10 x best lunch in Nijmegen for a nice break

Looking for the best lunch in Nijmegen? We get it, so we went exploring. And what do you know? Nijmegen is a city that almost seems to revolve around good lunch spots – that must be the city's bon vivant nature. We've compiled a list of the tastiest and most enjoyable lunch spots for you. Enjoy!

10 x best lunch in Nijmegen

Bairro Alto

Portuguese cuisine is one of our favorites, and so is the Bairro Alto neighborhood in Lisbon. This spot brings these two worlds together—and that's bound to be a huge success. Besides good coffee and lunch, they also have well-stocked picnic baskets to take away. Kannenmarkt 6, Nijmegen – bairroalto.nl

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Hotel Credible

Looking for a Nijmegen hotspot for breakfast, lunch, drinks, dinner, and an overnight stay? Hotel Credible is the perfect destination. The menu features delicacies from all over the world, but the focus is on simple, delicious food. Lunch options include avocado mash, a no-egg salad sandwich made with tofu, Greek dakos, and other tasty and healthy dishes. Hertogstraat 1, Nijmegen – in-credible.nl

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Atelier Bar & Hotel

On the edge of the city center, you'll find Atelier, a great bar that also serves lunch. It's the kind of place where lunch seamlessly transitions into drinks without you even realizing it. Forewarned is forearmed ;-). Van der Bruggenstraat 14, Nijmegen – atelier-nijmegen.nl

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The Blonde Father

For a big appetite, stop by Café de Blonde Pater. The sandwiches are generously filled, and the salads are anything but a side dish. From sunny-side-up eggs to club sandwiches and burgers—everything here is equally delicious. Houtstraat 62, Nijmegen – blondepater.nl

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Nostra Lunch Wine Bar

Nostra has been a household name in Nijmegen and the surrounding area for over fifteen years. It's no wonder, considering they combine two of our favorites: wine and lunch—and they're a perfect match. Why wait for a city break to Paris to combine the two? Exactly, they get it here. The menu features classics from the French capital, but really, there's something for everyone. Our favorite: the Niçoise salad with fresh tuna steak. Van Broeckhuysenstraat 48, Nijmegen – nostra.nl

Downtown Nijmegen

For specialty coffee, brunch, and delicious cakes, head to Downtown Nijmegen. It might not sound like lunch, but that changes instantly when you try the delicious scones. The avocado toast will also do the trick, of course. Kannenmarkt 16, Nijmegen – downtownnmgn.nl

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Tati

If you love healthy food, visit Tati—it's that simple. They have a wide variety of plant-based treats, including salads, pitas, and of course, their famous apple and cinnamon sheet cake. Delicious! Koolemans Beynenstraat 80, Nijmegen – tati-nijmegen.nl

Fika

A little slice of Scandinavia in Nijmegen – it needs little explanation to simply know you have to go. This lovely lunch café has incredibly strong coffee (made by perhaps the best baristas in the city), a delicious lunch menu, and plenty of workspaces. Van Broeckhuysenstraat 5 & 7, Nijmegen – fika-nijmegen.nl

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The factory

A former lamp factory transformed into a lunchroom: it doesn't get more creative than De Fabriek. You'll still find influences from the place's origins here, and you can even pick up some home decor items in the accompanying concept store. Van Welderenstraat 75, Nijmegen – defabrieknijmegen.nl

Why Not

For excellent sandwiches, go to Why Not. The mushroom shawarma is famous for good reason, and the truffle egg salad is also a must-try. So, just go. Van Welderenstraat 15, Nijmegen – whynot-nijmegen.nl

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