Can’t decide on where to have breakfast in Rotterdam? We got you covered! In this article we share some of the best breakfast spots in Rotterdam.
These hotspots are a few of our favourite places throughout the city where you can enjoy delicious dishes. Croissants, omelettes, pancakes, scones, sandwiches, yoghurt, acai bowls, smoothies… you name it, Rotterdam has it!
In addition, these breakfast places all have a great interior with each their own style. From super hip hotspots to lovely & homely breakfast shops, you will find it all in this list.
Did we skip your favourite breakfast spot? Let us know in the comments and we’ll definitely check it out!
1. Mecca
You can enjoy the tastiest coffee specialties at this beautiful shop on the Noordsingel. For example, order a delicious sesame iced latte on a sunny day and take a seat on their spacious terrace.
Mecca also serves special breakfast dishes, with inspiration from the Middle East. For example, the changing menu currently includes a delicious dish with labneh (savoury yogurt dip) with egg. Definitely recommended and a personal favourite!
Discover more breakfast spots in Rotterdam Noord!
Address
Noordsingel 39, 3035 EJ Rotterdam
2. Breakfast in Rotterdam HQ
Breakfast in Rotterdam HQ is located in Spullen voor in je Huis (which means ‘stuff for in your home’), a second-hand store full of furniture, plants and other items. Everything in their breakfast shop is also for sale.
So if you happen to sit in a nice chair, you can take it with you after you ate!
Of course Breakfast in Rotterdam HQ offers all sorts of delicious breakfast dishes. Try their delicious Avo Smash or the Chia Maddness, two of our favourites!
Address
Stadhoudersweg 96D, 3039 CJ Rotterdam
3. Mr. NonNo
Mr. NonNo is a laid-back food and coffee bar and a great option if you’re looking for a vegan friendly breakfast spot in Rotterdam. On the menu they have indicated which dishes are vegan, vegetarian or halal with colourful dots.
What is really worth a try here are the American pancakes made with almond milk. You can choose from sweet or savoury, with options such as Your Wildest Dream with white chocolate sauce, strawberries, blueberries and white and dark chocolate chips or the Jack de Twister with pulled jackfruit, carrot, cabbage, spinach, barbecue sauce and avocado.
They also serve breakfast bowls, egg muffins, delicious (melted) toasts and more! Want a drink? Choose the Not Coffee, such as the Vanilla Chai Latte, a fresh juice, tea or go for a fresh cup of coffee.
Address
Middellandplein 18A, 3021 BT Rotterdam
Mariniersweg 64 A, 3011 NR Rotterdam
4. Williams Canteen
At Williams Canteen they work according to an all day concept, which means that you can visit them for breakfast, brunch, lunch and drinks.
On the menu you can find a lot of unique breakfast dishes. For example, choose the vegan overnight oats with peach, rose and pistachio or the halloumi sandwich with piccalilly, eggplant and pickles.
Would you like a breakfast with a bit of everything? Then try Williams breakfast. Oh, and don’t forget to taste their delicious coffee!
Address
William Boothlaan 5A, 3012 VG Rotterdam
5. the bellhop hotel
Looking for a breakfast spot on the Witte de Withstraat? Then go to the bellhop hotel. Even if you are not a hotel guest, you can definitely still visit them!
For example, the breakfast menu includes a breakfast platter with a boiled egg, croissants, avocado toast, yogurt & homemade granola and pieces of fruit. This platter can be ordered until 12 noon.
In addition, there are a lot of dishes that can be ordered until 17:00, such as pancakes with blueberries, a (soy) yogurt bowl and much more.
Address
Witte de Withstraat 77, 3012 BN Rotterdam
6. Lilith
Lilith is known for their thick, fluffy pancakes which are not only delicious, but are definitely also very Instagrammable. Besides the famous American pancakes at Lilith, you can also order delicious french toast, healthy acai bowls, smoothies, Eggs Benedict and many vegan breakfast dishes.
