Café Van Buren in Wijk 01 Nijmegen-Centrum

Micro sized brownie, the beer towers and cocktails are 100% watered down. The waiters were nice and the spot is in a convenient place.

They don't even say it's the last round. Rubbish place.

We came here for a drink with a brownie. The drink (in a plastic cup) arrived fairly quickly, and the waiter said that our brownies would be coming immediately. After waiting for half an hour, we finally asked where they were. The waiter told us that we had to wait another 5 minutes and that she would go and check then. In the end, the brownies arrived 10 minutes later. Our drink was, of course, long finished…

Ordering a quick and spontaneous beer is simply not an option here; at the bar, I first received a half-interrogation about exactly where I wanted to sit, then she walked with me to a spot on the terrace where you are allowed to order again. Without saying a word, she walked away, and after about 10 minutes, someone else finally brought a beer. And all this on a very quiet Monday afternoon. They seem to be mainly benefiting from the convenient location, but otherwise, everything feels messy and impersonal; never again for me.

Every now and then, when the weather is nice (on the patio), we come here for a drink. Coincidentally, I watched the NEC Nijmegen vs. PSV Eindhoven match last night. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and nice patio heaters. I used to come here when I think it was still called De Spijker, but I have to say, it looks great inside! We love coming here, especially when the weather is nice.

Friendly service, and a cozy cafe where you can also enjoy delicious food and drinks!

It took one out to have 3 sandwiches and they were not worthy at all. The girl speaking English was super but the place really not recommended

The club sandwich was honestly delicious. I say this as someone who grew up in Italy, and there was a wide selection of beer. The waiters were very kind.

Great welcome early in the morning. Lovely people. Nice cup of coffee, neat place inside. Thumbs up.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended! As far as I'm concerned, Café Van Buren on Molenstraat is one of the coziest cafés in Nijmegen. A nice, relaxed atmosphere, good music, tasty drinks, and a team that visibly enjoys their work. You feel welcome there immediately. A special nod to bartender Noah van Breda 😉. Always friendly, calm, professional, and attentive to the guests. You can tell he does his job with enthusiasm, and that only makes the atmosphere at the bar better. Whether you stop by for a drink with friends, a night out, or just to enjoy the good times, Van Buren practically never disappoints. Definitely a place I love to return to. Keep up the good work! 🍻🎉

Unfortunately, the management engages in several very questionable practices. First, they do not pass tips along to their waiters and tips received in cash are taken off of them. Furthermore, the prices charged on the final bill often differ from what is listed on the menu. To make things worse, during festive events, they serve drinks in single-use, non-recyclable plastic cups and charge an extra euro for them. The owners run multiple locations across Nijmegen, Arnhem, and Enschede, yet they still use these greedy methods to cut corners. Save your money and support businesses that treat their customers and staff with respect.

A place where you have to wait more than an HOUR for your food. Dramatic. If you complain about it: they're going to arrange something. Oh my god. Don't go there for dinner. No compensation or an apology either, really bad.

Dirty, sticky tables, pay immediately upon ordering, and your glass is taken away with the last sip still in it. Too bad.

Ordered 3 liters of beer but got 7 0.25-liter beers instead. Pretty weird, right? That doesn't quite add up; it's actually a scam.

You have to create the atmosphere yourself! Service is routine here. The food is excellent. Surprisingly good, even.

The food is unexpectedly good, yes fantastic! The service is average and the atmosphere, well, you have to create that.

My boyfriend and I came here for dinner. We both had a pizza, which was very tasty and served quickly. That was great. But… the amaretto sour had no foam (a real shame because that makes it extra delicious!) and our glasses weren't cleared, not even when new drinks were brought. That was very annoying because it meant we had no space on the table. If you try to make eye contact with a member of the wait staff, they avoid your gaze, or they look back and just ignore you. That was really disappointing. The pizza is definitely highly recommended!!!

We had a buffet with the company; it was mainly fish and somewhat tasteless. I must say, though, that the terrace where we sat for a while with the nacho platter was good.

Just walk on to the next terrace.

If you order a 3L beer tower, you only get 2L because they put a tube with two pipes in it; if you mention it, they say that's normal.

Shitty place gave us 2 towers of soda while we ordered alcohol. A real waste of money, and when we asked about it, they said there was alcohol in it.

This is a worthless place! Ordered 2 towers and there wasn't even any alcohol in them! And then asked if we could add some, but we had to pay extra. What a shithole!!

It wasn't very busy; personally, I don't find ordering by QR code very convenient. Otherwise, the staff was friendly, and I had a good lunch.

