Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
International
Organic
Juice bar
Take-out
European
Honey
Organic food for lunch and dinner. Uses some local produce. Has marked vegan items including vegan desserts. Fully vegetarian as of Dec 2019. Offers a childrens' menu with some plant based dishes. Open Mon-Sun 10:00-22:30.
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Amsterdamsestraatweg 113, Utrecht, Netherlands, 3513AC
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Last update on 17 Jul 2024 by GYSUtrecht
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Added by EmmyVD on 27 Jun 2018
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67 Reviews
First Review by consciouseatingman
JoanneH.
Points +865
Very nice - Edit
Went to this location for the first time after having been at the other Gys before and I very much liked this location! The set-up is a bit bigger than the other one, and it’s also on walking distance from Utrecht central station.
Read moreWe ordered the kapsalon and the mushroom steak. I enjoyed the mushroom steak more, a little spicy and really meat-like. The kapsalon was basically a healthy version of the ordinary kapsalon.
Also highly recommended: the fries (very crispy and tasty) and their “borrelplank” which was quite big and delicious.
So a good place to go for both drinks & snacks as well as dinner (and lunch, but I haven’t tried that at this location yet).
Update 20 nov ‘24: new menu, still good. See added photos! Highly recommend the froyo brownie dessert.
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-06
Pros: Very friendly staff , Nice atmosphere, Tasty food
GYSUtrecht
Dear JoanneH,
Read moreThank you for your positive review and recommendations! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at Gys and that you would recommend us to others :-). Hopefully we may welcome you back for lunch😄very soon!
Liefs, team Gys
Guest
jjovergoor
Points +495
Heerlijk! - Edit
Wij hadden de courgetti en saté. De courgetti was fantastisch, vooral de balletjes met “Parmezaanse kaas” die er op lagen. De saté viel wat tegen, die was wat basic en te weinig satesaus. Maar ondanks dat alsnog erg lekker!
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AlexAvocado
Points +881
Nice terrace - Edit
We had a nice afternoon at the sunny terrace. I liked the ice coffee and the carrot cake with chai. The cake was moist and had a lot of flavour. The lavender cake was okay, but would not come back for that one. The cakes are better than a while ago.
Read moreUpdate October 2024:
Had lunch at Gys. Luckily we made a reservation, because it was very busy. We tried the three course lunch menu. Portions are generous. Everything tasted good. Unfortunately they are not 100% vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-02
Pros: Nice terrace , Ice coffee , Good lunch options
Cons: Not 100% vegan
GYSUtrecht
Dear Alex, thanks for your review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed our sunny terrace and the carrot cake with chai. We appreciate your feedback on the lavender cake and are glad to know our cakes have improved. Hope to see you again soon! Liefs, team Gys
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Diantha
Points +413
Heerlijk vegan 3 gangen menu - Edit
Hier een heerlijk 3 gangen menu gegeten. Eten ziet er goed uit en smaakt ook heerlijk. De porties zijn ook precies goed en de bediening is vriendelijk
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Sarine1994
Points +93
Delicious - Edit
The food is always great here. Original, vegan, tasty flavors, nice staff and tasty drinks. I really like coming here.
Read moreHet eten is hier altijd geweldig. Origineel, vegan, lekkere smaken, aardig personeel en lekkere drankjes. Ik kom hier heel graag.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-20
GYSUtrecht
Dear Sarine, thank you so much for your lovely review! We're happy to hear that you always enjoy our food and the atmosphere. Your continued support means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Liefs, team Gys
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Sjeng
Points +714
Solid - Edit
I can't say that I don't like Gys, they have some tasty food and decent coffee but it's a case of hit and miss for me. It's a solid option in Utrecht, but it just doesn't really do it for me. For lunch I have had some good dishes here in the past, but when I came for dinner I was let down a couple of times by the quality of the dishes. In the past, I didn't like their cakes at all. They have become better over time though and I now quite like them. They are still not the best cakes you can get in Utrecht, but they are good nonetheless. I particularly like the carrot cake with chai spices. The lime-lavender cake is also quite good. I also really like their iced latte (ijskoffie). They ask if you want it sweetened or unsweetened, which is a huge plus for me as I don't like sweeteners in my coffee.
