Vegan
Italian
Bakery
European
Vegan focacceria that offers a wide variety of sweet and savory baked goods. The location also functions as a studio to display local art and design. Open Tue 11:00-16:00, Wed-Sat 10:00-16:00, Sun 11:00-16:00.
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Hardebollenstraat 9, Utrecht, Netherlands, 3512 TP
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Last update on 06 Dec 2023 by Lifesapeach
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Added by EmmyVD on 06 Jun 2019
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167 Reviews
First Review by whepper
DaphD
Points +5239
One of my favourites in Utrecht - Edit
They have the best focaccias in NL. I especially like the ones with mozzarella, eggplant, artichoke, olives, sausage and peach. The Autunno, N’duja, Pere, Fungi, Tre formaggi, Caponata are quite nice as well.
Read moreA few of their sweets are great as well: pastel de nata, carrot cake, swirls (cardamon, pumpkin spice and lemon/lavender), donuts, pain au chocolat, fig pie and cheesecake (allthough more sticky than creamy/smooth).
Their croissants are crispy (with various fillings), but a bit bland. Some of their sweets tend to taste a bit bland, a.o. carrotanana, banana bread, mango sticky rice cake, fruit crumble and bombolone. The Bosche bombolone has a nice dough and whipped cream filling, but the chocolate is too bitter for me. I quite liked their banana cake as well, but they have better pastries.
In the summer, they serve mylkshakes with Roberto’s gelato vanilla ice-cream and fresh fruit. Unfortunately, they no longer have whipped cream.
In the colder seasons, they have a great pumpkin spice latte. Other lattes are usually good as well (although I didn’t like l peach latte that much).
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laCarotainViaggio
Points +320
Authentic Italian focaccia - Edit
Very cute locale clearly run by Italians who know their cuisine. The flavours they create while using vegan ingredients are astounding. The coffee could be a touch richer but it is hard to find real Italian coffee abroad. I am only taking the fifth star off due to this point
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Veggie.Patty
Points +62
Hidden gem - Edit
We konden niet kiezen zoveel keus. Maar je kan hier niet fout gaan.
Read moreAlles is zo lekker!!
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OperationChowhound
Points +5956
Fantastic Fungi - Edit
There were sweet and savory options. I chose a slice of mushroom focaccia, which was tasty.
Read morePros: all vegan
Cons: can be busy
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JohannaGint
Points +148
100% vegan & friendly & tasty - Edit
Croissant, Pastel de Nata, cinnemon rolls, tortillas de patatas
Read morePros: 100% vegan
Cons: Little space but cute
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happy_banana
Points +1248
Focaccia was disappointing but the pastel de nata was amazing - Edit
I may or may not have stopped in Utrecht specifically for this restaurant - I think it was maybe ranked 11th in the world or something by HappyCow? Anyway, it should not be 11th in the world. The focaccia everyone was raving about was...fine? A little dry, certainly not as good as many other focaccias I've had. We also got their vegetable quiche item which was decent but nothing incredible. The stand-out was the pastel de nata - now that deserves the hype. Rich creamy custard, crunchy exterior A+! Without it, I might have rated this place a 3.
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mars.will.be.vegan
Points +56
Amazing and friendly - Edit
It is just such a lovely and beautiful place.
Read moreHuge recommendation
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VegUn
Points +116
Bella scoperta! - Edit
I liked everything! The friendly staff, the cosy setting, the thoughtful furniture arrangement, the happy clients, and the wide selection of baked goodies and home-made drinks! And of course, how the staff walks you through each of their creations and answers all your questions!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-31
Pros: 1. Cosy and cute little place, 2. The soft and non-chewy focaccia, 3. And oh! The whipped cream choco latte
Cons: 1. Not really a con: Just book your spot, 2. And! Be on time
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green.axo
Points +231
Incredible foccacia and coffee - Edit
This is definitely my favorite place in utrecht for a small vegan treat and coffee. They only have a small seating area though
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RobPenn
Points +36
Peachy! - Edit
Lovely little stop, just off the busy road.
Read moreFriendly staff!
Nice variety of small vegan lunch options and lush cakes so you can stop by, eat and then get going again without being too full.
Definitely worth popping by! 💚
Pros: Food, Staff
Cons: A bit small, if you want to stop & eat
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flikkie72
Points +44
I dare you to buy only 1 - Edit
I could gush all day about how much i love this place, as a matter of fact, ask my friends and colleagues and they'll tell you i do. The food is great (that's an understatement), the staff is lovely (again, massive understatement) and the vibe is off the charts.
Read moreI could recommend the cardamom swirl or the focaccia, but I've never been disappointed when ordering anything. You know what, try the thing that seems the least appetizing and i bet you'll find yourself hard-pressed not to love it anyway.