The interior of Lilith is also amazing. Drop by for breakfast any time of the day, because you are always welcome at Lilith’s all day breakfast (coffee) bar!
Lilith is very popular with both tourists and locals, so there’s a chance you have to wait for a table.
Check out these Instagrammable hotspots in Rotterdam!
Address
Nieuwe Binnenweg 125H, 3014 GJ Rotterdam
7. Brunch Bar Rotterdam
Brunch Bar Rotterdam is best known for its Champagne Brunch. Peak early in the day with a glass of bubbles! The Champagne Brunch consists of an etagère with fresh croissants from the oven with butter and jam, delicious French toast with fresh fruit and brioche bread with avocado, salmon and a quail egg. Served with fresh orange juice and of course champagne.
They also serve delicious eggs benedict, a healthy acai bowl or a croissant filled with homemade lemon pudding and fresh strawberries.
The French vibes, mosaic floor and Parisian tables give a nice atmosphere in this small, intimate place in the bustling Scheepsvaartkwartier. As soon as the sun shines you can enjoy drinks and good wines on their terrace.
Address
Scheepstimmermanslaan 27A, 3016 AD Rotterdam
8. Harvest Café & Bakery
Good coffee, good food and good service! This is exactly what you can expect at Harvest Coffee Brewers. This cute hotspot is situated in the Glashaven, a fantastic and unique location. When the weather permits it you can sit outside on their little terrace, right on the water of the harbour.
The owners of Harvest Coffee Brewers have worked in the hospitality scene in Melbourne, Australia and this is really evident in the menu and whole atmosphere of this hotspot. It’s very laidback!
With tasty breakfast dishes such as Eggs Benedict or chia pudding, you just know you can’t go wrong here.
Address
Glashaven 107, 3011 XG Rotterdam
9. 30ml Coffee Roasters
30ml Coffee Roasters is a great hotspot for all-day breakfast and a good cup of coffee. The very extensive drink menu includes black coffee, white coffee, iced coffee, but also all sorts of juices, matcha teas, soda’s and ‘feeling special specials’.
The breakfast menu of 30ml is just as extensive as their drink menu, with options such as Eggs Benedict, avocado toast, American pancakes and breakfast burritos. We personally tried the Eggs Benedict and it’s really, really good! Give them a visit for sure!
Address
Nieuwe Binnenweg 105A, 3014 GH Rotterdam
10. De Brunch Club
Photo by Agnes van Leemput.
The name already says it, at De Brunch Club you can order brunch, lunch and breakfast all day! On their menu you can find vegan, vegetarian and organic dishes.
Go here for classics such as Avocado Smash and Eggs Benedict or more unique dishes such as the Upside down smoothie bowl and bagel French toast. They also have a brunch platter that includes their most delicious options.
Address
Zaagmolenkade 15, 3035 KD Rotterdam
11. Parkcafé Parqiet
Do you want to get away from the hustle and bustle in the city? Then Parqiet in the Park is the ideal hotspot for a tasty breakfast. Parqiet is located in the former carriage house and together with Dudok in the Park, is one of the few spots in the Park to enjoy drinks and food.
Here you can order all kinds of tasty breakfast dishes until 12:00 in the afternoon. For example, order Le Parqiet with a boiled egg, toast with 2 cheeses, croissant with butter and jam, a glass of yogurt with granola and fresh orange juice. A great way to start a sunny day in Rotterdam, for sure!
Addres
Baden Powelllaan 20, 3016 GJ Rotterdam
12. Arzu the Foodbar Supplier
If you feel like eating pancakes, be sure to visit Arzu The Foodbar Supplier in Rotterdam. Here you can order more than 15 different types of pancakes and they’re all so good.
Whether you’re craving sweet or savoury, everything is possible. From Nutella, apple pie and Oreo to goats (cheese), peanut butter and Popeye pancakes (with spinach and feta cheese).
Arzu’s pancakes are well-known in Rotterdam, so you often have to wait for a table (especially during the weekend). But it’s definitely worth it!
