13 X fun spots for a delicious lunch in Rotterdam

Rotterdam is a cosmopolitan city where you can always find a fascinating museum or, of course, endless shopping. And that naturally includes good food! When we went looking for the best lunch hotspots in Rotterdam, we found plenty. We've compiled our 13 favorites for you. Think: pancakes, delicious freshly made sandwiches, and healthy hotspots. And it's not just about the food; these places also have beautiful interiors and are in great locations. We're sure you'll find something you'll love. Enjoy these 13 great lunch hotspots in Rotterdam!

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13 lunch hotspots in Rotterdam

Wolly on the Waterfront

On the sunniest corner of Noordplein, you'll find Wolly aan de Waterkant. The perfect spot for an all-day breakfast and great coffee.
Northplein 1, Rotterdam – wollyaandewaterkant.nl

© Wolly, @wollyaandewaterkant

Bar Thirteen

Bar Dertien opened its doors last May and has been a (deserved!) success ever since. It's a great place to linger for coffee and lunch.
Left Rottekade 13, Rotterdam – Instagram

© Bar Dertien, @bardertien

Bar Bend

You rarely find a place as tastefully decorated as Bar Bocht, and that alone is reason enough to visit. Besides lunch, you can actually go there all day long: from breakfast until late at night, as there's also the occasional dancing spot.
Goudsesingel 230, Rotterdam – barbocht.nl

© Bar Bocht, @bar_bocht

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Nice Coffee Bar

A cozy neighborhood café with a keen eye for people, delicious sandwiches, and great coffee. All in all, a welcoming place where you'll want to linger. Trust us: you'll definitely want to go here for the atmosphere, the hip crowd, the food (they serve amazing sandwiches!), and the coffee.
High Street 42, Rotterdam – Instagram

© Nice, @nice.neighbourhood

Bakkit

Okay, okay, as the name suggests, it's more about fresh baked goods than a hearty lunch. But: as long as you eat enough, we think it's just as good ;-) The flavors are definitely worth writing home about, and the pistachio-glazed madeleines are more than just an original dessert. You've also come to the right place for coffee and matcha. Occasionally, they collaborate with Bagel Bagel and serve freshly filled bagels – perfect for savory cravings.
Zwaanshals 299, Rotterdam – bakkit.nl

© Bakkit, @bakkit.rdam

waffle

Waffles, filled croissants, matcha, and coffee—for a sweet lunch, head to Waffel in Rotterdam. But that's not all; they also serve their well-known (savory) chicken waffles and other variations with meat or cheese, for example.
Binnenwegplein 2, Rotterdam – waffle.nl

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The Baguetteria

The name says it all: they spend all day baking bread and pastries here. This French-Italian bakery might just make the tastiest carbs in town. Tip: try the focaccia mortadella e provolone – you won't regret it!
Left Rottekade 1, Rotterdam – labaguetteria.nl

© La Baguetteria, @labaguetteriarotterdam

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Urban Espresso Bar

Most people come to Urban Espresso Bar for a delicious cup of coffee. But you can also just enjoy lunch. The menu includes eggs, soups, and toasted sandwiches.
New Binneweg 263, Rotterdam – urbanespressobar.nl

© urban espresso bar

Fenix ​​Food Factory

Fenix ​​Food Factory is a kind of food market in a former harbor warehouse. Not only can you see how food is made, you can also sample it yourself – including various lunch dishes. You can also now visit the Kuuma Sauna and other activities. So you can easily spend an entire afternoon here – and that's no punishment.
Veerlaan 19D, Rotterdam – fenixfoodfactory.nl

© Fenix ​​Food, @fenixfood

NRCafé

The NRCafé is a cozy and trendy spot in Rotterdam. In the evening, you can enjoy delicious cocktails (and a bit of dancing), but during the day, you can also enjoy a tasty lunch.
Witte de Withstraat 63, Rotterdam – nieuwrotterdamscafe.nl

© NRCafé, @nieuwrotterdamscafe

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Miss van Zanten

Miss van Zanten has no fewer than three locations in Rotterdam. It's a great place to have lunch with friends or children. They've been taken into account too, with games waiting for them!
Lusthofstraat 27A, Rotterdam – juffrouwvanzanten.com

© Miss van Zanten, @juffrouwvanzanten

Brasserie Pierre

At Brasserie Pierre, French cuisine is the main focus. Fancy a delicious salad, or perhaps a grilled cheese or sandwich? They have it all. A perfect spot for lunch with friends.
Pannekoekstraat 38A, Rotterdam – Instagram

© Pierre, @brasseriepierre

Guliano

At Guliano, you'll enjoy Italian food, but with a New York twist. Still got it? Enjoy a delicious lunch here. From warm sandwiches to soup, a menu sure to satisfy your Italian craving.
Meent 31 & Zalmstraat 9 & Watermanweg 337, Rotterdam – guliano.it