Dudok

Today I learned that you can order dudok’s apple pie WARM! As a menu item from using the QR-code labelled on the table (with also the payment option it to be added to the check, no need to pay immediately). And it is soooo much better than cold. The flavours come out much better that way. The service is also great and friendly. Sharing dishes is no problem at all and prices are normal. The vibe in the room is so nice, not quiet, but just good, like a warm bath with all the right cafe noises. Oh, I also got the mushroom soup, which is to die for! Go to Dudok and relax with a friend or family.

Dudok has been a valued partner of TourGuys for years, and honestly, one of our absolute favorite places in the city. We’ve been coming here for as long as we can remember, and it never disappoints. From the best soups and solid lunch dishes to great coffee in an iconic setting; Dudok just gets it right every single time. It’s a place we genuinely trust and confidently recommend to our guests, whether you’re visiting Rotterdam for the first time or rediscovering the city like a local. Consistent quality, great atmosphere, and a timeless Rotterdam vibe; what we call a Grand Café. Trusted and recommended by TourGuys. Check our local guide account, follow us, and hit us up if you’re looking for more secret gems in Rotterdam.

Nice atmosphere. This place has a huge space but still crowded. Friendly service and people. Food quality is not fantastic but also it does not disappoint. Average fish and chips and double meat smash burger. +4 euro foe chips and quantity is more than enough for one person. This place is nice for casual lunch and dinner with friends and family. The prices are average maybe slightly higher side. You can check menu in advance.

Visited in Oct 2025. Lunch for two. The inside of the restaurant is huge. With reservation, we got table on the less crowded side. Apple pie is the main reason we decided to come. We also order tuna melt, avacdo (toast) and lemonade. Apple pie is definitely a must have. Whipped cream required extra charge. The other two items were also good. Service is friendly, Enjoyed a relaxing and tasty meal.

A must do if you visit Rotterdam. Nice and chill vibe and atmosphere. Food was delicious I took the farmers omelette and the famous apple cake, everything really good. Price also good overall.

It was nice, weather is good perfect for seating outside. Hot chocolate is good with the whipped cream. The nachos taste good but a bit hard to eat the top is all stick to each other.

We came to this place to try the famous dudok apple pie and what can we say: we love it and we can wait to come back to try other cakes on the menu and also lunch options. The place looks small from the outside but inside its actually very big. We could sit immediately even if we arrive at a busy lunch time. Together with the apple pie we also got fries and a tapbier. Everything was very good and also the waiters that served us were all very nice and professional. While we were sitting we saw giant sandwiches being carried around and they all looked delicious so we will be back soon. I suggest to come here to everyone who is in the city to try a very good and tasty apple pie! Also the prices are lower than what i would expect in rotterdam

Had a lovely coffee break at Dudok Rotterdam with my wife. The apple pie was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. What really stood out was how family-friendly the place is—there’s a special activity table with books and selections for kids, which makes it very comfortable for families. We truly enjoyed the ambiance and the overall experience. Definitely a place we’d happily visit again.

Try the Apple pie! It's what they are known for but also great for a breakfast on the weekends. It's a a place I keep coming back to regularly

Best apple pie in Rotterdam. Service is fast and the rest of the food is quite good as well. I'm

Got here after a log day of work with a friend. Resturant presentation is nice and gives a cosy vibe some whay noisy suitable for casual no frills dining. Ordered PASTA ARRABIATA , Sea bass sautéed in butter , smoked duck best , and aged cheese bread. The food was amazing , boldly seasoned and fresh. Sea Bass was cooked on a flat plate to perfection the smoked duck was mouth watering however the ARRABIATA lacked the pop and was under seasoned for my liking. The service was friendly and the overall exprience deserves a visit when in Rotterdam.

My preferred place to have brunch in Rotterdam!!! Absolutely GREAT! The Apple cake is the best :) One of the entrances is just a shop where you can get the fab cake packed to go!!! Very loungy, spacey ... with different seating options... from the newspaper communal table to the private just for 2. It is an open space old building very Dutch Style decor which I really love. A bit retro 30's deco... very very nice. All the menu is great.... just do not give 5 stars because the service can be very sloppy sometimes.... especially on a busy day or late evening. Good for any occasion.. even just a beer.

Simple and fine food. Do not expect elaborated dishes, it's a brasserie and your plate will be served within 15 minutes. The options are not very exotic, but everything you order is of decent quality with decent prices. The Dudok applecake is famous in Rotterdam - and served in several restaurants - but it was not too special. However, there was a large collection of different cakes that looked appealing! Service is friendly and fast, the ambiance overall is very good.

