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Terraces in Delft: here's where you want to sit as soon as the sun shines
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Terraces in Delft: here's where you want to sit as soon as the sun shines
As soon as the first rays of sunlight hit Delft's canals, something happens to the city. Chairs out, sunglasses on and just sit back and relax. Whether you meet up with friends, have a date or head into town with the family. A good terrace makes your day.
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Whether you come for a quick coffee, an extensive lunch or drinks that go on just a little too long. Delft always has a terrace that suits you. Chances are you will stay there longer than you intended.
The terraces you don't want to miss:
Brouwplein - Café de Oude Jan & Delfts Brouwhuis
On this lively square, you immediately feel the energy of the city. There is always something going on: from small events to full terraces and spontaneous get-togethers. With a good glass of local beer and some appetisers, you'll be sitting away here in no time. Café de Oude Jan and Delfts Brouwhuis make it the ideal place to linger, often longer than you intended.
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GAIA
Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the city? GAIA feels like quiet breathing amidst all the movement around you. The atmosphere is calm and light, with a nice place to settle down for a while. Perfect for a relaxing coffee moment or lunch in the sun. Here you will automatically slow down, whether you stay for a short while or want to enjoy the peace and quiet for a while longer.
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Cin Cin
In the middle of the Markt, overlooking the impressive Nieuwe Kerk, this is one of the city's best places to sit. Whether you come for a morning coffee, a leisurely lunch or a drink in the sun: the rhythm of the city literally plays out in front of you here. Perfect for sitting for a while and enjoying the lively square around you.
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't Postkantoor
A terrace with character, in the middle of the city. This is where you munch after a walk through the city centre, with the city still moving around you in full swing. Order something tasty to eat or drink and take your time. The atmosphere is relaxed and approachable, with life always in and around the square. A nice place to catch your breath and just enjoy the liveliness.
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De Waag
Right in the middle of the Markt and just reopened, so definitely a place to check out (again). De Waag is housed in a beautiful historic building that takes you right back in time. Inside or on the terrace, you sit middne in Delft's historic setting, with the liveliness of the square all around you. With a drink in your hand and views of the city, this is one of those places where atmosphere and history come together beautifully.
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't Stads-koffyhuis - terrace boat
This is one of those places you won't soon forget. On the terrace boat, bobbing on the canal, everything feels just that little bit calmer. You drink a coffee or enjoy an extensive lunch while the water gently flows past you and the occasional canal boat passes by. Right in the historical centre, this is where you experience Delft at its best: relaxed, atmospheric and typically Dutch.
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Bar S
Sunshine on the terrace, music in the background and a relaxed atmosphere: at Bar S. you're in the right place straight away. This is the place for a drink with a modern twist, whether you go for a soda, a good glass of wine or a cocktail. In the afternoon the atmosphere is relaxed, while towards the evening it gets cosier and livelier. A nice place to meet up, linger and let the evening begin quietly together.
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Hanno
Creative, spacious and always lively: Hanno is one of those places you can go to at any time of day. People drop in for a coffee, a long lunch or a drink at the end of the afternoon. The atmosphere is relaxed and open, with plenty of space to sit quietly or to socialise. There is always energy, without feeling crowded or rushed, which is exactly what makes this place so nice.
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Café du Midi
Dream away to French atmospheres, just in the middle of Delft. At Café du Midi , a drink quickly feels like a little holiday moment, especially when you're sitting outside in the sun. The atmosphere is relaxed and warm, perfect for settling down together for a coffee, a good glass of wine or a long afternoon on the terrace. Here you automatically take some more time, while the hustle and bustle of the city fades into the background.
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Café Belvédère
A true classic where you will always find a good seat. Easy-going, cosy and exactly the place you want to sit down after a day of strolling through the city. The atmosphere is relaxed and familiar, with a terrace where it almost automatically becomes cosy. Order a drink, lean back and watch life in Delft quietly go by. Just a nice place to relax and enjoy the city around you.
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