Vegan-friendly
Western
Fast food
Take-out only
Offers a selection of vegetarian faux meats like chicken, bacon, burger patties, gyros, and sausage in addition to other vegetarian and vegan products like imports, Japanese food, and vegan supplies. Its brand of products are sold throughout the Netherlands. De Vegetarische Slager is the brainchild of eighth-generation lupin farmer Jaap Korteweg, who hopes to restore the protein-rich food to dinner plates in Europe, offering a sustainable alternative to meat while also reducing the environmental impact of rampant soy farming in South America. Confirmed closed, Feb 2020 - continues as a supplier.
26 Reviews
First Review by Alanna
Lola&Loki
Points +255
Great food for a good price ! - Edit
They change their menu regularly which is nice, and they have a lot of vegan options which are also labeled clearly on the menu 🌱
Read moreThe company promised to make all their products vegan by the end of 2019 so hopefully this will be an all vegan restaurant by next year 😊
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freddiewrites
Points +47
Unbelievably great vegan food - Edit
Everything from the atmosphere to the service to the delicious food and drink was great about this place. We had the butcher’s platter (which could be either vegetarian or vegan — we had vegan) and for the price (€35) were treated to four courses of incredible vegan dishes. Definitely the highlight of a week-long work trip to The Hague and by far the best vegan food I’ve found so far.
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Kirsten308
Points +534
Prima. - Edit
Prima gegeten, niet heel spannend. Koken vooral met eigen vegetarische/veganistische producten, best prijzig voor wat je zelf ook in de supermarkt kan kopen.
Read morePros: Leuke atmosfeer, Aardige en behulpzame bediening
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AndreasM
Points +1046
A butcher like no other - Edit
Butcher With ‘meat’ dishes. Tastes almost like real meat. Easy food. Nice staff. Good atmosphere.
Read morePros: A lot of vegan options, Great fibe, You can sit outside
Cons: Few ‘vegetable’ dishes, Not cheap
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kritischklant
Points +27
Super vette hap als hoofdgerecht 3 keer gefrituurde zaken - Edit
Voorgerecht was okee, thuis kook ik lekkerder en gevarieerder, terwijl ik het verassings-menu vroeg.
Read moreWe hadden beide buikpijn nadien!
Pros: Voorgerecht was lekker, Veel bekende vleesvervangers
Cons: De bediening zet het dessert neer en gaat na ons , Vragen informeren bij de keuken, Alles was rond vleesvervangers, begrijpelijk?
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JoeyForTheVoiceless
Points +64
Lekker en culinair - Edit
Zeer veel vegan opties!
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Anne_veggie
Points +180
Great food, nice ambiance and friendly staf! - Edit
Must visit when in Den Haag
Read morePros: 90% menu is vegan
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TrudiBruges
Points +28575
Nice lunch, more fastfood snack options though - Edit
Was a bit disappointed that the lunch menu only seemed to have rather simple fastfood snack items.
Read moreBut on the other hand, we were glad to be able to have lunch here, as many other restaurants seem to be closed for lunch in the Netherlands.
Nearly all lunch options were vegan.
We were with4, and all had a different item (see photos).
Nice, but more snacks (and don't come here if you are looking for dishes loaded in vegs - it s a 'butcher' restaurant afterall).
Normally there are no desserts for lunch, but we could have the desserts, but without the icecream or sorbet (hence also at reduced price of 4€).
Lovely desserts.
Nice decor. Spacious. Nicely renovated.
Very friendly service, and we were served swiftly.
All on groundfloor - accessible. Toilets at the back. No accessible toilet.
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ChloéSchwizgebel
Points +1276
Far better than a butcher - Edit
A wonderful restaurant that I was looking forward to testing since I heard so much about it and its shop. The dishes are filling and heartwarming and the employee really nice and easy to discuss with. The Gnocchi with Bolognese are stunning as well as the mackerel sandwich ! Plus eating near the waterway brings your meal to another level:)
Read more100% vegetarian and intended to make the menu 100% vegan (some option are not yet but everything is clearly explained)
Looking forward to the re-opening of the shop in the center of The Hague.
Pros: A lot of vegan option, Prices are really nice, Surrounding and service charming
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nielswied
Points +240
hesitate - Edit
Vleesch lobby
Read moreBeing very-old-timer veggies, we are always pleased when a veggie restaurant shows up. This time, Mr. Jaap Korteweg, well known in The Netherlands for being the successful vegetarian butcher, his good veggie mock products sold in the best Dutch supermarkets, started a restaurant mid-town The Hague with the crazy name of de Vleesch Lobby (Vleesch written in old Dutch spelling), that is the Meat Lobby. Well, we were not impressed with their dishes and non-veggies will not be either. I think the problem is that the menus are a bit tapas like with the mock meat or fish having predominance, instead of a fine balanced dishes of vegetables and the Korteweg products. Moreover, for veggies the mock fish preparations are so fishy, that I even rejected a serving coming with the bread.