What incredibly bad service. We ordered food outside on the terrace via the QR code, and my daughter accidentally selected the same dish twice. I paid for the order and immediately realized the amount couldn't be right. I walked straight inside (where absolutely no one speaks Dutch) and they checked it for me. They refused to change it because I ordered two myself. So she received her order twice. What terrible service.

If you order a beer from the tap it’s a glass of foam. As your order with your phone the waitress come and threw the things on the table without a hello. The bitterballen are the worst of nederland but the mustard is good.

Very nice! Fun seating and usually quick to help!

The website used for ordering is not very clear. We were supposed to add our table number, but there are no instructions, just two text boxes. It is also confusing that there are paper menus available when ordering and payment can only be done online. One of the beers I ordered was not available, even though I had already paid for it online. If the replacement drink is cheaper, it seems that you may not receive a refund. While the process could work efficiently in theory, it does not appear to do so in practice. Additionally, the name of the place is not written on the menu, which made things confusing because there are several bars next to each other and we were sitting outside. As a result, we were not sure where we were allowed to use the toilet.

Enjoyed drinks on a Monday afternoon. Great service and a pleasant atmosphere. We're curious to see what it'll be like on a weekend!

I only came here for a few drinks, ordered two cocktails to start, and waited 45 minutes for them. At one point, I went to the bar and asked if they'd forgotten my order, which they had, and then waited another 15-20 minutes for it to finally arrive. I didn't hear an apology or anything. Maybe I'm exaggerating, but waiting an hour for two drinks that you have to pay for on the spot, meaning you can't even get up and leave, is really frustrating. Especially when everyone around you gets their drinks at the same time.

The atmosphere is lively, the staff is friendly, and it's a cozy space for parties and the like. Located on the iconic Molenstraat in the heart of this beautiful city.

had such a wonderful experience thanks to Andrea! From the moment I walked in. Andrea greeted me with a warm smile and a genuinely friendly approach that made me feel welcome right away. The service was attentive without being intrusive, and Andrea went out of the way to ensure everything was perfect. It's rare to find someone who combines professionalism with such kindness and care Andrea's positive energy created a relaxed atmosphere, and the thoughtful service made my visit truly enjoyable. I'II definitely be coming back, not just for the great coffee, but also for the excellent service Andrea provides

I ordered four Paulaners. My first beer after the Zevenheuvelenloop (Seven Hills Run). After paying over €35, I was told it was all gone. It turned out they weren't interested in tapping because it was so busy. So, I got four regular-sized beers for the same price. Then I saw the Paulaners flying off the counter.

We had to wait half an hour for someone to take our order, then ordered two burgers with cheese and received them without. The burger itself was also not good and tasteless. A waste of money and time. The terrace is nice, though.

Terrible service. You sit on the terrace and have to pay immediately. Waited 45 minutes for a drink... never go here.

Sunday afternoon, I sat on the patio for over an hour and wasn't even looked at or had my order taken! Ridiculous.

I’m putting 5 stars because the services deserves it, I wanna mention there’s a waiter, really polite person, professional and with the kindest treatment, he has black hair and glasses, really glad when he approached us!

What a crappy place, bad service, no experience

Sher's performance was fantastic, but the service was truly awful. They don't greet you, don't even notice you, and have no restaurant knowledge. Definitely not recommended. So, Sher, we'll be back next time we're in a more atmospheric cafe. We'd happily skip Cafe van Buren.

After eating out, we wanted to order a nice Irish coffee on the terrace of Café Van Buren. Unfortunately, it didn't happen because after waiting 20 minutes, there still hadn't been anyone, even though there were only four occupied tables! They were busy, unfortunately, so the service was poor in such a beautiful location! So we left! Not recommended!

Incredibly expensive, unpleasant atmosphere, and unprofessional staff. We ordered some drinks, but only half were served. The rest arrived after numerous requests. Some drinks were also served incorrectly. Avoid at all costs.

Yes, the Mac terrace of Nijmegen, having a drink here with friends is always enjoyable, nice employees, often only English speaking, but that is of course not a problem, the food they serve is the standard bar food and snacks, so don't expect too much.

FALKE is the best, she deserves more pay :)

Very very unprofessional and irresponsible. Wanted to enter the club with my friends(I'm an international student) after 12.45 am at Bar 2. The guy at the front LITERALLY denied to let me enter. He asked for my ID(That's understandable). But I said I had a government approved digital ID with me and I even gave the consent that he could be able to use the id number to verify my identity. He just said, "Sorry sir, I cannot do that." Brother! You could've asked your supervisor or above. He seemed to ask about this matter to her colleague. THAT IS TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL and unacceptable. As an international student, I'm very disappointed! Very very "worst" behavior.

