These are the tastiest lunch spots in Nijmegen
A day in Nijmegen naturally includes a delicious lunch! In this oldest city in the Netherlands you can have lunch in the cozy streets of the city center, on the Waal or just outside the center. Hop from place to place and stay in the lunchrooms and living roomslike restaurants in Nijmegen. From smoothie bowls and matcha lattes in a tropical interior to freshly baked sandwiches with salmon or grilled vegetables on a sunny terrace: for every taste. Key whatever. Chat with the local and friendly staff while enjoying a freshly baked carrot cake to unwind. There is no need to search long and hard for a nice and especially tasty spot, we list the best places to having lunch in Nijmegen listed for you! You choose!
When in Nijmegen, pop in at Anne&Max in the cozy shopping street. It is a place that feels like a living room you won't want to leave. Time for a cup of coffee with the newspaper, a leisurely breakfast or lunch, or just a quick sweet treat. Moreover, all products at Anne&Max are pure and as organic as possible, which is good for you and for the planet.
A bit hidden from the busy city center, around the corner from the Grote Markt you will find the nice thing Down Town on the Kannenmarkt. A place where you are lured inside by an interior that could have walked straight out of a Parisian bistro.
The historic building housing this place dates back to the 16th century, which is reflected in the architecture: tall windows and ornate finials. With plenty of green plants and a picturesque terrace, you can come here for breakfast, lunch, delicious pastries, and the best coffee.
It is certainly one of the nicest places in Nijmegen Hotel Credible to the HertogstraatOnce you sit down here, you won't want to leave. And you don't have to! You can come here for breakfast, lunch, drinks, dinner, and you can even stay overnight. The atmosphere is incredibly cozy: chatty staff, an impressive games cupboard, and a menu full of tasty treats.
This is the place to catch up and for delicious lunch dishes (think: avocado mash, flamkuchen) and more) followed by the one and only in-credible brownie. The colorful building is unmissable (and you wouldn't want to miss it either!). Oh, and check out the 70's sofas come from a German hotel lobby. Eat, sleep, repeat.
Luxurious You can have lunch in Nijmegen at the lunch and wine bar Nostra to the Van Broeckhuysenstraat, Here you feel like a true queen on a culinary lunch date. Nostra is the place to go if you want to impress your loved one, colleague, or friends: success guaranteed.
The charm of the terrace, the interior, and the menu give you the feeling of a Mediterranean vacation, and this is exactly what you are sometimes looking for. It is never too early for a good glass of wine, and certainly at Nostra, you want to celebrate life with a Verdicchio. sweet gorgonzola of nostrabol.
Down Town is already on this list, of course (because: a favorite!), but we simply have to make room for its lovely little sister on Lange Hezelstraat: The Garden of Down TownWhile the first spot is already a household name, De Tuin takes it a step further with, as the name suggests, an amazing inner garden. Walk through to the back and you'll instantly forget that you're in the city's busiest shopping street.
Pull up a chair here for that all-day brunch what they are so good at, of the tastiest French Toast to colorful bowls with, of course, a matcha or homemade lemonade on the sideThe interior is light, green and absolutely instagrammable, but it is mainly that relaxed outdoor feeling that makes this a really nice spot. Too yummy!
A household name among Nijmegen residents and a vast terrace where you will always find a sunny spot, the beautiful thing Fresh to the Faberplein. Here they have the most delicious chia pudding and burrata sandwich and the best cinnamon rolls (also suitable for lunch!). The mid-morning snack and the Greek toasted sandwich are also a delight for both your eyes and taste buds. You finish a savory lunch with something sweet, so take that Apple Crumble en cheesecake Just add it as well: go big or go home! zshall we say...
We have mentioned this highlight before, but it remains worth highlighting because we loooove this Scandi spot in the city! The best lunch spot where you can put together your smørrebrød selection is at Fika. Here you can combine your Swedish serrano ham sandwich with a Swedish chestnut mushroom sandwich.
The nice thing about smørrebrød is that they are a bit smaller, so you can really go wild with the possibilities. And let's not forget: the kanelbulle (real Swedish cinnamon buns). “The best ideas arise during a Fika”. Yet?
Pizza for lunch? Three times yes! You all-time favorite Pizza Beppe You can now also find them in Nijmegen on In de Betouwstraat. In one of Nijmegen's coziest restaurant streets, they bake the most delicious Neapolitan pizzas. So there is always room for another pizzeria in town, especially the pizzerias with the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana seal of approval. This promotes and protects traditional Neapolitan pizza, ensuring that ingredients such as San Marzano tomatoes and fior di latte are used. Yum!
The dough is handmade and the menu is nice and clear. The pizza with fennel sausage remains one of our favorites, even for lunch!
Rich sandwiches, the best coffee and a household name in Nijmegen for more than 35 (!) years: The Blonde Father. In 1988, the establishment was transformed from a brown pub with five small tables into a breakfast, lunch, and drinks venue with a spacious conservatory.
This gem on the bustling Houtstraat, now spanning two buildings, offers an abundance of Nijmegen delights: here, quality and quantity come together on a single menu. To name just a few: the toscanini with olive tapenade, Mississippi club with buffalo mozzarella, and Pater Deli with warm pastrami. Blonde Pater is always busy, yet there is always a spot for you!
In New York you have countless cafes at Central Park, in Nijmegen you have it park cafe to the JulianaparkQuality over quantity, for sure! Formerly an old-fashioned cafeteria, now a modern coffee and lunch spot with the very best specialty coffee, bagels and bowls (and so much more!). Bring a blanket, fill your picnic basket, and head into the park. Or settle down in the cozy café, where you live, you can continue to stare at the display case.
An ode to Atelier, a place where you actually want to pull up a chair all day long. It is the kind of place that has found the perfect balance between a rugged, industrial interior and a very warm, welcoming atmosphere. The extensive brunch menu has something for everyone: from smashed avocado toast to real American chicken & waffles.
What makes Atelier extra special is that the afternoon here flows effortlessly into drinks with good snacks on the table. It really is one of those places where you forget about time for a moment and where the staff always welcomes you with a smile. A delightful stop during a day of strolling through the city.
The factoryFormerly a lamp factory, now a lunchroom and concept store. Do you get where the name comes from? De Fabriek is located behind two large industrial gates. Don't be alarmed if you have to do a bit of a scavenger hunt to find the entrance to this delightful establishment. Here, you can easily escape the hustle and bustle of the city and browse around the concept store full of home accessories, fashion, and jewelry while enjoying a delicious lunch. The high tea or high savory are also delightful and perfect for those who can't decide but want to try everything.
In cozy Nijmegen East you will find the sunniest lunch spot in the city: Billy's Specialty Coffee. This is the kind of place where you can spend the entire Sunday afternoon enjoying a pie made from the neighbors. At Billy's you fall with your nose in the butter because the baristas They are all treasures and let you taste the weekly changing coffee bean.
