As a vegan traveling through The Netherlands, it was a pleasant shock to hear of a grocery store…read morethat stocks mostly organic, vegan and vegetarian food. One of my favorite things to do in a new town or city is check out the local grocery store/supermarket, and this one, THIS ONE, with actual real-live vegan options, is like a dream. Granted, I don't know how to read Dutch, so most of the ingredients were a mystery to me, but I've gotten pretty familiar at spotting the Dutch words for 'milk' 'egg' and 'cheese', so I felt fairly confident. I also have a Rotterdam-born friend with me for last-ditch translation if needed. The variety of foods was overwhelming, in the best possible way! I found an excellent vegan mayonnaise (the mayo was for a potato salad, which turned out excellent and impressed all the picnic-going omnivores), bought a round of Cheesley Mozzarella, and picked up a tiny package of vegan bratwurst, just for fun. I was sorely tempted by the rest of the refrigerated section and naturally by the chocolate aisle--so many amazing looking vegan chocolate bars, including a white chocolate. Whaaaaat?! I would shop here quite frequently if I lived here. A great selection of organic food with a healthy vegan section. If you're traveling through, this is a great store to stock up on a few special vegan treats, and there's vegan/vegetarian cafe right next door if you're hungry.

Kind of a meh market. There's a lot to see, but nothing too unique. Tons of fish mongers, and…read morepeople selling vintage or used clothing. Or maybe just very unfashionable clothing. Lots of random other stands like cell phone accessories and fidget spinners and toothpaste. I guess it's more of a thing you go to for grocery shopping, and not really great for tourists. Also super crowded, so it takes a while to walk through end to end.

This market takes place every Tuesday and Saturday. Saturday's market is slightly bigger but also…read moremore crowded. Make sure to walk over the entire market to compare prices before buying something, as especially the stands further away from the street tend to have a better price/quality ratio. If you are here on vacation make sure to check out the cheese stand, where you can also try different cheeses. Also make sure to buy some fish, its so fresh I regularly use it to make my own sushi!

Staff need re-training, better yet, an attitude adjustment. Did anyone tell them that staff are…read morethere to help customers, not stock shelves and ignore the customers. Unfortunately, this was the only place, close by, selling light roast beans so I came twice. Product selection of coffee and tea hardware is high end and expensive. Coffee and Tea selection is fresh but limited. I hope they hire a couple of fresh and cheery faces.

The lovely people here know what they are talking about when it comes to coffees and teas! The…read moreselection is excellent and they stock a wide range of organic products. I don't understand why one would ever use tea bags as loose leaf tea works out tastier and cheaper! Simon Lévelt is my go-to place for quality coffees and teas.

The atmosphere has a good vibe. We went to help celebrate a birthday and the food was delicious…read more Portions are consistent with FR expectations so we did not leaving feeling too full, which is nice. Good service and friendly, efficient staff.

FFF is a great place to hang out and socialize with a refreshing drink and delicious food no matter…read morethe weather. There are lots of tables and comfortable Adirondack chairs out front as well as large cement blocks right by the water to sit on. There is plenty of space for large groups, as well as cozy areas for a twosome. Inside, FFF is basically a warehouse with food stalls, long tables, a brewery and bookstore. One of the most popular things to order here is called a Plank, which is basically a wooden board that they fill with meats, cheeses, tomatensoep, and other bites from a few of the vendors there. You can order them from the stand at the entrance. We stopped in once on a Sunday during brunch time, and almost everyone had a Plank of their own. Our absolute favorite part of this place is that we can enjoy the best cider in the world here; Lightship Cider. Do yourself a favor and get one. It's crisp, fresh, and flavorful. I'm obsessed. Fenix Food Factory is a must-go if in Rotterdam!

One of my favorite places for breakfast and coffee. Good selection of sweets, and nice breakfast…read moredeals! They also offer a shakerato--an Italian shaken iced coffee, one of my personal favorites! It's done just the way it's supposed to be done, like in Italy, served with the coffee foam on top, sweetened or unsweetened. Good amount of seating, usually not too busy. Great for a quiet and relaxed bite and coffee. In a residential area, too, so not much going on. It's right around the corner from my gym, so every time I bike by post-workout, I treat myself to a sweet and coffee. Worth every calorie.

Great coffee hangout! I tried Boon's bruschetta and apple pie and had several of their very nice…read morelattes over the course of a week. All were spot. on.