What should I order at Vlot Grand Café?
Vlot Grand Café
Bitterballen
Mentioned multiple times as delicious with a crispy exterior and rich, savory filling. It is a favorite dish praised for its excellent taste.
Toasties (Toasted Sandwiches)
Highly recommended including varieties like pulled chicken in hoisin sauce with sriracha mayo, ham and cheese on corn bread, and a breakfast brown bread sandwich with melted cheese. Praised for being delicious and well-prepared.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Noted for good portion size and perfectly soft bread, with fresh and tasty fillings.
Salmon Sandwich
Fresh and delicious with a mayo sauce, well-liked by patrons.
Karaage Chicken
Recommended by staff and found tasty by customers.
Spring Rolls
Mentioned alongside other tasty appetizers and recommended for their flavor.
Soups
Described as full of flavor, natural, fresh, and very comforting.
Pancakes
Recommended as a delicious breakfast option.
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM to 8 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 8 PM |
About Vlot Grand Café
Vlot Grand Café is a restaurant, lunch restaurant, and pub in Leiden, Netherlands, located on the water by the canal. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with outdoor seating and table service. Reviewers consistently praise the canal and water views, the relaxed cozy atmosphere, and specific items like bitterballen, apple pie, coffee, and toasted sandwiches. The price range is €10–20, and guests often describe it as good value for the setting and food quality.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Usually difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
Frequently asked questions
What is Vlot Grand Café known for?
It is especially known for its canal-side setting and water views, with many reviewers calling out the outdoor seating and the view over the canal as a main reason to visit. Food-wise, bitterballen, apple pie, and toasted sandwiches like the pulled chicken hoisin toastie are repeated favorites.
What dishes are most recommended at Vlot Grand Café?
Reviewers most often recommend bitterballen, apple pie, the pulled chicken toastie with hoisin sauce and sriracha mayo, and sandwiches like the Boeren Tosti, toasted ham and cheese on cornbread, salmon sandwich, and pulled pork sandwich. The breakfast brown bread sandwich and soups also get praise for being fresh and flavorful.
What is the atmosphere like at Vlot Grand Café?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and scenic, with a floating-cafe feel right on the canal and windows or outdoor seats facing the water. It is described as relaxing and welcoming, which works well for solo dining, couples, and groups who want a calm meal with a view.
Is Vlot Grand Café good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers often say it is reasonably priced for the quality and the setting, especially given the canal view and attentive service. The listed price range is €10–20, which fits the lunch and café-style dishes people mention.
When is the best time to visit Vlot Grand Café?
Sunny days are especially popular because the outdoor seating looks directly over the water and reviewers mention sunset and boat-watching as highlights. One review also notes that around 1 pm on a Saturday a table was easy to get, while later in the afternoon it became quieter.
Is parking available at Vlot Grand Café?
Yes. Paid parking garage, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Does Vlot Grand Café have vegetarian options?
Yes, Vlot Grand Café offers vegan options.
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