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Harvest Café and Bakery
Coffee with a view
If, like me, coffee to you is life, then Harvest Café and Bakery will be your vibe. With beautiful views and a sleek design, it is a coffee lover's dream.
by
Silvia
Graham
30ml Rotterdam Centrum
Roasting me beans delish
"30ml Rotterdam Centrum" is a little oasis on busy Nieuwe Binnenweg. Their coffees are caffeinated elixirs and their desserts & breakfast burritos perfect.
by
Silvia
Graham
Cafe LaBru
Vermouths and live jazz
"Cafe LaBru" in Rotterdam is an artful cafe/bar that feels like a friend's living room. There's always art & photographs that define its style...
by
Irina
Bulat
Hinoki
Authentic Japanese noodle soup
"Hinoki" makes the most authentic noodle soup you could possibly find in Rotterdam. Looks unimpressive, but I won't allow you to miss it!
by
Irina
Bulat
Sajoer Cafe
Fresh juice and healthy breakfast
"Sajoer Cafe" in Rotterdam is great for having a break from sight-seeing. I always go there on Saturdays after yoga for a chai latte & a mangolicious bowl.
by
Irina
Bulat
Boguette
Vietnamese deliciousness
"Boguette" is my prime spot to recuperate so I can continue exploring Rotterdam. This café/snack bar is known for its bubble tea and Vietnamese baguettes.
by
Davy
Baas
Kleine Kapitein
Books and toys for the kid in you
"Kleine Kapitein" is a lovely children book & toy shop in central Rotterdam. Not only is it my dream childhood shop, it's unexpectedly good for souvenirs!
by
Cinthya
Uribe
Heilige Boontjes
Second-chance coffee
"Heilige Boontjes" in Rotterdam is a welcoming coffee shop that gives youngsters who've had problems with crime a second opportunity to get back on track.
by
Silvia
Graham
Boudewijn
Beer... all over your snacks
"Boudewijn" in Rotterdam is for people who really can't get enough of beer. What has really captured by heart at this Belgian beer cafe is the food...
by
Cinthya
Uribe
Capri
The town's ice cream
"Capri" in Rotterdam is where locals go for their first summer ice cream. Popular with adults & children alike, their chocolate reminds me of my childhood.
by
Cinthya
Uribe
The Sue Store (SUE)
Gluten-free vegan bliss
I personally love the tiramisu, rocky road, lavender lemon, and the very berry. The double choco cookie regularly finds its way to my bag as well...
by
Silvia
Graham
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