Café Tolhuis in Zuidoost

I've been here quite often and it's always absolutely fantastic!!

Super quality food with very good service

Don't buy from here, it's terrible.

Had a delicious meal. Super service! My compliments to the kitchen and staff!

Cozy cafe with the ambiance of a traditional pub. On the evening we were there, there was a private party scheduled for later, which meant we—by choice—had to eat a bit faster and switch tables for dessert. Great food! The vegetarian would have appreciated a bit more vegetarian choice. The staff was friendly, flexible, and helpful. Next time we will stay a bit longer. Excellent value for money.

Fantastic, what an atmosphere and setting.

A wonderfully cozy brown pub with good food

Super nice (eating) café with a long history in Hilversum. Enjoy a bite to eat and a drink in a cozy, old-fashioned atmosphere. Good flavors and delicious wines.

Bad service, the staff were sitting comfortably at the bar instead of coming to take orders on the terrace. Even after waiting 20 minutes, I had to go inside myself for a drink..

Great food and big portions, wide choice as well. The café itself is very cozy.

Tasty food, fast service, and nice staff!

We used to eat this often too, but this time we had a dressed-up drink. With fries on the side.

Had another delicious meal Friendly staff

Lovely place, cozy atmospheric with outdoor seating and a more secluded indoor part, so secluded in fact that we had to chase up the waiter as we were being forgotten. Nevertheless friendly staff, good food and I'll be happy to go again.

We had a delicious lunch here on the terrace. The service was good-humored, and the weather was nice. The only downside, in our opinion, is that you overlook an intersection with quite a bit of traffic.

Particularly atmospherically decorated cafe. Cozy and intimate due to its size. Nice little outdoor terrace. Highly recommended for a visit.

Had a delicious meal. Old toll house, rebuilt while retaining the original atmosphere and style. Superbly done. The service is friendly and helpful.

Warm athmosphere. Kitchen is closed in between 16 and 17h, so we just had some drinks.

We had a delicious meal! I wish the satay Bali had been made with chicken instead of pork tenderloin. Otherwise, it was great!

Sublime. Floor treated us exquisitely and the food was extraordinary. The quality and authenticity of the restaurant is wonderful. Thank you for everything, we will definitely be back.

The friendly, dancing waitress was way too much fun for all the Zuidas pen-pushers I find here tied to their computer screens. However, the allure became less magical when my apple pastry was served on the IKEA plates that I also have at home. (see attachment) Not even 5 minutes away from 3 other Patrick Lommers establishments, but unique with white blouses and red text; otherwise, actually nothing exceptional. What is a Hawaiian toastie and why is it legal? Quite tasty, but I guess the cooks can't make this without a YouTube tutorial at hand.

Old school bar with great dining

The atmosphere wasn't warm or welcoming from the moment we walked in. We almost didn't dare ask the waitress anything, a small woman with a nasty, unfriendly line for a mouth. And then you pay a premium for the food, which, by the way, was delicious. There was no question or interaction between the guests and the staff. Was it because it was Monday? We won't be back because service trumps food!

Poor service. A young employee with blond hair (about 16-20 years old), large hoop earrings, and blue pants ignored my question and silently shoved the menu into my hands. She then skipped offering me drinks. Based on this, my experience was unfortunately not good.

Nice place to eat, price/quality balance, friendly service.

Cozy cafe where you can enjoy a delicious lunch. Very friendly service.

A wonderful and cozy Christmas brunch that far exceeded expectations was a real treat. Beautiful and delicious dishes, wonderfully friendly service, and a very relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Very cosy place! One of the few traditional bars/kroegs left around these days. Living in England now, I've come to appreciate this style just like the English pubs. Used to live in Hilversum, and now I only visit now and then and always look for cosy places to sit with my laptop and do some creative work. This place is one of my favourites - inspiring vibe, super friendly staff and the food is delicious too. PS, I also love the free bites handed out on Friday afternoon. :)

A lovely, cozy cafe with a charming atmosphere. We had a delicious lunch with a fried egg sandwich. Parking was available nearby. Paid parking. Friendly and helpful, spontaneous service.

Super delicious food at a reasonable price with great service. And a beautiful pub with a great atmosphere! Highly recommended.

A fantastic business for years. Sincerely, Professor Drabb

Small place A bit noisy with lots of people Local food

Friendly lady, good cappuccino, meatball sandwich (2 slices of brown bread with a bit of mustard) was a bit bland, I added extra salt and pepper. The price was €17.55 for cappuccino, meatball sandwich, and cola zero, which was okay... all in all decent but not great, there are better meatballs.

Imagine a place steeped in tradition. Imagine a place that's 125 years old. Imagine a place where the staff is friendly and professional. Imagine a place where everything tastes delicious. And then come here—to make your dreams come true. I left very happy because, in addition to all these great qualities, the prices were quite reasonable.

We had to wait fifteen minutes before we got our menu, the ladies serving us were rude... Luckily the food was delicious, which at least made up for it.

A cozy atmosphere in a historic building. Honest and delicious food with excellent service. Absolutely fantastic!

Nice cozy (brown) pub, nice and efficient staff.

Cozy old-timey café; vegans need not apply though. They have fries, but don't forget to ask to hold the mayo

Very cozy, and nice to stay outside under the patio heater. What's the choice of beer, including non-alcoholic IPA?

The café was a wonderful place to escape the hustle and bustle. The coffee was fantastic, and the cake was light and sweet. The staff was friendly and happy to chat. The interior had a creative and inviting feel. I felt completely at ease. This will definitely become a regular spot for me.

Very nice and cosy traditional dutch restaurant with great service!

A cozy spot for a snack or a drink. Enjoy the terrace when the weather is nice.

What a lovely spot! Especially on the terrace when the weather is nice. Inside, you'll also find that traditional Dutch atmosphere, but with a modern touch! Excellent cuisine with surprising weekly or seasonal menus. Friendly staff... in short: a lovely place to spend an afternoon or evening.

Not sure about the food as we only ordered fried sides for the table, but the service is horrendous. Prices are fine. The waitress taking our order was rude and seemed irritated. At one point, we had to make our way inside to request service because our table was neglected for a prolonged period of time. Needless to say, not the place to be if you enjoy a nice atmosphere.

Tolhuis is a really nice, atmospheric cafe in a beautiful location. Excellent menu. The prices and food are reasonably good. The atmosphere is very good. We will definitely go back. The dishes are delicious. The meatballs in the delicious gravy were unfortunately pre-fried. (At your sister restaurant, Moeke, it's different.) But the atmosphere and service are very good.

Ronduit onbeschoft personeel, jonge dames met een hele grote brutale mond. Eten is lachwekkend zo klein zijn de portie's, maar wel de hoofdprijs betalen. Arrogantie ten top,de klanten komen toch wel wordt er gezegt.

Review: Unfortunately, another unpleasant experience with the owner of this restaurant. Upon arrival, we politely requested a table in the shade on a sunny day, but this was firmly refused. The shady spots turned out to be reserved "for potential larger groups," which ultimately didn't show up. When we moved our table slightly closer to the shade, it was clearly not appreciated. The owner's tone was gruff and unwelcoming. It's notable that the staff is generally friendly and helpful, but the owner's attitude consistently puts a damper on the visit. He doesn't seem to enjoy his work much, which is a shame, because the food is otherwise excellent. All in all, we always leave here with mixed feelings. It's a shame that the owner's customer service is consistently lacking.

The food was varied and excellent. Very good salads. Very original. Very good service and location.

It's as if time has stood still. The interior is still the same as it was in the sixties when I first went. A beautiful, authentic pub. We had an excellent cappuccino and a delicious tuna salad and waldkorn bread roll. The service was provided by friendly ladies.

We were in the area for a graduation ceremony. We hadn't made a reservation. Upon entering, we discovered that all the tables were essentially reserved. We indicated we just wanted a quick bite and then would be gone. We were greeted very politely and were finally allowed to sit down for a quick meal. The staff was super friendly, helpful, and accommodating.

If you want to sit down for a nice evening with a nice drink, you should definitely visit Cafe Tolhuis.

