Oat cappuccinos and soy yoghurt are turning up in more and more households. Instead of a piece of meat with dinner every day, vegetarian days are increasingly finding their way onto the weekly menu. And when we eat out, there are more and more places where we can enjoy a delicious, eco-friendly lunch, dinner or slice of cake. Fancy eating out organically too? We've rounded up the nicest eco-friendly places in Utrecht for you!
Oat cappuccinos and soy yoghurt are turning up in more and more households. Instead of a piece of meat with dinner every day, vegetarian days are increasingly finding their way onto the weekly menu. And when we eat out, there are more and more places where we can enjoy a delicious, eco-friendly lunch, dinner or slice of cake. Fancy eating out organically too? We've rounded up the nicest eco-friendly places to eat in Utrecht for you!
Top 5 eco-friendly places to eat in Utrecht
In no particular order, these are our favourite eco-friendly places to eat in Utrecht.
Number 1 of our eco-friendly places to eat in Utrecht: The Greenhouse
Whether it's lunch, coffee or dinner, The Greenhouse has you covered. Located near Utrecht Centraal, they use local or even home-grown produce. The restaurant looks like a big greenhouse, and that's no coincidence: they grow their own vegetables, fruit and herbs on the roof! With leftover soup, jam made from rejected fruit and veg, and bread made from brewer's spent grain, they try to produce as little waste as possible and use up every last scrap. Extra nice: they don't let any talent go to waste either. They aim for 20% of their team to be made up of people who face barriers to the job market! You can also book one of the rooms on the first floor for events or meetings.
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Number 2 of our eco-friendly places to eat in Utrecht: De Veldkeuken Amelisweerd
Set in the beautiful green surroundings of Amelisweerd, de Veldkeuken is the perfect place to settle down after a long walk for an organic coffee and apple pie! At the Veldkeuken they make everything themselves, from sourdough bread to cakes. They use only organic ingredients, which makes them 100% EKO certified. Next to the lunchroom, the coach house has an information point where you can learn all about the organic use of the estate the Veldkeuken is located on. Curious?
Number 3 of our eco-friendly places to eat in Utrecht: Gys
In the heart of Utrecht, Gys is the place for a delicious vegan or vegetarian lunch. They've made it their mission to go beyond the standard dishes and keep developing exciting vegan classics, delicious gluten-free desserts and surprising ‘real food’. That way they create delicious dishes that make both you and the planet happy! And with success, because they're now the proud owners of two locations! You can find them on Voorstraat and Amsterdamsestraatweg.
Number 4 of our eco-friendly places to eat in Utrecht: Broei
Just below Ledig Erf, you can enjoy vegan dishes by the water at Broei. Once again, produce is sourced locally wherever possible and grown in an eco-friendly way. During the day you can drop in for a coffee, cake or lunch. In the evening you can enjoy a delicious three, four or five-course menu! The cosy interior makes you want to stay all day. One more reason to go: Grace is Green's eco-friendly period products are available for free in the toilets!
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Number 5 of our eco-friendly places to eat in Utrecht: De Keuken van Gastmaal
For an evening of fine dining, De Keuken van Gastmaal is the place to be. Guided by a philosophy of care for produce, nature and each other, the chef prepares the most delicious dishes for you. Enjoy seasonal vegetables in unusual combinations, paired with a matching natural wine. Prefer something more casual? Then head to Gastmaal café, less than a kilometre away!