ECHT Alkmaar in Centrum

Cozy little cafe with inside and outside area. Friendly staff and good food. Only recommendation is to right away bring pen and paper or the machine to type in what we want. Surprisingly, the lady could not recall all our orders. But that is details. We still had some nice time and yummi food there.

The apple tart was not an apple tart and not tasty. The service was bad amd messy. At the end they charged more than we ordered.

Don't eat bacon here because it's so dried out, they serve it as a garnish. One of the greens in the salad (Markt Salade) was quite bitter (herbal bitterness).

Really friendly staff and the service is simply fantastic 😁 The breakfast is fantastic, with huge portions 😋 and really good ideas 🍝🍛🍰 If you don't have breakfast here, you're missing out 🤩🤩🤩

Best chai latte in Alkmaar and beyond. And just a really nice place.

Very tasty and fresh, the kids loved the hot chocolate. Thank you very much.

A nice place to shelter from the rain with a delicious cup of coffee

Modern, cozy café. Very good coffee and a fantastic apple pie. Friendly, attentive service. We'd gladly return.

A very nice and cozy café. Highly recommended for breakfast. The food is excellent and the service leaves nothing to be desired.

Very tasty, very nice and good prices.

At Café ECHT in Alkmaar, indulgence and comfort blend. The carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is a prime example of the care that goes into making it: the dough is light and aromatic, the cream is delicately balanced. The cappuccino is full-bodied, with a delicate foamy head. The menu is deliberately kept slim, highlighting the quality of the individual offerings. Friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere invite you to linger. No over-the-top concept, just genuine dedication to gastronomy.

Love the lively atmosphere. Delicious breads and bowls.

Nice little café with friendly service and good chai latte.

Excellent breakfast, recommended

Great food, great service, pet friendly

Delicious breakfast with scrambled eggs with salmon and avocado. Portions are generous and service is quick despite the crowds.

Brunch here was amazing — fresh food, great coffee, and a cozy vibe. Highly recommended!

A café like in a picture book with a place in the sun in the heart of Alkmaar

Mega delicious breakfast in a very pleasant atmosphere and with very friendly conditions - clear recommendation!!

Very personable. Good cuisine, nice people, well-kept & clean.

Nice place with very friendly staff, a delicious breakfast/lunch menu, and a nice atmosphere. Toilets were also very clean, which is always nice. I will definitely come back again!

What great help I received! The coffee was delicious, the store had a cozy vibe and it looked impressive with all the coffee machines that were presented. Unfortunately, the neighbors did not appreciate me making video calls and I left... Fortunately, I was able to go to ECHT Alkmaar! I immediately asked the staff if this was a problem and as long as I didn't make too much commotion it was fine (as someone was reading a book and wanted to do this in silence). Very nice that both me and the other customer were taken into account. I was able to have my conversation in peace and quiet while enjoying a delicious coffee, chai latte and fresh juice. The staff was super friendly and all in all it was more than worth a visit! Definitely recommended.

Delicious food/drinks and lots of choice. Cozy atmosphere and friendly staff

Beautiful flavoursome breakfast in a lovely cafe with friendly staff. Light and bright place with wholesome food and drinks

Good food and service. Seating inside and outside. Overcharged on bill and was reimbursed, make sure to double check receipt.

Had the crunchy rice bowl here and it was amazing! Highly recommend for a quick and affordable lunch spot in Alkmaar.

REAL Koffiebar – Best Coffee in Alkmaar! ☕️ ECHT is the spot for top coffee in Alkmaar! The best coffee and the girls behind the bar make the atmosphere even better - always friendly and fun. Whether you quickly get a to-go or relax, you will immediately feel welcome here. Tastiest coffee, best vibe. Just go! 🔥✨

A small and cosy restaurant in the centre of Alkmaar. Great service from the friendly staff. It provides an all-day breakfast menu and has a wide variety of vegan and vegetarian options.

Ordered yogurt bowl and green smoothie. Both tasty. Staff were very friendly. Seems like a place the locals frequent as everyone knew everyone. Loud acoustics

Super cozy place located right in the center of Alkmaar. Delicious food and attentive service.

Heerlijk ontbijten. Ik kom hier regelmatig en ze hebben een goeie selectie aan gerechten. De Koffie is ook heerlijk. Je kan niet reserveren maar je kunt altijd terrecht.

I'm thrilled! Good staff! Food great!

Nice concept but REALLY disappointing. You can do this better at home. Ordered Club Sandwich Chicken, which was mainly very thickly sliced ​​bread (because that is hip) with mediocre tasteless toppings. Expect a little more from a restaurant.

Super fun for breakfast/lunch. Laptops are welcome between specific hours, making lunch time free of working people around you. Good idea! The pancakes were great, delicious fresh herbal tea and spontaneous staff. Very happy with this find!

