Fire Cafe in Binnenstad

Ate at Fire Café again for the first time in ages and was pleasantly surprised. The food, service, and ambiance were all top-notch. Highly recommended!

Fast and friendly service and the food was also excellent

It took far too long before someone took our order. Two waiters walked past and glanced at us before strolling back into the restaurant at their leisure. The apple crumble was good.

Had a delicious meal. Tasty dishes, good service. The dog was welcome. The restaurant is a bit cramped in some places, but there is little that can be done about that. Otherwise, very satisfied.

I think the monchou cake was a lot smaller than last year, but very tasty!

I like coming here, nice terrace.

After sitting on the terrace for half an hour, no one came to help us yet! The staff was rude and big-mouthed when we were told about it... incredibly bad! If you enjoy being treated like dirt, I recommend Fire Cafe.

The staff doesn't seem to understand that you have to serve people on the terrace; terrible customer service!

Nice cafe/restaurant. You can also sit on a boat in the canal :)

Great! Nice house beer. Service could be better.

Beautiful spot by the water, good service. But the food is unfortunately mediocre: lacking imagination and, above all, little flavor.

Nice to be able to sit on the terrace and fast service. Beautiful location, great.

Waited fifteen minutes across the street but saw no one to take an order. So just left without eating anything.

Very nice rustic atmosphere, friendly staff.

What a beautiful interior, friendly staff

Worst smashburger I eat in my life ,the Nest was Not smashed and tasted disgusting

I had ordered asparagus with salmon and baby potatoes. Exactly 3 asparagus spears and 5 baby potatoes. Surely that isn't a main course?! Now I'm still hungry. But the taste, on the other hand, was delicious!

Great restaurant with good food and service.

Great pub. Beautiful decor. The adjoining Hotel Catdhuis is absolutely lovely.

Had a good Monchou tart with a small dollop of whipped cream and an apple-strawberry juice. Fine service, but not entirely attentive.

The service was excellent and friendly.

Very friendly service. The dog was also thought of.

Very good food and very family-friendly environment with its own child-play-corner.

Very nice place on a boat in the canal. Good food.

Have been to many spots in Leeuwarden. It’s lovely here, but the food quality was by far the lowest of all the terraces in Leeuwarden. For lunch, the carpaccio was drenched in vinegar dressing so you couldn't taste the thin layer of meat. The croquette was fine, the asparagus soup a bit watery and not very creamy. The egg toastie and the search for béchamel sauce was okay, but far from special. The place to sit is great. Food mediocre. Once is enough, so not again.

Nice spot for a drink on the terrace. Unfortunately, the kitchen closes at 9:00 PM (except for small snacks). Disappointing for a place like Leeuwarden. We were here on the Friday evening of the Whitsun weekend. A real shame.

We absolutely love coming to Fire Bar, and a large part of that is thanks to Daniella and the amazing team. Daniella is always friendly, quick, and makes sure everyone feels welcome. Even on busy nights, she remains cheerful and makes time for a chat. You can really tell she enjoys her work, and that only makes the atmosphere better. Compliments also to the rest of the staff, because everyone is always fun and professional. Because of this, Fire truly feels like a nice regular spot to go to. Thanks for all the fun nights and top-notch service. You guys are amazing!

Nice place to meet up. Both the outdoor terrace and the interior.

12-5-26 19:30. When we arrived, the waiter came within 10 minutes to ask what we wanted to drink. We were the only ones sitting outside in the covered section. After that, the waiter was only visible inside and in the outdoor area in front of the restaurant. Subsequently, new guests arrived and the waiter came outside immediately, but by then three quarters of an hour had passed. We wanted to order a charcuterie board, but according to the kitchen, it wasn't possible. We could, however, order everything separately except for the bites (which are also all on the charcuterie board?). The kitchen apparently didn't feel like dealing with it anymore. First with the story that everything was clean, and then that there was only one person left in the kitchen and that making a charcuterie board takes a lot of time. The waiter's attitude also gave the impression that we needed to leave as quickly as possible. The (English) woman at the cash register also didn't come across as friendly and seemed very rushed. And it wasn't busy inside or outside. We are not amused by this. Fire has been our regular spot for a drink and maybe a bite to eat since the beginning, but after this experience, I think it is going downhill fast.

Mother's Day dinner with my son. Nothing suggested anything special. Very disappointing. The table setting was completely neglected. Asparagus soup without asparagus, steak in a deep plate with 2 pieces of white bread. Colorless and sad. Small portion of fries with my son's meal. We had to share. Plate of salad with grated cheese. Dessert was tasty. It certainly wasn't worth €125. Very disappointing and pathetic.

Delicious lunch, nice in the sun

It is a pity there is no disabled toilet. The service was good, but there was a long wait for the food.

