De Witte Olifant By tiffany’sbv in Wijk 08 Klazienaveen

We had a delicious meal! We were dining with someone who has many allergies. The chef came specifically to check with us what was possible regarding the food! Super service!

I was glad I could come here, because at that moment few other restaurants were open and many other places didn't have a tap. I sat down outside on the terrace to have a drink. At that moment, three staff members were also sitting on the terrace in their work clothes, smoking as if they were guests themselves. That already struck me as somewhat strange and unprofessional. While I was sitting quietly drinking, I heard loud laughter coming from the kitchen. I got the strong impression that this was about me, which felt very uncomfortable and unpleasant. Shortly afterward, I was approached with a strange question and asked if they could have one cucumber, which I subsequently gave them. About seven minutes after my first beer, I was addressed in a very stern and, in my opinion, unfriendly manner with the message that I had to order something. I ordered something, but was then told that it was not the intention for me to eat my own fruit on the terrace. I had worked hard that day and felt dizzy, so I needed to eat something. I didn't see fruit as an option on the menu, so I had brought my own fruit. As I write this review, I am still sitting on the terrace. By now, four staff members are sitting together here. Two are lying on a bench on the terrace, drinking Red Bull and vaping. Meanwhile, they are talking to each other about sex, piercings, and nails, among other things. I find this to come across as unprofessional, especially in the presence of guests. During my visit, I felt several times that I was being laughed at by the staff and not taken seriously. That made my entire experience very unpleasant. I hope that management does something about this and ensures that guests are treated in a professional and respectful manner in the future.

Had a delicious meal. Extensive menu with various dishes. Service was great.

Perfect resting spot for family coming to cheer on the athletes during the triathlon today. The coffee is delicious, and we will definitely be having lunch here later.

Top restaurant with a great atmosphere and a spacious outdoor terrace. Tasty, diverse, and extensive menu. The only hard part is deciding which of the delicacies to choose. Definitely recommended!

My wife and I wanted to have lunch on August 13th and sat down on the terrace. When we arrived, we were able to order our drinks from a young employee. We came for lunch and really wanted to order something to eat. We made multiple attempts: shouting, waving our hands, and showing the menu; the only thing we got was a look from the employee walking around taking all the orders. While we sat there for at least 20 minutes without them coming to us to take our order, we saw on two separate occasions that other people who arrived after us were able to place their food orders. After 30 minutes, I'd had enough and walked inside myself to pay for the two drinks. The young man asked if everything was to our liking; I was so pissed off and said no and told my story. "Oh, that's annoying," was his answer. No, it's not annoying, but rude. Thank you, dear employees of Witte Olifant, so we are NEVER coming there again. Or could it be because my wife has a COLOR? They are not all illiterate.

Large terrace, cozy restaurant. Friendly staff.

☕ 🍰 An absolute stroke of luck after the flea market! 👍 👍 👍 I stumbled upon this place by chance and just wanted to take a nice break after the fantastic flea market in Meppen. Since I'd been out for a long time, I ran into a problem: all the other restaurants closed at 5:00 PM. So I was thrilled to find this place open until 9:00 PM! The place was busy and the atmosphere was great – the Dutch really know how to enjoy life! The staff was incredibly nice and friendly. I sat outside on the cozy terrace. I wasn't alone; I had a lovely companion 🐱 with whom I shared the delicious cream. I'll definitely be back. Highly recommended!

Had a delicious meal, lots of choice.

Last night, June 26, 2026, we wanted to grab a bite to eat and a drink. It was warm, so we took a seat outside, but about five tables on the terrace were occupied. After waiting 15 minutes for someone to notice us, a waitress arrived. She wanted to take our drink order, but we didn't have any menus on the table. When she arrived and we had made our choice, no one else came. The tables behind us were served quickly, and the lady in question suddenly sat at a table outside with the owner. Taking a break is logical and necessary given your work. But no one helped us after that, after which we left without any assistance after waiting for about 30 minutes. Subsequently, you get stared at by all the staff if you walk or drive away irritated. Because they saw it. And even the owner looked. As a guest with a hospitality background/training, I have the utmost respect for the heat and the breaks. But the fact that, with a terrace that was only 15% full at that moment and multiple staff members, they seem to skip us is, in our opinion, very disappointing.