Want to score the tastiest pancakes? Then discover these hotspots where they serve delicious pancakes.
Address
Bergweg 209A, 3037 EJ Rotterdam
Middellandplein 30A, 3021 BV Rotterdam
13. Picknick
You don’t need to go to a park for a picknick! Visit Picknick, sit down at one of their cute picknick tables and choose one of their delicious breakfast options.
From a tasty acai bowl to scrambled eggs, and from homemade french toast to a sausage roll, there is something for everyone here! If you can’t make up your mind you can always go for one of their platters!
Address
Mariniersweg 259, 3011 NM Rotterdam
14. Sappi Noord
For those looking for a tasty, healthy breakfast, Sappi is the answer. Next to their location in the city center, Sappi also has a great location on the Zwaanhals in Rotterdam Noord.
On the menu you can spot fresh sandwiches, healthy salads and tasty bowls. For instance, order the delicious vegan smashed avocado sandwich with chili flakes and alfalfa. So good!
Sappi would not be sappi without the well-known healthy juices. From the green power juice with avocado, lime, spinach and green apple to the hangover killer with carrot, ginger, pineapple and apple. Here you can get the vitamin boost that you really need! Prefer a tea or coffee? Of course this is possible too!
Address
Zwaanhals 299, 3035 KH Rotterdam
15. Baker & Moore
All day breakfast, every day! At Baker & Moore you can order all kinds of delicious breakfast options, from their Ultimate Toast Avocado, to their Cocoloco Mango Chia Bowl and Sweet “Moore” Ning with a big croissant and mini scone.
Their sandwich specials are also really worth a try! Did you know that their Mr Baker Goes Asia has won the “Best Sandwich 2018 award”?
But their other sandwiches are amazing too. Such as the delicious Toast Burrata & Fig pictured above!
Address
Westblaak 147, 3012 KJ Rotterdam
16. Teds All Day Brunch
A restaurant with a garden on a roof? Of course we have that in Rotterdam!
Located on the top floor of the Schieblock, you will find Ted’s All Day Brunch.
At Teds All Brunch you not only enjoy the delicious brunch dishes and drinks, but of course also the view over our city and the beautiful roof garden where it is located.
It’s a perfect spot for hungover Sunday brunch dates. But of course you can come here every day. It does not matter whether you order a fresh mint tea or Espresso Martini. At Teds, you can get what you want, whenever you want!
Furthermore, the dishes here are delicious. Think Eggs Florentine, vegan French toast and side dishes such as the Waffle Fries with Parmesan cheese and truffle mayonnaise. Really delicious!
Be sure to read Fatima’s article with5 hidden rooftops in Rotterdam.
Address
Schiekade 189, 3013 BR Rotterdam
17. Nine Bar
The goal of Nine Bar is to let customers forget that they’re on a lunch or coffee break. So time to really relax and life in the moment.
It’s a small minimalist shop with tasty coffee (their name is also derived from making an optimal espresso with a nine bar), sandwiches, smoothies and cakes on the menu.
According to our blogger Marije they definitely achieved this goal. Read about her experience at Nine Bar in this blogpost.
Address
Botersloot 44A, 3011 HH Rotterdam
18. By Jarmusch
At By Jarmusch you can take a seat at the counter or slide into one of their booths and enjoy a fresh brewed coffee and breakfast. There are plenty of delicious options, such as waffles, pancakes, eggs in any style, acai bowls and more.
According to By Jarmusch: “If your breakfast is the most important meal of the day, you should have it exactly the way you want it.”
Address
Goudsesingel 64, 3011 KD Rotterdam
19. Man met Bril Koffie
Man Met Bril Koffie gevel
At the ‘head quarters’ of Man met Bril Koffie in Rotterdam Noord, you can also enjoy breakfast in addition to their delicious quality coffee! They even have an all day breakfast and lunch menu with treats like a vegan chia bowl and a breakfast bunn, which consists of an egg muffin, avocado and spinach sandwich.
