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What to order
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Bitterballen
Recommended multiple times for being a tasty snack to enjoy with drinks; reviewers praised them alongside good service and drinks, though one noted they tasted a bit industrial compared with more artisanal versions elsewhere.
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Mussels
Specifically singled out as especially good by one reviewer, who said the food was good overall and that the mussels were a highlight.
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Duck Breast In Orange Sauce
Mentioned as nice and flavorful, with the reviewer enjoying the dish and the restaurant’s atmosphere.
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Sliptong
Called very tasty in one review, making it one of the clearly praised specific dishes.
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5
Chips
Praised as the best chips on the planet, making them a standout item in the reviews.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 12 to 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 10 PM |
About Grand Cafe Babbels
Grand Cafe Babbels is a restaurant in Schiedam, Netherlands, with a casual, cozy, and trendy atmosphere. It serves lunch, dinner, brunch, dessert, and late-night food, with outdoor seating and a bar onsite. Reviewers consistently praise the cozy setting, canal-side terrace, friendly service, and the fact that it feels relaxed even when pleasantly busy. The menu is described as varied, with fresh food, generous portions, and strong drinks, coffee, tea, beer, wine, and cocktails.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Grand Cafe Babbels known for?
It is especially known for its canal-side terrace, cozy atmosphere, and relaxed place to have a drink or meal in Schiedam. Reviewers repeatedly mention the outdoor seating, pleasant busy energy, and the mix of good food with beer, wine, and cocktails.
What dishes are most recommended at Grand Cafe Babbels?
Reviewers specifically highlight mussels, bitterballen, satay, duck breast in orange sauce, and sliptong. The food is often described as fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned, with several people also praising the chips.
What is the atmosphere like at Grand Cafe Babbels?
The vibe is cozy, casual, and lively without being loud, with indoor and outdoor seating and music low enough for conversation. It suits groups and friends well, and reviewers also mention it as a comfortable place for solo dining or relaxing over a drink.
Is Grand Cafe Babbels good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is €20–60, and reviewers describe the value as very good for the quality and portion size. Comments about generous servings, good quality, and a strong price-to-quality ratio suggest it lands in the mid-range rather than budget dining.
Do I need a reservation, and when is the best time to go?
Reservations are accepted and recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner, which fits the restaurant’s pleasantly busy reputation. If you want the terrace or canal view, going when the weather is good is the best bet because the outdoor seating is one of the most-mentioned features.
Is parking available at Grand Cafe Babbels?
Yes. Paid parking garage, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Grand Cafe Babbels kid-friendly?
Yes, Grand Cafe Babbels is good for kids.