Had a delicious lunch, large portions, friendly service. Beautifully decorated.

The service was good, but the pastry I ordered was from the previous day. I called someone over; I didn't have to pay, but I didn't eat it either, as the taste wasn't good.

Hi, I felt right at home. The food was very good, and something different for a change. I'd love to come back.

It has been often, but now it has become less frequent. I don't know why.

We had a very pleasant time eating and drinking on the terrace. We were served in a super polite and friendly manner by a young lady who had everything very well under control on the entire terrace.

Tasty food, cozy informal atmosphere. Friendly service! Good value for money.

I have never experienced anything like it in my life: more than 100 people on the terrace and inside. And then closing at 5:00 PM on King's Day because you are always closed on Mondays.....

They have delicious cappuccino here.

Had a delicious meal, friendly staff, nice atmosphere. If you make a reservation, you can choose a seat, e.g. by the window.

Had to wait a long time for the staff and had to ask for a menu at the bar myself after 20 minutes, even though it was incredibly quiet. The staff were talking to each other a lot or sitting outside. The food was very tasteless, although the plate was presented very nicely. Definitely not a next time for me, and not worth the money either. In addition to the response given by the owner: I find the response very inappropriate and inaccurate. I definitely wanted to order something while waiting for my boyfriend, but I received no attention. When he arrived, it was the same story, and that has nothing to do with the cleaning, because you can easily bring a menu then. My response was certainly not great; in fact, when the food was cleared away, I said that it was a bit disappointing. I could mention more things that could be improved, but I don't want to waste any more words on this. Have a nice day!

Inexperienced young staff, unfriendly. Delicious apple pie though.

A good burger, the meatball was delicious! Fast service and a fair price! The restaurant's decor is nice.

Delicious food and friendly service. It's a shame the kitchen puts goat cheese on the vegan burger.

Booked a Valentine's Day dinner yesterday. It was fantastic, the food was delicious!!

We went for dinner with friends yesterday. The food was delicious. And the staff was very friendly. We'll definitely be back.

What a DELICIOUS meal we had! While we were enjoying our meal (I had the most delicious pork belly I'd had in a long time), the owner stopped by all the tables to ask if we were satisfied. I told him the pork belly was truly fantastic. He explained how he made it, a process that took a good 24 hours. Besides the pork belly, there were so many other delicious dishes on the menu. A reason for us to definitely go back again!

Dinner with a €45 cover charge. The rack of lamb was undercooked, and the roast potatoes were initially raw and then charred black after being returned to the kitchen. No apology was forthcoming at checkout.

We had a delicious meal. We received a tasty appetizer on the house beforehand. We ordered chicken satay and a mixed grill. The chicken was super tender and flavorful, as were the spare ribs, steak, and pork tenderloin. The staff was friendly.

Cozy restaurant in the city center. Good for lunch, dinner, or drinks. Also has a lovely terrace.

Friendly staff and a friendly owner. The kids were allowed to decorate their own ice cream in the kitchen, which was nicely arranged. The price-quality ratio is also very good.

We had lunch last Sunday. I had a chicken club sandwich, which was fine, but the bread was very hard and chewy. We also had to get cutlery ourselves, and they only asked us what we wanted to drink when we'd been in our seats for a second, and then never again, even though it wasn't busy and there were plenty of staff. Such a shame.