If you get there early (before 10:00) you get the extensive board with the breakfast bunn, croissant, orange juice and of course black coffee for €6.66. After ten o’clock you can still order it, but then it will cost you €10.50.
Address
Vijverhofstraat 70, 3032 SN Rotterdam
20. Yoghurt Barn
Whether you feel like eating healthy or craving a guilty pleasure, Yoghurt Barn has it all. The interior is very cosy with a lot of different seating options. It’s a hotspot where you can totally relax, whether it’s alone, with friends or family.
Yogurt is the passion and specialty of Yoghurt Barn. They serve a lot of delicious specials, such as the Crazy Cookie, Energy Explosion and more!
Address
Oude Binnenweg 117 – 119, 3012 JC Rotterdam
21. Backyard
At Backyard they believe in a sustainable future in which plant-based food plays the leading role. At this hotspot you can enjoy a delicious breakfast until 16:00 with locally roasted coffee, overnight oats, green smoothie bowls, acai bowls, avocado toast and many more delicious options.
Or go for the Breakfast for Champs between 9 and 11:30 am with avocado toast, mini granola yogurt and fruit, banana bread, fresh orange juice and a cappuccino or tea.
Address
Korte Hoogstraat 14, 3011 GL Rotterdam
22. Jordy’s Bakery
Not only is Jordy’s Bakery a great option for lunch in Rotterdam, you can also visit them for a tasty breakfast.
For instance, atJordy’s Bakery in Kralingen, you can order Jordy’s Breakfast with two types of sourdough bread, delicious toppings, croissants, poached eggs with béarnaise and yogurt with granola and fresh fruit!
The artisan breads are made according to a traditional French recipe with pure, honest ingredients. The breads do not contain e-numbers, preservatives, bread improvers or flavor enhancers. Because no dairy such as butter or milk is used in the bread, it’s also a vegan product.
Adres
Nieuwe Binnenweg 97A, 3014 GG Rotterdam
Vlietlaan 52, 3061 DZ Rotterdam
23. Vlaamsch Broodhuys
Photo by Chantal Arnts.
Vlaamsch Broodhuys is a wonderful place to have breakfast, brunch or lunch. Here they serve delicious bread from their own bakery.
Choose one of their freshly made Dimitri sandwiches, such as the Avocado sandwich or the Bonito Tuna.A real must at Vlaamsch Broodhuys is the platter to share, with all kinds of home-made dishes.
At Vlaamsch Broodhuys they really have all the ingredients for a tasty breakfast in Rotterdam!
Address
Meent 8a, 3011 JJ Rotterdam
24. Søcial
You can order delicious Italian sandwiches at Søcial. But also a good cup of coffee! Take a seat in their stylish, minimalist shop and enjoy a cappuccino, flat white, coconut coffee or iced coffee. There’s plenty to choose from!
Address
Herenplaats 1, 3011 LP Rotterdam
25. ROAST
At ROAST they specialize in good coffee. Their employees come from all corners of the world and have brought all their knowledge and experiences here, for a really amazing cup of coffee.
This is also the right place for a good breakfast and lunch. The menu includes delicious all day breakfast dishes, such as freshly toasted bread or bagels. Or go for the “Eggs Benny”: two poached eggs on freshly baked bread with hollandaise sauce and sesame seeds.
Address
Middellandplein 21B, 3021 BV Rotterdam
26. Bertmans
Buckwheat pancakes with blueberries and maple syrup, toast with poached eggs, avocado or maybe the best french toast with apple you’ve ever tasted… Bertmans has everything for a perfect healthy breakfast or brunch in Rotterdam. Bertmans also offers plenty of vegan options!
Address
Karel Doormanstraat 292, 3012 GP Rotterdam
27. Altijd in de Buurt
If you’re looking for some breakfast near Rotterdam Central Station, then Altijd in de Buurt is a great option. Their extensive menu has a lot of great options for breakfast and it’s a very cosy hotspot with a fantastic ambiance. I recommend trying one of their unique stack of pancakes!