The drinks menu card is very vague so ask what they will charge you, otherwise you will be badly surprised. We did not ask. And beware: it is normal in Dutch restaurant that you get complimentary some bread with butter or a spread, but here they charge you € 6,50 for that (Would you have some bread with your drinks? Yes please…and then, surprise when you get the bill. OK, the price is indicated on the menu, but I overlooked that). Very unpleasant. I hesitate to recommend the place, though it is nicely located, well-furnished and it has a fine terrace along a gracht, i.e., a small canal.
Pros: full veggie, nice surroundings
Cons: unbalanced dishes, too fishy fish servings, vage prices on the menu
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Muuuuu
Points +3323
awesome - Edit
...although it's about time they turn 100% vegan :)
Read morePros: Food, wines, the interior and the terrasse are lovely
Cons: not 100% vegan
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hannah_h
Points +20
fancy dinner - Edit
Delicious food with lots of vegan options and a nice shared dining concept
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els
Points +215
Haute cuisine - Edit
Very tasty food, very nice presented as well. Best vegan food I've had for years.
Read morePros: excellent food, terrace near the waterfront, friendely staff
Cons: small portions
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adoremus523
Points +40
easy vegan takeaway - Edit
I got sandwiches here several times while I was in the Hague, since it was so close to my hotel. Never had a bad sandwich, but the shawarma was AMAZING. Love the idea of this shop.
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Zjef
Points +2384
Heavenly - Edit
This is vegan fastfood heaven: yesterday I had a "broodje kroket" with mustard, today the vegan "kapsalon" with hot sauce, and both were heavenly. I would definitely recommend & return for more. Keep up the good work! 👌
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wyrd
Points +3523
Great burger! - Edit
I had lunch at De Vegetarische Slager with two non-vegetarian friends. I had the burger, which was great, and they told me that the "chicken" wrap was also very good.
Read moreIt's just take-away, so no place to sit down, but we were lucky enough to enjoy the sun in the small garden in front of the church 20 meters from the shop.
Quick and inexpensive (the burger was 4.50 EUR)!!!
Pros: Inexpensive, Tasty food
Cons: Take away only
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Sharkademus
Points +223
Great taste and texture - Edit
I've been to the shop in The Hague and was pleasantly surprised,
Read moreWhilst living on Curaçao there are the big supermarkets that sell alot of products of this brand and I've always enjoyed the taste and texture,
In the shop in The Hague a lovely lady helped us and our vegetarian hamburger and vegan chicken sandwich were prepared fast.
We enjoyed the food and will definitely be back!
Pros: Wide variety of vegetarian and vegan food, Friendly service, Great texture and taste
Cons: It's more of a shop then a restaurant
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mik
Points +5190
Results may vary - Edit
I tried both outlets (De Vegetarische Traiteur in Amsterdam and De Vegetarische Slager in The Hague) during the brief trip I just did to the Netherlands. My experiences were quite different: I really liked the chicken with I believe satay sauce I had in The Hague. In addition, I saw a number of interesting products that, while not organic, were not particularly easy to get, such as butter beans grown in Greece. The Traiteur (formerly Slager) in Amsterdam, on the other hand, seems to prefer well-known brands, even if they are from corporations that don´t exactly have the best record in terms of human rights, for instance. Besides, the Muhummara I ordered was tasty, but the chicken that accompanied it had not been marinated at all, so it was just a good texture with no taste. Clearly, I prefer the Slager to the Traiteur.
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Might be good tot know that, despite the name, those are two different companies. They dont have any relation. I believe the traiteur is now out of business.
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Jasmijn
Points +76
Oh that Broodje Bal! - Edit
One rainy afternoon, i just came back from the gym and needed something warm and filling to comfort me. The 'broodje bal' that i got, (a sliced meatball in a bun, with some mustard on top) was exactly what I needed. I. Can't tell if it resembles a real 'broodje bal', since I never tasted real meat, but it sure was very tasty! This place is also great when you're shopping in the hague and need a quick bite, and of course to buy faux meat and cheese. They also sell great condiments, such as El Jefe Salsa!
Read morePros: Fast, good food, In the city centre, Shop and snackbar in one
Cons: Only take away, no place to sit
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Phina
Points +42
Decent lunch food - Edit
As Baklust was closed for summer, I decided to visit the Vegetarian Butcher as a replacement. I have eaten the smoked chick'n wrap, swarma wrap, and their black pepper noodles. The wraps were okay - not cold, but not warm either! I suppose it's partly because both times I took them home to eat. There could definitely be more filling, but I think the swarma wrap at 4 Euro was more value for money than the chick'n wrap.
