Dutch with vegetarian options€€KralingenTue-Sun 10:00-21:00; closed Mon
A neighbourhood cafe and restaurant in Kralingen with a strong vegetarian menu and local produce sourcing. One of the few proper sit-down kitchens in the lake.
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 and brunch€€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. The back garden is one of the best outdoor spots on the strip in summer.
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. The most inventive vegan menu near the 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.