Bigoli
Just a couple doors down from our shop is, at least in our opinion, the best deli that Utrecht has. With a range of cold cuts, cheeses, olives and other bites as well as wines, cannoli's and of course sandwiches they have everything you need for a games night with friends or a cozy night in.
Dikke Dries
Around the corner from our store you can find one of Utrecht's staples: Café Nieuwe Dikke Dries. Since 1937 the De Winter family have been the landlords of Café Dikke Dries and in 1975 the started at Oudkerkhof 36 with Café Nieuwe Dikke Dries. This 2025 they celebrate their 50-year anniversary with a lot of special events commemorating this special age!
Leeuwin's Serviezenhuis
At Leeuwin's Serviezenhuis you can find anything from cutlery to glasses, from pots and pans to small kitchen appliances. Even if you are not specifically looking for anything, it is a pleasure to walk around the shop and have a look at all the things they have in stock.
San Siro
In this quaint 19th century building you can find an Italian restaurant that focuses on purity, simplicity and craftsmanship. Classic Italian with a modern twist. The ideal address for a high quality lunch or fine dining.
Bern Mode
Bern Mode is a women's fashion store a couple doors down the street from Ballpark. With a refreshing and relatively unknown selection of brands it is always an exploration when you're in the shop.
Vegitalian
This plant-based Italian restaurant is your go-to spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee to-go or a quick snack. Open daily from 08:00-22:00 and serving in and to-go you can always drop by for whatever you are feeling like. Besides in our street you can also find them at the Nachtegaalstraat, in Amsterdam and in Rotterdam!
Theater Kikker
Theater Kikker is a idiosyncratic theatre that provides a platform for young talent and up-and-comers to perform their art. Ranging from stage plays to modern dance, their program is diverse and daring, looking for the boundaries and challenging the status-quo.
Madeleine
If you are looking for a special place to go for dinner, Madeleine should definitely be considered. This French bistro works with seasonal products for an ever-changing menu and thus surprises every time you go. Don't want to feel the burden of choosing yourself? Their chef's menu is absolute worth it!
Margaret Wines
At the Oudkerkhof you can find a seemingly small wineshop called Margaret Wines. Once you are inside you'll see ceiling-high cabinets filled with wines from all over the world, and a staircase! The staircase leads to a second floor with even more wines. If you are either looking for something specific or aren't really sure what to get, the staff will help you in finding the right bottle.
Café de Zaak
Café de Zaak is located at the end of our street at what used to be Stadhuisplein. Their outdoor seating area can't be missed and is the perfect place to enjoy both the sun and a nice drink of your choice, or take a seat inside and enjoy their modern take on a 'Bruine kroeg'. Can't wait to eat the snacks you have at home? No worries, feel free to bring them with you and eat them while de Zaak serves you a nice drink to go with it.
Broodje Mario
You can't truly say you have been in Utrecht if you haven't had a 'Broodje Mario'. A traditional Italian Sandwich with 2 types of salami, chorizo, cheese, some raw veggies and green peppers on a house-baked roll. This sandwich is such a Utrecht-staple, it even has its own Wikipedia page! Be sure to bring cash as they don't accept other payment-methods.
Café de Stichtse Taveerne
Stichtse Taveerne, or 't Stichtse, is a traditional Dutch pub, or as we say a 'Bruine kroeg, focused on games. They have multiple pool and snookers tables, multiple dartboards as well as a cabinet filled with all types of board- and cardgames. As a true family busness for over 40 years, they still operate to traditional Dutch pub customs and values.
Broese
Broese is a large bookstore at the Oudegracht, in the heart of Utrecht's city centre. They stock the largest selection of books within the city ranging from biographies to cook books and from travel books to novels. Due to their wide variety of books, it is always fun to walk around the shop and see what you come across.
Restaurant Maeve
If you are looking to crown your visit to Utrecht with an ultimate dinner, Maeve is the place to-go. The restaurant offers a complete gastronomic experience, from the food to the atmosphere with the open kitchen at its heart.