Coffee. The juice that keeps (some of) us going throughout the day. Luckily, for us coffeeholics, the Netherlands is covered with cafés and a strong coffee culture. To keep it short and sweet, here is a special list of where to have the best coffee in Utrecht with your kids!
Café Keet
Our first contendor is also located right by a canal! This café has a massive terrace with parasols for hot summer days and an interesting interior architecture. If you visit on a day with good weather, your kids can play with bobby-cars and scooters in their front garden! However, if you decide come in on a rainy day, expect lots of sweet treat options (they vary from season to season) and fun seating- think “bunk bed, but a bench on top.”
Located at Kanaalweg 30.
Café Ddadi
Café Ddadi has the obvious benefit of being located right across a public playground. The café and playground are so close to one another, that one could mistake them for belonging together! Thia café has great food options and nice coffee, too. Come here if you want to let your kids loose on the playground and sip on a warm cuppa!
Located at Jongeneelwerf 28.
Koffie Leute
This café has a few features that work well for an outing with kids. Firstly, it has a stack of board games and video games. These range from classics like Mikado all the way to unique, vintage and themed games. You will definitely find something of interest for your child! They have lots of different drink and food options, too! This means you are not only going to get a great cappuccino, but also a homemade chocolate croissant for your little one. If the weather is good, they have outdoor seating to soak in the sun and watch what’s happening on the Vaartsche Rijn waters.
Koffie Leute is located right next to Vaartsche Rijn station and is therefore super accessible via public transport!
Located at Westerkade 30.
Kaffeetaria
Similar to Café Keet, Kafeetaria has a front garden, which attracts families regularly. This, and their irresistable pastries. Located in a quiet neighbourhood, Kaffeetaria is a great option to get a moment of quiet in the city with your family (and maybe some chocola melk?)
All in all, it is safe to say, that these are all great options! Obviously, there are many more great options, such as Bagels and Beans or Anne & Max, when looking for child-friendly cafés in Utrecht as well!
Located at: Saffierlaan 10.