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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
International
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Breakfast
Est. Spring 2013; eliminated meat 2019. Vegan eatery that is an urban and green hangout in the middle of Rotterdam. Offers food, fresh drinks, and garden vibes. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, and coffee. NOTE: Reported to offer cow's milk April 2025. Open Mon-Tue 09:00-18:00, Wed-Sun 09:00-21:00.
144 Reviews
First Review by peterdh
nkngs
Points +452
Super! - Edit
Heerlijk tentje met een goede kaart.
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QuintyRog
Points +42
Goeie chaps - Edit
Snel bediend, vriendelijke bediening en super lekker gegeten!
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MaruFerrara
Points +1036
Great food, good vibe! - Edit
The food was delicious and, even though we ordered burger, nachos and kapsalon, it didn’t feel like junk food, it tasted healthy!
Read morePros: Delicious and healthy
Cons: A little expensive
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lukec98
Points +693
Great vibe, okay food - Edit
The place is really lovely with a great atmosphere and decor. The food was okay, gave this 4* due to the price, I found it to be wildly overpriced which was really disappointing.
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EmmyVD
Points +5778
Work spot - Edit
Convenient that you can work on the upper floor. Lighting is quite dark at some tables but it was a fine spot to get work done.
Read moreNote that you don't have to wait to be seated at the entrance sign. I waited for like 10 min till other visitors told me they didn't come as they also had waited there for a while.
I had the hulk green smoothie and the Asian soul bowl. The smoothie was tasty but small ;)
The Asian bowl was okay and so was the side salad. I was happy to get in some fresh greens but all in all the flavour was not that special, especially for that price. Would be a convenient work spot if the prices would more affordable.
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RobinJennifer
Points +2085
Very good food - Edit
Lovely staff. Food was good and everything was vegan. Will be back to this place.
Read morePros: Love the interior , Friendly staff
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food4ricky
Points +2231
Breakfast of Champions! - Edit
The "breakfast of Champions" is absolutely recommended! I got a big plate with great and nurturing food. Coffee is also awesome.
Read moreGreat venue, nice people.
All vegan by the way. I really don't understand why it's listed as vegetarian on Happy Cow. The only non-vegan thing is that you can ask for cow milk for coffee. But that's it.
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ichbinberie
Points +80
Good - Edit
Very hipstery, lots of options (eg choosing type of milk)
Read morePros: Nice breakfast/lunch
Cons: Bit expensive
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MatthijsGerms
Points +241
Very nice vibe and food - Edit
Friendly staff, could not decide what to eat so many good options
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Very nice cakes
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Doortjez
Points +6142
Great food - Edit
08-01-23: Visited again. Service was friendly and everything came quickly. Carrot cake was absolutely amazing as were the fritters. Would recommend going here if you are nearby.
Read more17-10-22: Friendly service though inexperienced. Made multiple mistakes and didn't know the menu properly.
Food was delicious and came quickly. I would definitely recommend taking the Oreo cake, that was amazing! Drinks were nice as well.
Really sad that they insist on still serving cow's milk on request, completely unnecessary as milk is one of the easiest things to replace with a vegan option.
Restaurant has a nice industrial vibe upstairs but the toilets downstairs were just rundown. Going down I felt like I wasn't supposed to be there as there it was a mess with left over boxes, ladders and trash and the walls were made of just plain chipboard. They tried to make it look nice with drawings on the walls but it still felt like it was halfway finished.
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-09
Pros: Delicious food, friendly service, good vibes
Cons: Cow milk as an option still, toilets look half finished
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FionaVegan
Points +294
Nice restaurant for a little something - Edit
Went there for lunch the wrap was okay and the humshuka amazing. The ambience was cozy and kinda special. The service okay.
Read morePros: Good food, nice ambience
Cons: Cowmilk, okay service
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Gloriya
Points +812
Place for breakfast - Edit
The food was good, ideal for breakfast
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SakuraJennifer
Points +2994
Lovely place for brunch and lunch - Edit
Enjoyed brunch here with my friend in a cozy atmosphere. Would come back!
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Marianne1967
Points +2248
Nice atmosphere! - Edit
Love the different corners in Backyard. Also the location is very good with unique shops. The dishes are quite different; really love them all.
Read moreTheir drinks and cakes are also very good.
From the beginning the owners really love to hear from customers what they think of their dishes. I am really glad they discontinued the animal ingredients option.
The only thing not plantbased left is that you can have cow milk in your coffee, but the owner told me today that option will probably disappear in the future.
I am very that happy to have them in our beautiful city of Rotterdam!
Updated from previous review on 2018-09-24
Pros: Vegan dishes only, Friendly owners and staff, Nice interior and bathroom
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Brauny
Points +875
Yummy food - Edit
Cosy venue with yummy food.