very nice restaurant with a nice atmosphere, definitely worth a search

Because I didn't want to immediately post a completely negative review online, I first emailed the restaurant. I didn't receive a response, so here's my review: I'd like to give you feedback about my visit to your restaurant last night, along with a friend. I'm writing to you directly because I'd rather not post a negative review online, as I'm aware of the potential impact. Unfortunately, our experience wasn't positive. Upon entering, we immediately noticed a lot of smoke/vapor in the restaurant, which was unpleasant. It seemed as if the extractor fan wasn't working properly. When we sat down at our table, we noticed it was very dirty, with a greasy film that made my hands dirty. I approached a staff member and asked them to clean the table, but the response felt unhelpful. We then had to wait a considerable time before being served, while staff behind the bar were busy on their phones. The menus were also dirty and greasy. We ordered the turf burger. When my meal was served, I discovered a black hair in the green beans. The waitress took my plate away, but when it returned a few minutes later, I had the impression that only the hair had been removed. In the end, I only ate the burger and fries. Throughout the evening, we experienced little attention from the staff. They didn't ask if everything was to our liking, and I had to call their attention to order a second drink. When paying, I raised the aforementioned issues, to which the staff member simply apologized and entered the amount. I'm normally very satisfied with your restaurant, and this visit was disappointing. The general impression was that the restaurant wasn't clean. I would recommend that you look at your restaurant through the eyes of a guest and perhaps make some improvements. Sincerely,

Had to wait a long time for the apple strudel. The coffee was cold by then, and the apple strudel was still frozen. When I mentioned it, I got no response. I'll never come back.

We had a party here. It was well-organized. Delicious snacks and more. Great atmosphere.

We ate here tonight. Both the starters and main courses were excellent. The prawns were quite spicy, but still delicious. The plates were beautifully presented. They really put a lot of care into it. The garnishes were not only beautiful but also delicious. The staff was very friendly. The atmosphere was lovely.

Upon arrival, the atmosphere was wonderful, warm, and cozy. Good, relaxing 90s R&B music! We received a warm welcome from the waitstaff. The food was perfect, and the flavors were through the roof. YUMMY 2.0!!! You're full! Feel free to take the rest with you. No problem!

Fast service, mediocre food. Carpaccio was swimming in dressing. Steak wasn't even asked how you'd like it cooked. Setting the air conditioning to 16°C wasn't pleasant either.

You can definitely have a nice drink there. But then the ladies shouldn't order cocktails because most of the ingredients for cocktails are not available. And then the food, that's also bad. The steak was tasteless and the schnitzel leaked liquid when you cut it open. We got a new one, but it tasted like something from a cold deep fryer. No, sorry, that was a one-time thing.

A bit on the expensive side but top quality in good order

Nice and fast service, nice shop.

Good food, the company is a bit messy but that will be because of the crowds, otherwise fine.

Not particularly fast service. The food, despite being announced, was 40% out of stock, even though there's a very good artisanal butcher just around the corner. Too bad, that was my last time there.

Had lunch here with my daughter this afternoon. Drinks were brought quickly. Then it took a very long time before we could have our food order taken. After that, it took at least another half hour for the grilled cheese and ham sandwich to arrive. The time between ordering drinks and having lunch was almost an hour.

We had lunch here on a beautiful summer day. The terrace is in a great location, and the food was delicious. Friendly staff.

See friendly attentive service staff.

Last time we wanted to eat at 10:00. No problem! The next day at 9:30: sorry, not everything can close. (Friday evening) If you go on weekends, they close at 9:30 PM even though it says 11:00 AM. Ridiculous, and you always have to wait half an hour for someone to come to you.

Great food, Friendly chef. Today they had a BBQ party... every third Saturday of the month in the summer (if I understand correctly). Very tasty, but I usually like the pork belly there too. The chef even prepared a piece especially for me. 👌🏻

Delicious food for a reasonable price

The food was delicious, it could be a bit more personal, but it was good!

Excellent service. It was our first time in Klazinaveen, but we were promptly assisted by two friendly young ladies. We started with the house amuse-bouche, which was delicious and set the tone for the rest of the meal. The mixed grill was more than ample, and the meat was very well-prepared. The pork belly was also excellent. The desserts were also delicious. I definitely recommend eating here.

We had a wonderful lunch together. Fast service and friendly staff.

We had a delicious lunch, with a well-prepared, full plate of food. Not cheap, but not shockingly expensive either.

