De Dwaze Herder in Wijk 06 Buitenwijk Zuidoost

We had lunch here and a cup of coffee while our car was charging at one of the many Tesla chargers. Nice cafe with a cozy interior. The restrooms are definitely in need of updating! Friendly and hospitable service. We enjoyed a delicious toasted sandwich while listening to the whistling of the funny parrot that makes its home here.

Great place to charge your EV and have a cup of coffee. Worst pancake ever.

The food is good. It's all very expensive, though.

We always stop here when while we charge the car. The staff is super friendly, the hot chocolate is nice, and the pizzas are a nice snack to share :)

Delicious food for a great price. Friendly service. It's not close to home for us, but we'll definitely be back if we're ever in the area again.

Nice place with lots to do for kids, highly recommended!

A perfect stop to recharge the car and yourself!! Our regular stop on our way to the Ardennes and Luxembourg. It's a bit cluttered, but we find that charming. They have good coffee, and we also enjoyed lunch and dinner here. Definitely recommended!

We stayed at a campervan site. It's conveniently located on the road. It's a very expensive campervan site, though. There's only one shower, one women's toilet, and one men's toilet. There's no lighting outside the restrooms, so it's very dark. There's also a dishwashing area and electricity. €23.60. The food was delicious, and the menu could be a bit larger. A small pork tenderloin, one carrot, one slice of zucchini, and one slice of cucumber. The fries weren't enough for three people. The staff were very friendly. Friends had paid earlier and didn't receive a 5% discount, so I had to ask for it. It shouldn't be necessary if you're just advertising it. When we arrived, it wasn't clear where to report the 5% discount. The restaurant was completely full. It might be better to post it somewhere near the barrier.

It wasn't that great. A team outing where you pay 25 euros per person for a barbecue. Unfortunately, the meat wasn't very tasty. It's a shame the owner responded that this is a fake review. It might be more helpful if he remembered that we had a team outing last Saturday with more than 20 people.

Didn't stay overnight, but ate alone with 10 people. It was cozy and delicious. The service was great.

A charming restaurant/cafe with a small petting zoo (a free-roaming peacock that "visits" you while you eat) and a children's playground, ideally located next to a Tesla Supercharger near the highway. Friendly service, reasonable prices, and good food. One of our favorite spots to take a break while the car charges.

I'm the sensible man who drank a Brand pilsner!

We came here because there's a Tesla fast-charging location nearby. We enjoyed a delicious cup of coffee while charging. It's clean, and the service is very friendly. We'll definitely be back!

Sorry guys, I understand this isn't a fancy place, but ordering 2 flat whites and apple pie and getting 2 lattes and an apricot pie is really quite bad.

I don't understand some of the negative reviews. We stayed at the Camperplaats and everything was perfect, a very warm welcome! The restaurant is also excellent value for money, and if you stay at the Camperplaats, you get a nice discount on top of the already very reasonable prices. I definitely recommend the three-course menu, and pair it with a nice bottle of red wine 😁

I liked it. The staff was friendly, and the restaurant offers a 5% discount for campers. You can get around Maastricht quickly by bike. But you can't drain the grey water directly from your motorhome. And you can only get fresh water with a jug.

Sit comfortably while the children have fun

We were on our way back from vacation, charging the Tesla, early on a Monday, around 11:45. Much better experiences than those described here: attentive and friendly staff, clean, and good prices for the excellent food. Not exceptional, but certainly good enough.

Delicious food and very friendly staff. Nice location.

The location is very good for kids

Today I thought let me take my boys out for a treat after school. Firstly I had to get up and place my own order. Very pleasant lady. When my order came from another waiter he was extremely rude to me when I asked if our drinks were also on its way. He went off at me in front of all the other clients that he has alot to do and that he will get to me. The clients couldn't believe the way he was talking to me. If you are under pressure get extra staff. Unfortunately people can make or break a place. Very nice place for kids to play and good food.

Tesla charging is great. The restaurant is a bit run-down. There are also vending machines.

