Café Soof Nutshuis

Café Soof Nutshuis is located in the heart of Den Haag. The café is publicly listed at Het Nutshuis on Riviervismarkt 5. Additionally, Het Nutshuis mentions an entrance via the Nutstuin at Jan Hendrikstraat 6. This connects the location to both the historic building and the garden situated between Grote Markt and Grote Kerk.

Public sources identify Marielle Tonnon as the owner and founder of Café Soof. Her background, as detailed in public profiles, is linked to hospitality, concept development, and establishing food and beverage services and events at unique locations. This context partly explains the versatile nature of the café, where day-time hospitality, a garden, meeting rooms, and catering converge.

The public concept focuses on all-day breakfast, brunch, lunch, and aperitivo. According to available information, guests can visit the café or relax on the terrace in the Nutstuin. The menu is described as having East-Mediterranean influences, featuring ingredients from local suppliers and, where possible, from their own garden.

The development of Café Soof gained public attention in 2024. Entré Magazine reported that the café opened in Den Haag in the spring of 2024. LEVEN! Magazine wrote in June 2024 that Café Soof had established itself in the monumental Nutshuis the previous year and had recently been renovated. Both sources indicate that the location quickly became a visible part of the hospitality profile of Het Nutshuis.

For coffee lovers, the choice of beans is the most relevant detail. The 2025 drinks menu of Café Soof lists Brute Bonen as the coffee used for their coffee beverages. Public Instagram results also link coffee posts from Café Soof Nutshuis to Brute Bonen. Further details regarding origin, branding, or rotating beans are not publicly documented in the provided material.

The hot drinks list consists primarily of espresso-based preparations. Listed items include coffee, espresso, espresso macchiato, cappuccino, cortado, flat white, latte macchiato, koffie verkeerd, and café latte. Additionally, the menu features chai latte, dirty chai, Tony's hot chocolate, and iced latte. The 2026 food menu lists the choice of espresso, coffee, or tea under “Soof's Breakfast”.

Very little is publicly recorded regarding brewing methods. The available information makes no mention of filter coffee, hand brew, batch brew, or specific equipment. Consequently, it can only be determined that the menu focuses on well-known café preparations. The source material provides insufficient data for an assessment of extraction, roast profile, or bean selection.

Café Soof functions as more than just a day-time café. Het Nutshuis also lists Café Soof as a rentable space. The capacity is stated as a maximum of 80 people, with an area of 146 square meters. The space is described as suitable for conferences, lectures, drinks receptions, or dinners.

Café Soof plays a permanent role as the hospitality partner for venue rentals. Het Nutshuis states that catering by Café Soof is mandatory for the Café Soof space. Furthermore, LEVEN! Magazine wrote that the café, the garden, and the greenhouse are available for occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and dinners. According to those reports, Café Soof also provides catering for eleven halls and thirteen offices within Het Nutshuis.

Specific workshops, tastings, or exhibitions organized by Café Soof Nutshuis itself are not publicly documented in the provided material. As a result, the public image remains primarily that of a café with additional functions for rentals, gatherings, and catering within Het Nutshuis.

The drinks menu lists several suppliers and brands. Alongside Brute Bonen for coffee, Schulp is listed for apple and tomato juice, Betjeman & Barton for tea, and Tony’s for hot chocolate. While these names provide insight into the beverage selection, they don’t tell the full story regarding procurement policies or volumes.

The menu states that the coffee beans from Brute Bonen are sourced from a forest plantation, where the beans grow in natural shade. According to the text, this leads to richer soil, increased biodiversity, and lower water consumption. The menu also claims that every cup of Brute Bonen removes 450 grams of CO² from the air. These claims are part of the menu text; no separate substantiation or certification specifically for Café Soof is mentioned.

De Nutstuin also plays a role in the public description of the café. Public texts mention plants, fruit trees, a herb greenhouse, and a beehive. Het Nutshuis quotes chef Sven van der Spek, explaining that some products are grown in the garden and used in the kitchen, though the phrase “where possible” remains an important caveat.

Het Nutshuis mentions that the building has held a Green Key Gold certification since 2025. This is documented as a certification for Het Nutshuis, rather than a separate certification for Café Soof. For an accurate description, this distinction is relevant, as the café, the building, and the venue rentals are closely intertwined.

Café Soof Nutshuis gained attention in various media outlets in 2024. LEVEN! Magazine published an article in June, followed by Entrée Magazine in July with coverage of the opening and design. Additionally, Kijk op Noord-Holland and Barts Boekje published articles in July 2024. Café Soof is also listed on De Buik van Den Haag and Honeyguide.

Public awards specifically linked to Café Soof Nutshuis are not documented in the source material. The available information primarily points to local visibility, editorial attention, and a permanent position within Het Nutshuis. For coffee enthusiasts, the café is primarily relevant as a hospitality location in Den Haag where coffee is part of a broader daily and event concept.