Worst restaurant I've ever been to. The service was terrible; we waited an hour for drinks for 11 people. If a mistake is made, it takes another hour to fix it. If you try to reach the waitstaff, they immediately turn away, and everything is explained away, even though it's a bit busy. If a restaurant can't handle it, they shouldn't let so many people in or handle it differently. If I could give less than one star, I would.

At first glance, this place seems nice. But nothing could be further from the truth. We had to wait over an hour for our drinks, and when we asked the staff if something could be done about it, they just walked away. If there's one place you shouldn't sit on a terrace, it's Cafe Van Buren. If I could give less than one star, I would, because the service is REALLY awful.

What a terrible place! Nine people waited over 40 minutes for 7 drinks... 60 minutes for the last 2 drinks. They couldn't even accept the house round. This place doesn't seem to understand the game, and neither do the staff. They don't even care when you tell them it's been taking ages. A terrible place!

Long wait for something to drink

Always a treat after the 4-day march. Only on Friday, all the standing tables and chairs were removed. I didn't like that at all.

Delicious food! Drinks took a bit long to arrive, but overall very satisfied! The staff were also friendly. Just be aware that you have to order using the QR code on the table. You can also ask the staff, but they don't spend much time on the terrace, especially when it's quieter.

Our home base every day after the 4-day kilometers

The cocktails arrived within 2 minutes, in the end we drank 4 cocktails and a coffee for 20 euros, no money 💪💪

What a terribly arrogant and unfriendly service staff is walking around here! They walk right past you and when you call them they stare at you arrogantly and everything seems too difficult and too much to ask! We got up and sat down on a terrace a little further away where the service was friendly and positive. Van Buren is a real mess!

Food and drinks are fine. Location is also good. The problem lies with the service. It is partly Dutch, partly foreign students who speak English. Nothing wrong with that, but the service does take a long time. We had to wait quite a long time for drinks (20 - 25 min), while elsewhere (in places of comparable size) that would be arranged within 5 minutes.

Such a cute place . Me and my Friends come here all the time .

Ordered two coffees and a toasted sandwich via the QR code on the table, because no one came by. Waited 20 minutes for the coffee, the toasted sandwich only arrived after 45 minutes. The toasted sandwich was cold and the sauce had already discoloured, I think it had been on the bar for a while. There were only a few tables occupied, so it wasn't busy. The staff mainly speaks English, which is fine, but I don't think they can maintain the standard of the Dutch catering industry.

We had some drinks here, nice atmosphere, friendly bar staff.

Hamburger on but there was more flavor in the tomato and pickle than in the meat. Only English speaking staff at the table and came regularly to the table with orders for other tables.

Tomato soup was not that good, salmon is recommended and the cheesecake too! Service took a long time.

Waited 15 minutes for a lady with long black hair who walked past 5 times without even looking at her. When we asked to order something, we received a condescending nod and she walked away again, but we walked away too! If I had someone like that I would hire them immediately! What a terrible person that is and afterwards we were VERY FRIENDLY HELPED on another terrace, as it should be, with a big tip of course!

My partner and I had recently decided to have an alcoholic drink at this drinking establishment. When we had already taken a seat on the terrace of this restaurant, we were informed in a rather rude manner that we were not welcome at this time of the day. This announcement is made in a way that shows such rudeness that it is a pity. We are aggrieved by this. The staff member in question should be admonished for this due to excessive rudeness. This complaint is therefore well-founded. Undersigned , My partner and myself.

Super short veal Rios and the veal ripeye were also very tasty. Served on warm plates with a reasonable waiting time. We sat outside under the heaters and were able to really enjoy the spring there. Price performance fits well.

Cash cannot be paid even though it is legal tender. toilet old and dirty

Food was okay. Service mega mega mega bad! Waiting for an hour or two for toasted sandwiches with the kids. Getting the ketchup we ordered and paid for was even complicated Very unfortunate because the food was otherwise okay.

Great place to eat and drink if a little dark inside but there's a large area outside to sit in good weather, me and a friend had lunch there and it was very nice with very friendly service too.

Nice neat tent! A bit of a shame about the ventilation grille on the toilet #littleeffort

Tasty and cheap cocktails, a pity that the service is not personal and that it always takes a long time

Lunch here was delicious. Downside, you can only pay by card, while cash is also legal tender. Because of this we won't be coming back.

Had to wait more than half an hour for a drink

Bad service, simple order for coffee & apple pie ordered via the QR code takes a very long time and is then not complete. Bad experience.

Visited during carnival, so no honest judgment possible

Five people are not allowed to sit together on the terrace... worthless tent

Cash is not accepted as legal tender here!

Eerst was de pita niet warm, werd snel opgewarmd, maar het was jammer genoeg niet lekker. Vlees had geen smaak en de rest was vooral zurig. Tosti was wel lekker.

