Rotterdam Food Tour: Taste The Alternative Side Of The City
Join a guided walking tour with a local guide and savour 7 generous tastings at different restaurants that are changing the world for the better. Taste and feel the ne...
40 cheap eats places in Rotterdam, editor-picked. the best low-budget spots in Rotterdam: the places editors actually return to. All Rotterdam food.
Man Met Bril Koffie (Hofbogen) ★ 4.7
Rotterdam Noord · Vijverhofstraat 70, 3032 SN Rotterdam
Rotterdam's most celebrated coffee brand, roasting under the railway arches at Hofbogen. Order the filter coffee from own roastery. At Vijverhofstraat 70.
Jordy's Bakery ★ 4.6
Centrum · Nieuwe Binnenweg 97a, 3014 GJ Rotterdam
A Nieuwe Binnenweg artisan bakery producing Dutch-French laminated pastry at the highest level: cardamom knots, almond croissants, and sourdough in a compact.
Man Met Bril Koffie Hotel ★ 4.6
Rotterdam Noord · Linker Rottekade 12, 3034 RD Rotterdam
The Man Met Bril cafe and hotel on Linker Rottekade, the world's first coffee-branded hotel. Order the coffee tasting menu and hotel residency.
Fenix Food Factory ★ 4.6
Katendrecht · Veerlaan 19, 3072 AN Rotterdam
Rotterdam's converted warehouse market in Katendrecht: stroopwafels, craft beer, Stielman coffee, and artisan cheese under one roof with Maas harbour views.
Warung Mini ★ 4.6
Centrum · Witte de Withstraat 47, 3012 BM Rotterdam
A Rotterdam Surinamese institution since 1982 on Pannekoekstraat, serving pom, roti wraps, and saoto soup at prices unchanged for decades. Located in Centrum.
Tip: Order the roti met kip (chicken roti) as the best-value single plate in the building.
Le Petitjean ★ 4.5
Rotterdam Noord · Nieuwe Binnenweg 174, 3015 BJ Rotterdam
A French patisserie bakery on Nieuwe Binnenweg with the best croissant and pain au chocolat in Rotterdam, made with French butter and traditional lamination.
SUE Bakery ★ 4.5
Rotterdam Noord · Jonker Fransstraat 74, 3031 AX Rotterdam
Rotterdam's dedicated vegan bakery producing wholly plant-based croissants, cakes, and sourdough loaves on Jonker Fransstraat in Noord. Booking recommended.
Hopper Coffee ★ 4.5
Centrum · Schiedamse Vest 146, 3011 BG Rotterdam
Established in 2010, Hopper on Schiedamse Vest is one of the founding addresses of Rotterdam's specialty coffee scene, roasting on a Giesen and serving.
Kapsalon at Markthal ★ 4.5
Centrum · Dominee Jan Scharpstraat 298, 3011 GZ Rotterdam
Multiple Markthal vendors serve Rotterdam's own invention, kapsalon: shoarma on frites with melted Gouda baked over the top, finished with garlic sauce.
El Aviva Shoarma ★ 4.5
Delfshaven · Pijnackerstraat 18, 3024 CL Rotterdam
The birthplace of kapsalon, invented here in 2003: shoarma on frites, Gouda baked over the top, finished with garlic sauce and salad. Located in Delfshaven.
Tip: This is the original kapsalon address from 2003. Ask for extra Gouda on top.
Ter Marsch and Co ★ 4.5
Witte de Withstraat · Witte de Withstraat 70, 3012 BS Rotterdam
Rotterdam's most acclaimed craft burger bar on Witte de Withstraat, using dry-aged Dutch beef and house-baked buns. Kitchen leans dutch burgers.
Tip: Go at lunch: the lunch burger with one side is €12 and the queue is shorter.
Zainab Roshni Mahal ★ 4.5
Rotterdam West · Nieuwe Binnenweg 317, 3021 GH Rotterdam
A Pakistani community restaurant near Delfshaven with hefty portions of biryani, nihari, and daal that feed two for under €20. Located in Rotterdam West.
Tip: The mixed biryani for two feeds three adults easily. Bring your own beer from the off-licence next door.