Read moreI do recommend going here though because it is not bad by any means, I guess it just doesn't really do it for me (apart from the lemonade and the fries which are both really good!).
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-30
david_droes
Love all their lunch dishes, and agree that the dinner can be a letdown. Also their baked stuff is gluten free, maybe that’s what you’re missing ha
Read moreSjeng
I guess it could be because it's gluten free but still I've had better gluten free baked goods. Also I find their baked goods very expensive in comparison to other places in Utrecht which sell better baked goods. I agree that they do good lunches :)
Read moredavid_droes
Agreed
Read moreGYSUtrecht
Dear Vegansjeng,
Read morethank you very much for taking the time to share your experiences at Gys with the HappyCow community. We appreciate your honesty and understand that everyone has their own preferences when it comes to food and dining experiences.
We're glad to hear that you enjoyed some of our tasty dishes and found our coffee to be decent. We also appreciate your positive comments about our lemonade and fries, as we strive to offer a variety of delicious options for our guests.
We understand that not all desserts and cakes may suit your personal taste. We constantly aim to improve and provide a wide range of options to cater to different preferences which is why we change our menu on a regular basis.
While we respect that Gys may not be your favorite place, we're grateful for your recommendation and acknowledgment that it is a solid option in Utrecht. We're always open to feedback and appreciate your perspective.
Thank you once again for taking the time to share your thoughts. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future and potentially offer a more enjoyable dining experience that meets your expectations.
Liefs,
team Gys
Guest
DaphD
Points +5907
Still nice, but used to be better - Edit
I like this place, because they have many vegan and organic dishes. However, I don’t understand why they still have a few (lunch) dishes with eggs and dairy.
Read moreI prefer this location over Voorstraat, because it’s more spacious, less crowded and has a nicer terrace. Recently, I wanted to order items from their breakfast menu (that is valid until 11.30) but around 11.00 their banana bread and scones were not yet baked. This was a bit weird.
I noticed that some of the foods that I used to love (kapsalon, pancakes and vegan shakshuka) have become less nice after recipe changes. Some mains miss a good protein source. On the other hand, their pastries are usually good: I really enjoyed their cheesecakes and lemon/poppyseed cake.
Check my pictures for reviews per item.
GYSUtrecht
Dear DaphD, thank you for your detailed review. We’re pleased to hear you enjoy our pastries and appreciate your feedback on our breakfast menu and recipe changes. We’ll take your comments into account for improvements at both our locations. We hope to see you again soon! Liefs, team Gys
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ArnoudW
Points +39
Great food - Edit
Love this place for it’s great food and easy going atmosphere.
Read morePros: Great food, Variety of choices
hack_man
One of my favourite places in Utrecht
Read moreGYSUtrecht
Dear Arnoud, thank you for your lovely review! We're glad to hear that you enjoy our food and the relaxed atmosphere. We hope to welcome you back soon! Liefs, team Gys
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Yokii908
Points +115
Amazing food and desserts - Edit
Really good and unique food! Highly recommend!
Read more(4 stars because not fully vegan)
GYSUtrecht
Dear Yokii, thank you for your fantastic review and your recommendation! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our food and desserts. We understand your concern about the non-vegan options and will continue to work towards providing more plant-based choices. We hope to see you again soon! Liefs, team Gys
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lifeoflouka
Points +541
Geweldig lekker! - Edit
Ontzettende aanrader! We hebben gedineerd en waren zulke grote fans dat we de volgende dag terug kwamen voor ontbijt. Het personeel was heel erg lief!
Read moreDe bloemkoolsteak was bizar lekker, net als de ruffle my truffle.
Ook is er een spelletjes kast, wat ik altijd een leuke bijkomstigheid vind!
(Ook nog een andere keer teruggekomen voor de borrelplank. Dit restaurant heeft alles!)
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-20
Pros: Vriendelijk personeel, Veel keuzes
GYSUtrecht
Beste Lifeoflouka, dankjewel voor deze leuke review! We zijn mega blij om te horen dat je hebt genoten en dat je zelfs de volgende dag terug bent gekomen voor het ontbijt. Hopelijk zien we je snel nog een keertje terug!! Liefs, team Gys
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Marlinn
Points +1405
Prima gegeten - Edit
3-Gangen menu besteld. Heerlijk gegeten. Grote porties, geschikt voor grote eters voor een mooie prijs.