Looked for a nice spot on the terrace for lunch. Opted for the lunch special. Come on, admit it, that looks tasty, doesn't it? And it was! Great onion soup, a real croquette sandwich, and a slice of brown bread with carpaccio! Great, I will definitely be back!

Everything suited us, we recommend it 😉

Mirte was so nice and generous defenitly gonna come again because of her!!

What wonderfully friendly and hospitable people in Leeuwarden.

We waited a long time for the food. The portions were too small.

Had dinner at 12 o'clock. The soup and croquette sandwich were okay. However, the brown carpaccio sandwich had very hard crusts, making it impossible to eat. The waitress said there were other complaints, clearly room for improvement.

Cozy atmosphere, delicious cocktails, and fun, friendly staff. We'll definitely go back.

Pork tenderloin skewers, 4 Brussels sprouts, and half a carrot. The price wasn't right for what you get. The cheese fondue was way too salty, with the same Brussels sprouts, carrots, and potatoes you expect with a cheese fondue, bell peppers, cucumber, etc. The staff was friendly. But we definitely won't be back.

The daily menu isn't a full three-course meal, as listed on the menu. The dishes aren't listed separately either. The starter was loose duck breast with a few onion strips in melted butter and one slice of toasted white bread, and it was tasteless. The main course was five pieces of delicious tenderloin accompanied by one roasted carrot, sauce, and crème, without fries or vegetables. Dessert was one scoop of ice cream with a dollop of whipped cream and some caramel sauce. I'd call this a children's menu or a senior citizen's special. Not worth €30, in any case. The service was chaotic.

I love this cafe in Leeuwarden! It's beautiful, comfortable, and the coffee is delicious!

Really nice beer, fantastic service, nice views of the canal, great place. I'll be coming back really nice find Really nice beer, fantastic service, nice views of the canal, great place. I'll be coming back, really nice find.

Beautiful big tent. Had a delicious lunch.

The service was good and the food tasted okay, but for 17 euros you expect a bit more than just a simple hamburger bun without any toppings…

We enjoyed a delicious dinner at Christmas. The diamond hare was truly outstanding! The other dishes were also delicious. A beautifully presented cheese board for dessert.

The KFC cauliflower I ordered there is absolutely unacceptable. €10 for three pathetic pieces of cauliflower and a lettuce leaf is truly not worth the money. They didn't do anything about my complaint; it was unacceptable. The veal cheek was excellent, otherwise it would have gotten one star.

Ordered prawns, €18 There were exactly 7 in it. I know fish is expensive, but this is a bit much. Otherwise, everything was fine. 👌

Nice place to sit for a bit. But unfortunately... today, for the second time in a row, and by the same staff, my order wasn't placed completely, and we only received drinks and not food.

We had a delicious lunch here this afternoon. Everything was super well taken care of. The food was on the table within 10 minutes and was perfectly prepared. The price-quality ratio is definitely in line. The staff is also very friendly.

The interior is cozy, and the lunch and coffee were delicious. The only downside: the wooden chairs.

Ate here at 12 o'clock, the soup really got a 10 delicious

Disappointing; one piece of leek about 4 cm long, 6 fried baby potatoes, and on top of that a piece of cod that was a bit dry. The sauce was tasty, though. Little and mediocre quality. Too bad, I've had better here before.

nice positive atmosphere and dynamics

Absolutely shocking and disgusting. During my visit to Café Fire, I was confronted with a rat calmly walking through the establishment – ​​right in the area where guests are sitting and eating. I was completely stunned and reported this immediately to the staff, assuming they would feel ashamed and take immediate action. To my great surprise, they reacted as if it were the most normal thing in the world. No apologies, no explanation, no action – just a shrug. This demonstrates a shocking lack of hygiene and professionalism. I seriously wonder how this establishment even has a license. Absolutely unacceptable and a danger to public health. I will never return here and strongly advise everyone against dining here.

Friendly staff. Yummy pastry. Will visit again.

A cozy restaurant in the former fire station. In Leeuwarden

Much of the food on the menu was out of stock. The steaks were sold out. Only two schnitzels could be ordered for four people because those were sold out too. For the rest, we just ordered kibbeling. The food was tough and dry. And we paid a lot for it too. In short, never again.

Very attentive service and delicious food. The prices are a bit steep; for example, the side dish for the kibbeling (battered and fried fish) has to be ordered separately. Drink prices are also on the high side. All in all, though, it was a pleasant experience dining in a former fire station!

Had a delicious meal at Fire. Very pleasant service and a great atmosphere. Els & Paul

The food was delicious and the ambiance of a former fire station was lovely. The service was very friendly and attentive. You don't always get exactly what's listed on the menu, but the food was delicious.

Ate here on the 2nd day of Christmas 2024. Potatoes were raw. Even the 2nd portion after it was indicated that it was raw, were also raw. The amount that was served was below par when you compare this to the price. It was very disappointing. This was 1x and never again.

