Zoet&Zout in Leiden-Noord

I’m from the Bronx I know a bagel when I see a real bagel and this place is for real

It is practically always very busy, but if you want the best pastries in town plus a very nice coffee, it’s a hard place to beat.

Been a happy customer for many years. Always good products and very friendly people behind the counter. The whole Mors will miss you.

Today I was at the Frisian bakery and, to my surprise, there was a huge dog walking around. It was a real calf – it reached my waist – and I found that very unpleasant. I immediately reported this to the staff, but they responded that it was the dog of someone I know and that there are so many rules these days that it's "nonsense." Frankly, I find that worrying. According to the rules, dogs are not allowed in bakeries. This is for a reason: there is a risk of hygiene problems, such as dog hair in products or contamination from the dog's paws. They have very good bread here, which is why I usually enjoy coming here, but situations like this don't give me any confidence that hygiene is being taken seriously. I hope this will be addressed better in the future, because I would like to remain a customer.

A great place, excellent food, the best products, and very friendly and polite staff.