Café Contraire describes itself as “a coffee house, but different” — and you feel that as soon as you walk through the door. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, with soft colours, cosy seating areas, local art, and comfortable areas where you can catch up with friends or work in peace. The coffee is brewed with fair-trade, organically roasted beans from Raf Coffee, while the much-loved sourdough bread comes from Bakker Klaas.
Alongside food and drinks, they also sell fresh bread and coffee beans to take home. All of this makes Café Contraire a firm favourite with both locals and visitors.
Just a short walk from the historic Vrijdagmarkt, Café Contraire is the perfect place to pause while exploring the city. And there's more on offer than just coffee and home-made treats: the café also sells small art objects (including pieces by Loufar), reusable tote bags, and stickers by local makers.
