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BurgersRotterdam Noord
A serious burger kitchen on Nieuwe Binnenweg using Wagyu, Iberico pork, and Dutch ox meat. Located in Rotterdam Noord. Kitchen leans burgers.
OrderWagyu burger and the hand-cut.
TipThe Iberico pork burger with chimichurri is the sleeper pick; most people default to the beef.
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BreweryLloydkwartier
The gastropub inside the Stadshaven Brouwerij, a 1920s fruit warehouse in Merwe-Vierhavens. Order the stadshaven octopus blond with the house burger.
OrderStadshaven Octopus Blond with the house burger.
TipThe brewery tour at 15:00 on Saturdays includes three tastings; book it as a package with dinner.
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BrunchKop Van Zuid
French-inspired brunch near Veerhaven with a pastel-coloured room and shareable plates: pancakes, French toast with vanilla cream, eggs Benedict.
OrderCroissant with cultured butter and the smoothie bowl.
TipThe French toast with vanilla cream is worth sharing between two alongside savoury dishes.
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All-day BreakfastLloydkwartier
An all-day breakfast and pastry spot on Noordplein, known for brioche buns, quality pastries and unhurried mornings. Located in Lloydkwartier.
OrderBrioche bun with scrambled eggs and the filter coffee.
TipThe cinnamon roll is made fresh each morning and sells out by 11:00 on Saturdays.
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IndonesianCentrum
An Indonesian warung on Gouvernestraat serving rijsttafel, gado-gado, and babi pangang. Located in Centrum. Order the rijsttafel for two and the satay ayam.
OrderRijsttafel for two and the satay ayam.
TipOrder the rijsttafel for two even if dining solo; it costs the same and gives a fuller spread.
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VeganCentrum
A fully vegan restaurant near the Centrum serving waffles, smoothie bowls, hummus plates, kapsalon and bowls across breakfast, lunch and dinner.
OrderSmoothie bowl and the vegan kapsalon.
TipThe vegan kapsalon is the best version of the Rotterdam classic available without meat; it is genuinely.