Simply great, lovely little location....

Always been a great place. The food is good, but the arrogance of the waitstaff is the highlight of the evening. A guy with dyed blond hair walks away while I'm trying to place an order. Then he returns with a snarky and customer-unfriendly response. There's no service on the floor, so we have to walk to the bar ourselves to place an order. Then the same guy brings the food, and I ask him if we can get a little more chili sauce with the nachos. This same guy doesn't bring it until the food is gone. It's awful; his colleague has to make amends for his rude colleague's behavior.

Excellent service - Qui-sham was a delight

What a lovely place! We had a wonderful meal and drinks here. On Friday evening, we ate on the terrace overlooking the water. The following Saturday, we enjoyed sitting there and having a drink. On Sunday afternoon, we had a delicious late-night lunch inside. A wonderful place and not too expensive if you're in Leeuwarden. Highly recommended!

Excellent restaurant with great seats in a boat 🚤 right on the canal. Great staff, super friendly, and really on the ball. The food is delicious, and vegetarians will also find something to enjoy here. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area. Thanks for the wonderful stay.

Had lunch here this afternoon, with coffee and hot chocolate with whipped cream. Went back in the evening for chicken with salad and wine. Nice, cozy place.

Not good: - The nachos Good: - The male staff

We had a gluten-free lunch here. When we ordered, they asked if we had any allergies, and because one of us has celiac disease, we informed the kitchen. We enjoyed a delicious carpaccio sandwich without any worries. There's also a well-stocked play area for the little ones. There's a table nearby, and because it's tucked away in a corner, children can play there without wandering through the restaurant. Update Aug 2025: The menu has changed, and they no longer offer gluten-free sandwiches. However, the salads (the goat cheese salad is highly recommended) can be made gluten-free.

The service was excellent, but the Caesar salad isn't a full meal for the price. It's a head of lettuce with three pieces of chicken and a few croutons.

We miss dishes from the old menu. We tried the new menu twice, but we didn't really like it. They have yogurt again, but it's really not good. The strained yogurt should be put back on the menu.

Beautiful location, but what a disappointment. The staff has a clear division of labor. Hielke clears the table, Sietse brings the order, and the arrogant, toothpaste-fake-smile Katrina takes the order. So, a long wait, after which you have to pay 10 euros (!) for half a liter of Brand Weizen. Oh yeah, I had to pass on the appetizers after an hour of trying to order them.

Lots of choices on the menu. It has gotten expensive, though. And a croquette with bread topped with a cauliflower and carrot sauce, that makes me go "Error" 😀.

We had lunch there on a busy, sunny, and lively terrace. My tomato soup, at €8, was a bit disappointing, to be honest; it tasted like broth, and the meatballs were tasty, but I would have preferred a thicker, real tomato soup. I also had two croquettes with bread, which I think were €13 each. And that's it. No garnish, two bowls of sauce, one of which was a kind of mustard-mayo mix that already had a discolored top. And croquettes on sourdough bread—well, not a fan. In short, the lunch felt a bit underwhelming. I even left the soup, and the staff were so busy they didn't ask any questions. Oh! The beer and the atmosphere were excellent!

We had a wonderful dinner and drinks at Fire tonight! The food was fantastic, the drinks were delicious, and the service was excellent. Kudos to Thijmen, who really looked after us so well!

The service was excellent, and the table by the canal was perfect. The food was way too expensive for what you got. The stuffed (?) tomatoes with a little rice were disappointing. They lacked flavor and were too small. I wouldn't go back.

Experienced the new concept, daily fresh products, very refined ! Great balance in price/quality , very kind staff , although needs go get a little more engaged... Keep up the spirit !

We had a wonderful meal on the terrace. They have an extensive menu. It's a very pleasant place to sit.

Wonderful homey feeling. A bottle of tap water on the table without asking! Excellent!! The food was excellent!!

I have visited this restaurant for many years and yesterday night since some time, I experienced their renewed concept, and what a great improvement! The food was delicious, very fresh seasonal ingredients, perfectly cooked catch of the day fish, and assortment of deserts were so delicious! Great quality/price, very kind service, local kindness within an affordable pricing. Highly recommended when visiting Leeuwarden!

Heel erg lekker! Ik had een mosselpan echt overheerlijk! Er was een barbecue avond dus mijn tafelgenoten aten daarvan, hun vonden het minder ossenhaas te rauw, kip was niet van de barbecue! Hele goeie bediening die het probleem graag wilde oplossen. Zeker een aanrader niet de laatste keer dat ik kom!

Excellent sandwich and yoghurt with fruit!!

