Wolly aan de Waterkant is an all-day breakfast restaurant in Lloydkwartier, Rotterdam.
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.
Must 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.
Address: Lloydkade 777, 3024 EA Rotterdam
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