Afrikaandermarkt Street Food ★ 4.5
Rotterdam Zuid · Afrikaanderplein, 3072 EM Rotterdam
Rotterdam's most multicultural open-air market with €4-6 plates from Turkish, Surinamese, Moroccan, and African vendors. Kibbeling and roti are the standout.
Tip: Saturday is best: full range of vendors and freshest kibbeling from Van Don's fish stall.
Markthal Rotterdam Food Stalls ★ 4.5
Centrum · Dominee Jan Scharpstraat 298, 3011 GZ Rotterdam
The Markthal's 100 vendors offer one of the most diverse budget lunches in the Netherlands, Indonesian nasi, Dutch herring, kibbeling. Located in Centrum.
Tip: The Indonesian nasi goreng stall on the right inner perimeter is the best-value lunch under €9.
Das Brot ★ 4.4
Centrum · Pannekoekstraat 90, 3011 LL Rotterdam
Artisan breads fermented for up to three days before baking. The croissants and pains au chocolat take equal time and are some of the best in the city.
Bas Bakt ★ 4.4
Centrum · Hartmansstraat 22a, 3012 VA Rotterdam
A home-style micro-bakery in the Centrum producing small batches of sourdough, rye, and whole-grain loaves to order and at Saturday pop-up markets.
Kopi Soesoe ★ 4.4
Katendrecht · Sumatraweg 15, 3072 ZP Rotterdam
Espresso bar and living-room music stage on Katendrecht's Deliplein, pouring V60 and Aeropress alongside Indonesian-style coffee with condensed milk.
Heilige Boontjes ★ 4.4
Centrum · Eendrachtsplein 3, 3012 LA Rotterdam
A social-enterprise cafe inside a former police station supporting long-term unemployed people. The coffee is specialty-grade and seriously good.
Frietboutique ★ 4.4
Witte de Withstraat · Witte de Withstraat 68a, 3012 BT Rotterdam
Rotterdam's best artisan frites counter on Witte de Withstraat, frying twice in beef tallow with a dozen house sauces. At Witte de Withstraat 68a.
Frietboutique ★ 4.4
Witte de Withstraat · Witte de Withstraat 68a, 3012 BT Rotterdam
Rotterdam's best artisan frites stall in the Markthal, frying twice in beef tallow with a dozen house sauces. Located in Witte De Withstraat.
Tip: Order the truffle mayo alongside the classic joppiesaus for the full Dutch frites experience.
Cafe De Pelgrim ★ 4.4
Delfshaven · Aelbrechtskolk 12, 3024 RE Rotterdam
Delfshaven's historic pub brewery offers hearty Dutch pub food -- erwtensoep, uitsmijter, brewer's boards -- alongside house-brewed Mayflower ales.
Tip: The brewer's board of cheese, meat, and bread at €12 with a Pelgrim Pils is the definitive budget afternoon in Delfshaven.
Jan Bussing ★ 4.3
Centrum · Van Vollenhovenstraat 27, 3016 BJ Rotterdam
Four generations of baking in Rotterdam since 1899. Jan Bussing's French-inspired breads and traditional Dutch buns remain some of the most consistent.
Mecca ★ 4.3
Rotterdam Noord · Noordsingel 39, 3035 EJ Rotterdam
A Middle Eastern brunch cafe on Noordsingel serving shakshuka, mezze, and specialty coffee in a lively room. Located in Rotterdam Noord. At Noordsingel 39.
Giraffe Coffee Bar and Academy ★ 4.3
Centrum · Hoogstraat 46a, 3011 PS Rotterdam
The Centrum bar of Giraffe Coffee Roasters, with espresso, filter, and a JING Tea programme on Hoogstraat. Open daily 08:00-17:00. At Hoogstraat 46a.
Dudok ★ 4.3
Centrum · Meent 88, 3011 JP Rotterdam
A Rotterdam institution in a 1930 Dudok-designed building, with good-value daily lunch specials alongside their famous apple pie in a handsome heritage.
Tip: The daily lunch special (dagschotel) is always the best value at €10-13 with a side salad.
Binnenrotte Market Lunch ★ 4.3
Centrum · Binnenrotte, 3011 Rotterdam
Rotterdam's biggest twice-weekly market fills the Binnenrotte square with haring stands, stroopwafels, poffertjes, samosas. Located in Centrum.
Tip: Arrive by 10am on Saturday for fresh stroopwafels hot off the iron before the queue forms.
