Sand's, Cakes and Bubbles is probably my most treasured find in Rotterdam. What a delightful little…read morecafe tucked into one of the side streets of Oostzedijk. In my mind, the perfect cafe perfectly captures the "third place" concept - cozy enough to feel like home. I think the Dutch call that vibe - 'gezellig'. The perfect cafe also has a well-rounded selection of teas, coffees, sandwiches, cakes, and a solid soup of the day. Finally, because I am also slightly basic, the perfect cafe must be insta-worthy from the design of its store to the plating of its food and coffees. Sand's, Cakes and Bubbles is a perfect cafe. From the cozy decor, to the menus hung cutely on clothing hangers, to the beautifully garnished food and drinks, everything about Sand's Cakes and Bubbles is insta-worthy and gezellig to the power of lekker. And yes .. lekker. I have had my share of sandwiches in my lifetime, and the way they balance flavours in their sandwiches at Sand's, Cakes & Bubbles is really jaw-dropping. The truffle sandwiches is probably one of the best sandwiches I have had in my life, and don't even get me started on the soups! Amazing. Highly recommend Sand's Cakes & Bubbles if you're looking for a cozy, chill afternoon with a book and some oldies music playing in the background.

Out of the cold into the hot. This is new and hot. Very friendly staff so helpful and welcoming…read more Definitely, the place to visit when you are in Rotterdam

I've been to this cafe a few times. The service is great and the menu is affordable. It has a large…read morespacious space, reliable free wifi, and good food. It is quite new and seems a bit confused with which demographic of clienteles they are catering to. It has a great potential to be a hub for creative, hipster crowd. At the moment, it is underrated. Thus, I give them an extra star on top of the 4 stars they deserve.

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Great new place for breakfast lunch and dinner. Or for working a few hours. Kids very welcome and…read moredelicious food!

Good food , decent selection of wine , great service , it's on a busy street so…read moreIn summer when the windows are open it's a bit noisy.

I've been in Rotterdam for four days now. I've been to a few different bars and restaurants and…read morehaven't found people to be particularly outgoing. Granted, neither am I when I am in a new country and not speaking the native tongue, but usually at least bartenders start chatting with me. Last night, all that changed! I made new friends and the bartenders were great. They had a nice selection of wines and patiently poured me a few samples before picking the one I preferred. They kept the drinks coming quickly. They also have bar snacks including hard boiled eggs, apparently quite popular with the Dutch! This was definitely a local spot and I'm told that Meent is a really up and coming area.

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!

Start your day with American pancakes, scrambled eggs or another breakfast classic accompanied with…read moregreat coffee in this authentic and lively place.

5*. I dig this place. The coffee. The vibe. This is my preferred spot in Rotterdam. Great working…read morespace, everyone is under the age of 35 (not like it matters), and I just feel at home in this place.

Friendly service, fair prices, and good, strong coffee. This coffee shop is in the heart of…read moreRotterdam and has a couple of different floors for sitting and enjoying your beverage and pastries.

Best way to start my morning before tons of walking around Rotterdam. Their sourdough bread is…read moreperfection with two fried eggs and their hearty mushrooms. Honestly this view will be etched into my mind when I dream of simpler summer days in the Netherlands. Dankjewel!

Highly recommend to come right when they open. The waiter was so kind and gave us some other recs…read morein the area. Amazing food and vibe!