We were with a group. It was complete chaos. The food wasn't hot and wasn't served at the same time. We sat at the table for three hours for a starter and main course. Simply incompetent staff. They couldn't handle it.

Unfortunately, one time very tasty, other time mediocre, staff does its best but again very variable and no more wine, chardoney was gone

80 cents for a glass of tap water. You're really sucking people dry! The ball pit is filthy, full of hair and unidentifiable dirt. Get out of here.

Not the most radiant but friendly staff, otherwise they serve a delicious soup!

We stayed here for one night with our campervan (passing through). The location and service were excellent. We ate at the brasserie. It was a lovely dinner, with good and friendly service. The price-quality ratio is excellent. We will definitely come back again.

We had a very nice time here during our break. After loading the car, we stayed longer to enjoy the restaurant. The food was very good, and the place is super kids-friendly. Both we and the children had a great time. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a longer stop where kids can enjoy themselves.

Top location with friendly staff and excellent food!!

Delicious food. Children played so adults could eat in peace inside and outside in the playground. There were 14 of us. Good value for money. Friendly staff. August 30, 2025

You order a club chicken sandwich for 14.50 and get the crusts off the bread, a piece of chicken breast, and a piece of bacon. When you confront the staff about it, they react anything but friendly. The kitchen has deteriorated significantly in the past year.

Had a drink during a bike ride.

Close to the highway with a set of Tesla chargers, also suitable for other brands with an account. Perfect for having a drink while charging.

We waren op doorreis en wilden hier even de auto laden en tegelijkertijd hapje eten. We hadden allebei een salade; quinoa en hete kip. Beiden waren ze super vers en heerlijk. Niet vaak zo’n lekkere salade gegeten. De bediening was zeer alert en vriendelijk en snel. We zouden hier zeker terugkomen.

Along the A2 highway, fast service, generous portions, and excellent service. Delicious food and back on the road quickly!

A great spot for a meal with kids (on the go). The children's menu selection is excellent, something for everyone. The staff is young and could use some practice, but they're very friendly. We'll save this for next time.

Well, all the campsites in and around Maastricht were full because of the Andre Rieu concert. That's how we ended up at this spot. The spot itself was OK, fairly large, and had electricity. We'll keep quiet about the sanitary facilities. Ugh - the toilets were awful, so we didn't even bother to look at the showers. Relatively well located for a bike ride into the city. Otherwise: good for an overnight stay and then a quick exit...

Unfortunately, not recommended! We were here on a Sunday at 3 p.m. We ordered via QR code (a cool option; we could select a language, but it didn't change the menu at all!) We ordered a double espresso, an iced coffee with cream, and a waffle. The drinks came without cream, and the waffle didn't arrive at all. After I sent a message saying something was missing and we waved several times without success, the waffle arrived. Since our children had already gone back to the car because the waffle was taking too long, we wanted to cancel it and not pay for the missing whipped cream. The whipped cream was then removed, and we had to order the waffle anyway. According to the waitress, the kitchen was too busy. Um. The restaurant wasn't even half full; the waitresses kept standing around, just looking... Absolutely not recommended, even though it's a great place that could do more, especially with the high traffic at the Tesla charging stations! The restrooms were okay; there was soap and paper. The cleanliness was so-so. It's best not to take a closer look.

Parking lot and superchargers for the Tesla. Then you pull into a gravel parking lot full of holes and bumps and think this will be alright... Then it turns out the crazy Shepherd has super friendly staff and a lovely terrace with lots to see. The coffee was great and the waffle was delicious.

Sat on the terrace and enjoyed a drink

Charging at the supercharger and then having a simple but delicious meal here. The salads are really good! The spicy chicken and quinoa are both highly recommended!

A good stopover, but €7.95 for a slice of cheesecake is a lot of money. Good cheesecake, though.

A liter of tap water for €3.95. A glass of tap water for €0.80. I believe it's even illegal to charge for tap water in Dutch restaurants and bars. I think it's important to point out this ridiculous rip-off to future visitors...