Cozy place and delicious pastries!

Very nice breakfast bistro with a lot of choice and sometimes completely different things on the menu. Very good coffee, nice service. We would love to come back again.

I think it's a good place with a nice menu. But I was a bit disappointed with the cake and coffee, I had high expectations, possibly due to a good experience with high tea another time. Fresh tea was also just from dried herbs etc. and on the higher price side. I find the environment very inviting, light colors with wood. But it is not very atmospheric, partly because the staff does not seem to be very happy with parents or simply did not feel like it

Had a delicious breakfast here with my daughter and friend. Tip!!! Breakfast scrambled eggs bacon and salmon.. Delicious 🤤🤤

Super place to have breakfast! We went 3 times. Can recommend scrambled eggs on toast and overnight oats. Large portions. Coffee great and all the staff very friendly and helpful. Visit bakery next door for stroop waffles!

good food! good location and delicious all day brunch / breakfast

Great little cafe. Service was quick and nice, apple pie and brownie were great, although the brownie was baked to perfection. Still a little juicy on the inside, great consistency. The ambience inside is great, but unfortunately there is a row of parking spaces outside directly in front of the outdoor seating.

Very good place. We loved the organic breakfast. The quality is much better than in England.

Really in Alkmaar is an absolute must! The staff is super friendly and makes you feel welcome straight away. The coffee is delicious and perfectly brewed. For those who don't drink coffee, there are also delicious juices available. A nice place to relax and enjoy! My girlfriend comes here almost every day for coffee

A very well-run small Eetcafe with very tasty and beautifully presented food. The service is very nice. Pleasant atmosphere a little away from the hustle and bustle.

By far the best avocado toast I ever had! What a place! Thank you!

We came across it by chance and it was incredible. Absolutely recommended.

I was there two times on my holiday and it was perfect the food was delicious and very good to look at the atmosphere was amazing especially the little plants on the tables and the wood menu holder and overall the people were super nice and everything. So I definitely recommend it. ❤️

Nice place near the Waagplein, had a tasty lunch and a surprising juice.

What a wonderful place to start the day. Enjoyed a super breakfast.

Delicious apple pie and great salads!

It's a great bistro/coffee shop that offers a small breakfast menu but very tasty items. The staff is very helpful and super nice. Extras are no problem either. We had flat white coffee that was really good and a latte macchiato, once the real breakfast the jam was so good that I even ate it even though my wife doesn't like it. I had the avocado bread and extra scrambled eggs, great and a beach smoothie was also delicious. The prices are a little more expensive but the quality is worth it.

Excellent mint tea and latte machiatto

Very cozy and super tasty coffee. Very friendly staff. Top.

Today's lunch: ginger tea, toast with avocado, seed mix and smoked chicken. French pancakes with fruit. Really recommended. Delicious 👍

Very nice staff, good quality food. We had the vegetarian sandwich, which was very tasty! We are looking forward to come back!

Melt in the mouth fritata with a delicious salad and dressing. Has both indoor and outdoor seating on a central location. Staff are efficient and friendly.

Great location to stop for a cup of coffee, or in this case for lunch. Nice outdoor seating, friendly ladies serving and excellent dishes from the kitchen. We had a delicious season salad and Bulgur Bowl and a good cup of coffee!

Salad, absandwich, a cake, matcha latte and cuppucinno were of all excellent quality. The bread probably comes from the bakery next door as it was perfect.

Nice café with friendly and fast service. Cappuccino and the apple cake were very tasty.

If you want a healthy breakfast, this is the place to go. A good range of food - we chose acai granola with fresh juice and coffee. Not cheap overall, but really lovely.

Very friendly service, children friendly, good selection of breakfast and lunch snacks, modern furnishings, you feel very comfortable there

Real is Really fantastic in all areas. Our regular coffee stop to start the day together. Very nice and good staff!

We were there for breakfast! It's a very nice little coffee shop. The breakfast was incredibly delicious and made our vacation even more special! Very nice, please keep it up.

Wir waren zum Mittags-Snack im Echt in Alkmaar. Ein kleines, feines Restaurant mit selbst gemachten Speisen. Der Cappuccino mit bretonischem Apfelkuchen und Sahne ( nicht aus der Dose!) war der Knaller! Davon gibts leider kein Foto, weil er so schnell aufgegessen war… Die belegten Brote und das Käsetoast waren mindestens genauso so gut. Die Bedienung war vorbildlich und zu jeder Zeit freundlich. Es wird neben niederländisch auch englisch und deutsch gesprochen. Die Preise waren durchschnittlich. Was man dafür bekommt aber deutlich über dem Durchschnitt. Danke an das Echt! Beim nächsten Besuch in Alkmaar kommen wir wieder zu euch.

Delicious coffee and cake, super nice employees and cozy atmosphere!

