Capri Rotterdam
May 11, 2025

Capri Rotterdam

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."

Every city has spots where you can easily see the population react to the changes in temperature. On the first day of half-sunny Rotterdam skies, tens of Rotterdammers have a domestic pilgrimage to Capri, one of the first traditional ice cream shops in town. Asking around, I was told by friends that they have been going to this place for ages. After spending here a couple of warm seasons, I know that kids wait anxiously to be taken there for a special cup with their favorite character and a big serving of ice cream.

As for the adults... I usually have only one or two scoops, but the possibilities seem to be endless. The classic huge ice-cream glasses that scream summer are available to eat with tranquility in the sweet-colored lounge while watching the difficult choices of those who still need to settle to a flavor. They also make ice cream cakes for special occasions.

A special plus for me: I'm a die-hard chocolate ice cream junkie. The first time that was taken to Capri, I asked for a scoop... and it tasted just like the one I used to eat when I was a child. Maybe it was just my desire of feeling young again, but you can imagine that I go there as much as I can.

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Karel Doormanstraat 334

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