Rotterdam with friends: hotspots and hidden gems

Cool, stylish, and always surprising. Rotterdam is perfect for a weekend full of good food, unique shops, and inspiring culture with your friends. Whether you're in the mood for a long lunch, an afternoon of shopping, or a cultural discovery tour, the city always has something new to offer. Our Rotterdam-based online marketer Fabiënne shares all her favorite 010 addresses with you.

Tip for the day itself: scroll down, print out the Zusss mini-guide , and you'll have all the hotspots conveniently and clearly laid out on a map.

Food and drink in Rotterdam

1. Bertmans
A hot spot for healthy and tasty dishes. Whether you fancy a nutritious salad or a hearty sandwich, Bertmans is the place to be. Zusss' favorite dish? The brunch platter (because we can't choose between all those delicious options!). Location: Karel Doormanstraat 292

2. Dudok Patisserie
A household name in Rotterdam, best known for their delicious apple pie. Perfect for a light lunch or a sweet break. Location: Meent 88

3. Le Petit Jean
This French patisserie will spoil you with artisanal pastries, freshly baked bread, and other delicacies. It's the perfect place for a sweet break while shopping. Location: Nieuwe Binnenweg 82A

4. Café Marseille
Step inside Café Marseille and you'll immediately feel like you're in a charming French bistro. Enjoy classic dishes such as bouillabaisse and confit de canard, accompanied by a good glass of wine. A little piece of France in the heart of Rotterdam. Location: 1e Middellandstraat 16B

5.Vegitalian
For lovers of Italian cuisine with a vegetarian twist, Vegitalian is a must-visit. Think fresh pasta, flavorful pizzas, and delicious desserts, all without meat. Location: Schiedamse Vest 154

6. Bistro Eddie
This cozy bistro is a restaurant and wine bar in one. Ideal for a relaxed dinner with friends. Location: Calandstraat 12A

7. Café Pompette
This cozy café in Rotterdam North combines the charm of a French bistro with a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for an aperitif or an extensive dinner with dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. Location: Bergselaan 186A

Staying in Rotterdam

8.Hotel Âme
This boutique hotel is not only a place to stay, but also a stylish coffee bar and concept store. Start your day with a delicious coffee and browse through the carefully selected design items in the store. Location: Eendrachtsweg 19

Shopping and soaking up culture

9 Keet Warenhuis
Located in a wonderfully light space on Oppert, KEET is a mini department store full of cool interior items, fashion, accessories, and gifts that you simply can't resist. Of course, they also sell the cutest
items from Zusss. Everything here has been put together with love and attention. So, grab a cappuccino, take your time
browsing, and you're guaranteed to leave with something nice! Location: Oppert 2A

10. Emma's Bookshop
For book lovers, Emma's Bookshop is an oasis of calm. This charming bookstore offers a carefully selected collection of books and is the ideal place to find a unique gift or treat yourself to a new story. Location: Zwaanshals 432

11. Objet Trouvé
This concept store recently moved to a new location and offers a carefully curated selection of fashion, accessories, and lifestyle products.
A paradise for the modern shopper looking for unique items. Location: Hoogstraat 54A

12. Depot Boijmans Van
Beuningen
Visit the world's first publicly accessible art depot, where you can take a look behind the scenes of the museum world. With more than 151,000
works of art, the depot offers a unique experience for art lovers. Location Museumpark 24

Bonus tip

Rotterdam Art Week
Are you and your friends art and
culture lovers? Then Rotterdam Art Weekis the perfect cultural stopover during your day out in Rotterdam! From March 26 to 30, 2025, the city will transform into a vibrant art paradise with exhibitions, installations, and pop-up events at more than 40 locations.

With these tips, your girls' day or weekend in
Rotterdam is guaranteed to be a success. Discover, taste, and enjoy everything this dynamic city has to offer! And are there any Rotterdam hot spots missing? Let us know at
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