It took a while before I was noticed; I'd already been sitting there for 10 minutes. Maybe I shouldn't have sat in the corner? Great beer, the food was well presented, but the egg seemed fresh/cold, not warm. Maybe that's part of the warm scrambled egg sandwich. The sandwich was fresh, though. Not a highlight, but still tasty. My empty beer was noticed, and I was quickly asked if I wanted another beer. In my case, always, of course. Cappuccino and pie for dessert; unfortunately, they were out of cheesecake. The server assured me it was just as good as cheesecake. So, okay! Let's give it a try. It was averagely busy around 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM on this Tuesday. The atmosphere was friendly, no screaming children, and the music, well, it was a mix of both, with super low bass in the system. Nice. If I ever come to Klazienaveen again, I'd definitely like to visit the White Elephant. The first 10/15 minutes didn't quite give it an 8. And during my time here, I decided to learn Swahili, which has nothing to do with the elephant anymore. Unless someone else experiences the same thing. Let me know. 7.5 out of 10 P.S. The pie tasted great.

Had a nice meal, the food is good and worth it. Friendly staff and a nice place to sit. According to the reviews it takes a while with the food and that was also the case in our case, but the taste of the food makes up for everything.

Delicious food, service was fast and nice atmosphere! Definitely recommended

Great food. The food was good and tasty. Nice to be able to sit outside on the terrace. But why does smoking have to happen there. Let's please impose a smoking ban so that everyone can sit properly on the terrace without being harmed by someone else's behavior

Food is delicious. They take your allergy into account. Top arranged really recommended even if you don't have an allergy.

Unfortunately, we arrived at 22:15 to have a last beer with a group of 7. Both Google and the website said they were open until 23:00. We were immediately told that they were closing. And without any hesitation, the staff walked on in sweatpants and slippers. We were surprised and it was clear that we were not welcome. Too bad, because there were still people inside and on the terrace and they were still there half an hour later.

Been coming here for years...always great, keep it up team tiffany 👍

Very cozy restaurant. Very tasty food too!

Great to eat and have a drink there. The only thing is that the plates should have had a little more space for the dish that is served ;-)). Taste is excellent.

Only looked at the site. I adjust stars when visiting

If you are a regular customer you will be treated well. If you just come for a bite to eat, then you are worth nothing. The restaurant was empty and we had to wait another hour for our food. In addition, the food was also very mediocre and tasteless (that is my personal opinion)

Bad food the people are not so friendly the food was cold

Delicious food, nice atmosphere! Super staff!

Super friendly and helpful people. I was with a business group with a challenging dietary requirement. The help and service were exceptional.

Great location! After shopping, we sat down at De Witte Olifant. We had a delicious meal! The house appetizer, the zucchini soup was delicious! The staff noticed us and regularly came by to ask if everything was to our liking, etc. We will definitely come back here again if we're ever in the area :)

Cozy cafe-restaurant with friendly staff! They reserved a quiet table for my disabled sister:) Very nice!

Good food, very generous portions and good service

Service was good but will never go there again. Hot, or even cold, chocolate milk is not a recommended drink. Bouncer sandwich, croquette with plain sandwiches are also not recommended, not to mention the salad that was served with it. Once but never again

Tasteless bite. Comes straight from Sligro and is poorly prepared too. Only beer + bitterballetje tasted beforehand. Next time Van der Valk along the A37, always good. Of course, the staff was immediately reported. Response: “Too bad.”

Had lunch here with my son on a Saturday. It took a long time to get our food. At least 50 minutes. Something that is very difficult with a little one. I didn't think the pancake was worth the money, small and thin. The bouncer was insignificant and cold. Take an example of Sisters in Emmen. They update the menu regularly and ensure that it is really worthwhile to come back. I don't have that feeling now. All credit goes to the service, they had everything in good order and were fast.

We had a very nice experience on Christmas Day. They opened earlier especially to receive us as a group for lunch. Thank you very much for this. We will definitely come back again.

Cozy atmosphere and nice, friendly and fast service! We had a delicious meal, we couldn't even finish it! Appetizer on the house with greetings from the kitchen was wonderful!

Super bad. Long wait. Some eat cold or lukewarm. Not very tasty. In the rigatone the asparagus search with a magnifying glass the broccoli never found. Service bad. Never again.

Very dissatisfied, we arrived at 5.30 pm and at 6.45 pm we received our bread platter and at 7.30 pm our main course, lukewarm and cold, burnt, etcetera etcetera. Worst of all, if we hadn't sounded the alarm ourselves, we wouldn't even have gotten any food. All in all what a mess for us never again brrrrrrr. Extremely expensive and not worth eating. On behalf of colleagues at the Trans, Thank you!

