Restaurant & Grandcafé Liff in Wijk 00 Assen centrum

Young and efficient service. Surprising menu with interesting combinations. The bavette was deliciously tender and juicy. The fries were well-cooked and crispy. The carpaccio could have had more flavor, but the presentation was nice and the salt and pepper mill were ready on the table. The dessert was a bit on the sweet side: meringue, pineapple, lemon ice cream, and mango purée; quite sweet overall. Fish of the day (red snapper) prepared to perfection!

We ate there on Saturday. Good food for a good price. The steak tartare was really delicious. The bavette was well cooked. Nice, friendly service.

Excellent service, top-quality food! Cozy location.

Yes, this is exactly the kind of job we can wrap up neatly. And your last word is, I think, a beautiful Freudian slip 😆: customer friendliness, I assume. I would rephrase it as this: Lovely to plop down here for a bit after a beautiful exhibition at the Drents Museum. The coffee with the special apple pie went down very well 😋. I chose a spot on the terrace because of the heaters, but of all places, they weren't working. The attentive and friendly team tried everything to get them working, unfortunately without success. Still, kudos for their customer friendliness! 👏

Had a fine lunch. Had a delicious chicken sandwich. And my wife had a carpaccio sandwich. Followed by a cappuccino. Also fine. Acceptable price.

It is lovely to spend time at Liff, as became clear during our holiday. One of us needs to eat gluten-free. And that was absolutely no problem here. 'First look at what you would like to eat, then we will see what is possible.' And that was a real success for her. Kudos. Tasty food, friendly service, and a great atmosphere. We would love to visit again!!

Nice place. The veggie platter was a bit disappointing in terms of taste.

Had a nice lunch, friendly staff.

Waitress A was welcoming and offered the lunch menu after I had immediately ordered coffee. Waitress B, who acted a bit more businesslike, brought coffee and then took the lunch orders of my neighbors who had taken a seat on the terrace after me. After some time, they were served their lunch. Waitress B said she would discuss the miscommunication with her colleague. But I went to Jongman's to grab a quick bite. Liff and let Life is no longer for me. Good cup of coffee, though.

Scored a nice deal via Social Deals. Cocktails and a charcuterie board. Super well taken care of. You can also have a great lunch and dinner here. Nice place, friendly staff, and good quality food. Definitely worth a repeat visit.

Comfortable seating, delicious food in an atmospheric ambiance. The staff is professional and friendly; the salmon salad was delicious. Located close to the Drents Museum, so after admiring the collection in the museum, you can walk right over to this restaurant.

Tasty food, plenty of choice, reasonably affordable. The atmosphere was good, it was nice and full. We wanted to pay, but it took a bit long before he came.

The food is delicious and the service is always cheerful. Definitely recommended.

We had opted for the vegan tasting menu. And it truly was. The chef had turned it into a real feast with delicious flavors. 😋😋 Highly recommended.

It's a shame about all the smoking on the terrace, but otherwise absolutely great and cozy. Good service and delicious food.

Cozy place and delicious, good food. Friendly staff.

The food was very tasty, good cuisine. A number of nice vegan options on the menu. Although a vegan pastry option was missing, the kitchen handled this superbly and we received an amazing custom-made vegan dessert in its place. Excellent!

We were regulars at this restaurant. We came here for lunch almost every weekend, celebrated special occasions here, and always returned with pleasure. Unfortunately, that has changed completely since our last visit. As always, we ordered the “Fish from the Chef” lunch menu. The waiter told us that there was a replacement that day, and instead, we were served mussels. Unfortunately, the mussels were not fresh. I have worked as a chef myself and know very well how fresh mussels are supposed to smell and taste. What was served to us was truly inedible. We reported this to the staff immediately, but nothing was done about it. No replacement dish was offered, no apologies were made, and no discount or other solution was proposed. Additionally, there were an awful lot of flies flying around our table throughout our entire visit. That was very unhygienic and disturbing. The staff did nothing about this either. The most disappointing thing was the indifferent attitude towards regular customers. Instead of resolving the situation, we were simply left to our own devices and eventually left. We have eaten at many restaurants in Europe, and if a mistake was made anywhere, the staff always tried to resolve it properly: a new dish, a drink on the house, or a discount. That is normal hospitality and respect for the customer. It is very unfortunate that a restaurant we enjoyed visiting so much treats its regular guests this way. I hope that the management takes this review seriously, checks the quality of the products and the service, and takes appropriate measures. Unfortunately, this was our last visit. We will not be coming back here.