Read moreWij kwamen binnen op een druk moment, dan tref je het qua zitplaats niet altijd even goed en is de service iets trager. Maar eenmaal iets rustiger was het dikke prima.
GYSUtrecht
Beste Marlinn, wat fijn om te horen dat je heerlijk hebt gegeten en wat een mooie foto's! Hopelijk zien we je nog eens bij ons terug. Liefs, team Gys
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EmiliaJarochowska
Points +548
Excellent service, high quality food - Edit
Very positive surprise! I’ve had not so great experience with Gys at Voorstrat so basically wiped out this chain from my map of restaurants, but this branch was completely different. I had a miscommunication with my friends and they booked a 3-course meal before a film, but we didn’t actually have enough time to eat all of it and make it to the movies. The staff were really accommodating and packed our food and desserts, sped it up and even found us some wooden cutlery so we could finish in the cinema. They didn’t show the slightest annoyance at our poor planning, which was very sweet. The food was very solid, clearly with attention to the variety of textures, which I really liked. The flavors were very “Dutch”: mild and not particularly contrasted, but the texture made up for it. Also, someone in the kitchen really really likes dill (ok for me). Sadly not fully vegan as they serve cow milk but 5 stars because of the great service 🙂
Read morePros: Delicious juice, Nice atmosphere
GYSUtrecht
Dear Emilia, thank you for this lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you liked our service and food. And good for you that you had a nice snack for in the movies :-)! Also happy to hear that you enjoyed our Dutch flavoured and textured food! And hopefully we may welcome you and your friends back very soon. Liefs, team Gys
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Glullius
Points +452
Expensive for nothing - Edit
The food was fine but not something I will remember for a very long time. It’s ridiculously expensive so you’d expect a lot, but don’t get anything that’s worth the money, especially the dessert was very small compared to what you pay for it. The coconut soup is very boring, the risotto is okay but tastes somehow worse with every bite you take, and the cookie ice cream is no better than ben and jerry’s.
Read moreYou’d think they would make up for this by having an incredibly good service, but nah. We had to wait a pretty long time to just order some drinks. And the music was a bit too loud.
It’s not for me.
Pros: Unique meals
Cons: Expensive, Tastless, Fix the other toilet please
GYSUtrecht
Dear Glullius,
Read moreThank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We genuinely appreciate your input as it helps us to improve our food and service. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Gys fell short of your expectations.
Regarding the pricing, we offer high-quality, locally produced and most of all 100% organic ingredients in our dishes. On top of that most of the food we serve is home made (sauces, cheeses, drinks etc.). Therefore, we can be a bit more expensive than other places.
Regarding the food itself, we're sorry to hear that it didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback on specific dishes such as the thai coconut soup, sunflower risotto, and dessert is valuable we will definitely discuss this with our kitchen team as well.
On top of that we will address the issue of the music and slow service with our floor team.
We truly value your feedback and hope that you will give us another opportunity to exceed your expectations in the future. Thank you again for your feedback and for choosing Gys.
Liefs, team Gys
Guest
RobPenn
Points +36
Lovely - Edit
Nice menu, friendly staff, good food & drinks.
Read moreThe ONLY thing, I would warn travellers of; card only payments.
Pros: Food, Staff
Cons: Card only
GYSUtrecht
Dear Rob, thank you for your kind words and five-star review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our food and that our staff helped you well. We indeed do not accept cash in order to guarantee the safety of our staff. We understand that this might be an inconvenience and sorry for that! Hopefully we may welcome you back with us very soon. Liefs, team Gys
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david_droes
Points +3823
Great vegan food - Edit
They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner - the only non-vegan option are eggs in the Shakshuka 🍳 (just get rid of that, how hard can it be?).
Read moreI’ve been coming for over two years & it’s always delightful. The food is creative and always tasty, portions are good and staff is friendly!
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-18
Pros: Well balanced flavors , Unique food , Fresh ingredients
GYSUtrecht
Dear David_droes,
Read moreWe love the fact that you've taken the time to share your experience at Gys with the HappyCow community! Thank you so much for that.
Our chefs are very happy to read you enjoyed all the food and appreciate the feedback about the saltiness of the shroom steak. We also like to thank you for the feedback on the waiting time and the service being slow, this does not sound like how things usually go at Gys so we will look further into this. Thanks for letting us know!
