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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. MOAK Pancakes

Fancy a tasty lunch in Utrecht? Then MOAK Pancakes is the place for you! Just round the corner from Stayokay Utrecht-Centrum, you can enjoy delicious pancakes made from wholemeal wheat flour, with no added sugar. Prefer something savoury? The menu also features eggs in the pan, generous breakfast platters and tasty toast on sourdough bread. And all this whilst the best hip-hop beats fill the air!

At MOAK, you can pop in for a tasty lunch any day of the week. An added bonus: students get a discount from Monday to Friday! Need to book? No need – just pop in.

📍 Vinkenburgstraat 15, 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. Takumi Ramen

Fancy a tasty bowl of ramen? Then Takumi Ramen is the place for you! Right in the heart of Utrecht, you can enjoy delicious Japanese ramen here, with a rich broth, fresh noodles and a variety of toppings. Fancy something on the side? Then order a portion of gyoza or crispy karaage. And a Japanese beer to go with it will make your lunch absolutely perfect!

📍Oudegracht 148, 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.