Bagels & Beans inhabits many locations in the Netherlands, and Leiden is one of them. I'm a regular visit to the Haarlemmerstraat location, right in the middle of Leiden's biggest shopping street. A seat at the front of the restaurant is great for a solitary coffee and a look at the midday shoppers, and a seat at the back is better for intimate conversations with a group of friends. And the wireless is free, so bring your laptop.

A latte is usually my drink of choice but I recently tried a spicy organic Chai with a tad too much cinnamon. Still, a nice change. True to their name, the bagels are delicious, especially whole-wheat with Parma ham, rucola & pine nuts. Yum!