With the industrial exterior it's easy just to cycle past this spot - that is when there's not a queue lined up outside. But once inside, though a vast space, it's unbelievably cosy. Perhaps it's the eclectic mix of furniture, chalk boards, and paintings on the wall, or the smell of their own freshly roasted coffee. 

Bar Schiemond emerged from its café counterpart, paying homage to its dock worker roots and fast becoming Rotterdam's life and soul. Albeit, the pre-work booze has been swapped for natural vines and a fully seasonal menu. Pumpkin is lathered with a beurre blank, raddichio complemented by a creamy tahini jus and plates of grilled fish served with a potato mousse. Though, if the menu sounds sophisticated it's in no ways fussy: the red, tarpaulin covers stretch across the terrace, the inside remains simple with beige tiles and black leather bar stools and a disco ball becomes the centerpiece. Cozy, no nonsense, affordable. But above all, jolly well exceptional.

Whether you're in the mood for a delicious homemade cake or a bracing cup of coffee to get you going you're sure to love Blend Artwork and Coffee. Preserving the great legacy of Studio Unfolded, art, coffee, design, and good food are all integrated together. 

Inspired by the seasons, Milan Gataric creates masterpieces in this Rotterdam-based restaurant. Established for more than 25 years, you know that this place is going to be good. With a possible set menu and complementing wine pairing, this restaurant has it all.