Once again,
thanks David for your kind words and great review!
Looking forward to welcoming you back at Gys! 😄
Liefs,
team Gys
Guest
TirzaRoza
Points +46
Loved this place - Edit
Super vriendelijke bediening, maar echt. Fijne gastvrije sfeer. Heerlijk eten. Vegan. Wat wil je nog meer? Kunnen jullie alsjeblieft ook in Amsterdam een zaak openen? 😇
Read morePros: Hospitality, Delicious food, Good atmosphere
GYSUtrecht
Beste Tirza, wat een leuke review! We zouden willen dat het mogelijk was om een zaak in Amsterdam te openen. Mocht dat mogelijk zijn ben jij de eerste die het hoort ;-). Hopelijk zien we je snel een keertje terug in Utrecht!! Liefs, team Gys
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ManuelValle
Points +29
Tasty, varied, professional and consistent - Edit
Went with a group for a small wedding, the service was very friendly but professional, with suggestions and solutions for everything.
Read moreThe food is top quality, creative and tasty. It was the nicest vegan lunch we've had in a while.
The place is cute, and coffee is delicious!
GYSUtrecht
Dear ManuelValle,
Read morewe are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at Gys. Especially since it was for a wedding!! Hopefully we see you back with us soon so we can provide you with the best vegan dinner you will ever have :-).
Liefs, team Gys
Guest
MartijnLemmens
Points +259
Fantastic experience - Edit
It was my second time here and I again enjoyed it very much. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere, superb food and a friendly staff.
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly staff, Not too expensive
GYSUtrecht
Dear Martijn, how nice to hear that you enjoyed our food and liked our staff! Hopefully we may welcome you back soon :). Liefs, team Gys
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himaleo
Points +18
lekker en verassend - Edit
Een vegan High Tea kado gekregen, wat een leuk cadeautje!
Read moreZag er spectaculair uit met veel verrassende smaken.
Wel een beetje zwaar en eigenlijk teveel voor een lunch maar o zo verassend.
Leuk geserveerd, zeer vriendelijke bediening en met uitgebreide toelichting. Het antwoord op een vraag werd zelfs speciaal voor ons opgezocht.
Ook mooi dat hier veel aandacht wordt besteed aan verantwoord ondernemen, niet alleen qua klimaat maar ook fair trade.
Pros: verrassend en vriendelijk en vegan, verantwoord
Cons: sapjes vond ik minder lekker maar dat is smaak
GYSUtrecht
Heey Himaleo, Wat fantastisch om te horen dat jullie de verrassende smaken en vriendelijke bediening hebben gewaardeerd! 😊 Bedankt voor het delen van je feedback, inclusief de opmerking over de sapjes. We nemen jullie suggesties zeker ter harte. We streven ernaar om onze ervaringen continu te verbeteren en hopen jullie in de toekomst nog meer te verrassen! 🌱🌟 Tot gauw! Liefs, team Gys
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InekeWillems
Points +17
Fantastisch - Edit
Samen met mijn zus een vegan high tea besteld. Fantastisch verzorgd en enorm smaakvol. Variatie in smaken en in sensaties.
Read moreOok de bediening was onwijs fijn en toegankelijk.
We hebben genoten
GYSUtrecht
Heey Ineke,
Read moreWat geweldig om te horen dat jullie hebben genoten van de vegan high tea! 🌱🍰 Bedankt voor het delen van jullie positieve ervaring. Hopelijk mogen we jullie in de toekomst opnieuw verwelkomen voor een smaakvolle ervaring! 🌈✨ Liefs, team Gys
Guest
JanbNL
Points +69
Lekker eten - Edit
Ruime keuze uit vegan opties, orgineel in de bedachte hapjes
Read morePros: Aardige bediening die graag uitlegt, Lokaal bier, Ruime keuze
Cons: Niet echt goedkoop
GYSUtrecht
Beste Jan, dankjewel voor je leuke review! Leuk om te horen dat je onze kaart origineel vindt en dat ons personeel je goed heeft geholpen. We snappen dat onze prijzen aan de hoge kant liggen. Dit komt voornamelijk omdat we 100% biologisch zijn en heel veel zelfgemaakte producten hebben. Aangezien we dit erg belangrijk vinden (en zo ons steentje bijdragen aan het klimaat) kunnen prijzen hoger zijn dan bij andere restaurants. Hopelijk zien we je snel een keertje bij ons terug en mogen we je weer verrassen met onze originele gerechtjes :). Liefs, team Gys
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carloriswick
Points +16
Really nice vegan dishes in Utrecht - Edit
We just had a quick main course, but was very tasty on on point.
