Crave Coffee & Bakery — Restaurant in Rotterdam

I love this place. It has amazing pastries with interesting flavor combinations. I tried around 5 positions so far and everything was good! My favorite is matcha passion fruit danish.

The baristas are extremely kind and positive, I always feel welcomed here. The space feels very cozy and peaceful, especially on the sunny days.

I can also recommend it as a study/work spot. The only downside in that regard is that there’s only 2 sockets, meaning there’s only one corner where you can comfortably charge your gadgets.

The price is indeed a bit higher than some other places (1-2 euros plus for a coffee+pastry bill), but the difference isn’t significant and...

A wonderful plant-based bakery in the heart of Rotterdam! The coffee is consistently excellent and always comes with Oatly - at no extra charge, which is a big plus for me.

I tried both the pistachio cruffin and the pistachio croissant. The cruffin stood out with its more interesting flavor and texture, while the croissant felt a bit ordinary and didn’t really surprise me.

Some might be hesitant about the plant-based concept, but trust me - their pastries are just as good (if not better!) than those from more traditional bakeries.

Definitely my...

Went to check out this place for coffee and a croissants. Did not disappoint. Everything was tasty and super fresh. Service is also very friendly.

I also like that this is not outsourced croissant or banana bread. Everything is handmade (just making the pastry dough is labour-intensive and time-consuming) and really good quality. The fact that it's 100% plant based is a bonus. I went in to try a cruffin (croissant muffin) and ended up buying 3 other things to have at home!

Will definitely go back, ideally after a session at Rocycle to keep...