Café de Zaak
☀️Modern Brown Café Behind the City Hall
Café de Zaak offers a contemporary take on the traditional Dutch brown café concept in the heart of Utrecht. Located directly behind the historic Stadhuis (City Hall), this venue welcomes guests to enjoy drinks in the sun or create memories with friends in their modern, welcoming space.
The café distinguishes itself through unique local partnerships that celebrate Utrecht creativity. These include collaborations with Bob Mollema for Paradise Birds-themed merchandise, vandeStreek brewery for "Oorzaak zonder gevolg" (the Netherlands' first low-alcohol house beer - a Hazy IPA), Zuivelhoeve for farm cheese toasties available from morning to night, and Roze Bunker for organic lemonades in five flavors made from Utrecht-sourced ingredients.
BYO Philosophy: Café de Zaak embraces a "Bring Your Own" policy, allowing guests to bring their own food while the café provides delicious drinks. This unique approach creates a relaxed, flexible atmosphere perfect for casual gatherings and extended socializing.
Open from early morning (08:00 on weekdays, 09:00 Saturdays, 10:00 Sundays) until late (01:00-02:00), the café serves as a versatile community space throughout the day. The prominent terrace becomes unmissable on beautiful days, and the venue regularly hosts events and collaborations that keep the atmosphere buzzing. Free bicycle parking is available under the City Hall.
Perfect for: Terrace lovers, craft beer enthusiasts, organic lemonade fans, BYO food groups, friend gatherings, city center visitors, local Utrecht supporters, morning coffee seekers, evening drink crowds, City Hall tourists, bicycle commuters, and anyone seeking a modern yet cozy brown café experience with creative local partnerships.
Contact & Location
Hours
| Monday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |