27 cafe rooms in Rotterdam we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Rotterdam | Cafe across every city.
Rotterdam has one of the Netherlands' deepest specialty-coffee scenes, with roasteries threaded through the Centrum and Noord. Man Met Bril roasts under the railway arches at Hofbogen, Hopper Coffee on Schiedamse Vest has been a founding address since 2010, and 30ml Coffee Roasters on Pannekoekstraat roasts in view of its espresso bar. Heilige Boontjes on Eendrachtsplein doubles as a social enterprise inside a former police station, and Kopi Soesoe pours V60 alongside Indonesian-style coffee on Katendrecht's Deliplein.
Crave Coffee and Bakery ★ 4.0
Centrum · Vogelenzang 6, 3011 LN Rotterdam
A vegan bakery and cafe near the Markthal specialising in babka, cinnamon rolls, and sourdough. Order the vegan babka and the oat-milk cortado.
Nine Bar ★ 4.0
Centrum · Botersloot 44a, 3011 HH Rotterdam
A small specialty coffee bar and light lunch spot near the Markthal with rotating single-origin beans and a short savoury menu. Located in Centrum.
Blend Artwork ★ 3.7
Rotterdam Noord · Nieuwe Binnenweg 305a, 3021 GH Rotterdam
A cafe and brunch spot on Nieuwe Binnenweg in Noord serving seasonal bowls, soups, and baked goods with rotating art on the walls. Located in Rotterdam Noord.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Booon ★ 4.0
Witte de Withstraat · Witte de Withstraat 55, 3012 BN Rotterdam
A neighbourhood cafe on Witte de Withstraat with a following among the local creative community. Order the espresso drinks and homemade cakes.
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.
UEB West ★ 3.8
Rotterdam Noord · Nieuwe Binnenweg 263, 3021 GG Rotterdam
A reliable neighbourhood cafe on Nieuwe Binnenweg serving specialty coffee and light lunches. Order the filter coffee and fresh-squeezed juice.
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.
Picknick ★ 3.9
Centrum · Mariniersweg 259, 3011 NM Rotterdam
An organic breakfast and lunch bar on Mariniersweg with seasonal, mostly organic dishes. Located in Centrum. Order the filter coffee and seasonal smoothie.
Sococo Koffiebar W70 ★ 3.9
Centrum · Weena 70, 3012 CM Rotterdam
A social-enterprise specialty coffee bar in the W70 building near Centraal, pouring 86+ single-origin Arabicas and serving filled focaccias as a workforce.
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.
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.
Breakfast in Rotterdam HQ ★ 3.9
Delfshaven · Stadhoudersweg 96d, 3043 BB Rotterdam
The flagship location of Rotterdam's all-day breakfast brand on Hoogstraat, serving international brunch dishes from shakshuka to uitsmijter seven days.
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.
The Tea Lab ★ 3.9
Centrum · Ds. Jan Scharpstraat 298, 3011 GZ Rotterdam
A tea specialist inside the Markthal offering over 40 varieties of single-origin and blended loose-leaf teas, alongside tea lattes, cold brews.
Nine Bar ★ 4.0
Centrum · Botersloot 44a, 3011 HH Rotterdam
A small specialty coffee bar near the Markthal with rotating single-origin beans and a short savoury menu. The pour-over programme changes weekly and rewards.
Blend Artwork Cafe ★ 3.7
Rotterdam Noord · Nieuwe Binnenweg 305a, 3021 GH Rotterdam
A cafe and art space on Nieuwe Binnenweg with a rotating gallery and a menu of seasonal bowls, soups and baked goods. Located in Rotterdam Noord.
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.
De Bakkerswinkel ★ 3.9
Centrum · Schiedamse Vest 99a, 3012 BH Rotterdam
A Dutch artisan bakery cafe with genuine long-fermented bread, served as a lunchroom with local cheese, house spreads, and filter coffee in a consistent.
Cafe De Pelgrim ★ 4.6
Delfshaven · Aelbrechtskolk 12, 3024 RE Rotterdam
A brewery inside the 17th-century Delfshaven harbour where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail in 1620. At Aelbrechtskolk 12. Reservations advised.
Van Nelle Factory Cafe ★ 4.5
Rotterdam Noord · Van Nelleweg 1, 3044 BC Rotterdam
The UNESCO Van Nelle factory runs a canteen open to architecture tour visitors, offering the rarest food experience in Rotterdam: lunch inside a 1930s.
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.