Dutch€€KralingenTue-Sun 10:00-21:00; closed Mon
A neighbourhood cafe and restaurant in Kralingen with a strong vegetarian menu and local produce sourcing. Order the seasonal soup and the cheese board.
Order: Seasonal soup and the cheese board.
Tip: The Sunday lunch is popular with local families; the kitchen does a weekly roast with Dutch-grown vegetables.
Specialty Coffee Brunch€€CentrumDaily 08:00-17:00
A specialty coffee and brunch bar on Hoogstraat near the Markthal, serving burrata avocado toast, tuna melts, acai bowls and well-sourced espresso drinks.
Order: Burrata avocado toast and the single-origin cortado.
Tip: The acai bowl with granola is a proper meal in a glass; order it with an oat cortado for a complete brunch.
Cafe€€Rotterdam NoordDaily 09:00-18:00
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.
Order: Seasonal bowl and fresh-pressed juice.
Tip: The back garden is one of the best outdoor seating spots on Nieuwe Binnenweg in summer.
Vegan Japanese€€CentrumDaily 11:30-21:30
A fully plant-based sushi and wok restaurant on Beurstraverse serving nori rolls, crispy tofu, and Japanese-inspired bowls. Located in Centrum.
Order: Vegan maki rolls and the tofu ramen.
Tip: The dragon roll with avocado and tempura is the signature; order two portions between two for a full meal.
Vegan€€Rotterdam NoordWed-Sun 12:00-21:00; closed Mon-Tue
The fully plant-based kitchen at the Rotown concert hall on Nieuwe Binnenweg. Burgers, kapsalon, rendang, kebab and more, all without animal products.
Order: Vegan kapsalon and the rendang rice bowl.
Tip: The vegan fried chicken sandwich rivals most of the non-vegan competition on Nieuwe Binnenweg.
Vegan€€Rotterdam NoordDaily 10:00-19:00
A 100-percent vegan restaurant on Nieuwe Binnenweg with 400+ HappyCow reviews at 5.0 stars, making it one of the most-reviewed vegan spots in the Netherlands.
Order: Vegan cake and the smoothie of the day.
Tip: The raw cake with cashew cream is the draw for most visitors; arrive by 14:00 for the best selection.