It was cold inside because the staff kept leaving the door open. Staff had no control over it

I didn't eat. I drank beer and it was good. Super bar

So delicious again! Food atmosphere service everything!

Today the 4 of us really enjoyed the Easter brunch!! Really delicious and super cared for. By the way, all the food here is always delicious!

Het eten was heel lekker. Het was alleen jammer dat wij na twee uur aan de bar moesten zitten ,vanwege een tijdslot. Vind ik persoonlijk heel vreemd, omdat dit niet aan ons verteld is. Ook op de website kan ik dit niet vinden.

Funny place, in the middle of a crossroads. Nicely decorated brown cafe, food was good but also a bit expensive. Too bad they allow dogs in the dining area, not fresh.

A neighborhood cafe where you can eat well and sit on the terrace with the sun. I came there in my high school days and apart from the food, fortunately nothing has changed.

't Tolhuis is highly recommended. Delicious food, good menu and super friendly and attentive service. Terrace is also really great.

Super nice eatery. Delicious meals

Wonderful cafe with all-time classics on the menu as well as weekly changing menu items!

Super nice atmosphere, just cozy and even on the terrace it is wonderfully relaxing because of the space and the heaters, without them being a nuisance. Food was received promptly, richly stocked and of good quality. The staff is also approachable and friendly. Het Tolhuis is a very nice restaurant that I would like to return to.

We had another wonderful lunch break. The food and service were delicious and pleasant as usual

Great place to host a small team drinks.

Very nice and cozy cafe! Nice large bar, bookcases full of books, many photos and paintings on the walls and musical instruments on a ceiling beam. Delicious food: bavette on a bed of vegetables with wedges; the seasonal snack. The service is good. Oh and the truffle(?) that you get with your coffee is absolutely delicious!

Delicious food in a cozy little cafe/restaurant. Nice atmosphere and the food was good. The price is also really the same compared to the price.

Recommended, lunch, dinner or drinks! Always good fun, be on time to book a table..

Het was echt enorm goed! Een steak tartaar zoals ik hem zelden heb gehad. Vers van het mes, zeer smaakvol. Uitsmijter met kaas en spek: helemaal prima. Lekker brood en meer dan genoeg. Echt een aanrader. We komen geregeld en het is altijd goed!

Good place and nice ambience!super local!

Wat een verschrikkelijke tent is dit. Borrel met oud collega’s. Van te voren gemeld. Gezellig met 20-25 man aan / rond de bar……not. We werden dwingend en chagrijnig gevraagd om te gaan zitten aan een tafel. Hoe dan. Nee hier kom ik /komen wij nooit meer. Dit personeel heeft van horeca echt helemaal niks begrepen!

Very tasty food, service is excellent. It has become very expensive and the downside is that you don't get any vegetables with your dish, except for a stray carrot.

Lekker dan. Om 19.30 gereserveerd. Totaal vol en geen tafel vrij. Geen contact te krijgen met de bediening. Onverrichter zake vertrokken. Daar ga ik dus niet meer heen.

This is how it should be and many occasions can follow this example. Very hospitable reception. Delicious food and a better hostess (Florence) is difficult to find. I will definitely come back here and this is highly recommended! Thanks and see you next time!

Ate here last Wednesday and last Wednesday. A satay bali and my daughter a prawn pan. It was delicious. Nice atmosphere and good service.

Great cafe to have a bite to eat.

Cozy place, it's true, not high end but just a good cafe. The food is excellent, the staff is friendly, the food is excellent, and the price suits the place. Recommended.

Nice and warm atmosphere, delicious dinner, various and curated menu, kind staff! Positive experience! Daniela and Selene from Italy

Excelente place! The food was delicious 🤩😋

Tolhuis should be the example for every cafe around the corner. Do you fancy a nice breakfast... They have it for you! A good lunch... They do! Enjoy a nice drink... The drinks board will be in front of you within 2 minutes! Have a nice dinner... The menu is full of tasty dishes and of course the dish of the day and the satay are not missing! The wine choice is very good and for a reasonable price. You'll even have money left over for dessert and coffee and a digestive. Inside it is a cozy brown pub, outside a great terrace, but on a busy road. Have something to look at 😁 One thing is a shame... They have taken the chorizo ​​bitterballen off the menu, these need to be put back on the menu Oh yes, they don't take reservations, but there is usually room.

