew is highly recommended, in particular. The rest of our group of four also thoroughly enjoyed the dishes, as they were exquisite. Beautiful style, a great menu, a neat and clean establishment, fast and friendly service, and original beers on tap! Which you can also enjoy outside on the nice benches and chairs with tables. This time, we used Social Deal. Very nice, courteous, and knowledgeable staff. The price-quality ratio is excellent. Finally, A thank you to the staff; we had a fantastic evening. We will definitely be back here! If you find my review helpful, please give it a like; it is a small effort for you but makes a big difference for others and for me.

This was our first time, but what a fantastic experience! Very friendly service, creating a great atmosphere. The food was superb, especially the extra dishes that were offered. We had the option to choose a Nicoise salad as a starter, so delicious.

Enjoying the outdoors on the terrace / pontoon by the water

Good food - good service. a bit chaotic though due to Kings day.. Will be happy to return.

I’m currently traveling in Netherlands with my family and stopped by Volkslust Haarlem for lunch today. The food was amazing and definitely worth the wait. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxed, which made the experience even better. It was a bit late for a cappuccino, but I still enjoyed one! Thank you for the delicious lunch menu—highly recommended.

De Volkslust is a lovely and relaxing place to enjoy breakfast. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to start the day. The food was excellent, fresh, and well prepared. The service was friendly, and the overall experience was very pleasant. I would definitely recommend De Volkslust to anyone looking for a nice breakfast in a calm and cozy setting.

Sat outside in the sun, so always good

After a long bike ride it was nice to sit down with a beer on the barge. Just relax and enjoy the sun while enjoying life.

Not worth the wait! Very disappointed, service was slow and it took ages to get a menu, almost an hour for the food to arrive. The food was adequate.

Soon in May, enjoy a delicious drink again on the Water Terrace on the Nieuwe Gracht at De Volklust in Haarlem Do you want to eat something in this lovely summer weather on the Water Terrace at De Volklust Order according to the menu; Nachos don't have it here anymore Too bad the Water Terrace closes around 7:00 PM I come here for the Water Terrace, so I won't go upstairs to the restaurant anymore because that's not what you come for Watch out for the Seagulls !!!! If you are going to eat something here at the Water Terrace at De Volklust, please make sure that the Seagulls do not join you for dinner; these Seagulls are very cheeky and will snatch the food right off your plate. Would the Lady with black hair and a ponytail please start closing the Water Terrace only at 19:00 from now on—so to be clear, do not close the Water Terrace as early as 17:30. Once again, a friendly request: please stop clearing the Water Terrace around 17:30 from now on; this applies to the blonde employee.

Excellent!! AMAZING food and service. Highly recommend to visitors

Nice sunny place at the water, but took too long before our drinks arrived (+10 minutes). Ordered some bread with dips, bread was rather dry. Staff is friendly as welcoming.

We had a delicious meal and a pleasant evening. The service was very agreeable. The carpaccio and stewed meat were tasty.

We had lunch here recently. It was pleasantly busy, yet spacious. We ordered a smoothie and stewed fries. It isn't stewed meat as you might expect, but it's perfectly fine. The service was slow, though; they didn't come by for extra service, and we also had to insist to pay.

Completely laptop-free. What nonsense. Just create a corner where people can work for half an hour then.

I had a very tasty breakfast. The staff was polite. The atmosphere was calm and cozy.

Nice staff, good food via Social Deal

What a lovely family day we had at Volkslust. The boat trip with Lola was magnificent, and the service on both the boat and in the restaurant was formidable!

Nice little restaurant near the station in Haarlem on the canal. A 5-minute walk from the station. Friendly welcome upon entry and a relaxed atmosphere. Ordered a stewed beef and fries for 16.50. Generous portion and smelled delicious. Served quickly too. No cutlery for a moment, but that is a minor detail of course. Good fries, deliciously tender meat. Really tasty. The menu looks good too. From breakfast to dinner, all for a fair price. In the summer they have a floating terrace and their own boat that you can rent for parties etc. Highly recommended. Follow me for more reviews on TikTok Milomeijer7 If you find this review useful, just press the heart below.

The staff helped us incredibly well and were extremely friendly. The service here is amazing!

Nice place for lunch, good menu, also outside there is a beautiful terrace on the Spaarne.

A group of seven enjoyed a delicious Burgundian meal. The food arrived promptly and was especially delicious. Delicious artisan fries. The meringue dessert was a surprise. The staff was friendly and helpful. We were seated at a large table with plenty of room for everyone.

Great food and service. Went for breakfast on Valentine’s Day. Got the avocado toast with poached eggs and the beef stew fries. Very filling and delicious. Service was superb as well.