Read moreThe black pepper noodles were very bland - on the bright side, they weren't over salted like most prepared food is, but even the pepper didn't taste like anything.
All in all, okay if you're around the area and want a filling lunch (it was filling at least!) but I would still much prefer Baklust!
Oh, the downside, and a major one, is that they ONLY accept chip cards.
Pros: Filling at reasonable price
Cons: Only accept pin cards , Filling was quite lacking , Fake meat a bit salty
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food4ricky
Points +2215
Great store, great food! - Edit
The best place to buy vegan cheese and vegan/ vegetarian meat alternatives. Their shawarma is the best! I don't live in the Hague (1 hour train ride away), but I sometimes go to this city to buy at this store.
Read moreSome of the products in the store are in the freezer. But out of the freezer, you can still keep them for serveal days before the quality breaks down a little.
Pros: in city centre, tasty products, pretty store
Cons: not all vegan products, quite expensive
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7j7ferreira7
Points +54
This is THE spot - Edit
Never saw anything so cool so far... Everything looks (and tastes) just like real meat. Don't blame yourself because of it. It just tastes like meat and if anyone says "shame on you", it's BS because no soy burguer can be compared to what these guys do in terms of flavor.
Read moreI had a Chili Chicken sandwich and also a sushi bento (supposed to be fake tuna). Both were delicious.
It's just a pity that it doesn't have any place inside to eat - I had to eat outside in the cold Haagse wind...
Pros: excellent food, good value, central location
Cons: no place to eat inside
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xyvox
Points +34
Nice! - Edit
I'm really happy with places like "De Vegetarische Slager"! I had a chilin chicking sandwich and it was ver good, very tasty. A small tip; put some more fake chicken on it.
Read moreAnd the assortment was nice. Not everything's vegan, but a lot of choices. Too bad I didn't have huge shoppong bags with me...
Pros: tasty sandwich, great assortment
Cons: not everything's vegan
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Gudrun
Points +4905
A veggie "butcher" in The Hague - Edit
I love to pass by at the "butcher's" for a delicious teriyaki sandwich, mushroom or "pepper steak" pie or any other of their wonderful vegan snacks. Eating those while sitting on one of the benches in the little park surrounding the nearby "Nieuwe Kerk" (= new church) is a nice thing to do - provided the weather permits.
Read moreApart from snacks, the "butcher" offers various sorts of faux meat to be prepared at home, convenience food and a small selection of other special food items, for example: lupine bread, a superdelicious oil made of rapeseed (I use it to get a butter-like taste in vegan dishes), special (but unfortunately quite expensive) jams with a mix of domestic and exotic fruit, raw fruit bars and "Ocean Crunch" chips...
The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Just a pity that not all their food is vegan ;-) !
Pros: good food, friendly stuff, very special food items
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Joloco
Points +311
Great sandwiches! Briljante broodjes! - Edit
We visited this place shortly before we left Den Haag on the train for London via Brussels, as we wanted something to eat on the journey. About a third of the sandwich menu was vegan. The delicious hot freshly-made sandwiches and pie were hard to resist, as the delicious smell wafted from our bag!
Read moreThe faux meats are made from a plant called lupine, which is grown in the Netherlands (read more about it on their site). As a vegan, I'm in two minds about fake meat, but I have to say that these were the most realistic ones I've ever seen! The flavour is great too (though I can't say it tastes meaty, but it's sure delicious) and the sauces that came with them were great, making two top-notch sandwiches. (Strong onions though, so if you're not fond of onions then ask for them to be left off!) The pie was a Fry's pie, not one of their own, but was still great.
Having eaten the last of them here in London the next day, we both have hankerings to get back to Den Haag already!
In addition to sandwiches, you could also buy the stuff directly, along with a range of other products.
The staff were helpful and friendly, and spoke English perfectly. They don't accept cash - only cards - so bear this in mind when you go!
Pros: delicious sandwiches, friendly staff, vegan choices
Cons: no cash, only cards, only available in the Netherlands!
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Alanna
Points +28
Vegetarian Butcher - Edit
This is a really pretty little butcher's. Their selection is relatively small, but there was lovely home-made veggie mince. Additionally, they do "meat salads", like a tuna salad (not vegan) and Indonesian-style salads, which they also sell in bread-rolls (broodjes) to take away. I had the Javanese one, and it was delicious - warm, crisp breadroll, and a delicious peanut-based sauce with a chicken-style meat. The butcher was friendly and helpful, knew his products, and was willing to give recommendations.
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