Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
International
Organic
Buffet
Salad bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Catering
European
Fusion
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Dutch
Vegetarian cafe situated in the same complex as Gimsel health food supermarket. 90% of all buffet items are vegan and dishes are clearly marked. There's also a vegan ice cream bar, various desserts, and vegan beer and wine. Pay by weight. Cashless. Open Mon-Sun 08:00-21:00.
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De Groene Passage, Mariniersweg 9, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 3011 NB
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 27 Nov 2025 by TrudiBruges
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Added by eric on 01 Aug 2007
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141 Reviews
First Review by Stevie
Kaari
Points +54
My favourite place! - Edit
Any time I go to Rotterdam and have the time to have dinner there, I make sure I go to Spirit. The food is always lovely, the atmosphere is warm and the staff is really nice. Almost everything it vegan and because it's a buffet there will always be something you like. If you haven't been there yet you should give it a try!
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Gudrun
Points +4905
Veg*an food at its best in Rotterdam - Edit
"Spirit" used to be a great place, but after the recent renovation and expansion (in September 2012) it became even better! I find the atmosphere more relaxed now, due to more space at the buffet and the separation of buffet and cash desk (it is still a self-service place where you pay most of the food by weight). Every time I visit this place I plan not to take too many different dishes on my plate and take my time to enjoy one at a time, but I always end up with quite a mix because everything looks and tastes sooo good. And now there is even more variety! And I am looking at the vegan choices only: soup, salads, all kinds of main dishes (really not only wok-fry), cake... you name it! Veg*an cooking at its best, and mostly very creative. Not to forget the drinks, fresh juices and others! 5 cows!
Read morePros: Excellent + healthy food, Great variety of veg*an dishes, Friendly staff
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celestialstar2004
Points +107
A Surprise - Edit
When we found Spirit we noticed it was part of Health Food Store. We were pleasantly surprised. Although it was a buffet, the food was fresh and we were able to share a bottle of local bio wine. Between the 2 of us, I think we sampled all they had to offer. I don't usually like quinoa but I had some anyway and the preparation of quinoa and cranberries made a great palate cleanser between my African and Indian entrees. We will definitly go again.
Read moreWe shopped in the attached health food store and brought home some great cheese.
Pros: fresh food, wine
Cons: small talbes
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Noanimal
Points +100
Vegetarian and vegan buffet style restaurant/cafe - Edit
When I was living in Rotterdam I stayed around the corner from Spirit and regularly patronised this lovely place.
Read moreYou take dishes from a buffet and pay by the weight. The variety and freshness is excellent! Also they have soups, bread, cakes, organic chocolate, etc. Take away is possible too.
It's a simple but nice seating area with wooden tables and chairs. I think they also opened an upstairs seating area so there is always space to sit. Usually there are a lot of Dutch people who come and socialise in this restaurant. It makes a good combination with the organic supermaket and bakery nextdoor.
It's conveniently located within walking distance from Rotterdam Central Station (20min) and Blaak Station (10 min walk) The map here on happy cow points exactly to the right location. Can't miss it!
Pros: Variety, Location, Cozy
Cons: None
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yvo
Points +75
Amazing - Edit
We've found this place because we were interested in "De Groene Passage". We did know you could eat there, we didn't know it was so good.
Read moreIt's a buffet with a lot of vegan options. Fried tempeh with beans, tofu salad, baked poatoes, great avocado spread/salad. Than there are the desserts... several cookies, muffins, pies and cakes. Everything is fresh and organic. And like I said, most is vegan as well.
It's a bit pricy, but that's simply because of the quality of the products. I personally don't mind to pay a bit more for fresh and honest food.
The atmosphere is really nice and crowdy. Plus the visitors are very diverse. Office people who have their lunch break, shopping corwd, locals drinking coffee... I like that a lot! So don't go there if you want to enjoy a meal in absolute silence.
Pros: diverse crowd, lots of vegan options, friendly staff
Cons: a bit pricy
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Stevie
Points +11765
Spirit, Rotterdam - Edit
Spirit is a cafe in the same complex as Gimsel health food super market making it convenient if you are also looking to stock up. English spoken (doesn't everyone in Holland speak Emglish?) by the staff. Options for vegan veggies are soup, the salad bar and the wok fry where you select your own ingredients. Sandwiches and savouries are also available for lacto ovo veggies. Easily less than 10 mins walk to both Stadhuis and Blaak metros.
Read morePros: Vegan veggie options, Handy for Gimsel, OK hours and location
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