EspressoBar Gast — Restaurant in Haarlem

FINALLY. Normally I have to make the journey to Overveen or downtown Haarlem for my caffeine needs. With the closure of French Napa I was needing a coffee spot close to home. As an Australian and long time coffee nerd / barista I need a flat white spot within throwing distance. And behold Gast! Since finding the cafe on a dog walk I have been there everyday for coffee and have now started delving into the lunch menu. Pulled chicken and sambal toastie being my favourite as it is delicious. As a sandwich nation it’s strange how few good sandwich places there are. Gast is more than just a broodje stop though it’s something they do really well. Coffee from stooker made well, a nice little cake / pastry selection and a couple of pleasant chaps behind the bar. Neighbourhood coffee shops are the business and this one ticks...

This is literally the perfect small neighbourhood café! Very good quality coffee and a great menu variety. If you visit in the morning the entire café smells like the best freshly baked croissants.

I love the entire warm inviting atmosphere here. In the morning it's also the perfect quiet place to read a book or do some work.

The peanut butter-bowl here is my favorite! It's with amazing creamy yogurt, some sweetness from the banana and honey and crunchy flavorfull granola.

It's a hidden gem locate right outside the city centre of Haarlem. Definitely worth a visit...

I and the other locals LOVE Gast. It's in my top 2 recommendations and the only thing preventing it from #1 is also part of its charm: it's a bit out of the way from downtown. For locals and commuters running through here it's a tucked away gem! The owners are friendly and helpful, the food and drink they serve are top notch and there's a real community vibe here which is so nice and so...