I am not exaggerating.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-06
Pros: Best vegan food in NL, Very nice staff, Feminist af
Cons: There's only 1 life's a peach
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david_droes
Points +3712
Simply the best - Edit
Lovely baked goods! They always exceed in quality and taste! The staff is so friendly and makes you feel welcome 🙏 Bombolone crema and pistachio croissant are a must try for people who like it sweet, focaccia with mushrooms is great for people who like it savory!
Read moreLook out for their daily specials such as vegan cheesecake, soups, lasagna, tiramisu and so on
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-27
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Lasi
Points +429
Cosy and Tasty - Edit
The bakery lives up to its reputation! Tasty sweets, just make sure not to visit too late (1 hour before closing), as most of the stuff will be gone. We had the pain de chocolate and chocolate cake. The peach latte was not tasty though. But if you like turmeric, maybe it is for you.
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cmj303
Points +64
Literally everything is amazing! - Edit
We love this place for many years now. Literally everything we tasted here, from focaccia to pastries to smoothies to coffee was simply fantastic and opened our mind to how good vegan baking can be. This might sound like an ad but it is 100% true - the best vegan bakery anywhere.
Read morePlus: The staff is very friendly and even shipped Pasteles de Nata during the pandemic to Germany because we had withdrawal symptoms.
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Kate_Ede
Points +16
Life’s a peach - Edit
Such good food here and a lovely vibe! The staff were super nice
Read morePros: The pizza, The donut, The staff
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Pflanzi123
Points +128
Delicious, but tiny - Edit
The focaccias and the croissant were delicious, the staff was very friendly😄The prices were appropriate. I was however not aware how small the café would be (since you can reserve a table online). When we came in it was very crowded and we had to share a table in the back of the café. I'd recommend it for the food, but not if you are expecting a restaurant experience or get overstimulated easily.
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Sander138
Points +57
Utrecht's hidden gem - Edit
Been here many times and always very satisfied! Their sweets are top tier and the staff is always friendly and helpful. It's a bit hidden but once you find it you wont forget!
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Eefmans91
Points +20
Very nice - Edit
Very nice owner and delicious food. We will definitely come back!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Good variety between savory and sweet
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korallenriffblau
Points +36
Best vegan caffe of my life - Edit
Loved the pistachio croissant and focaccias! High quality cashew based cheese. Delicious!! Reserve a table in advance.
Read morePros: All vegan, Creative variations, Changing menu
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FLBEE
Points +62
Amazing - Edit
Really nice focaccia, and a cute little cafe😄
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Ah.Romy
Points +61
Amazing pastel de nata, focaccia and farinata - Edit
Tiny, slightly hidden cute spot. Be ready to share a table with other people. Will definitely come again, but it's a treat, due to the price.
Read morePros: Delicious pastel de nata, Great focaccia , Farinata
Cons: The line was very long; ordering and paying , Can't order extra from the table , Quite pricey
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bertgerritsen
Points +466
Small but cozy - Edit
Cute small shop with many vegan options. Food wasn’t extremely impressive but nice enough for the price point. Not a lot of seats but cozy. Very friendly staff.
Read morePros: Cozy, Friendly staff, Fully vegan
Cons: Limited seating
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pedrcoloma
Points +48
Very nice place - Edit
Very tasty focaccia and pizza slices
Read morePros: Tasty food , Location , Atmosphere
Cons: Rather small and food sells out quite fast
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lielveer
Points +119
Heerlijk! - Edit
Beste croissantjes die ik tot nu toe heb gehad. Vers en smaakvol! Echt een aanrader.
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teresamc
Points +15
Really Good Food - Edit
This little gem in Utrecht is definitely worth the stop. Really tasty focaccia, cecina and AMAZING donuts. The ladies who run the cafe are delightful and the vibe is great.
Read moreYou will not be disappointed.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-21
Pros: Donuts, Focaccia, Donuts
Cons: Often it's a little crowded, but still worth it.
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PhilomijnSinke
Points +88
Shattigste vegan bakerijtje in Utrecht - Edit
Heel erg leuk klein bakkerijtje, de gebakjes waren erg lekker, hoewel de crossiant wel een beetje droog was. Vriendelijk personeel en gezellige sfeer.
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saga82
Points +636
Great little pit stop - Edit
Have visited Life’s a Peach a couple of times now and the staff are always really friendly and helpful - this really shines through.
Read moreIn addition the coffee is great and the selection of vegan pastries and especially Pastéis de Nata are delicious!
The space is small but always managed to have a seat. A vegan highlight in Utrecht.
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