Address
Weena 709, 3013 AM Rotterdam
28. SUE
SUE offers amazing “sweet without sugar” bites, which are delicious treats that are sugar free, gluten free, lactose free and vegan.
Next to these guilt free sweets, SUE also offers a good cup of coffee or tea, juices and a delicious vegan breakfast. On their breakfast menu you’ll find all sorts of delicious dishes, such as waffles, smoothie bowls and French toast. Bon appétit!
Address
Karel Doormanstraat 372-374, 3012 GR Rotterdam
29. Bazar
The breakfast at Bazar is absolutely delicious. And it’s possible to order breakfast the whole day!
For people in search for a healthy breakfast there is the dish with ‘mild’ Turkish yoghurt, a fruit salad and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. However, we recommend the ‘Extra Bazar’ which is maybe not the healthiest option, but definitely the tastiest.
Sit inside and enjoy the colourful interior or sit outside when the sun is shining!
Address
Witte de Withstraat 16, 3012 BP Rotterdam
30. Rolph’s Deli
Rolph’s Deli is a great breakfast spot in Rotterdam, which you should visit at least once if you live in Rotterdam. This hip, all day breakfast and lunch spot at Kop van Zuid offers great pancakes, freshly squeezed juices, tea, coffee and much more.
Address
Otto Reuchlinweg 974, Rotterdam
31. Lot & Daan
At Lot & Daan they don’t serve standard dishes, but good food that you can eat without feeling guilty. They have plenty of healthy, vegetarian and vegan options.
The delicious breakfast dishes at Lot & Daan are served all day, with options such as delicious bagels, sandwiches, eggs and more! So did you wake up late and really need something nutritious? Then pay a visit to Lot & Daan!
Address
Gelderseplein 24, 3011 TZ Rotterdam
32. De Bakkerswinkel
Croissants, scones, sandwiches and not to mention their delicious quiches. The Bakkerswinkel is a cozy place in the city center, where there’s something on the menu for everyone. A great place for a great breakfast!
Address
Schiedamse Vest 99a, 3012 BH Rotterdam
33. No10 Coffee
No 10 is a cute place on the Hoogstraat. The name No 10, or Number Ten, stands for Rotterdam. No 10 is also decorated in the Rotterdam colours, namely green.
In this coffee shop you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or just something delicious in addition to (specialty) coffee. They serve different sandwiches here, such as burrata avocado and spicy tuna melt. Or choose different healthy bowls, such as an acai bowl.
Address
Hoogstraat 47A, 3011 PG Rotterdam
34. Chiqueolatte
Do you already know this lovely coffee shop/book café/restaurant in Rotterdam? Chiquelatte!At Chiquelatte, the emphasis is on relaxing and enjoying small (pampering) moments. You can do that with ease because of all the delicacies they offer.
The menu includes coffee art, special tea, chocolate fondue, high tea, freakshakes and more. A breakfast is also possible of course. Order a classic croissant or choose the Do Da Avocado, avocado toast with salsa and cherry tomatoes.
Address
Nieuwe Binnenweg 174, 3015 BJ Rotterdam
35. Anne & Max
And last but not least: Anne&Max! At Anne&Max they work with fresh, authentic and healthy products. You can visit this cute hotspot seven days a week for breakfast, coffee, home made cake, a healthy lunch, a delicious high tea in Rotterdamand even a high wine.
On their lunch menu you can find the Anne&Max breakfast for two, an extensive breakfast plan with different breads, savory and sweet fillings, oeuf encocette and Greek yogurt with fruit & granola.
Address
Korte Hoogstraat 20, 3011 GL Rotterdam
Hope you’ve got a lot of inspiration from this post for your visit in Rotterdam. There are a lot more amazing places to go for breakfast in Rotterdam, but these 30 are currently our personal favourites!
What is your favourite place for breakfast in our city?
Have you seen a nice breakfast place in this article that you want to visit? Always check the address and other practical information via the website of the hotspot, as this may have changed between the moment we have written it and the moment you are reading this. Enjoy!
