4 cafe rooms worth the trip across Netherlands, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Netherlands.
Crave Coffee and Bakery ★ 4.0 · Rotterdam
Centrum · Vogelenzang 6, 3011 LN Rotterdam
A vegan bakery and cafe near the Markthal specialising in babka, cinnamon rolls, and sourdough. Order the vegan babka and the oat-milk cortado.
Tip: The pistachio babka sells out by noon on weekends; arrive early or call ahead to reserve a loaf.
Nine Bar ★ 4.0 · Rotterdam
Centrum · Botersloot 44a, 3011 HH Rotterdam
A small specialty coffee bar and light lunch spot near the Markthal with rotating single-origin beans and a short savoury menu. Located in Centrum.
Tip: The pour-over takes five minutes to prepare; this is not an espresso-and-go bar, and that is the point.
Springhaver ★ 3.9 · Utrecht
mariaplaats · Springweg 50, 3511 VJ Utrecht
Arthouse cinema and brown cafe on Springweg, open since 1885. Two film halls, loyal local crowd at the bar and street terrace. Dinner from 17:00 daily.
Blend Artwork ★ 3.7 · Rotterdam
Rotterdam Noord · Nieuwe Binnenweg 305a, 3021 GH Rotterdam
A cafe and brunch spot on Nieuwe Binnenweg in Noord serving seasonal bowls, soups, and baked goods with rotating art on the walls. Located in Rotterdam Noord.
Tip: The back garden is one of the best outdoor seating spots on Nieuwe Binnenweg in summer.