On a sunny Sunday morning, I often wake up with just one thing on my mind: let’s go to Pistache for breakfast! I’m not a big breakfast fan, but this is the exception to the rule.
Pistache opened a few years ago in a small building opposite the Palace Garden. When I first came to live in the neighborhood, a nasty-looking news agent had his shop here. I always thought it a pity. ‘Wouldn’t it be nice if this was a pretty little lunch café?’, I used to think while passing by the place. Well, I got my wish!
The interior of Pistache is painted pistachio green, hence the name. The owners and the staff are kind and helpful. And the food they serve... it seems everything here tastes a little better than anywhere else. I love to start my day with the granola: a bowl of yoghurt with granola, fresh fruit and honey. It’s called Granolalala… on the menu, probably because it makes you feel like bursting into song. For lunch, I prefer the sandwich ‘Less is More’, a wholegrain bun with avocado, pistachio nuts and a soft-boiled egg. Healthy, but in an extremely tasty way.
Although the interior of Pistache is lovely, it’s probably even better to sit outside on the small sunny terrace against the wall of the Palace Garden. If you feel like it, you can even take your food into the garden; Pistache offers well stocked picnic baskets.
Find your way with 121 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters
Loved this Spot?Join your international community. Share your favs and become part of our international community!
"Maison Kelder" in The Hague is famous in the whole Netherlands for its sweets - tarts, cakes, cookies etc. But my favorite is the 'hazelnoot gebak'...
by
"Cafe de Paas" is my favorite bistro/craft beer pub along the 'Bierkade' in The Hague - it's an old-school oasis of calm in this bustling district!
by
"Al Karam" in The Hague isn't just another shoarma place - here they really love what they do, plus there's Middle-Eastern, and then there's Syrian...
by
The "Haagse Harry Monument" in The Hague is a statue dedicated to a comic strip character who became so popular, they just had to pay tribute to him...
by
"Scally's Tea Room" in The Hague markets itself as having the best scones in town. It presents itself as British in a comical but ultimately endearing way!
by
"Kompaan Brewing" in The Hague = high-end barley & hops, sparse design, trendy clientele, full stomach, empty wallet - but you just saved a small business!
by
There is an abundance of lovely little things on display at Sugar and Spice — the product range offers anything from stationery to home accessories.
by
What I particularly like about Spooky & Sue is that their items are displayed in an orderly way and clothes racks never seem to overflow.
by
The history of "Kloosterkerk" in The Hague, my neighborhood's church, goes back in time, but a little known fact is that it's where Fahrenheit is buried!
by
"Park Clingendael" is one of the most beautiful green areas in The Hague. It and the manor it surrounds have a rich history. It even has its own beekeeper!
by
The large "Haagse Bos" natural area is where the royal family currently resides in The Hague. It's nice for a walk around and to see the Huis ten Bosch...
by
121 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
✓ 0 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
✓ 121 Insider Tips