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8 Great Lunch Spots in Utrecht

30 May 2022

The city of the Dom Tower, cosy streets, beautiful canals and trendy shops. We are, of course, talking about Utrecht!

Whether you visit Utrecht for a day, or make a fun city break of it, there's plenty to do. Your visit to this beautiful city isn't complete without a delicious lunch at one of its many hip restaurants. To help you with this, we have listed the very best lunch spots for you.

Are you in the mood for food? After reading the tips below, we certainly are!

1. KEY WEST BEACH HOUSE

At Haarrijnse Plas, Utrecht's beach, you will find Key West Beachhouse. This chill location combined with the friendly staff and the delicious menu ensures that you can relax and enjoy to the full. At this lunch spot, you'll find delicious salads, bowls, burgers and sandwiches!

📍 Strandboulevard 222, 3543 MA Utrecht

2. THE STREETFOOD CLUB UTRECHT

At this lunch spot you can sample the hippest street food. There are dishes inspired by Mexican cuisine as well as Thai. The restaurant has a very nice vibe, and the beautiful interior and pleasant music make sure that when you finish your meal, you are happy to stay a while.

📍 Janskerkhof 9, 3512 BK Utrecht

3. VEGAN LUNCH AT WAKU WAKU

If you are looking for a nice vegan lunch spot in Utrecht, Waku Waku is the right place. The menu consists exclusively of tasty vegan dishes. Waku Waku is open for lunch from Friday to Sunday. On weekdays for dinner only.

📍 Vredenburg 28, 3511 BC Utrecht

4. 30ML, THE TASTIEST COFFEE IN UTRECHT

For the tastiest coffee, go to 30ML. This cosy place gives you a nice homely feeling where you would love to spend time with your friends, family or alone. Besides the delicious coffee, of which they roast the beans themselves, you can also go to 30ML for tasty sandwiches, pancakes or, for example, a burrito!

📍 Vredenburg 23, 3511 BB Utrecht

5. Broodje Mario

When you talk about Broodje Mario in Utrecht, they know exactly what you're talking about. These sandwiches are a real household name in Utrecht. The fresh sandwiches are not only very tasty, but also affordable! Besides the sandwiches, they also have delicious calzones. At Broodje Mario you can only take away, which is perfect to take along for a nice picnic, for example!

📍 Oudegracht 130-132, 3511 AX Utrecht

6. ANNA PANCAKES

If you love pancakes you should definitely visit Anna Pancakes when in Utrecht! The dishes are served incredibly cosy and colourful and are a real treat to eat. There are no less than 2 establishments in Utrecht. One is close to the Dom tower and the other can be found next to Hoog Catharijne. A lovely place for a real sweet tooth! 

📍 Voor Clarenburg 10-12, 3511 JE Utrecht

📍 Lichte Gaard 2, 3511 KT Utrecht

7. THE RAMEN BROTHERS

You can eat the tastiest ramen noodles in Utrecht at Ramen Brothers Noodle Bar. On Thursdays to Sundays you can have a cosy lunch here. They do their best to prepare the ramen for you as authentically as possible. To finish it off, you can try a Japanese beer with it!

📍 Willemstraat 9, 3511 RG Utrecht

8. ASIAN LUNCH AT LE:EN

If you choose to have lunch at LE:EN in Utrecht, a tasty Asian fusion meal awaits you! The restaurant has a super hip industrial look and also a nice outdoor terrace for nice days. Will you drop by to try the 'Grasshopper Green Goddess' sushi?

📍 Heuveloord 140, 3523 CK Utrecht

And spending the night?

We've got you covered. While you're in Utrecht, you can stay at our great hostel on the Neude.