Dutch€€CentrumMon-Thu 09:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 09:00-22:00; Sun 10:00-21:00
A Rotterdam institution in a Dudok-designed building where the all-day brunch menu is secondary to the city's most famous apple pie -- the appeltaart.
Order: The Dudok appeltaart with slagroom (whipped cream) warm from the oven. Rotterdam's most famous slice.
International Brunch€€CentrumMon-Sun 08:00-16:00
A city-centre brunch specialist on the pedestrian Hoogstraat serving international brunch dishes from shakshuka to Dutch uitsmijter in a bright.
Order: The shakshuka with feta, olives, and house-baked pita bread.
Brunch€€KralingenTue-Sun 10:00-21:00; closed Mon
A weekend brunch cafe on the Maashaven with harbour views and a Dutch-Scandinavian menu of smoked fish, rye bread, and seasonal vegetable dishes on a covered.
Order: The smoked mackerel open sandwich with cream cheese and pickled onion on rye.
Artisan Bakery Brunch€€CentrumMon-Fri 08:00-18:00; Sat-Sun 08:00-17:00
A Nieuwe Binnenweg artisan bakery where weekend brunch means croissants, cardamom knots, and sourdough with house jam and cultured butter at under €12 per.
Order: The almond croissant and a cortado -- the best pastry combination in Rotterdam for under €9.
Brunch€€LloydkwartierSat-Sun 10:00-16:00
A weekend brunch spot on the Lloydkwartier waterfront serving Dutch pannekoeken and international brunch dishes on a seasonal covered terrace beside.
Order: The Dutch pancake with brie, apple, and bacon -- the Lloydkwartier take on a Dutch classic.
Middle Eastern€€Witte de WithstraatTue-Sun 09:00-17:00
A Middle Eastern brunch cafe on Witte de Withstraat with an Israeli-influenced menu: shakshuka, sabich, labneh, and fresh-baked pita alongside specialty.
Order: The sabich plate: fried aubergine, hard-boiled egg, tahini, and amba pickle on fresh pita.