Volkslust is a wonderful destination for delicious food. We enjoyed lunch with a large group. As agreed, everything was well-organized. The conversations beforehand were smooth and friendly. Delicious food, great service. They were thoughtful and accommodating to unexpected situations. Volkslust is highly recommended!

I've eaten here several times with a large group. The food they serve is truly delicious. They have a great menu with a bit of everything. Try the double chocolate cake or the cheesecake for dessert. So, so, so delicious😋. The service is also great. You can really tell they enjoy their work. Kudos to the chefs --> they really know how to tantalize your taste buds. And it's just nice and pleasant that they serve a sandwich with two tapenades without immediately charging you. You feel very welcome as a guest.

We had a delicious meal, the soup was very tasty and the stew with Flemish fries was delicious.

I ate wonderfully, thank you)))

Perfect for having a beer, coffee and food.

Very tasty food, friendly service, incredible ingredients

A lovely place to eat with excellent service. The food varies in quality—the guinea fowl was tough, the tiramisu very tasty.

Had a delicious breakfast at a great price. Delicious eggs with bacon and American pancakes 🥞. Friendly service. Definitely recommended if you have guests or if you just want to go out for breakfast. I've heard the dinner is also a hit, so I'll definitely go back.

Tomato soup was the only soup and nothing special. Tagliatelle had little spinach and sea bass and a bland taste. Nice waitresses, but they forgot to come by for the dessert round. The place was neat and relatively quiet.

I had lunch here this afternoon with high expectations, but I am hugely disappointed. I ordered a carpaccio sandwich and received it without bread—well, generally not a big problem. Then I received a new one with a mountain of cheese, and the carpaccio was still completely frozen. I sent that one back. Meanwhile, my friend had already finished his food, and I sat waiting 15 minutes for a new sandwich. Which was partially frozen again. No one paid any attention to us, so I ate the sandwich with considerable reluctance. I didn't receive a single apology or compensation. We went to pay and handed cash to a girl who just took it without saying a word and walked away. No nice day, no apology, no thanks. Just gone. All around us were complaints from other guests: the soup was cold and the fries were wet and soggy. In short, a very bad experience and not recommended!

The staff is super friendly, helpful, and fast! We had a delicious drink here.

The staff is super friendly, helpful, and fast! We had a delicious drink here.

After having a very good dinner of burgers and fish on Friday, we loved Volkslust and really wanted to try the breakfast. So, before leaving for Germany, we stopped by again for breakfast on Sunday morning, but it wasn't as good as expected. The food took about 45 minutes to arrive, and the poached egg on avocado was cold. My husband ordered the breakfast, but the croissant was cold. We really loved dinner on Friday night and expected more from breakfast. But we will definitely be back for dinner. The location is super central, and a very nice lady works there. Hopefully, we'll see you again soon.

Had a lovely time sitting in the sunshine on the terrace. forgot my sweater there, but the friendly staff were so helpful to send it to me! Top service!

Today afternoon we have visited the restaurant and sorry say that; it was a total disappointment. I never had a Flemish stew that bad. Not recommended at all….see how they serve Pink Gin!!

Food was amazing. We ordered the Volkslust burger and the steak. I would highly recommand everyone to visit for the burger they have really tender and good Cooked. One thing that is a bit dissappointing is the service with the drinks. Overall had a nice time will be back again for sure for the food. Very easy access from the train station.

Delicious food! In a great central location in Haarlem.

It was 10am on a Wednesday morning, 3 out of 20 (ish) tables only occupied so the place was dead. I’m just trying to check into a flight and the waitress came up to tell me the stop using my iPad…. Huh?! I was going to sit and work my way through 3 coffees, so instead finished up and left, that’s not how you treat customers when you’re dead empty.

Everything was perfectly arranged! Even for people with allergies or dietary restrictions (I have celiac disease; I can't eat cow's milk, lactose, fish, onions, or bell peppers). I don't often eat out, and I always find it intimidating to eat at a restaurant I'm not familiar with. We had lunch/brunch on the boat. You sail through Haarlem for about an hour and a half, enjoying delicious food and drinks. I called the owner beforehand to find out what I could and couldn't eat, and I think it's the first restaurant where everything went so smoothly and I didn't feel like a whiner. 100% recommended!!

We went to eat with my whole family last friday and the service at first was a bit dissappointing but the waitress then came and took the order after 15 minutes and to be honest we were a bit dissappointed about the food but the food was really delicious. Especially the fish it was a very rare and delicious. My mother personally thanked the chef. We are coming back for the food again

All around great spot for lunch, beer and/or a coffee. Great with kids

The restaurant is beautiful inside. However, there were too many staff for the five tables, and it still took half an hour before we could order our next course or drinks. Such a shame considering it's such a beautiful location!

