Copper Branch serves clean food for a clean planet
The Canadian restaurant chain Copper Branch is one of the largest vegan brands in the world. The first restaurant opened in 2014 in downtown Montreal. Since then it branched out to the United States, France, and The Netherlands. After the first restaurant opened in Utrecht, the second Dutch location is now open on Korte Hoogstraat […]
Cas & Kas serve vegan bitterballen and croquettes
Two of the most famous Dutch snacks are croquettes and bitterballen. Usually made from a very thick stew, beef stock and meat. Cas de Weerd and Kasper Luiten from Rotterdam wanted to develop vegan examples and so Cas & Kas was born. The friends put on their chef’s hats in 2019, with the goal of developing […]
The Vegetarian Butcher opens pop-up De Vleesch Lobby in Hofbogen
Jaap Korteweg launched The Vegetarian Butcher back in 2007. The Rotterdam-based multinational Unilver took over the brand in 2018 and now there is a pop-up restaurant De Vleesch Lobby at the Hofbogen. The restaurant will be open for lunch at Raampoortstraat 16 for eight weeks. The lunchroom is opened on the occasion of the National […]
New Vegan
It’s something you hear more and more: 2018 will be the year veganism goes mainstream. Given the number of new vegan places popping up in Rotterdam, that prediction seems to be on track… Words: Ellen Scholtens Jack Bean For workers heading home and tourists alike, Jack Bean is conveniently located opposite Rotterdam Central Station and […]
GYS
A hip organic eatery decorated with green living walls. This sustainable restaurant’s vegetarian and vegan customers are spoilt for choice, whether they are coming for breakfast (pancakes with blueberries), lunch (sweet potato burger) or dinner. Tip: Try the Meatless Loaf or Kapsalon, a healthy version of the famous Rotterdam junk food meal, with tempeh, sweet […]
Backyard
Backyard is exactly how it sounds. Its interior is designed to look like an industrial backyard with lots of plants and wires hung with softly glowing lamps. It is all very lovely and Instagram-worthy. Divided into different areas — diner, lounge and working space — the restaurant only serves plant-based food. Try the smokey vegan […]
Bertmans
Are you looking for a healthy eatery in the centre of Rotterdam for breakfast, lunch or dinner? In April, the popular Bertmans in Rotterdam Noord opened a second place at the Schouwburgplein. So now you don’t have to go all the way to Noord for those delicious spelt pancakes with cashew whipped cream or the […]