Wonderful to have a nice 'bite' here. In addition to the delicious menu, I come every week for a bite to eat a day/week. One party every time. I would therefore like to keep an eye on the announcement for the new menu 🥂

Old-fashioned interior..old-fashioned service..parents, good food.. absolutely wonderful. Be careful, this could easily become your permanent spot!

Had a nice lunch outside here with friends. All was fine

Food was very tasty and the service very friendly and good.

Delicious food, attractive decor and friendly staff with the exception of the bartender who produces 110 dB of noise with empty bottles. Next time bring earplugs…

The most beautiful and best cafe in Hilversum. Super good meals, delicious drinks and excellent service. Definitely go there!!!

Heel vreemd we waren met 8 personen en kregen de speciale menukaart voor groepen. De andere kon echt niet we waren met teveel mensen. Wanneer we 3/5 hadden gedaan en daarna bij elkaar waren gaan zitten mocht het wel. Gekke gedachte… personeel ( bedienend ) vriendelijk achter de bar iets minder aardig die vond de tafel van 8 echt een verschil met een tafel van 3 en 5. Ik laat het gaan maar kom niet meer terug

For NL good service. At a crossing, always something to see outside. They have heaters on outside terrace. A huge plus point, it means I also will go there in colder days. Quite small. Typical Dutch. Good place for typical Dutch food and Drinks.

Dutch old style restaurant ambience. Food is very nice and a lot of options of beer.

We had a GREAT time at Café Tolhuis! We came early in the morning as we needed to find a spot to work remotely and spend the day as we were visiting houses in Hilversum during our lunch break. We got coffee in the morning, lunch (super good Satey!) and since we really liked the atmosphere and the staff was lovely we also stayed for a couple bottles of wine. Thank you for this day and we will come back soon!

Delicious food and drinks. Very good price/quality ratio and friendly and good staff. Definitely recommended!

The tip was appropriated. Very antisocial

Last night we had a delicious, really delicious meal with a group of 12 people! Tuna steak and steak are great, just like the service!! The rosé is so delicious that it is better to cycle or take a taxi home. Thank you very much Ramon

Another delicious meal at the Tolhuis. Delicious sandwich with spreads for the main course of the Tolhuis. Meat, fish and salad and of course a delicious dessert. Friendly and pleasant staff. Price/quality is definitely worth it.

I also had to rate the food, but we only had a beer on the terrace. Super service, warm, relaxed. Nice place, enough to see in terms of traffic

We came here on a quiet summer afternoon to have a drink because we had heard positive experiences of this 'nice' café. After having placed an order for two different mocktails with difficulty (due to traffic noise) and a long wait, after another ten minutes we looked at where the service was. The woman turned out to be making private calls! The man at the counter said it was a shame, but offered no apologies. Didn't take it over either. Meanwhile, a new guest came in. After 20 minutes of our arrival, the woman, while cursing at the man, finally arrived with our mocktails. Whether we wanted to give our opinion about the mocktails. The mocktails were bad and tasteless and definitely not worth the price. That was also communicated. After paying, the long-waiting guest, who came in after us, was approached through the open window (?) by the woman for the order.

Very cozy tent, with super nice and friendly staff. Very good food and fantastic service. I always have to go here when I visit the Randstad from the far north.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner were really good, reasonably priced and the staff were fantastic! 10/10

One of our favorite sports when the weather is nice! It is also very cozy inside if it’s not sunny.

I came because there was a cafe very close to the hotel I was staying in Hilversum. I am very pleased. The waiters were very charming. Bitterballens and shrimps were delicious. thanks!

Worthless experience. Waiting for first drink after asking, waiting again for card after asking. Greek salad was not Greek. Bag of lettuce with three cubes of white cheese (no feta!) and 3 olives. The whole bag together is less than €3. Shameful to charge €17.50 for this, Thai daily special also below standard. Not enough rice for a complete meal. Too bad... I wanted to impress our friends because I think highly of you as a neighbor. Vicarious shame.