Vlaamsch Broodhuys is a belgian-dutch bakery cafe restaurant in Centrum, Rotterdam.
The Rotterdam location of the Flemish artisan bakery chain known for long-fermentation sourdough, excellent croissants and a reliable espresso bar.
Must 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.
Address: Meent 64, 3011 JP Rotterdam
A Rotterdam institution in a 1920s bank building on the Meent, famous for its apple tart and as a meeting point for the city's business and creative classes.
Order: Apple tart and the house lemonade.
Tip: The apple tart is the reason to come; the rest of the menu is grand-cafe standard. Order it warm with cream.
Rooftop brunch in the Schieblock surrounded by rooftop greenery, with egg dishes, s'mores pancakes, French toast and a cocktail breakfast menu.
Order: S'mores pancakes and the avocado toast.
Tip: The rooftop fills quickly on sunny Sundays; the app allows advance table reservation for the weekend.
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.
A Rotterdam institution in a 1920s bank building on the Meent, famous for its apple tart and as a meeting point for the city's business and creative classes.
Order: Apple tart and the house lemonade.
Tip: The apple tart is the reason to come; the rest of the menu is grand-cafe standard. Order it warm with cream.
Rooftop brunch in the Schieblock surrounded by rooftop greenery, with egg dishes, s'mores pancakes, French toast and a cocktail breakfast menu.
Order: S'mores pancakes and the avocado toast.
Tip: The rooftop fills quickly on sunny Sundays; the app allows advance table reservation for the weekend.
A vegan and vegetarian brunch spot on Zaagmolenkade in Noord, serving organic granola bowls, plant-based egg dishes and fresh juices in an industrial-light space.
Order: The organic granola bowl and cold-brew coffee.
Tip: The weekend brunch menu is broader than the weekday offering; check the Instagram for Saturday specials.
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.
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.
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.