The view makes up for a lot. We had lunch on the boat, which gave us a beautiful view of the water and the dock. The food was extremely disappointing. And too expensive for what you actually get. We had a meatball sandwich and an omelet on dry bread. The bread was stale. So tough and hard. I found the omelet boring (12 euros) and a meatball sandwich (13 euros). No toppings, for those prices. A meatball sandwich is just a meatball in a pan with a thin layer of gravy. The coffee was good. Sit here for the view and just order a cup of coffee.

We were planning on having a drink together. We ordered a drink first, which was perfectly fine. Then we wanted a Pornstar Martini 0.0, which we received and didn't taste good. The mocktail had a spicy flavor and tasted nothing like a Pornstar Martini 0.0. We mentioned this to the staff, and they said the recipe had changed and they couldn't help us. We asked for something new, and they said no because the recipe was different. We found this incredibly unprofessional, so we didn't finish our drinks and paid immediately. We won't be back.

Nice service but the food abit over priced

Ondanks de aantrekkelijke geur van de barbecue is het dagmenu met kip van de grill een aanfluiting. Het 3-gangen menu begint met een gevuld ei. Smakeloos, nul aandacht aan presentatie. In rap tempo volgt kippendij van de grill geserveerd op een bedje van onherkenbare groente. Het blijkt spinazie met taugé te zijn. Zwart en zompig. De kip is lekker maar de 5 overkookte krieltjes die erbij worden geserveerd raken kant nog wal. Om het geheel af te ronden bestaat het toetje uit aardbeien verstopt in kant en klare slagroom en basilicum/aarbei ijs. En het was maar goed dat ze dat erbij vertelden want ik had geen idee wat de smaak (of beter gezegd gebrek aan smaak) moest voorstellen. Echt beneden alle peil, en dat voor €30 op. Absolute afrader.

Coffee so good ☕🥄 and beer too 🍻

This restaurant has a good reception and good quality.

Ideal for children due to the handy play corner :)

We have been coming here for years, very nice terrace! Unfortunately we are less enthusiastic about the new menu; almost all good options have disappeared or been adjusted. But the prices have been increased considerably. For us still a good location to have a drink; but we will skip lunch and dinner for now. Update 28-6: today we gave Fire Café another chance by ordering a drinks platter. Unfortunately it was a disappointment. We soon noticed that this platter is no longer worth the money in terms of portions and quality. We have ordered this platter more often, but the snacks used to be much better and a large part of what made the platter so good is no longer there. The name of the platter also refers to the fine Frisian delicacies that our province is rich in, but the only thing left on the platter that justifies that is the cheese and the sausage. The service could also have sold us many more drinks, but after bringing the first one they did not come by anymore. When paying they did not ask how we liked it. Such a shame. We have been coming here for over ten years, but the quality and quantity here has really gone downhill. We will not be coming back for a while, unless the old menu comes back. Let's hope so.

Disappointing after years of satisfaction We have been visiting Fire Café for over ten years and were always satisfied, especially about the terrace and the informal atmosphere. Unfortunately, our experience has deteriorated considerably since the introduction of the new menu. The snack platter 'Our Frisian Quality', which we have experienced as generous and tasteful in the past, was very disappointing this time: limited portions, less variety and simply not worth the price. In addition, the service left much to be desired. After the first drink, no one came by to take an order, and when paying, we were not asked about our experience. Although we understand business choices in a changing time, we regret the decreased price-quality ratio and hospitality. No more lunch or dinner at Fire for us for the time being. Possibly another drink on the terrace, but no longer with the confidence of before.

I don't like cauliflower but wanted to try KFC. Yummy, so happy with my choice.

Well organised, friendly staff and good food at reasonable prices.

The restaurant is in a prime location, next to the canals. We sat outside in the shade and received a friendly welcome and service. We had latte macchiato and cappuccino, both hot and delicious. Cash payments are only accepted inside. The restrooms are located in the basement and are very clean and modern.

Recently new menu, too ridiculous for words! A crappy newspaper with a few far too expensive dishes. 20 euros for a few leaves of lettuce. It used to be a good place, but I don't go there anymore!

Nice spot on the canal. Very friendly and fast staff. Food was ok, spicy chicken was at most sweet, small portion of meat for the money.

A restaurant with a small dinner menu. The hamburger was good, the ribeye was unfortunately overcooked instead of medium and the pepper sauce had a lemon flavor. The skewer with tenderloin tips was good. The mayonnaise was very thin, fries fine.

De monchoutaart, nacho's en ijskoffie zijn echte aanraders! Nog niet een betere optie gevonden in Leeuwarden, dus zeker voor herhaling varbaar.

Bediening was prima, snel en vriendelijk. Het eten zelf vond ik wat tegenvallen. Biefstukspies kon er net mee door, het kon wel wat malser maar de bijgerechten vond ik echt niet lekker. De salade heeft iedereen laten liggen en de frites waren zo dun, het was nauwelijks friet te noemen. Daarom zou ik er niet weer naar toe gaan.