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jaeszy
Points +481
Nice place for breakfast - Edit
Indoor and outdoor seating is both very nice. Coffee/ Chai tea was very good. The waiter was friendly and the food came quickly. We had the avocado sandwich which was really good and a waffel that was okay.
Read moreSadly they still offer cows milk, although it‘s nice that you specifically have to ask for it and the „normal milk“ is plant based.
Updated from previous review on 2022-11-01
Pros: nice seating, dogs allowed
Cons: still sells dairy
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ManonDirkzwager
Points +680
Lovely restaurant - Edit
We love backyard! 💚 Everything is 100% vegan and the menu is huge! The location is great, right in the center of Rotterdam.
Read morePros: Great food and a lot of choice, Nice staff, Location is perfect
Cons: -
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jan.patrick
Points +594
Great food & drinks - Edit
Great staff, nice interior and food & drinks are good too
Read morePros: Clearly labeled vegan options , Plant based milk as standard
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Kittybiscuit
Points +10003
Delicious - Edit
We walked in on a Friday night and although it was busy, the restaurant wasn’t noisy. I ordered the sweet potato nachos. I thought at first they were small but it was really filling. I loved the way the potato had the skin on still and it worked really well with the corn chips and the beans. Plenty of avocado too. I loved the coconut bacon. We shared a piece of Oreo cake too. I also got a mint tea which was lovely and refreshing. My partner had the tikka masala bowl. Service was friendly and the restaurant is nice and has a nice ambiance.
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faenomenal
Points +405
Scherp geprijsd - Edit
Leuke plek. Voor een 3 gangen menu betaal je €26,50. We waren met z’n vijven en probeerden alle voorgerechten. Vooral de linzensoep was erg lekker. Springrolls & ciabatta met humus en aioli vielen ook in de smaak. De hoofdgerechten waren lekker, maar ze waren helaas lauw. Met name de zoete aardappelfrietjes vonden we heerlijk (krokant, smaakvol).
Read moreAls toetje namen we alle taarten
- blueberry no cheesecake: een van de betere vegan cheesecakes qua structuur die ik geproefd heb.
- carrotcake: (heb ik zelf maar 1 hapje van op, kan me even niet meer herinneren wat ik daarvan vond. Volgens mij wel lekker 🤷🏼♀️)
- oreotaart: goede smaak, cakelagen een beetje droog, de topping is heeft een meringue-achtige structuur (heel lekker)
Pros: Betaalbaar, Veel opties
Cons: Lauw hoofdgerecht
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Gregadeth420
Points +236
Great coffee. Açai bowls! - Edit
To earn 5 stars get gluten free bread and get rid of regular milk. You can’t claim to do healthy food if your food is going to make celiacs like me sick. Simply having bread opens up a ton more hot food items to people with the disease like me. And it’s such a simple fix to add these items to your menu: it’s a no brainier. Your coffee is fire tho and so is the açai bowl.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan , The coffee , Breakfast til 4pm
Cons: No gluten free bread , Don’t really cater to celiacs at all , Get rid of the baby cow growth juice
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RozemarijnVanKampen
Points +304
Great atmosphere and amazing food - Edit
I always love having lunch at Backyard, and today was no different. I ordered the Ceasar salad which has vegan chicken, sauce, avocado and croutons. It was a light, but nutritious salad.
Read moreService was fast and friendly. During the lunch rush, it's a bit loud, but not obstructive.
Pros: Lots of options, Great taste, Price is reasonable
Cons: Can be a bit loud during lunch rush
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PatrikBird
Points +1559
great breakfast and coffee - Edit
relaxed atmosphere with very delicious breakfast and great service!
Read morePros: nice staff, default milk is vegan, very yummy breakfast
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glorialola
Points +255
Bel menù - Edit
Locale molto carino, in ottima posizione. Prezzi nella norma, varia scelta nel menù e panini ben farciti.
Read morePros: Menù completamente vegano , Ottima posizione
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PatrykGostomski
Points +121
Highly recommend :) - Edit
Delicious food with outstanding design inside. You really can feel like you are in a beautiful garden.😄There is a lot of space - two floors outside area. Staff is nice, helpful and friendly. Food delicious, many choices - fast foods like kapsalon or burgers, but also more healthy meals like for example bowls. Breakfasts, alcohols, coffee - you will find everything. Prices are a little bit above an average but still affordable. Highly recommend this place :)
Read morePros: A lot of choices , Delicious , Beautiful design
Cons: A little bit expensive
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NielsvanderTuuk
Points +47
Urban soul food - Edit
Great urban soul food, also a place to take your meat munching friend
Read morePros: Practically all vegan, Urban vibe, Mixed and inclusive
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AsepticFrost
Points +248
Good for a quick lunch - Edit
Restaurant mainly offers burgers and sandwiches. We had a cheeseburger with sweet potato fries, which were good even though a bit pricey, pita bread with dips and veggie fried rolls (both good but nothing special). Given the available choices in the city centre it’s a good option!
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