Vegan
Beer/Wine
European

A fully vegan restaurant using ingredients from mostly local suppliers. Has a terrace on the water side. Occasionally hosts events. Does not take cash. Lunch items can be ordered until 3:00 pm. Open Mon-Sun 09:00-23:00.


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116 Reviews

First Review by LisaKersbergen

Anile15

Points +98

Vegan
26 Feb 2020

Interesting food, nice atmosphere

Interesting combinations of tastes, quite inventive. Nice atmosphere and staff.

hack_man

Points +24979

Vegan
30 Dec 2019

We can recall the harmony

A place of immense satisfaction, enlightenment and relaxed excitement. Veganism is fully embraced. Prepare to experience a tapas style journey of culinary delights. I’d recommend 2 or 3 dishes per person. We opted for the tangy buffalo cauliflower wings, a tempeh tandoori, falafel, spelt risotto with kale and beetroot tapenade with home made bread. No pressure, no idiots, open kitchen, chilled vibes, cool staff and a wonderful canal setting. This is not Amsterdam. It’s better.

Pros: many vegan options , Darkly lit at night , Beautiful canal setting

KoenvanderWielen

Points +49

Vegetarian
02 Nov 2019

Best veggie food

I really loved the food they serve here. Best place to eat some veggie food! However the service is really really slow..

mdvanderjagt

Points +277

Vegan
01 Nov 2019

So good!!

Had the chef's menu which can be totally vegan. And it was so good. Everthing with veggies as main ingredient. It was elegant and very tasteful. The location is very laidback and down to earth. Will...be...back!!

Pros: Lots of vegan choices, Very good dishes, Very nice staff

LeenL

Points +1786

Vegan
28 Sep 2019

Lekker

Lekkere salades, vers en kwalitatief. Heel gezellig zitten.

YvYv

Points +203

Vegetarian
03 Jun 2019

Excellent food and good beer selection

A large, open space that has been decorated very cleverly such that despite the openness it feels cosy. A multi-functional space for working, reading, chatting or having a full 3-course meal. Also has a pleasant outdoor area. The food is excellent and the staff are friendly. Try a local beer from the interesting beer selection or the veggie 'bitterballen'!

Updated from previous review on 2019-02-02

lheeman

Points +227

Vegetarian
20 May 2019

Delicious food in a great setting

Lovely terrace, nice atmosphere and really tasty food for a reasonable price. Good service too.

AndreiaMendes

Points +18

Vegan
23 Apr 2019

Best vegetarian meal

Went to Broei last night for the first time and I really enjoyed my meal! Good food and atmosphere. The staff are friendly.

Updated from previous review on 2019-04-23

Pros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, Great atmosphere

Chantal2812

Points +149

Vegetarian
18 Apr 2019

Great food, but really (!!!) small portions

The concept is shared dining, of which I am a great fan. We ordered the chef’s choice, but with this we did not get our own plate, so I had to share my dishes with my (old) collegues. I love my (old) collegues, but for me it was a little bit too intimate! 😂

The chef’s special would consist of 6 dishes per person. I was in shock after the third round when they told us they served us 6 dishes already. It seemed that all the plates consist of two portions. We had to order some bar food, because we were still graving for more food. The cauliflower buffalo wings were absolutely amazing! It really taste like real chicken wings. It was really tasty.

Pros: Great food! , Cauliflower buffalo wings are amazing

Cons: Expensive, Really, really (!!!) small portions, Not even an own plate

AnaïsPuyobro

Points +46

Vegan
28 Feb 2019

Favorite restaurant in Utrecht

This place is amazing. Outstanding decoration to start with. The chef shows a lot of creativity using seasonal fruits and veggies. Always nice combination of flavors and textures. Never disappointed!

zoilala

Points +105

Vegan
18 Nov 2018

Nice place to work and eat!

Went here to work with a friend a lot. After 12 oclock you can only work with your laptop on the "working" tables. Although the staff is quite slow and not always nice you get free water and they have nice coffee. Also very good food! The owner is a nice guy! And is also involed how to make the city Utrecht more sustainable.

Pros: Good work space, Nice coffee and food

Cons: Staff not always nice

IsabeauJensen

Points +450

Vegan
28 Oct 2018

Options a bit limiting

The staff here is is a bit condescending in my opinion. The lunch menu is ok, but nothing special.

JensHötger

Points +44

Vegan
03 Oct 2018

Awesome seasonal food

We went there and they had just shortly started their autumn menu.
The dishes were really well balanced in taste, allowing the incrediends to still be present on their own but merge into a great experience together.

The service was really good and the place has a nice atmosphere too. Definitely not the last time I have been there.

Michael-vdB

Points +25

Vegetarian
16 Sep 2018

Aanrader

Absolute aanrader: mooie verfijnde gerechten, leuke hippe ambiance, aardig personeel, goede service.

Pros: Creatieve gerechten, Leuke ambiance

consciouseatingman

Points +37

Vegetarian
31 Aug 2018

Great atmosphere

I really like the atmosphere at this restaurant. I could hang out all day. It is a little bit chaotic during the main lunch and dinner hours because it is so popular there.

The food was good, tasty, and healthy. I like the staff too.

Mar1art

Points +15

Vegetarian
27 Jul 2018

Nice ambiance

Very nice place. Liked the food, even my omni husband was pleased. Very interesting atmosphere, they play music on vinyl.