I eat out very regularly. Here in Assen, Grandcafé Liff is my favorite in that regard. * A modern, large building and very conveniently located on the sunny side of the Brink. There is also an atmospheric first floor, which is just as good as the ground floor. * Large terrace with excellent furniture and, if necessary, fully heated (covered). * Inside... an atmospheric, modern interior in terms of colors, wall decoration, lighting, furniture, etc. * Toilets (upstairs) completely up-to-date, clean and tidy. * Service... very correct, friendly and fast... with everything. * Everything is clean and tidy everywhere. Noticeable immediately after a guest leaves. The menu... more than sufficient... something for everyone. My favorites: * Meat lunch platter..... * Salad. Carpaccio..... * Plate. Hamburger....... * Plate. Chicken thigh satay, atjar, vegetable salad, rustic fries... * Bread. Beef tenderloin tips/ketjap * Bread. Boneless Ribs.... * Bread. Grilled Chicken Strips... * Bread. Warm Ham on the Bone with small Mustard Soup. * Bread. Carpaccio with small Mustard Soup. * Chicken Club Sandwich..... Everything more than excellent!! Highly recommended! In short....haven't you been there yet?,...Go soon!! Ed Jansen

Had a delicious meal last night using a Wonderbox dinner voucher. In the always cozy ambiance, I tried two new main courses: a huge burger and a pan-fried trout fillet. Started with fresh bread rolls and three spreads. I couldn't resist trying the rhubarb and meringue dessert, which was new to me. I should have left a bit more room for it, but it was delicious. The price-quality-quantity ratio was very good, as was the rosé.

We had a lovely, cozy grand café and restaurant. We had the three-course tasting and were treated to truly delicious dishes.

Had a delicious meal, but the price and quantity could be better.

Tasty cocktails, good food, helpful and friendly staff, and a cozy atmosphere! Definitely recommended and I will 100% be back to try the chocolate truffle slice (;

The staff is distant and cold, unable to manage a smile or a chat. It makes the experience unpleasant. We also found the food mediocre. We will not be returning.

Friendly and attentive service, surprising and varied menu options. Delicious dishes

Don't order Latvian meat. Paid €25 for a ridiculously small steak and 4 long, burnt carrots. The stray strand of ginger wasn't welcome either. I think they tossed my steak in the microwave. Nice terrace otherwise, but I'll never go to this place again.

Had a delicious lunch at Liff today. Friendly owner. Lunch was brought quickly and the table was kept a close eye on. Excellent!

We ended up here by sheer coincidence on Sunday afternoon with our son and daughter-in-law. We couldn't have made a better choice! A friendly welcome, which guided us to a suitable table due to my disability. The menu offered a wide selection of delicious dishes, and soon we were all enjoying our meal. A pleasant atmosphere and attentive service. After our delicious lunch, a small misunderstanding arose, which was professionally resolved by Denise in no time. Hospitality professionals through and through; many restaurants could take an example from them. Many thanks, and Assen met Liff will absolutely be our stopover more often!

Nice and cozy restaurant and the lunch was very tasty! Prompt service and very friendly staff.

We had a delicious meal and drinks. The chai latte, iced coffee, and smoothies are very tasty. We had nachos as a starter, which were really delicious. Afterwards, we had chicken satay and dessert. Super fast and friendly service.

We had a bite to eat outside on the terrace; we hadn't reserved so it was full inside after the Superbikes. Prompt, spontaneous service and great food.

