Tuin van de Smid

Veg Options Cafe, Vegan Pastry, Organic

Limited vegan options chevron_right

★ 3.8 · $$ · Hours

LunchCoffee/TeaFamiliesRelaxTakeout

Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the vegan BLT sandwich and bitterballen" "Try the vegan BLT sandwich and bitterballen"
"Enjoy outdoor seating in the park with views of farm animals"
"Order plant-based milk but note there is a small extra charge"
"Expect slower service and use QR code ordering outside; vegan indicators may be unclear"
"Weekend visits can be busy; the terrace is a pleasant place to wait"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  cake, snack, sandwich cake — popular (×2)
snack — popular (×4)
sandwich — popular (×6)
broodjes — fan-favourite
kroket — fan-favourite
 

thumb_up Praised for:  many vegan options, friendly staff, good location many vegan options ×8
friendly staff ×7
good location ×2
attentive service
beautiful interior
 

De Tuin Van De Smid is a cafe-style venue located in a scenic park offering a vegetarian menu with many vegan and organic options, including vegan pastries and plant-based milks. It is family-friendly and casual, with ample outdoor seating amidst nature and farm animals, ideal for relaxed visits. Recent reviews note a significant shift with meat inclusion since mid-2025, raising concerns about cross-contamination and reduced vegan focus.

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Hours

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Sunday 9:30 am-6:00 pm

Monday 9:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday 9:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday 9:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday 9:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday 9:30 am-9:00 pm

Saturday 9:30 am-9:00 pm

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Polderpad 8
2322 LB Leiden
Netherlands

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Spinach Rating

star 3.8

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External ratings

star 4.3 (1,027 reviews)

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star 3.95 (21 reviews)

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Vegan Friendliness

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Limited vegan options

Vegan Options

some

Menu Clarity

confusing labeling

Staff Knowledge

Basic Understanding

Warnings info

Cross-Contamination Risk
Uncertain Ingredients
Limited Vegan Availability at Certain Times

Tuin van de Smid

Spinach Rating

Vegan Friendliness

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