French brunch€€Kop van ZuidSat-Sun 09:00-16:00
French-inspired brunch near Veerhaven with a pastel-coloured room and shareable plates: pancakes, French toast with vanilla cream, eggs Benedict.
Order: Croissant with cultured butter and the smoothie bowl.
Tip: The French toast with vanilla cream is worth sharing between two alongside savoury dishes.
All-day breakfast€€LloydkwartierSat-Sun 10:00-16:00
An all-day breakfast and pastry spot on Noordplein, known for brioche buns, quality pastries and unhurried mornings. The courtyard seating fills quickly on sunny.
Order: Brioche bun with scrambled eggs and the filter coffee.
Tip: The cinnamon roll is made fresh each morning and sells out by 11:00 on Saturdays.
Indonesian€€CentrumTue-Sun 12:00-21:00
An Indonesian warung on Gouvernestraat serving rijsttafel, gado-gado, and babi pangang. The most authentic Indonesian casual meal available in the Rotterdam Centrum.
Order: Rijsttafel for two and the satay ayam.
Tip: Order the rijsttafel for two even if dining solo; it costs the same and gives a fuller spread.
Vegan€€CentrumDaily 09:00-21:00
A fully vegan restaurant near the Centrum serving waffles, smoothie bowls, hummus plates, kapsalon and bowls across breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Order: Smoothie bowl and the vegan kapsalon.
Tip: The vegan kapsalon is the best version of the Rotterdam classic available without meat; it is genuinely.
Vegan fast casual€€CentrumDaily 11:00-21:00
The Rotterdam outpost of the Canadian vegan chain, with 107 HappyCow reviews at 4.5 stars. Power bowls, plant-based burgers and acai bowls in a fast-casual format.
Order: The Power Bowl and the plant-based burger.
Tip: The Power Bowl with quinoa and roasted vegetables is the most filling option for under 15 euros.
Belgian-Dutch bakery cafe€€CentrumMon-Fri 07:30-18:00; Sat 08:00-18:00
The Rotterdam location of the Flemish artisan bakery chain known for long-fermentation sourdough, excellent croissants and a reliable espresso bar.
Order: Pain au chocolat and the cortado.
Tip: The Thursday special loaf changes weekly; worth a detour if you are in the Centrum on a Thursday morning.