DeDAKKAS — Restaurant in Haarlem

I've been to the Dakkas four times and every time it's been excellent. The food is great and very tasty, and they are ready to adapt to your dietary requirements, if any (one of my lunch companions needed to eat gluten free, and that was no problem at all). The only thing, the last time I was there the food was very cold, as if it had just been taken out of the fridge, but for the rest everything lovely with plenty of choice, mainly vegetarian but there are also some meat and fish options. Good beers and a very nice choice of original, non standard drinks too. Their coffee is also quite good. I've had the best tomato juice ever and my cappuccino wasn't more expensive because of the fact that I asked for oat milk, which is definitely a plus since everybody else makes it more pricey for that reasons. Plus I loved the fact that tea leaves come loose in a reusable metal sieve so that there are no throw-away teabags and no microplastics, everything is environmentally sound and better for your health. The view is amazing and the terrace in Summer is a wonderful place to have lunch or dinner. Another plus: lovely personnel. And as a little, thoughtful finishing touch: a card with digestive peppermint candy after your meal. You won't know there's such a nice restaurant from street level, since it's on top of a big vertical parking lot with practically no signs that give away its location. De Dakkas is Haarlem's best kept secret, though people who live in Haarlem know it very well (it's always...

GREAT FOOD & STAFF We arrived around 6:40 PM without a reservation, it was quite busy but we were still able to get a table. we ordered our drinks and they were served almost immediately, I got the homemade iced tea and it was more like sparkling water with a hint of mint, I expected more for 4.20 euros. then we ordered our food, I got the ravioli with peas and a side salad and my friend got the kimchi burger. the food also arrived quickly, the ravioli was great, the flavors worked well together and it wasn't too oily. the salad I ordered with it was sweet and refreshing. for dessert I ordered the frisandises, it was a good mix of different desserts that all went well together. The whole time the staff was nice, chatting and joking, they were in no rush and very nice. The place itself was also very nice, it was very organic with lots of light and a cozy atmosphere and the view was beautiful. the only thing about the location that wasn't great is that it was above a parking garage so if you were outside the cars were the only thing you smelled. the total for me was about 35 euros which was a good price. great place,...

I went there after recommendation from the locals. I was searching for a restaurant/cafe with nice view. It is located on the roof of a parking place. The very first impression was that the elevator and the stairs had a very very strong smell of piss. When I arrived at the restaurant I really liked the atmosphere. The view is indeed very nice . There was a chance of rain so I sitted inside. The waitress didn't came for about 15'. So I was waiting. They brought me the catalog in the Dutch language...so I couldn't understand anything. Literally nothing. Later I wanted to pay, and they came too late. They only had 5-6 companies. And then it was time to pay. Oh my god, I took an omelette and a juice and I payed more than 20€. I mean it's eggs and juice. Apple juice, not even fresh, so not something special. So I happily left this place. I recommend it only for the view. Better use...