Hopper Coffee and Roastery ★ 4.3
Centrum · Schiedamse Vest 146, 3011 BG Rotterdam
One of Rotterdam's earliest specialty roasters doubles as a low-cost lunch spot, with exceptional filter coffee, avocado toast and grain bowls all served.
Tip: The granola bowl with seasonal fruit is the most filling €7 lunch in the Centrum.
Ap Halen ★ 4.3
Delfshaven · Mathenesserdijk 412c, 3026 GV Rotterdam
A tiny owner-run Indonesian kitchen in Delfshaven where Albert and Marjolein cook one rotating dish a day, served in three portion sizes. Booking recommended.
Tip: The kitchen runs one dish a day in three sizes.
Kaapse Maria ★ 4.3
Katendrecht · Veerlaan 19b, 3072 AN Rotterdam
The Kaapse Brouwers taproom inside the Fenix Food Factory offers the freshest Kaapse Pils at market prices alongside a short board of cheeses.
Tip: Two Kaapse beers and a platter of local cheeses is the best €18 afternoon in Katendrecht.
Bakkit ★ 4.2
Rotterdam Noord · Zwaanshals 299, 3035 KH Rotterdam
The bakery behind the Rotterdamse rol, a cream-filled roll that went viral on Dutch social media. Located in Rotterdam Noord. At Zwaanshals 299.
Harvest Coffee Brewers ★ 4.2
Centrum · Glashaven 107, 3011 XG Rotterdam
Melbourne-style coffee and sourdough on Glashaven in Rotterdam's Centrum, with an in-house roastery programme and a brunch kitchen open daily from 08:00.
30ml Coffee Roasters ★ 4.2
Centrum · Pannekoekstraat 78, 3011 LM Rotterdam
A Pannekoekstraat roastery cafe with an espresso bar overlooking the roasting room. Located in Centrum. Open mon-fri 08:00-17:00; sat-sun 09:00-17:00.
Cinema Culinair ★ 4.2
Lloydkwartier · Keilestraat 7-9, 3029 BP Rotterdam
A film-dining experience in the Keilestraat warehouse district where screenings are paired with multi-course menus. Located in Lloydkwartier.
Bazar Markthal ★ 4.2
Centrum · Dominee Jan Scharpstraat 298, 3011 GZ Rotterdam
One of the Markthal's most popular concessions, the Bazar stall grills falafel, shawarma, and kofta to order with house-made tahini and pickled chilli.
Aap Noot Brood ★ 4.1
Centrum · Delftseplein 13, 3013 AA Rotterdam
A warm neighbourhood bakery on Delftseplein near Central Station using organic and locally sourced ingredients. Located in Centrum. At Delftseplein 13.
Bar Stroom ★ 4.1
Kralingen · Maasboulevard 102, 3063 NS Rotterdam
The successor cafe in the BlueCity circular-economy hub at the former Tropicana, working with local farmers on a plant-based menu and waste-free drinks.
Coppi ★ 4.1
Rotterdam Noord · Bergweg 316, 3037 EK Rotterdam
A cycling-themed espresso bar in Rotterdam Noord named after Fausto Coppi. Order the italian-style espresso with cycling theme. At Bergweg 316.
Waffle Point Markthal ★ 4.1
Centrum · Dominee Jan Scharpstraat 298, 3011 GZ Rotterdam
A Markthal favourite pressing thick Liege-style waffles with caramelised sugar pearls, served plain or with seasonal fruit compote. Best warm from the press.
Vlaamsch Broodhuys ★ 4.1
Centrum · Meent 64, 3011 JP Rotterdam
A Belgian-style bakery chain with high standards and low prices: butter croissants, pain au chocolat, and open-faced sandwiches on rye. Located in Centrum.
Tip: A warm croissant and black coffee at 8am is €3.50 -- the cheapest decent breakfast in the Centrum.
Frietboutique ★ 4.0
Witte de Withstraat · Witte de Withstraat 68a, 3012 BT Rotterdam
Fair-trade frites and Dutch snacks on Witte de Withstraat: croquettes, bitterballen, vegetarian options and the definitive Rotterdam portion of patat.
Tip: The satay sauce instead of mayo is a Rotterdam way to eat patat; the Frietboutique does it well.
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