At the square, very busy on Easter Monday. I think people were even being turned away. Apple pie, I had the last one early afternoon. Very good quality. Sufficiently fast service. Waited 10 minutes for tea/coffee, but we got the pastries immediately.

Had a High Cocktail. It was delicious. Beautiful Grand Café. The cocktails and the sharing platter were certainly to our liking!

We had a hearing at the courthouse. We did a bit of shopping and went to Liff for lunch. We hadn't made a reservation but got a nice table. There were young interns working there, who were supervised well and politely. They took my allergy into account and I received a substitute. We had a delicious meal. We will definitely come back again if we have to be in Assen again.

A lovely venue for a special occasion, such as a high tea for a baby shower. The venue beautifully sets the table, and the snacks (savory and sweet) are varied and delicious. A nice bonus is that coffee and cappuccino are included in the price of the high tea.

Delicious selection of platters for €15.50... I'd gladly come again!

Liff is absolutely delicious and always a great place to eat! Today we had two meat platters and a grilled cheese sandwich for about 5 euros. The meat platters and the mustard soup were delicious! Unfortunately, the grilled cheese sandwich was way too small; for that price, I would have gone to the store for some bread and cheese myself. ​Other than that, it was very tasty!

Cozy atmosphere, ample space for wheelchair users, and many gluten-free meal options! A pleasant town center to stroll through.

I had a very good impression, especially with the children. If they wanted something extra, like a drink or an extra sandwich, the staff would arrange it as quickly as possible to accommodate the patience of a young child.

A cozy and attractive restaurant, for lunch, but also for dinner. On warm days there is a spacious terrace. There are two floors inside for the colder days. Friendly and helpful staff.

Had a wonderful lunch. High lunch with a delicious soup, delicious sandwiches (I personally didn't like the hummus), and a wonderful dessert. Something with meringue, a pear tart, and a spiced carrot cake. The latte macchiato was perfect. Excellent service. Cozy atmosphere, but the noise level was a bit too much for me.

It's always a pleasure at LIFF! They're always so friendly and accommodating, even with allergies. The food is always delicious, and the service is top-notch!

Nice outdoor seating, not too close together. Friendly staff, and the food was delicious! Soup of the day (tomato and pepper soup) with bread (delicious sourdough bread!), and later a meat platter.

My girlfriend and I weren't greeted upon entering the restaurant, so we went upstairs to look for a table. Halfway up the stairs, a staff member called us back and said, "We're full. If you don't have a reservation, you're out of luck." He then walked away. We then had to leave the restaurant while everyone stared at us. Terrible staff. Very arrogant.

Had a delicious lunch. The meat platter looked fantastic!

Very good. Lunch perfect, very high quality. Worth the effort to be there next time.

Nice location, delicious lunch, friendly people

I've eaten here several times before, and it was excellent again. The staff were very friendly and provided detailed and expert explanations of the food and drinks. Fantastic.

Didn't eat. Had a drink. Found it quite pricey.

You can’t charge someone for a dish where you make them eat clearly raw chicken. Appreciate the beer on the house - after bringing it up myself - and after reheating the chicken it was fine, but I had to leave one star for this lapse of hospitality. You gotta do better than this, Liff team.

You can eat excellent food here and enjoy a nice drink.

Went for coffee last Monday. I checked the website and saw that they were open until 10:00 PM. It's strange that they come to your table at 9:00 PM, which is the last round, and they don't make any money that way. Because it's too quiet. We sat by the kitchen window where many flies were flying. To be honest, people were looking away from us.

Great restaurant. Delicious food. Friendly service.

Awesome place! We ended up here with a deal from Social Deal: a high cocktail with a snack platter. Great deal! Wide selection of cocktails and four mocktails. And the snack platter was well stocked with all sorts of things. Definitely recommended if you're in Assen!