Read moreNext time in Utrecht will go back.
GYSUtrecht
Dear Carlo, thank you for your kind and positive review. Good to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We hope you come back to Utrecht soon then ;-). Liefs, team Gys
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Maureendenhamer
Points +16
Heerlijk gegeten! - Edit
Goede prijs/ kwaliteit. Eten is goed. Medewerkers zijn erg vriendelijk!
Read moreGYSUtrecht
Hoi Maureen, dankjewel voor je leuke review! We hopen je graag binnenkort weer terug te zien bij ons!
Read moreLiefs,
team Gys
Guest
Maaikeee
Points +107
Lekker en fijne plek in de tuin - Edit
Genoten van de high tea! En heerlijk in de schaduwrijke tuin gezeten. Vriendelijke bediening.
Read morePros: Plek, heerlijk buiten zitten, Fijn dat alles vegan is, Lekker sapje erbij
GYSUtrecht
Hoi Maaikeee,
Read moreWat superleuk om te zien dat je bij Gys langs bent geweest om te genieten van de high tea 😄. Nog leuker om te lezen dat je ervan hebt genoten op ons schaduwrijke terras. We hopen je graag weer een ander keertje bij ons te mogen verwelkomen voor een high tea of iets anders lekkers!
Liefs,
team Gys
Guest
Reneener
Points +97
Very impressive dinner experience - Edit
Me and my mom (both vegan) went to Gys, which I found out about after an online search for vegan restaurants in Utrecht. I had reserved a spot on the terrace, which was nice, if a bit cramped. Lots of plants, friendly personnel. We both took the three course diner option, starting with a Thai coconut soup each which we really liked. Big fan of the shiitakes in it. For the main course my mom got the Shroom Steak and I got the Kapsalon. Both were super good, I was especially impressed with the mushroom steak and snuck in a lot of bites from my mom's plate (with her permission). It was unique and very well seasoned. The kapsalon was great too, I was super impressed with the vegan "cheese" on it. Fries as a side were very good too. Our desserts, The Orange One and Chocolate Dream, were very nice as well. I was impressed with the elderflower ice cream.
Read moreAltogether a lovely experience, l definitely want to come here again - or at least their other location. They have a lot of "borrelhapjes" I am curious about as well. The street is noisy but the food is so worth it.
Pros: Many vegan options, Unique and tasty dishes, Friendly personnel
Cons: A bit cramped, Next to a busy road
GYSUtrecht
Dear Reneener,
Read moreFirstly, we would like to thank you and your mom for stopping by our restaurant and enjoying a three-course dinner! We loved reading that you both were so enthusiastic about the dishes! The vegan cheese on the kapsalon is lovely, right? Our chefs actually experimented quite a bit with this before they were satisfied 😊
We hope to welcome you to our other location or at this Gys any day in the future! And if you want to try the snacks, we definitely can recommend the snack platter as this comprises of a selection of all our snacks so you can taste it all😄
Liefs,
team Gys
Liefs,
team Gys
Guest
LekkerEten
Points +16
Delicious vegan high tea - Edit
Wonderful and original high tea. More than enough and delicious! We took the left overs home with us.
Read morePros: Very tasty., As much tea as you want and a glass of juice., Nice seats outside.
Cons: Parking for cars is very expensive.
GYSUtrecht
Hoi LekkerEten,
Read moreWe are very happy to read you enjoyed the high tea and even had some delicious left-overs to take home 😊 Hope to welcome you back to Gys any day!
Liefs,
team Gys
Guest
nishaaa
Points +5356
wonderful - Edit
super cozy and lovely restaurant to have a healthy vegan meal ! so glad to find gf options here too. if you sign up for the vegan student association you can get 20% discount😄
Read moreGYSUtrecht
Thank you Nishaaa for your enthusiastic and lovely review! We hope we can welcome you again in the future.
Read moreLiefs, team Gys
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