It wasn't busy, but we had to wait a long time for service, even though tables around us were being served and cleared. The coffee was fine, but the apple pie clearly came from a cold refrigerator.

I've eaten here twice. The location is ideal, just a few minutes' walk from Haarlem station. Our first visit was very positive. The breakfast was delicious, and we enjoyed it. Unfortunately, our second visit wasn't as good. It took a full 30 minutes to order. Even though several staff members were milling around, it seemed like no one really knew what to do. Other guests also regularly approached the staff to ask if they could order or pay. It was clear that the team wasn't happy about it either.

Our waitress, Britney, was incredibly sweet and friendly. She helped us tremendously and made us feel truly welcome. The food was also delicious, highly recommended! 😊

We dined at De Volkslust restaurant with a large group. It was very enjoyable, and the Italian Shared Dining concept worked perfectly: delicious dishes to share in a relaxed atmosphere. The service was friendly, and everything went smoothly. Definitely recommended for a group dinner! :)

Very bad, food is prepared in Utrecht and prepared in Haarlem via the microwave according to the so-called chef

Extremely disappointing both food & service. Was advised of a 40 minute wait, no problem. Got drinks & all good. Hubby finished his beer, left on table & waited & watched waitresses walk past fairly constantly with not one asking if a refill was required so waited to see what would happen. After almost 15 minutes the empty glass was removed without a word or offer of refill. I finished my drink & same process, not one staff member noticed the empty glass or offered a refill so finally got attention of waitress as she was about to walk past again & got a refill, not very impressed. Finally food arrived & sorry to say my steak was medium well when ordered rare (hubbys was perfect) & my mashed potatoes were burnt. Even the chef grimaced when l insisted he try them himself. So fail on service & fail on food quality. To be fair the front of house lady immediately removed the steak from the bill & discounted hubbys as well, but as it's now 10pm a stop at Maccas next to our hotel is required. Extremely disappointing especially after last night's awesome experience at Bambu Kitchen & Bar which was a 5 star experience.

We had a lovely lunch outside by the water. The food was delicious and the portions were just right. The service was friendly and helpful.

We were very pleased with our visit. The breakfast was truly delicious and the staff were very friendly. The prices are absolutely reasonable. It was especially nice that we were allowed to order six minutes before breakfast was supposed to end. That was very accommodating. The food is really good here and you feel welcome. We would definitely come back.

All guests an me and my wife waited endless outside while three waitresses were talking wach other inside

Wonderful waitresses, good food and nice location and a good owner…! But that manager quite arrogant and seemed quite cruel towards to the hard working ladies ( noticed that randomly walking by!)… mister be kinder… it’s 2025 and your attitude it’s not acceptable even by the costumers let alone from the poor (under) staff (ed)!!!!

Highly recommended! Our trip on the Volkslust Salon Boat Lola was a treat from start to finish. Skipper and host Jacob warmly welcomed us with a glass of bubbly, after which we comfortably settled into the beautiful salon boat. As we sailed past Haarlem's most beautiful spots, Jacob created the perfect balance of interesting stories, conviviality, and a relaxed atmosphere. The food was top-notch: delicious sandwiches on crispy fresh bread, delightful croquettes, a wonderful soup, and a wide selection of wine, rosé, beer, and soft drinks. Everything was perfectly taken care of. The service and hospitality were exceptional; you immediately felt welcome and completely pampered. In short: an unforgettable experience where atmosphere, service, and quality come together perfectly. We will definitely be back!

Very nice restaurant, food is great and coffee to. Friendly staff.

The food was delicious, the service was quick, but the prices were a bit high for a simple diner. I do have to comment on the bizarrely small portion of sea bass; a tiny fillet on a tiny bed of tagliatelle strings for €24, that's it. I mentioned it anyway, but the staff seemed clueless. The menu said "All dishes are served with salad," but you have to ask for it yourself :') Incidentally, my dining companion still didn't get a salad (nothing to worry about: lettuce pieces and a few tomatoes). Carpaccio and crêpe Suzette were delicious, but the stingy portion of the main course set a new low in Dutch restaurants.

The service is friendly, the atmosphere is good !!! But just to have a cup of coffee or a drink with the canal view !!!! THE WORST AVOCADO TOAST I HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE !!!! I am wondering how did they cook a pouched egg so cold !!!!

Most disappointing avocado toast I ever had.

It's nice to sit both inside and outside (also possible on the water). The 12-hour meal, which included a mozzarella sandwich, was good.

Great terrace on the water, nice service. Food isn’t the best but nice place for a beer :)

Today we had a lovely boat trip with lunch on the "Lola" through the Haarlem waters. We watched in admiration as the skipper expertly navigated the boat and made sure the guests had everything they needed. Highly recommended!

My perfect landing spot after a busy morning of planes and trains.