Pros: Quite big menu, good size of portions

Cons: Doesn't have AC

akro

Points +13

Vegetarian
27 Jul 2018

Delicious taste festival

This was one of the best vegetarian food I ever had, the mixture of different tastes, the exotic and innovative combination, the presentation and finally the lovely service makes me still excited. Thanks to the Chef and the entire staff.

Pros: novel veggie combinations

Cons: Quality is expensive indeed

Gerdje

Points +48

Vegan
30 May 2018

WoW zo lekker!

Ik zie wat laptops en hippe mensen en toch niet teveel. De muziek is aanwezig en mag van mij wat zachter maar ach dat is persoonlijk. De sfeer is relaxt. De bediening is hulpvaardig bij het maken van keuzes. Ook voor het bier en weten waar ze het over hebben. Heerlijk geluncht !

Pros: Alles vegetarisch veel veganistisch (of te maken), Vriendelijke en hulpvaardige bediening

Cons: Soms wat te drukke muziek. Al wende dat snel.

MarijkeB

Points +140

Vegan
26 May 2018

Amazing place and food!

Such an amazing place and the food was so good, and for a great price! Really nice venue as well and very friendly staff. And enough vegan options. Would recommend it!

Pros: enough vegan options, great food

spade

Points +39

Vegan
20 May 2018

Überraschung

Äußerlich eher unscheinbar, zeigt sich innen ein gemütlicher und offensichtlich beliebter Ort. Sogar Coworkingspace wird tagsüber angeboten. Sehr freundliche Bedienung.

Pros: Veagan und Laktosefrei ist im Menü gekennzeichnet

Cons: Etwas laut, da die Küche über die ganze Breite des, Raumes offen ist., Man kann sich daran aber schnell gewöhnen.

MichielHoogstraten

Points +21

Mostly Veg
16 May 2018

De vega rendang is niet normaal lekker! Aanrader!

Fijn restaurant voor vegetarische smaak

Pros: Aardige mensen in de bediening., Zonnig terras

happyowl

Points +2539

Vegan
08 May 2018

Don't hesitate and just visit

We were really surprised by Broei - the pictures on here really don't do it justice ;) The food is creative and flavorful (for example the red beet rendang or the dessert with a cumin cake). A nice go-to if you're visiting Utrecht, together with Oproer!

Eva*

Points +263

Vegan
04 Nov 2017

nice atmosphere

We made a reservation and were told on the phone, also upon arrival that there'd be limited time for us. Staff was rather socializing with some people at the bar.. ;) so we only had time for one course because of that and it wasnt that special nor enough for going a night out afterwards. It was a nice place though and everyone was friendly.

Mali

Points +92

Vegetarian
06 Oct 2017

Amazing food, nice atmosphere

This is really an amazing restaurant. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is very nice. The waitresses are very relaxed and friendly. It’s not cheap but neither expensive.

Pros: amazing food , nice atmosphere

markv

Points +35

Vegan
02 Oct 2017

Great food, creative and tastful

Had dinner with a good friend at Broei 2wks ago. Pleasantly surprised by the fact good plant-based food can be enjoyed in a place with a good vibe and atmosphere. Main dish with egg-plant and bulgar (if I recall correct), really tasteful. Desert was a choc. mousse with earth pear. I think I never had that before, but what an awesome taste and structure! I always created my own (non-vegan) chocolate mousse and never found any better recipe. Hated to give that dish up with going vegan, though this version lighted up my day, knowing a solid plant based alternative is actually at hand :-)

So far BROEI is the best vegan place I've been to in NL, combining a 'regular' good atmosphere with creative dishes, good timing of the menu delivery, thoughtful service and nice juices to come along. Yes I will definitely return!

Pros: Creative, tasteful plant based dishes, Nice buzz, nice venue, Garage park is 1 min walk

Cons: Location Centre Utrecht (for me that is), Opening hrs till 22u (23u would be better)

bloesemconfetti

Points +178

Vegan
12 Aug 2017

Food has gotten so good!

I live close to Broei but somehow I had never been super impressed by them. Sure, they have a lovely and cosy interior and serve vegetarian food, but up until now their vegan selection has been pretty meager, to the point where one waiter even seemed annoyed when I asked if a soup they served that day was vegan.

Things have changed for the better, however! As one other reviewer mentioned, their kimchi-tempeh sandwich (on the menu in summer 2017) is simply amazing. I've also been there for dinner and was very happy with the spicy cauliflower steak.

In addition, they have a nice selection of sodas (try the cucumber one!) and serve a decent coffee, even with oat milk. (Have to say though that for truly epic coffee you'll have to go across the street to Brauhaus.. you could even pack lunch from Broei to eat at Brauhaus.. just an idea).

Overall, Broei is now a restaurant I happily go to since they have upgraded their vegan options. That kimchi-tempeh sandwich is a dream.

Pros: some great vegan options, nice drinks, good workspace!

Cons: more vegan options would be nice, no vegan cakes?

vincenthoutman

Points +153

Vegan
14 Jul 2017

Who needs options?

Who needs more vegan options when the kim chi tempeh sandwich is the best damn sandwich ever?

Not me.

Go and eat it.

Great location and vibe too.




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