Very cool bar, food was very tasty, service was quick and friendly

We went to dinner with several people and the food was brought cold. And we had the hamburger and the ribeye and they were very dry. 1 of us was vegetarian and the food for that person was only brought 20 minutes later. Furthermore, the people were friendly, but often did not understand what you meant.

Had a reunion with ex-colleagues. Nice location and nice staff.

It was very cozy although on the dark side because there were almost only candles burning. But very friendly and helpful staff

Ordered our drink because we wanted a good evening but instead we waited 35 MINUTS for 2 drinks then we went inside to ask what happened but they told us that they will see what happenend but then 10 minuts later they came with our drinks so in total we almost waited 40 minuts , so if u want a good night and only want 2 drinks but want to wait long!! Go here haha

Super lekker, maar kregen sommige cocktails niet binnen. Personeel beweerde dat wij niet hadden besteld. Wij hadden echt betaald en bewijs getoond.

We had lunch and dinner here with a large group. Hardly any staff who understand Dutch. Almost all the food was cold. Dishes were served incomplete.

Everything is the same...the whole street seems to belong to the same owner: listless and inspiring...the creeping death of every old town.

Sitting at a table with 6 people, we are approached unfriendly by the MANAGER (English speaking) or the boss or neighbors asking if we want to sit apart because the lady had to walk around differently. We were asked to leave or sit on the other side at a high table. Then she threatened to call the police! Really terrible tent and the last time we and the rest will come here. After I posted this review, a photo was also taken of us. After I saw this she didn't want to open the phone either, she first walked behind after which she probably deleted the photo and then only showed her gallery at the request of her manager!! Name was not given either, and communicating becomes quite difficult with the neighbors, because there is no Dutch person you can speak to there

There were many aphids in my peppermint tea so I ordered a second one and it was the same…

Beautiful place, nicely decorated

Day in Nijmegen thought I would have a nice Latte Macchiato with a cheesecake. Nastier coffee and the tip of the pastry missing. When I said something about it, they don't speak Dutch. But as I understood the machine was broken. There were two of us. Day €17 euros

The service is worthless, only speaking English, the drinks are good, but the food is okay

DO NOT work for them, invoices are not paid!

Unfortunately, only English-speaking staff are present who look surprised when you want to order something in Dutch. Service very impersonal and distant. Due to the language barrier, mistakes are made in the order. Instead of providing service, people discuss the error. Pity...

Met de nijmeegse vierdaagse wat gedronken prima band drankjes redelijk prijzig maar waar niet alleen waarom voor toilet gebruik als klant 1 euro afgerekend MOET worden ga ik niet begrijpen zeker niet als deze toilet een oude vieze bende is

During the 4-day event, the outdoor bar employees jump over their bar, causing glasses/cups on tables around the bar to jump up and fall over. Even our nachos were in the fallen beer and wine. The serving doesn't say anything, sometimes foreign ones who can't do anything else. It is that band that is very good that we stayed. Even the manager with dark curls was not interested in this. There are plenty of other visitors. Or we could go and stop the whining. I read that the 3 cafes next to each other from the same owner are almost bankrupt. I get it!

Zomerfeesten Nijmegen: 1e drankje, 2e drankje zelfde prijs... uuuh hoe dan. Slecht hoor zelfde prijs vragen voor veel minder. Niet netjes mensen... Dit kun je zo niet verkopen hè

De slechtste cocktail van mijn leven. Zuiver water en veel ijs is oplichterij!!! Ik vroeg hen om het te veranderen en de service was verschrikkelijk! De nieuwe cocktail was nog erger!

I have to wait 45 minutes for my cocktail

Meer dan een uur gewacht op mijn drankje. Ik heb met meerdere medewerkers gepraat en kreeg steeds hetzelfde antwoord. Ze zeiden dat het drankje zo zou komen. Echter duurde dit uiteindelijk meer dan een uur voordat het drankje uiteindelijk werd geserveerd!

we say that we are very fond of each other

The man at the service walks around here as if he is the complete gentleman, not a nice word comes out of his mouth if you can't handle the football crowds, sit at home on the couch

Ordered 2 Hertog Jan vases via the QR code and paid immediately. Still nothing to see after 20 minutes. Staff is not alert and doesn't spare us a glance.

Food took almost an hour, it almost got cold. A burger with some fries is by far not worth 18.50 euros. Service slow and without any passion. Toilet inside old; the extractor full of mold. In short, you can have a drink. But absolutely no more than that.

The drinks took a bit long, but otherwise great atmosphere and quality.

Lots of vegetarian/vegan options. Really GREAT!