Well-filled sandwiches for lunch and enough choice. There is a part with background music and a part of the space is without background music. Generally a good impression, too bad about the cat that walked through the restaurant, I personally don't like it that much and the cat also peed on my daughter's bag.

What a top service. At the last minute of closing time of the kitchen we were allowed to moor our boat at the terrace and the food was served on the boat. Super nice, hospitable and sweet people at Volkslust.

Sat on the terrace in the sun. Relaxed atmosphere and the food was great. Definitely recommended!

I wanted to have a nice day out to eat. To my surprise I didn't like the atmosphere. I saw a male manager going off on his staff I was shocked. The food itself was really not worth the money.

Way too expensive, 25 euros for 4 croquettes with bread

The atmosphere is nice but the avocado toast and eggs benedict we got were very disappointing. I’d go back for coffee or drinks though

The food itself is fine. The fries were tasty. The rest is not very special. The service is terrible. The staff did not know the menu and did not speak Dutch well, which resulted in a miscommunication twice. Even with the simplest coffee.. The food was not passed on to the kitchen and the food was served in stages.

Apparently they had a bad day…. The staff did not know the menu and had to constantly ask the kitchen whether dishes were available or not, even though they were on the menu. When the food arrived, it was also very disappointing. Avocado toast was not fresh avocado but clearly a spread from a packet. The poached egg was cold. The stew had cold fries and was simply not tasty. Too bad, because the location is great. By the way, the wine was nice… in short, we will choose another restaurant for the time being.

The place has a very atmospheric and cozy vibe, and we were really looking forward to enjoying it. Unfortunately, the service was extremely disappointing. The waitresses were rude, unprofessional, and unable to provide clear information about the menu or ordering process. Their attitude made us feel very unwelcome. It was such a frustrating experience that we didn’t even get the chance to place our order. We left feeling very disappointed.

Great service, Dutch speaking! Cynthia and Floor kept the momentum going! Delicious food and nice portions! Value for money, highly recommended!

Operated by Floor and Cynthia. Very helpful and nice adequate service. Nice restaurant!

Atmospheric, didn't eat but did make a cup of coffee. Service was excellent👍

absolutely great! During May 5 we were allowed to use the toilet here for free!!

Very nice atmosphere, good staff

Super nice place, super nice people behind the bar

Very pleasant, Yusu dear employees. Were super helpful

This place was busy but very slow with their service. Staff did not seem to be very enthusiastic either. What we ordered was ok

Delicious food and the service is very friendly.

Wonderfully aired. Flemish stew with Flemish fries. Friendly staff and quick help.

Nice place where everyone is welcome. Very friendly and competent staff. We come here every week for a nice cup of coffee.

In summary, it is a shame that such a clumsy and disappointing business is located in such a beautiful location

What unfriendly service. We were sitting by the water and the waitress came to ask if we wanted to pay in advance. We pay, she arrives less than 5 minutes later, you have to leave now!!! While we were not frugal in ordering drinks and appetizers cold and warm, the bottle of wine we wanted another one of and our men had other drinks. We had already ordered and finished the appetizers and had also decided to continue dining here. But no, you just had to leave the terrace on the water. Hence my/our 1 star, the way it was said that you should just fuck off because of the two unfriendly waitresses!

Food quality was adequate. Service was slow. Furthermore, excellent at the same time for the price.

I went there for lunch with a friend yesterday. The service was disastrous. Every time we asked the waitress something, it was forgotten or ignored. You always have to walk in to get it. After an hour (after asking several times where the food was) we finally got the food served. We were given 12 hours without soup. Asked several times about the soup that accompanied the dish according to the menu. But this was again ignored by the waitress. When I asked about it at checkout, another employee said there was no soup that day. So the 12 o'clock is only a sandwich with croquette. The food was not tasty and served on a dirty plate. I don't go there anymore.

We deden een kleine bite, duidelijk 2 x mini hamburger en mini caprese en Vlaamse friet besteld. Kregen 1 mini hamburger, geen vork om je caprese om te eten. Service ging het navragen moest zelf vragen om vork aan de bar en vragen hoe of wat m.b.t. 2e mini hamburger. Kan gebeuren maar vertel excuses miscommunicatie we bakken er nu 1. Nooit meer! Niet eens bij betalen vragen of alles naar wens was. Zonde van mijn 50€.

Lovely little café/restaurant on the banks of a gracht in Haarlem. The scrambled eggs with smoked salmon on dark country-style bread and a little salad side were very tasty. And so was the latte macchiato. All in all, it is a very relaxing place.

Food very tasty, great service, nice atmosphere

Great experience having lunch here. The food was delicious there was a lovely girl from New Zealand working there! Recommended visiting this spot ☺️

Delicious food. Plenty of choice and very friendly service.