First off: very fun selection of breads. Sure, you have your spelts, wholemeals and ryes here, but…read morewe're talking about real Scandinavian rye only then not as shitty as your horrible Dutch mum may have forcefed you as a child (shoutout to my classmate from primary school!). Also: polarbröd! What a delightful and delicious flatbread, just one word for it: yum! Now seriously, they have some interesting sandwiches here which are mostly going to be much hartier than any other sandwich you'll find around here. The Dutch still have not figured out the sandwich game! Shame. However at Broodnodig, with their Scandinavian vibe, they seem to be present and in the sandwich race. They're thinking outside the slice and offering meals piled on to a sandwich yet not in such portions that you feel intimidated and fear you'll never be able to finish it. However I did need help finishing my sweet potato and hummus get up last time while le husband had no problem finishing his barbecue chicken deal and the rest of my sandwich. Drinks are also sometimes quirky and comforting like orange or mint hot chocolate in winter and oj&buttermilk (as one drink!) in summer. I just really like coming here to be surprised by their menu, delighted by the amount of vegetarian options and cheered up by the sometimes random conversations by the staff that you can butt in on. We've discussed everything from "why does this sandwich not come on spelt anyway? It's much better" to "what is this song stuck in my head?". Answer to the latter, it was Smoke on the Water. So, you feel like a decent lunch? Hearty, delicious and not even really unhealthy? Or maybe the opposite: pastries galore? COFFEE!!!! ? Give Broodnodig a try, you're bound to love it!

I had a lovely "groot ontbijt" or big breakfast at broodnodig close to wilhelmina park. That…read moreincluded a slice of spelt And notenbrood bread, a scone, ham and cheese, butter and jam. It really made me feel full!

I wanted a smaller meal before heading back on the train to Amsterdam and this place was a perfect…read morechoice. I can't recall which one I ordered, but I know I got the most popular one based on what the sweet employee suggested. I didn't realize how hot it was inside the croquette itself and I practically burnt my mouth, but that was my fault no doubt haha. I thought it was pretty tasty overall and I wish I had actually gotten another one (next time). Anyways, if you find yourself in Utrecht, this is a fantastic place to stop by and grab a croquette!

Best apple pie ever! Cappuccino very well prepared. For sure will come back…read more Next time wanna try the Persian lunch dishes.

In Utrecht for some photoshoot…read more Found this place on Yelp. It is worth every bit of it's 5 star rating. Cool ambiance, nice seating on authentic home furniture. Great service. I had the omelet and my daughter one of the salad. Fait warning menu is in dutch nut the staff will happily explain it in english Oh and they know their coffee!

First off, one star reviews that are more than five years old don't take into consideration new…read moremanagement or the consistently chill vibe this place has cultivated over the last four+ years. That was then this is now, and this review is fresh perspective. Walden is quite simply one of the more chill and enjoyable spots by the Domplein, tucked right into the corner. The interior is cozy with a tasty but budget-friendly menu, and is suitable for light conversation, or even a playing cards or a board game, which is not uncommon to see people engage in depending on the hour and the evening. All the staff I've encountered have been lovely, and eager & happy to serve, but for me, the best times are either for karaoke, or the live jams, both of which are very much worth your time if looking for a last-minute idea for midweek fun. I was very tempted to give this a five star review, but I thought that would be overselling it. The one thing I can say for sure is that most nights out of the week, and especially if there's ever a special event like Kings Night, NYE, or Pride, you WILL enjoy your time at Bar Walden

Great atmosphere. Disco ball, eclectic low lit decor and good music. A lot of the tables were…read morereserved so it is clearly popular. We paid €28 for 4 leffe and 2 excellent burgers in very good crusty bread roll. The waiter was friendly and service relatively prompt. Would go back! :)

De Veldkeuken (literally the Fieldkitchen) is a great place near Utrecht, on the estate of…read moreAmelisweerd. Seeing the other reviews I just have to give 5 stars to balance them out. And also because they deserve those stars. Serving delicious vegetarian and vegan food, made with fresh organic veggies and other organic ingredients it's hard to beat. We ordered vegan sandwiches (broodje van de dag). They came open faced, two pieces on freshly baked bread, with a delicious spread, smoked tofu and radish(?) sprouts. Lovely combination. My husband ordered the Veldkeuken Klassieker; soup of the day, a slice of quiche and a salad. It looked delicious and tasted likewise as he said. For the little ones they have a "kabouterplankje" which consists of two slices of bread with 2 choices of toppings (chocolate sprinkles, peanut butter, jam, cheese or syrup). The quality of the food is outstanding. Service is pretty good although it tends to be very busy so sometimes you have to get someone's attention. Don't forget to pick up something from the shop; fresh bread or something else. It's worth it!

Oh Veldkeuken, I so want to give you at least four stars because I am a fan, really! But you've…read moremade it difficult for me to do so after our last visit. I understand the lunch rush and that things can easily slip up but this visit was a real testament to how patient a person I am. We came here on a Sunday afternoon around two o'clock which is an hour and a half before lunch ends for de Veldkeuken. It was busy, but we had the time and a banana to feed the baby so it was all good. We were greeted by a waiter after he had brought out an order for the table next to us before we could really decide what we wanted to drink so I asked for a latte and a menu so le husband could figure out what he wanted to drink. We then happily went on with mashing the banana for our son and fed it to him. By the time we were done with that we were already half an hour into things and my latte had arrived with a server who disappeared before we could remind them that we were waiting for a menu. So, seeing as we'd waited for half an hour I decided to walk over to our waiter and politely remind him that he promised to bring a menu. Soon after, he finally appeared with a menu, we decided quickly and I went upstairs to nurse the baby in piece and quiet. Upon our return we found le husband still waiting. We joined and waited. And waited. And waited. All attempts to flag someone down failed as they simply were not paying attention to their surroundings. In the meantime baby was growing more and more impatient so I took him outside for a short walk expecting to find lunch upon our return. Sadly, lunch still hadn't been ordered but we soon managed to finally catch a server's attention. Now it's important that you know that lunch ends at half past three and by now it was quarter to four. We asked the server if we might finally be allowed to order lunch as we'd a;ready been waiting an hour and my husband hadn't even received a drink yet. The server apologized, explained that he couldn't take orders and would send his colleague over. After five minutes he noticed us still sitting there, waiting, and thankfully decided to take matters into his own hands. He took our order, saved the day and brought the food and tea out within ten minutes. No complaints there except of course the extremely long wait that had preceded these events. Sadly baby was by now exhausted and ready to go home. What was supposed to be a nice lunch as a family turned into us taking turns with walking outside with our son and sitting inside and eating in solitude. To top all that off, the soup of the day was leek-fennel and my lunch but tasted of neither and was only very salty. Leek and fennel are both sweet vegetables but not a hint of sweetness in site. If you would have told me that it was a very simple split-pea soup I would have believed it. So, after all this, you wonder why I want to give the Veldkeuken a better review? Because I believe in them. I believe in the rustic, organic and completely vegetarian philosophy. I have tasted there delicious pastries and cakes. I love that they have a nice clean toilet conveniently located outside so walkers coming off the estate can use it too. I love everything about them, I just hate having to wait for more than an hour to order lunch.

Great food and friendly staff. They have a strong WiFi signal and the indoor seating provides good…read morespaces for working or studying. Loved their playlist too!

We had lunch here and their toast with pear and gorgonzola is to die for!!!…read more quite a busy place on a sat. make reservations!

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.

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/