Coffee, tea, and a pastry... and EVERYTHING was perfect! Hot coffee, automatically accompanied by a glass of water. A wide selection of teas, also nice and hot. A delicious nougat with it, at the regular price (€2.80). The pastry was pricey, but from an excellent bakery/patisserie, and two forks were thrown in without asking... in short: very attentive hospitality! Music not too loud, comfortable chairs. We'll be back 😀

A nice spot for lunch on a Saturday with friendly staff. The food is okay. Cappuccinos are good value.

It's become our Saturday tradition to have coffee here after the market. They serve delicious coffee in a cozy atmosphere.

Nestled between other restaurants, we were pleasantly surprised by "Liff"! Very friendly staff and excellent service. The price/performance ratio is absolutely right. The food was simple but very good. We'd be happy to come back! Update: 04.09.15 Another visit - lunchtime snack - club sandwich with grilled chicken, bacon, and egg - and again very satisfied 😉!!!

Great spot in the center of Assen. Highly recommended. The food is always good. Delicious lunch and drinks platters. 👍🏻

They have delicious lunch boards here

It's a shame the apple pie was gone, but the other cake was also very tasty. The coffee was delicious.

Enjoyed a delicious lunch. Pleasant terrace on the Brink.

Prima kaart. Voorgerecht 'tuintje' leek tevoren 'mogelijk boeiend', maar de werkelijkheid was een bordje zonder smaakaccenten: nogal 'niets zeggend'. Hoofdgerecht paella daarentegen was uitstekend

Fantastic, very friendly service and the food very good quality, I was very impressed with the soup. If a restaurant makes great soup you know everything on the menu is great! This lovely restaurant is perfect for everyone, family, friends or to start the night with a few cocktails.

Good food, cozy terrace and hospitable

The food was quick and delicious. The service wasn't unfriendly, but certainly not welcoming. I think that's just as important as good food.

Heerlijke en eerlijke courgettesoep. Gezellige, rustige sfeer en vriendelijke bediening. Alles heel netjes. Een aanrader.

Pretty regular but ‘de plank’ was nice!

It's a nice place with a beautiful terrace. The service was a bit slow, the food took a while to arrive at the table and my duck, for me of course, was very very rare, but that's a personal taste. The side dish was very tasty.

First time ate at LIFF Assen on recommendation. Menu was a bit small because of TT. Good food.... Wasn't blown away which I secretly hoped for... But we will definitely come back for the surprise menu....... I'm curious:) Atmosphere was good and fast / friendly service.... Hopefully next time a broader wine list, more exclusive wines. For the first time it was great......

Had a nice baby shower. The food was good

Je kunt hier altijd heerlijk lunchen en de bediening is ook altijd vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Ook borrelen kan hier prima.

Sat on the outdoor terrace, with open parasols and retractable screens. Ordering is possible via the staff or via QR code. Although the terrace was fairly full, it took longer than usual before we realized that you could order via the QR code or that someone would come to you. Ordering via this QR code went well and easily. However, bringing/serving took a bit longer and one product did not arrive at all. There was a miscommunication between staff and the system. That is therefore an area for improvement for Liff. By the way: good cakes from the local pastry shop!

Had a great lunch. Cosy and atmospheric restaurant. Friendly staff and plenty of choice on the menu. I'll definitely come back!

Had a nice lunch for a good price and also had nice tea options.

Had a delicious high cocktail with family. Highly recommended! 👍🏻

Hightea met soep vooraf.. 13 personen: per persoon 2 op elkaar gesmeerde boterhammen die op 'n schaal lagen en 1 scone per persoon.. Theewater werd niet bijgevuld. Thee wat op was ook niet. Personeel kwam niet langs om te vragen hoe het ging en of er wat aangevuld moest worden. Geen hightea zoals verwacht.

I ordered a bouncer and latte and had to wait 4 to 5 minutes for my coffee. The bouncer came right after. The hospitality is nowhere to be found, everyone is grumpy and not very helpful. The bouncer was lovely.

