Downtown Amersfoort consists of several sub-areas. Take the cozy Mondriaankwartier, which includes Kortegracht, Mooierstraat and Scherbierstraat. Do you, like me, love a nice long lunch? Do not skip this part of Amersfoort. You will find several lunch addresses, you can score chocolate or enjoy a high tea.
Cafe STU
A new addition to Mondriaankwartier: Café STU! This homey establishment on Scherbierstraat welcomes you for good coffee, art and handpicked vintage. In addition, tasty tunes from a DJ can be heard regularly. What are you waiting for? Hop on over to Café STU!
SEM Lettuce And More
Fancy a healthy lunch that also tastes great? At SEM you will find the best salad combinations of Amersfoort. But the sandwiches and hot dishes are also highly recommended. Be sure to have a creamy smoothie, energizing shot or protein shake to go with it. Can't choose? Have a drink with all of SEM's goodies on a board.
Lunch & Drinks
Breakfast, lunch and dinner; at Lunch & Drinks they have it all. You can order from the menu, but also choose the picnic option. You get a filled basket and picnic table on loan, to eat together in the open air. Rather eat inside? I like to sit at one of the large windows. I enjoy people-watching while spooning out a steaming bowl of soup.
Bread & Sweets
Source: Charlotte Kap
Time for a high tea? At Bread & Sweets, the whole picture is just right. From the sweet decor, cute cups and teapots to the homemade savory and sweet bites. The tea flows richly and unlimitedly, with a choice of varieties. But you can also have breakfast or lunch there with a sandwich or healthy bowl. Plus point: they have lots of veggie options.
Dr. Chocolate
As a passionate chocoholic, of course I can't skip Dr. Chocolate. He makes divine chocolate in all flavors and sizes. Not only delectable, but also so beautiful to look at. And as the good doctor himself says, "Chocolate is cheaper than therapy and you don't need an appointment. I say, "Amen!
AtHein
Near the old fish market you will find bijHein. Here you can settle down for a decent lunch with classics like; tosti, croquette sandwich, tuna salad and one of my personal favorites: goat cheese sandwich with honey and walnuts. You can also stick around for drinks. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday you can enjoy a three-course menu. Bonus: every third Thursday your dinner will be graced with prose from a city poet.
Besides enjoying good food, you can also enjoy fine shopping at unusual stores in the Mondriaankwartier. Read here where to find all those cute boutiques.