Maastricht is known as the city with the best terraces in The Netherlands, you can get a drink on every corner of the street, as well as in one of the beautiful squares. Here are 5 amazing places you should not miss out on when visiting this vibrant city.
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1. Livin’ Room – the perfect Brunch location
If you want an excellent start to your day, the Livin’ Room is the perfect spot! Just behind the Vrijthof square, this place has a beautiful inner patio/garden, where you can eat good, modern-style sandwiches, pitas, and bowls, all for a reasonable price. And if you were wondering, the coffee is also amazing. Don’t come too late, or your spot might be taken.
2. De Koestraat – Maastricht’s Cutest Street
The Koestraat is a small street hidden behind Onze Lieve Vrouwenplein, full of the city’s most beautiful tereaces. De Kaasbar is a small bar that only serves cheese, combined with the best wines and is our personal favourite here. If you are into some tapas: La Vaca is also amazing!
3. De Gouverneur – a craft beer paradise
If you are into good beers, this is the place to be. Check out this place for a ‘biermenu’ (a flight of beers) with good explanations. The food and bites are relatively simple but good and not too expensive.
4. Student immersion at Fallstaff
The Fallstaff is always full of students, drinking a craft beer on their beautiful terrace in the center of Maastricht. Come here and look around at the Dutch student life!
5. Café Sjiek – Eat local
This place is for the people who truly want to experience Maastricht culture. Since it’s a bit hidden and away from the squares, most tourists miss out on this place, but it’s always packed with locals. You can’t make a reservation, but even if you have to wait a bit, it’s totally worth it. Café Sjiek offers good, local food, so try some!
6. Bistrot Croquant – the Dutch/Belgian shared dining experience
As it is also hidden away from the masses, only the people who truly look for it will find it. Bistrot Croquant offers good food to share, with amazing wines to pair it with. Combine this with traditional French music and a good ambiance, and you have the perfect restaurant for a date night
Bonus – Buitengoed Slavante – An Aperol after your Hike!
People that love doing hikes or bike rides: this is your place! After a nice walk in the beautiful nature behind the Saint Peter Fortress, you might stumble upon this magnificent estate with views of the river Maas. If you come here in the morning hours, the traditional ‘Vlaai’ (cake) will be made for you, with a cup of coffee or tea. If you arrive later in the day, the Aperol Spritz here is also excellent. You can of course also get here by bike, its just 15 minutes southward, along the river, a beautiful ride!
