Delicious appelslofje met slagroom and tea. Cappuccino was great. Friendly and prompt service…read more Close to main street. €17 for two tarts, a tea and a coffee.

A bakery close to the Dom (famous tower in Utrecht)…read more According to a local friend, the best bakery in town. Of course, I don't believe this until I give it a try. And yes, the apple pie was great. Too bad I could not try all the other cakes. I heard the tompouce is nice. I will definitely return again, and give the cheese cakes a try next time.

Oh my chocolate gods! The smell when you walk into the shop is divine!…read moreYou can definitely smell that the cocoa is processed from bean to end product in the back of the shop which you can see through the glass wall. Cacao has a reasonably small collection of products in my opinion but it seems to grow every time I come here, so that keeps me happy of course. I do feel that everything here is outrageously overpriced though so I really only ever come here to buy a special gift or have a SMALL serving of there hot chocolate. Really, just get the small one because this liquid heaven is heavy. So a quick note to the people I know, you must be really, extremely special to me if I bring you something from cacao!

The sales lady was lovely and the store is so neat. Loves this place. It's got some smooth milk…read morechocolate. Haven't had some that in quite some time!

I just found out about a "High tea" scene in Utrecht that I didn't even know existed - with…read moreBakkerswinker at the heart. It's an old bakery that has been around for almost 300 years. They have a bakery counter if you need things to take away. The dining room is located mostly in the cozy kelder that has windows looking out to a gracht that's adjacent. A group of five came hungry, and we chose high tea, since it's closest thing to brunch you can find. There are several different high tea options on the menu with focus on sweet, savory, or everything ranging from €20-30. There is also a good selection of a la carte items for €5-10. We were overwhelmed with an attack of food and tea. The food started with a scone, jam, and clotted cream course served with two giant pots of tea. Then we continued along (see my picture) and were served a tower of two plates of small sandwiches (five different varieties), bowls of soup, various kinds of quiche, and a plate of sweets, chocolates, and tartes. Two more pots of tea showed up with the main course and they brought one more at the end as a palate cleanser. Five pots of tea total. Don't miss the Lapsang tea. Impressive - fresh food made from scratch and fun staff with good service. Casual atmosphere. See you there for high tea sometime!

This is an adorable little cafe with great coffee and tasty sandwiches, quiches and desserts. The…read moreservers all spoke English and the food was fresh and delicious!

I love this Stach in Utrecht! It was actually my very first Stach I went to last summer - so it…read moremade a great impression! Friendly people are always here, beautiful location on the canal with a second floor! It is a spiral staircase so not for people who would have trouble with that. Great wine selection to be taken home with you. It's a prime Stach and I always visit when in Utrecht.

I love all the pastries and dessert Stach has to offer! From salads to brownies to beer, they have…read moreit all here. I've purchased their macarons & their in-house made kettle chips. Both were extremely delicious and I major regret not trying the other dessert items, like their brownies or cookies!! I usually like to purchase my dessert then eat them outside the store on a bench, overlooking the canals. Just thinking about this makes me miss Utrecht so much. I would definitely recommend coming here to purchase a little something to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings :)

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!

A lot of choices to choose from and portion size is good. Staff is very helpful and fun!read more

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/

Ended up here for dinner by almost by accident. Service was exceptional and we also had good food…read more Would definitely recommend and we will be returning.

Found this place on Yelp And we were glad we did. It was a rainy night but inside was warm and cozy…read moreand friendly. We had a delicious dinner ... the lamb and the schnitzel. The meat was tender and well seasoned. Portions were ample. The dinner came with a side salad and a melon for dessert. We were stuffed but managed to wash it all down with some Beer and house wine. We wanted to get dessert but were too full. Staff was friendly and pleasant. We definitely enjoyed dinner there.

Came here for lunch after checking out the Castle De Haar. We took a bus and then a train to get to…read moreUtrecht. This was the most traditional Netherlands cuisine we had on this trip. Large portions so you can certainly share plates. The meatball was large and like a big patty, served with a grilled onion and bread that was not my favorite. Most other items were fried with thicker outer breading and then was served with more slices of bread. During lunch, they had a good selection of brunch items too like pistachio strawberry french toast and lox toast. Interior is cute and centrally located. I'm not the biggest fan of Netherland food, but appreciated the chance to try it here!

We got to sit in a separate room inside the restaurant. There are only 6 tables for groups of 2-4…read morehere. Because this space is sectioned off, none of the noise from the main dining traveled here, making this area super romantic and cozy. I recommend sitting here if you can! I ordered the Gehaktbal with a side of fries. The waitress said that if we get a meatball dish anywhere, it should be from this establishment. Did it live up to her claims? Not really. While I loved the sauce, the meatball was a bit too soft (I am impressed though by how the chef was able to cook this in a pan without it breaking apart). It felt like I was eating meat sauce rather than a meatball. Texture wise, it left a lot to be desired. The boyfriend got Melanzane (it's basically like a lasagna, but with eggplant layers instead of pasta layers). To me, it tasted super bland, and the lack of texture made me think this dish was made for people without teeth. Like it was just such a soggy mess. It came with a side of salad. The salad was fresh, but I left most of it untouched as I found the dressing barely palatable. Save yourself the €17,50 and order something else. Lastly, we tried the tropical smoothie. A bit overpriced, but it tasted very fresh.