Samantha S.
Yelp
A must-see if you're visiting Rotterdam, a huge convenience if you're catching a train, and a great alternative for local shoppers.
The architecture is unique: a fun, colorful, landmark just a minute away from the Rotterdam Blaak station. It's instantly recognizable in the daytime and an extravagant pop of color at night.
The inside is just as dazzling, with produce, nuts, spices, flowers, meat, fish, cheese, coffee, bread, baked goods, candy, and much more on the main floor. If you head downstairs, you'll find an Albert Heijn and more prosaic offerings, like ATMs and bathrooms. Upstairs on a mezzanine level are restaurants and cafes, although there are some on the main floor as well.
It was bustling both times we were there, once during the day and once at night, although a lot of people seemed to be tourists (which might mean prices are not competitive with existing shops). But it's certainly convenient.
Some of the stalls have a few stools, but otherwise there's no seating for shoppers who get tired or just want to relax with a cup of coffee. The tables outside the mezzanine cafes belong to those cafes, which is a shame, as they would provide a nice perch to watch the passing scene. I think this could be a much more welcoming environment with this minor improvement.
Apart from that minor criticism, this is a wonderful new addition to the Rotterdam shopping scene.