Fort aan de Klop — Restaurant in Utrecht

I stopped by this place during a bike trip, hoping to have a quick coffee break. I pointed to a table and kindly asked the waitress if I could sit there just for a short coffee before continuing my ride. She was friendly and said yes — but then ignored me for the next 15 minutes, even though she looked directly at me and walked past several times. Eventually, a woman (perhaps the manager or owner) came over and told me to change tables because the one I had been sitting at was reserved. At that point, I decided to leave without ordering anything.

I’m not giving one star because the place itself looks well-kept, has a nice atmosphere, and other guests seemed to be getting good service. Perhaps it was a cultural misunderstanding, and they simply weren’t expecting a foreign tourist to drop by...

The food is great and they are perfectly set up to cater to crowds. You are able to order with a QR code and there is a flashy light that tells you were and when to pick up your food. It is a very smooth self service experience, which makes it possible to have tables spread out so it doesn't feel crowded even during cool events that also take place at the Fort. My favourite of those is when the Circus visits. Circus Snor is definitely a great experience, both for kids, but also...

This is a truly a magical place. It's an old, very peculiar WW1 bunker, hidden in the bush and surrounded by water. There are goats, a big field for kids to play on and a nice restaurant. You can even camp here and there's a rare bat colony in the bunker. A perfect place in the summer and it's close if you have a bike. It's located next to the old river Vecht, very popular amongst hikers and bikers. I never dined here, but the sandwiches and cakes...