Delicious food, will definitely come again.

Had lunch today. Croquette sandwich, not the most difficult dish. First I got 2 croquettes that were still frozen on the inside. Then, of course, I had to wait for new ones. My partner had already finished eating when my new croquettes arrived. These were rock hard because they had been in the fryer for an extra long time. When I went to pay I was asked if I had enjoyed it. I then honestly said that it had not really been tasty. The only thing that came up was: "that's 25 euros". No "sorry" or "what a shame". If that had been said then it would have been fine and I would not have posted this review. But I thought this was really bad....

You can enjoy a nice meal and drink here

After some waiting and asking we were helped. Placed an order. The food and drinks were fine. Unfortunately we couldn't say the same about the staff, they weren't friendly, and when we finally wanted to pay, it was a bye after paying... very unfortunate, location is nice, food is otherwise good. But I can't call it feeling like a welcome customer...

We had reserved a high tea for 10 people. When we arrived at the agreed time last Sunday, we were told that they were closed for a private party. It soon became clear that our arrival was not expected. Even though the reservation could be found and we received a reminder about this the day before. Contact was still being made with the owner. He said he would contact us by telephone about this. To date, that has not happened. Conclusion, one star is still too many for the White Elephant. We will never come here again.

A cozy place to enjoy something to eat and drink. The Arretjescake is recommended!

Had a really delicious high beer, had 3 special beers for 25 euros. And these were certainly not your average beers. Together with the well-stocked drinks board, this is definitely worth repeating!

Delicious beer on tap (Golden Carolus whiskey infused). Definitely recommended, the drink slice was also very tasty! Also a very friendly owner.

Nice brasserie with large terrace.

Atmospheric, fast service, good menu with something for everyone.

Fries with chicken satay. Super tasty

Very cozy café in the heart of Klazienaveen. Great for a drink or a good plate of food!

A very nice place to have a beer and top service

After 3 bad service it's a charm. They are only friendly if they know you. The drinks were quick, but then we waited 30 minutes before we could order food. When my husband had placed his order, the lady continued while I had not yet ordered anything. When I said something about that, the lady became even more unfriendly. Then we waited another half hour before the food arrived. I think she made us wait longer on purpose because I expressed our displeasure as everyone else around us ordered later but got the food earlier. When the food was finally brought we were given no cutlery. I am also a diabetic and have to inject insulin. I didn't expect to get a hypo because the food took so long. We will definitely never come here again.

Good place to have a cup of coffee or a snack.

Everything was good, but the sandwiches were a bit sparsely filled

Niet veel restaurants in Klazienaveen, dus we gingen hier op het terras zitten! Het bestek zit in een emmertje en zetten ze zo op tafel! Beetje simpel allemaal! Ik had een uitsmijter, maar stond geen peper of zout om tafel! Dus daar ook ongevraagd. We moesten 40 min wachten op onze lunch.

Top .... we hebben er heerlijk gegeten hardwerkende bediening. die het iedereen maar naar de zin moeten maken. We komen hier zeker terug.

After shopping, sit outside on the terrace on a beautiful sunny day. Enough staff available. A White Elephant salad (with steak tips) and a salad with goat cheese. Both sufficient for a reasonable price. Not something particularly culinary.

We found poor service and not so friendly. Had to wait a very long time to order, and if I hadn't called I would still be there. Food was definitely not worth the money, so not recommended. Certainly not for us.

Friendly staff, tasty sandwich and soup. Traditional but well cared for.

Long waiting times, food was very disappointing (focaccia tuna, with spicy mayonnaise... it was just dumped on top of the focaccia and there was no mayonnaise on it, certainly not spicy). I wonder if they also just throw it on top of a pistolet. Drink was in a dirty glass. Paid €51, everything from another table was put on our receipt (€15+!) Lucky I asked for a receipt. 1 lady who ran fast and at least did her best, the other staff was, to put it mildly, not exactly helpful.

Had lunch here with a friend and it was a delicious lunch! A well-stocked lunch menu. There is also a beautiful terrace. The location is right in the center of Klazienaveen where you can also enjoy shopping and you can park for free nearby