High tea met 4 collega's. Alles werd op tafel gezet.Geen uitleg, niks. Soepje was lekker, sandwiches ook, Zoete dingen vielen tegen. Scones droog,cakes droog ,klodder room hier en daar. Met 1 uur was alles op.Bedieng deed niks. Geen aanvulling,niet vragen of het lekker was,niks.Zelfs bij het afrekenen werd niks gevraagd. Voor ons geen aanrader

Door het mooie weer kon er van het diner op het terras worden genoten. Ik heb er absoluut geen spijt van dat ik dit restaurant heb uitgekozen. Een gevarieerde kaart, de gerechten waren lekker en van goede kwaliteit, de wijnadviezen klopten en de bediening was bovengemiddeld goed. Kortom: dit restaurant is een aanrader!

We celebrated our wedding lunch at Liff and are very satisfied. The contact beforehand was pleasant and thoughtful; they listened well to our wishes. Everything was arranged down to the last detail on the day itself, with a beautiful table setting and delicious food. We look back on it with great pleasure!

Food, the price quality ratio was perfect. Quite some vegan options. Not all flavours matched the others that well. Staff was very attentive and fast. Location is nice. Lots of space.

Limited menu, but everything was excellent. I had the beef skewer, and my companion had the duck. The potatoes were heaven on a plate. I know that sounds strange, but they were REALLY GOOD!

Atmospheric restaurant with friendly and trained service.

Very tasty. Food was great. Service also excellent. Tasty cocktails.

Large but attractive restaurant with a nice menu but some caveats. The kitchen closes quite early, so late reservations, if at all possible, are not recommended. The waiting times for orders can be a bit longer, but were just acceptable for us. Service is very friendly. As mentioned, the food is excellent and a reason to come back.

Always delicious here for lunch or dinner. Terrace and an upper floor where you can enjoy a meal with a group.

Food was good. Enjoyed white asparagus with ham and potatoes. Everything tastes good and is in balance. Pleasant staff who welcome and take care of you. Then choose whether you want to sit inside or outside. The waiting time until the dish was on the table was also fine. The staff checks whether everything is as desired without being pushy. That's nice too. Just like the fact that you are not roughly looked out of your seat to make room for the next group of customers

Very short lunch before Easter due to circumstances. But definitely recommended. Informal atmosphere, Burgundian, very creative presentation... and Quality!! Recommended.

My partner and I would like to compliment all staff, super nice restaurants. And very friendly staff, and the food was good,

Beautiful restaurant, slightly more "decorated" and tasty plate than some other restaurants.

Lovely place to eat and drink, good service, quality. Had a 3 course tasting tonight, it really made us happy.

Lovely seat for lunch We sat there with a drink Was a nice experience

Recently I have been a guest in Liff a few times due to pleasant circumstances. Very nice restaurant in the center on the Brink van Assen. The staff is attentive and friendly. I was recently there for a colleague's anniversary. The first floor is used for this. Everything was excellently taken care of. Food, drinks and a pleasant atmosphere.

Op de eerste officiële lentedag 2025 eerlijk geluncht op het gezellige terras van Liff. Prima lunchkaart en vlotte, vriendelijke bediening. Aanrader!

You are allowed to smoke outside on the terrace, so if you don't like smoking, don't come here.

I think the sandwiches are really poorly filled. A salmon sandwich has 1 slice, with which you also get an extra slice of bread. This is not even enough for 1 sandwich. I have never understood this. There is also nothing special with it. A bit of lettuce and sauce and that's it. Too bad they never change the menu

The food was excellent and even though we had some difficulty prior to placing our order, the staff remained friendly and helpful. Had a very nice evening 👍

Food is not fresh and well prepared…. There were several mistakes in the order with a group and we had to wait while the other half had already eaten. Strange rude response from service when reporting the wrong order. I apologize that your hearing is not fully functioning, but that should not be my problem. Greetings Mike

Good food. Good atmosphere. It's strange that there seems to be a distinction between customers. We were waiting for a spot on the terrace, but guests after us were given priority by the service on an (unreserved, no sign) table because they were so-called “VIP”.