One of the best cappuccinos in Alkmaar, together with the great menu of organic regional products, recommended to start, break or end the day.

Always Happy to be here. Love their coffees, smoothies, and scrambled eggs on toast. My husband loves the caesar sandwich

Super cozy. Friendly service and the food is very tasty, wide choice.

The real is very well located. It's a small café where you can get breakfast and cakes all day long. We only had two hot chocolates. These were very tasty. There are also two small pieces of a lemon cake for free.

Delicious breakfast! Very close to the Cheese Market, the environment is comfortable and the service is very good!

Really... 5 stars for the super friendly staff and 1 star for value for money for the food. For example the "REAL breakfast" @ 9.00 EUR... ONE slice of white bread and ONE croissant, ONE slice of cheese.... Was a one-time exercise. But again, the ladies in service are great.

The food is delicious and healthy, and the service is excellent. I highly recommend this place.

fantastic! again any time. cozy and delicious there :)

I always enjoy eating here. Delicious and fresh.

Heel leuk zaakje om te lunchen. De menukaart zeer verrassend, geen standaard gerechten. Super leuk en vriendelijk personeel.

We had breakfast with you today. The service was very friendly and attentive. Even though it was full, the service was excellent. You get a small minus point for the ambience. Here you should invest a little more in noise reduction. Overall we were very satisfied.

Very tasty food, good vegetarian and vegan options, very friendly staff. Despite the high number of guests, very pleasant atmosphere :) we would come again

Delicious coffee and cakes. Plus nice service

Spectacular restaurant where you can experience delicious flavors. I thought I was wrong at first because the letter is not very long but it is amazing. All very rich and very well served. The atmosphere is pleasant and the waitresses are very friendly. The place is super clean.

We have eaten here twice. Despite the restaurant being completely full we were still able to have a conversation. The interior is light and fresh and the staff enthusiastic and friendly. I had the grilled cheese (kaastosti) which was as you'd expect. If you're in Alkmaar and looking for a quiet and nice place to have vegan/vegetarian lunch, this place is definitely recommended!

What a nice place to have lunch. There is a casual atmosphere. Our son had a sandwich, we had a chicken club sandwich and avocado on toast. It tasted excellent. The waitresses are very friendly. REALLY Alkmaar, we will definitely come back again.

Quite disappointing. You just can’t enjoy a coffee and use my laptop. Once my coffee got served then I get warned I can’t use my laptop in the cafe. “They have arbitrary times for when you could use it” Not everyone is a tourist. I still paid for an expensive coffee, drank and left with a taste of going somewhere else welcomed - with my laptop.

the best cake in town (REAL), nice to sit and unwind

Looked very tasty, unfortunately we couldn't stay here as dogs are not allowed. ☹️

Always delicious and honest healthy food, also gluten-free

Staff, atmosphere and food are great. An ideal place for coffee and lunch!

Love this place. Good people, good food. I go here numerous times a week

Cozy place to have lunch. Nice menu, friendly service. Busy, but not disturbing, good acoustics.

Great place for breakfast, coffee and croissant

Super nice place. Here is my personal take: Ambient: Super nice room. All is cosy. Not too big not too small. Food: Best coffee I had in Alkmaar so far. Dishes were all very well prepared. Liked the toast. Service: very friendly and quick. Super good experience.

Really lovely place for breakfast with a gorgeous menu, super food and fabulous staff. Would absolutely recommend, the lunch menu looked nice too

Very good service and the breakfast is delicious. Small, sufficient selection.

Super nice location. Intimate, cozy and modern furnishings. Top service! Not too much attention but certainly not too little. Great cheesecake and delicious lunch dishes. Only (very friendly and) happy ladies in the service. Worthy of a repeat visit.

Very lovely staff, good bitterballen and delicious coffee! Cute clean cafe vibes! Highly recommend!

What a beautiful location with really nice and good service. We had breakfast there and were very impressed with both the coffee specialties and the breakfast offerings. Thank you very much and really highly recommended. We will be back.

Very nice service. The food was very tasty and the cafe tasted good. Happy to come back!

What a nice location this is! Delicious lunch with tasty treats! Super friendly service 😀 will definitely come back!

Nice restaurant. I had lunch there. Tasty menu with many healthy dishes.

Very good shop to have breakfast and especially drink coffee/cappuccino. We were here 5 years ago and the quality is still top

Nice atmosphere and friendly staff but very average and blunt food. The oat flat white was okay, it came with a small piece of lemon drizzle. The avocado toast with the extra chicken was filling. However, the quality of the ingredients wasn't great. In fact, the grilled chicken looked like those shop-bought pre-cooked pieces of chicken that are found at the supermarket as it was served cold. It looked more like mushrooms than actual chicken pieces... The scrambled eggs on toast were rich in quantity but very blunt. The coffee and toast costed around 15 euro, which is quite well priced for being the Netherlands.