Guidebook for Utrecht
Food Scene
Best bakery in town, breadwise
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Vlaamsch Broodhuys Nachtegaalstraat Utrecht
54 NachtegaalstraatBest bakery in town, breadwise
Best ice-cream shop in Utrecht, run by Italians as the name suggests, open in season (April-Oct) everyday till 22.00.
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Roberto Gelato
93 PoortstraatBest ice-cream shop in Utrecht, run by Italians as the name suggests, open in season (April-Oct) everyday till 22.00.
Best pizza in town, very good dought and crust, toppings are traditional Italian
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Bastacosi
33 BiltstraatBest pizza in town, very good dought and crust, toppings are traditional Italian
Very authentic Thai restaraunt, they change menu a bit every day. Very small place with like 5 tables, but also do take-out. Almost no "traditional" curries and such, very interesting food.
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Saowapa
54 Bemuurde Weerd OostzijdeVery authentic Thai restaraunt, they change menu a bit every day. Very small place with like 5 tables, but also do take-out. Almost no "traditional" curries and such, very interesting food.
Best fries in hmmm.. definitely in Utrecht and in the top list of Netherlands. Burgers are also good, but not always in their top shape, but fries are just amazing! The potato they use is something out of this world.
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Meneer Smakers
143 NobelstraatBest fries in hmmm.. definitely in Utrecht and in the top list of Netherlands. Burgers are also good, but not always in their top shape, but fries are just amazing! The potato they use is something out of this world.
Nice coffee place in cozy neighborhood, close by historical park-street Malibaan. Great atmosphere.
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Cornelis Koffietentje
16 MaliestraatNice coffee place in cozy neighborhood, close by historical park-street Malibaan. Great atmosphere.
Very tasty vegetarian/vegan place, with interesting dishes and hip atmosphere.
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Gys
113 AmsterdamsestraatwegVery tasty vegetarian/vegan place, with interesting dishes and hip atmosphere.
The Village Coffee & Music
44-46 VoorstraatSimply - best coffee place in town
If you want to eat a burger - go there! They serve the best meat you can find in Utrecht. Meneer Smakers is close but not there yet, Pickels are nowhere close.
Burger Bar Utrecht
15 SchoutenstraatIf you want to eat a burger - go there! They serve the best meat you can find in Utrecht. Meneer Smakers is close but not there yet, Pickels are nowhere close.
Very interesting kitchen - small menu, authentic stuff. It's very fusionist with Asian close by Italian. Very nice interior and good prices.
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BROEI
24 OosterkadeVery interesting kitchen - small menu, authentic stuff. It's very fusionist with Asian close by Italian. Very nice interior and good prices.
Essentials
Small secret - Jumbo has the best croissants I've tried here. It's kinda ridiculous, but all the bakeries around don't come close to Jumbo. Not sure how it's possible but their croissants are fluffy, crunchy and buttery and cost almost nothing ;)
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Jumbo
46 MerelstraatSmall secret - Jumbo has the best croissants I've tried here. It's kinda ridiculous, but all the bakeries around don't come close to Jumbo. Not sure how it's possible but their croissants are fluffy, crunchy and buttery and cost almost nothing ;)
SuperFair
Organic/ biological grocery store
Pharmacy Koert
100 BiltstraatPharmacy/ Drugstore
Parks & Nature
Relatively new city park 10-15min walking distance from home. Has a petting zoo inside the park which is open from Tue until Sun from 10.00-17.00 (it's for free) and couple of different restaurants near by/ on Blauwkapelseweg street.
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Parque Griftpark
129 Van SwindenstraatRelatively new city park 10-15min walking distance from home. Has a petting zoo inside the park which is open from Tue until Sun from 10.00-17.00 (it's for free) and couple of different restaurants near by/ on Blauwkapelseweg street.
Small park 10 min walking distance from home. Might be a nice start for a walk along Singel canal which goes around Utrecht' s old town.
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Lepelenburg
LepelenburgSmall park 10 min walking distance from home. Might be a nice start for a walk along Singel canal which goes around Utrecht' s old town.
With its many old trees and fountain, Wilhelminapark is one of the most beautiful parks in Utrecht. Built almost 120 years ago it has this special atmosphere. It is definitely a good place to cycle, exercise, go for a stroll or BBQ. Park is located 15min walking distance from home.
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Wilhelminapark
WilhelminaparkWith its many old trees and fountain, Wilhelminapark is one of the most beautiful parks in Utrecht. Built almost 120 years ago it has this special atmosphere. It is definitely a good place to cycle, exercise, go for a stroll or BBQ. Park is located 15min walking distance from home.
Sightseeing
One of the oldest street/ alley in Utrecht with a first bike path in the Netherlands. 10min walking distance from home.
Maliebaan
MaliebaanOne of the oldest street/ alley in Utrecht with a first bike path in the Netherlands. 10min walking distance from home.
Arts & Culture
House - museum. If you are into architecture and design this is definitely the must visit place. The house was built in typical De Stijl architectural style in 1924 by Dutch architect Gerrit Rietveld for Mrs. Truus Schröder-Schräder and her three children. It is a listed monument since 1976 and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Order tickets beforehand.
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Casa Rietveld Schroder
50 Prins HendriklaanHouse - museum. If you are into architecture and design this is definitely the must visit place. The house was built in typical De Stijl architectural style in 1924 by Dutch architect Gerrit Rietveld for Mrs. Truus Schröder-Schräder and her three children. It is a listed monument since 1976 and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Order tickets beforehand.
The main museum in Utrecht with a wide-ranging collection, mainly of works produced locally.
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Museu Central
1 AgnietenstraatThe main museum in Utrecht with a wide-ranging collection, mainly of works produced locally.
Museu Nijntje
2 OudegrachtMuseum of the most famous rabbit in the world.
Entertainment & Activities
One more authentic movie theater. Located in a former police station from around 1927 it opened it' s doors for movie lovers in year 2004.
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Louis Hartlooper Complex
1 TolsteegbrugOne more authentic movie theater. Located in a former police station from around 1927 it opened it' s doors for movie lovers in year 2004.
Very authentic movie theater. Cozy, small, with a cool vintage bar and a good selection of current independent movies.
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Springhaver Theater
50 SpringwegVery authentic movie theater. Cozy, small, with a cool vintage bar and a good selection of current independent movies.