First of all, I am a big cupcakes fan. Ten to Three Bakery may not be the best cupcakery in the…read moreworld, BUT they may be the best one in Rotterdam. I came from Los Angeles, where you can find some of the best cupcakes. My favorite specifically is Red Velvet cupcakes, or anything with cream cheese icing. Since I moved to Rotterdam, I have been in a quest to find a decent cupcakes place. I have tried the cupcakes from Dudok and Alice in Cakeland. And to be honest, they were not good at all compared to all the cupcakes I've had. I bake much better cupcakes myself. Nothing against butter cream, they should not be called Red Velvet or Carrot cupcakes unless they have real cream cheese icing. Butter cream is cheap and not worth the calories. Ten to Three Bakery is the first place I found that actually serve cream cheese icing on their cupcakes. The cupcakes taste good. The size is standard cupcake size (they also have mini cupcakes available). The presentation is good. The interior of the cafe is pleasant, spacious, and clean. The staffs are friendly in general. English menu is also available. Recommendations: - Red Velvet Cupcakes - Tea with 2 scones combo (it comes with jam and mascarpone cheese spread). The scones are quite different that the scones I'm used to. They're a bit more softer than a normal scone, but a bit more dense than regular bread.

Ten to Three is a nice place to take a little break from the nearby busy shopping area, but the…read morecupcakes are not very good. The frosting was pretty buttery and the cupcakes did not have a fresh-baked taste - it was more like a few days old taste. I've without a doubt had way better cupcakes in the NL.

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.

No American credit cards accepted so bring your euros. Great boba tea spot next to the train…read morestation, has that chill lounge and american music playing. Daughter ordered a regular hong kong tea with tapioca balls. I ordered the iced matcha green tea with tapioca balls. Overall, it was tasty and just happy to find a spot while we are here. My only complaints...the match green tea was way sweet, sugar and matcha powder are already mixed per the staff. Not sure where theu get their matcha tea powder. The tea houses in CA we get to decide how much sugar/sweetness we want using a % scale. I usually order mine low on the sugar. And also, it would be great if they got machines that took american credit cards too. Just saying

Every bubble tea we've had here has been good. They're located a block away from Rotterdam…read moreCentraal. Stop by for a tasty drink!

I'm quite used to having high tea. As a matter of fact, whenever I can, I will organize meetings…read morewhere they serve high tea. This is by far the dumbest high tea I have ever seen. Lack of variation and you could be dead by the time you get served. So slooooooowwwwww.

I love that there is a tea shop near my place. I love even more the passion these two have for tea…read more They know it all! And their teas are premium and you can taste it. First of all, when walking in you are warmly greeted. I was waiting for a friend and so the women showed me the different seating areas to choose from. I love the variety! My favorite is the couch... It could be my living room... Filled with tea :) I mentioned the type of tea I typically enjoy and I was taking through the varieties they had that I might like. There's a wall of tea to explore! We got very educated on how it's premium and the different types. It's not just tea though... They have bites! Either low or no sugar treats that are delicious. I got the jam cookie. So perfect! The tea is the main event though, right? And it was so good. Mine had a taste of honey while my friend's was stronger. Just mention what you like and they will find something right for you. They can also add more water to the pot so you can get sometimes 3-5 pots from the one set of leaves! Also, you are served which I find lovely. I can't wait to go back and take my husband. It was so nice to escape the cold, hang out with a friend in a cosy shop, and have amazing tea.

Ever heard of matcha? Well, it's ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea. Hong…read moreTong Wu and his sister Yiemie, the owners of Tea's Delight, know how to treat this ingredient right. They put it in their ice cream, cookies and pancake, one topped with a slice of apple - fresh, slightly sour -and perfectly green cream. Eating this pancake may be a (tiny) sin, but it make's you feel super zen in return. Not only since it's delicious, but also because of the well balanced nature of this place. On the lower ground floor, you'll find the dark yin space, including light teaware made of glass and porcelain. Upstairs you'll find the lighter yang space with dark tea pots on the floor. Add to all this the soft voices of the sweet owners who patiently tell you all about the origins of their loose tea leaves and you'll float to another world. To China where most of their tea comes from. Or to Taiwan where their fabulous Oriental Beauty Oolong Tea is born.

Was totally tired of walking and exploring a new part of Amsterdam, off the beaten track of…read moretourists which is the best way to build on your knowledge of a city. Rewarded after walking through Rembrandt park with this place. And then I saw them. The macaroons. Which inspired me to have tea. Not the other way around. Ohhhhh the macaroons. Yes! Do brown them so there is a light caramelization on first bite and then second reward of soft coconut on second bite. I have to share? Damn YOU! Let's buy another and another... Oh there was tea? Oh yes, there was. Divine tea with careful consideration for ingredients. Well worth the visit.

This is NOT your English granny's tea shop. The tea selection is impressive and excitingly…read moreconfusing as well as comfortably familiar. The menu of teas is impressive as it ranges from what has become the standard --sweetened, fun drinks which include tea--but at a highly refined level, and also some house suggestions. And, unlike both your granny's tea shop and the new coffee/tea vendor of our new and painful hipstericaville, these guys have knowledge! And, they are happy to SHARE that knowledge. Or not. Who really needs to be condescended to in order to get a plant-based beverage? Anyone? Anyone? Go to T's and drink some lekker damn tea. Go to T's and have a tutorial about a specific or several specific teas. Go to T's and learn about nearly anything you care to learn about. Or not. And isn't that what it's all about?

Dog friendly cafe with friendly and quick service. They serve Great lemon meringue and coffee. I…read morecan also highly recommend the tuna salad sandwich.

Worth waiting for a table if it is busy or walking a block or two extra. You would not expect such…read morea nice coffee bar in this street (as is more often the case in Rotterdam), but once inside you enter an atmosphere of its own. Great coffee, all the pastries you can imagine (cheesecake in many flavors), a variety of lunch dishes, smoothies and trendy waters. Quick service, even though the place is crowded. I would really recommend to have a coffee or lunch here if you visit Rotterdam.