6x outdoor dining spots for Utrecht's late summer
Want to hold on to summer a little longer? Of course, the best way to do that is on a patio with the sun on your face. Even in late summer, there are plenty of spots in Utrecht where you can enjoy sitting outside. From a terrace by the water to a sunny spot surrounded by greenery: at these 6 terraces, you can enjoy the late-summer sun for even longer.
Café Ledig Erf
The terrace at Café Ledig Erf is a great place to relax as soon as the sun comes out. Thanks to its open location at the end of the Oudegracht, you can enjoy the sun here for a nice long time. Find a spot on the spacious terrace, order a drink, and watch the cyclists and passersby go by. A great place to celebrate late summer with a drink or a bite to eat.
Tolsteegbrug 3
SOIA
SOIA – Strand Oog in Al is situated in a unique location between the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal and the Merwede Canal. Thanks to its open setting, this is a wonderful spot to catch the last rays of sunshine at the end of the day. Settle in by the water for a drink, lunch, or dinner, and be sure to stick around as the sun slowly sets.
Kanaalweg 199
Camping Ganspoort
Camping Ganspoort may not be a traditional campground, but on the sunny terrace by the water, you’ll feel like you’re on vacation for a moment. Settle in for lunch, drinks, or dinner, enjoy the view of the water, and soak up as many rays of sunshine as you can while you’re at it. That way, you can hold off the end of summer just a little bit longer.
Helling 87
Landhuis in de Stad
Prefer to soak up the sun surrounded by greenery? Landhuis in de Stad is located right in the heart of Park Oog in Al. The spacious terrace is surrounded by greenery and is a lovely spot for coffee, lunch, drinks, or dinner. Find a sunny spot and enjoy the outdoors for a little while longer before fall sets in.
Park Oog in Al 1
Op Zuid
At Op Zuid, you can take a seat on a spacious and sunny terrace right on the water. Find a cozy spot in the sun and linger for lunch, drinks, or dinner while the boats glide by.
Neerlandiakade 2B
Orloff aan de Kade
Water, passing boats, and a sunny terrace: at Orloff aan de Kade on the Oosterkade, you’ll find all three. The terrace is a lovely spot to relax on a beautiful late-summer day. From a hearty lunch to drinks with a view of the water: here, you can hold onto that vacation feeling just a little longer.
Oosterkade 18