Really interesting place. Instantly felt at ease. Good service - excellent atmosphere. Small - only…read moreabout 10 tables. Tapas speciality - generous portions. Season beer "Tripel" - outstanding. Overall a very decent place to eat.

Our hotel recommended Holland for pannekoeken. They had a huge selection of both sweet and savory…read morepannekoekens which is important to me. I don't care for sweet pannekoekens unless it's dessert. My wife had a sweet brie and almond pannekoeken while I had a savory pizza-like pannekoeken with salami, peppers, leeks, and a pepper sauce. And what a surprise: they served the best (so far) Dutch beer I've had, Puur which was very hoppy. The servers were very nice and helpful; when I asked what is 'preis?', she could not translate to English so she brought out a sample of leeks to show me! That's the way to provide customer service! This is a nice place on the walk platz very near the old Gothic house the bell tower.

I definitely recommend Café Hooghoudt as a place to go for a dinner or simply for a coffee. I have…read morebeen there couple of times and always enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Last time I have ordered a delicious goat cheese salad. As for a dessert part, I am in love with their brownie!

Blackbird is perfectly located on beautiful Oudegracht in the centre of Utrecht and is selling…read moregreat coffee and vintage items. Blackbird is situated in quite a small space but has lots to offer. Not only they brew good coffee but also sell art, 60-70s style furniture, t-shirts and vintage bicycles. It is one of the first espresso bars in Utrecht combining the possibility of drinking coffee with shopping. Blackbird uses Koffieslab beans which are nice but sometimes have a sour note (don't kill the messenger, it's a personal preference). Apart from coffee Blackbird has a small menu with breakfast, dessert and refreshing drinks options. Baked goodies are made from biological products and are quite ok, but unfortunately very inconsistent and definitely not the best in town. Overall, Blackbird is a nice place for a cup of coffee and definitely a noticeable stop in search for interesting vintage items. READ MORE REVIEWS ON MY BLOG http://www.nansypop.com/food/blackbird-coffee-vintage/

Service with a smile, and in English! She brought my cappuccino to me as I sat out front facing the…read morecanal. Exactly the place I was looking for while spending a leisurely day exploring Utricht.