I came here for Sunday brunch to try out the famous Dutch pankoek with bacon! I wasn't disappointed and was full until dinner time. The fresh mint tea was needed to wash down the heavy pancake and bacon. The prices are quite affordable too at this busy brunch spot. It's in the middle of all the shopping areas so it's good to walk around afterwards to digest the carbs and fat.

I'm always hesitant when I venture to a new country and order a breakfast option. On this occasion, with the signature Dadok breakfast, I was pleasantly surprised to find a good balance of breads, bacon, eggs, sausage, and cheese. In a city, I was warned, was full of less than friendly people Dadok has a very congenial and amiable English speaking staff. Easy to find while walking, reasonably priced, with plenty of seats on a Saturday morning; very much recommended!

The passion fruit cheesecake was wonderfully light with a pleasant fruit flavor, and the apple pie was moist and not too sweet. Adding raisins was a nice touch and it paired well with whipped cream.

Based on the warme appel taart alone it was really good! Nice spot in the city as well

Formerly known for the worst service in town, now one of the nicest places to visit, with very fast service. It's a Brasserie / Grand Café, and within that category I think it deserves 5 stars. The interior is stylish and comfortable. One of my favourite places for lunch. WiFi is excellent, making Dudok a great place to work from; for example at the newspaper table.

Nice atmosphere, reasonable prices, great food. My glass of house wine was quite small but it was only 3 EU, after all. You have an option to get a carafe (11) or a bottle. And it was good (I ordered the dry white from Spain). I ordered the friend goat cheese over pumpkin risotto and the risotto was rich in an herbal flavor and the texture was just right. The pumpkin was great too. The staff was friendly and I felt very comfortable despite the culture shock I experienced on my first day in The Netherlands.

Yes, it's an institution. Yes, the appeltaart is iconic. Yes, the interior is historic. Certainly, you should come once and take it all in. i love the light-filled interior and the stylish design. The communal table is perfect for a solo snack. The appeltaart, with its whipped cream accompaniment, really is that good. But the service is rushed, and the atmosphere can be hectic on the weekends. You will wait forever for the check. While the servers themselves are perfectly pleasant, they're definitely stretched thin, and it shows.

What a cute brasserie! It was a great place to sit, have mint tea and chat with friends. I'd definitely come back!

great atmosphere over all. As far as the food goes, I think it's above average. In my opinion it is slightly over rated. Everyone raves about their apple cake, but I've had better. It is a great place to chill and have a good food with a group of friends. However, if you're looking for really good bake goods and cakes, I would suggest Koekela over Doedok.

Lovely dinner in this restaurant with reasonable price. They even had the seasonal white asparagus we've been looking for. Service was slow though, probably because they were understaffed. It's like you could never get the attention of the staff without trying real hard to keep looking around or even waving your hands.

I love this place! They have the best apple pie!!!! Shhh!! Don't tell anyone back in the states I said so! Heheheheh

Hate love relationship with Dudok. When its crowded service is bad. Make sure you get there when there is not a lot people around. Food has always been good except once but I ordered outside their procedures! Make sure you taste their breakfast, lunch and apple pie with REAL whipped cream. Good WiFi also and you can read the newspaper as well if you like. Coffee is not that good but wakes you up as well in the morning. I recommend eating dinner elsewhere.

We stopped by around 3pm. The place was packed with people having late lunch, having a drink during shopping and having a coffeebreak. The apple pie is very rich (a lot of butter and sugar involved). So only plan the apple pie stop in your itinerary on a 'hungry' moment. We had a heavy stomach for quite some time. We expected too much of it. Should have shared a portion with two. Dudok's apple pie can also be found all around town (we saw it at Central Station and Restaurant Bazar). My wife had the cheesecake which was fresh in taste and probably a better option not being really hungry. Service was quick and pleasant. As it was crowded it was quite loud. As the floor is of oneven bricks it's not easy to sit stable.

Funny thing is that the owner of Koekela is the former patisserier of Dudok ;-) This place is an institution in Rotterdam and was at the time the first of its kind in The Netherlands. Service and food could be better, but always a pleasure to visit.

The appeltaart or apple pie is one of their signature dishes and should be a must try if you visit.

Dudok is a pleasant and place to have lunch. And although it's busy the service is fast, friendly and efficient. Enough said..