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7 January 2025

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Renske Hagendijk

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5 healthy treats in The Hague

It's another new year and that means new opportunities. While we can certainly enjoy a lump of butter and some French cheese on occasion, January also involves good intentions. So for those who want to eat healthier this year (again), we have found the perfect spots. And they are delicious too. So no excuses!

DATE

7 January 2025

TEXT

Renske Hagendijk

IMAGE

PR

5 healthy treats in The Hague

It's another new year and that means new opportunities. While we can certainly enjoy a lump of butter and some French cheese on occasion, January also involves good intentions. So for those who want to eat healthier this year (again), we have found the perfect spots. And they are delicious too. So no excuses!

1. Club Vers

A stone's throw from Hollands Spoor Station, you will find Club Vers, the breakfast and lunch café for those who want to get back on track with their healthy resolutions after the festive season. Here, everything revolves around fresh, healthy and delicious food. From burgers and sandwiches to soups, juices and (healthy) snacks, everything is prepared with attention to different dietary requirements, whether you are vegetarian or vegan, or lactose or gluten intolerant.

Club Fresh

www.clubvers.nl
📍 Stationsweg 136a

2. Elea Restaurant

Healthy eating in a fine dining setting? You can find it at Noordeinde. Elea is a modern restaurant with a Greek soul and tradition. This is reflected in the twists on Greek classics, such as plaki (Greek beans) with pumpkin, palm kale and Hollandaise sauce. Vegetables play an important role here. The vegetarian options, such as a Wellington of celeriac, are truly delicious.

Restaurant Elea

Sea bass with sea buckthorn berries, fennel, tarragon and avocado.

www.restaurantelea.nl
📍Noordeinde 142

3. Café Soof

Tucked away in the garden of the historic Nutshuis is Café Soof, a quiet place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Although the garden may be a little chilly at the moment, inside you can enjoy healthy, Eastern Mediterranean dishes prepared with fresh ingredients from the garden. Try the aubergine with tahini, beans and dill yoghurt on flatbread, or the sweet potato salad with muhammara and feta.

Cafe Soof

www.cafesoof.nl
📍Riviervismarkt 5

4. Lizard

Since 2004, Hagedis has been the place to go for organic dishes in the monumental De Grote Pyr building in the Zeeheldenkwartier. The menu changes every season, with this winter's offerings including cashew nut fondue, jackfruit rendang and seitan bourguignon with vegetable purée. Don't feel like going out after the busy festive season? Hagedis also offers a takeaway service.

Lizard Restaurant

www.restauranthagedis.nl
📍Waldeck Pyrmontkade 116

5. Karsten & Kuiper

In the Zeeheldenkwartier neighbourhood, Karsten & Kuiper proves that you don't necessarily have to order fast food when you order food delivery. Since 2014, they have been preparing fresh meals every day for takeaway or delivery. The display cases are filled with a variety of dishes, from classic meatballs with baby potatoes and green vegetables to vegetarian options such as spinach and ricotta lasagne with a fresh salad. During the day, you can also enjoy sandwiches made with BRO bread, with fillings such as gado gado and hummus. It's a great place to start the new year a little lighter, without compromising on flavour.

Karsten & Kuiper

www.karstenkuiper.nl
132 Van Diemen Street