There's speciality coffee and then there's Caffènation where the blend of brew is given to the exact percentage, and where each of the beans have a backstory. From coffee capsules, filter on tap, to the deliciously creamy cortados and chocolate-topped cappuccino's, this is an addictively-good caffeine fix. Though there's multiple outposts within the city, our favourite is within the green oasis of PAKT. Perch on one of the numerous tree-hugged benches surrounding a child-friendly, or dog-welcoming park during the weekend buzz. 

This world-famous restaurant run by famous chefs Sergio Herman and Nick Bril is situated in an old military-hospital chapel. We love the contrast between the atmosphere of the historic building and the striking modern design by Piet Boon. If you can't get a table in the main dining room, try the more low key Upper Room Bar upstairs!

For a stomach-hugging bowl of warm ramen broth, topped with jammy soy eggs, kimchi 'pork don' (thinly sliced and sweetly marinated pork), or a miso-covered tempura tofu, head to Apo's. Helmed by Apo Tsuboi, the izakaya bistro is an effortlessly cool Japanese kitchen fused with fresh Belgian influence. A flock of locals gathers for ongiri to-go throughout lunchtime rush hour, and a host of laid-back diners come for a casual dinner in the evening.