Had lunch here today with a club sandwich and tarte flambée. It was delicious.

A truly unique location with very friendly staff! Ample free parking, including electric charging stations. Food and drinks are also available to go! Another bonus: great music on the terrace!

Beautiful campsite near Maastricht. With a small zoo and a spacious playground. A pool where you can book a berth. Electricity is available. One shower. One toilet for men and one for women. No soap. No greywater disposal; only a chemical toilet. The water connection for supplies is right next to the water connection for cleaning the chemical toilet (double tap) above the disposal point. Friendly staff and a restaurant nearby. We stayed for two nights.

We hadden de spareribs en het varkenshaasje besteld. Portie spareribs was prima en lekker. Het varkenshaasje echter was ontzettend klein. Toen de serveerster, die overigens erg vriendelijk was, vroeg of alles naar wens was geweest, aangegeven dat het varkenshaasje ontzettend klein was. Zij zei dat ze deze klacht regelmatig krijgen en dit ook steeds doorgegeven aan de keuken die er echter niks mee doet.... Wij komen hier niet meer terug!

Too bad, we're just loading here. We thought we'd grab a bite to eat there. But we decided against it. The people aren't that happy, which is a shame. What should I do?

What a lovely campervan site! We received a very warm welcome at the brasserie. The view over the beautiful pool is stunning, almost like Ibiza. We're going to have dinner at the brasserie later, I'm curious how it will taste. I'm sure it will be good.

Just had a bite to eat. The schnitzel was small and thin. The mushroom sauce was thin and without mushrooms, oh, sorry, one for two schnitzels... service wasn't very smooth. Nice location.

Had a great burger & fries whilst using the Tesla superchargers in the car park. Quick & friendly service.

Cozy covered terrace and delicious food.

While this location had excellent food until a few years ago, today it was more than disappointing. The tasteless penne was outrageously overpriced for the quality and flavor, and a club sandwich was nothing more than a stacked slice of bread with a thin slice of chicken breast. No effort had been made to create anything special, and being charged over 90 euros for quality and tasteless food feels like being taken for a ride. If the kitchen were given as much attention as the various renovations around the location, the terrace might be fuller. A huge disappointment, and we will not be visiting De Dwaze Herder again.

We stayed at the Dwaze Herder camper site on our way to France. It was a great spot, with both men's and women's restrooms and a shower. We didn't eat at the restaurant, so I can't comment. Dogs can be walked next to the camper area. I think it's a great base for a day trip to Maastricht.

It's a nice place, but a bit expensive and the camper facilities are poor: only one shower and one toilet. For all these pitches, there's no place to dispose of waste. No, it doesn't have to be over the top. But this needs to be improved. 30 euros per night. Too expensive.

A typical case of 10 staff members crammed together and zero service. There are also hardly any takeaway options (we considered it after everything took so long), despite all the signs outside promising otherwise. It's a nice location with a playground for kids, but I'd still skip it! The restrooms weren't clean, and according to the sign posted, the last cleaning was three months ago (!). It really shows how much attention they put into the place...

We stopped for lunch while our car was charging and it was great. The restaurant is huge and there was plenty of place to sit outside in a terrace with our dog. The food was great and well portioned. They had gluten free bread available as well. This is a great place to come with kids who need to get a bit of energy out after a long drive - there are plenty of play areas for little ones with bounce houses, indoor and outdoor playgrounds. Some equipment looks well used but the kids were all very happy. Well worth a stop

The food was excellent and the service was super friendly and fast. We don't recognize ourselves in the negative comments.

Nice camper places but unfortunately only 1 toilet and 1 shower, sometimes we had to wait with 4 people.

Google Maps suggests this place as a stop along the way. It's indeed easily accessible from the highway. It's just a shame that the covered patio is still sweltering, as if they still have the heaters on! The restaurant itself doesn't have air conditioning. And the staff could use some more training. After waiting and sweating for a bit, I finally drove to a cool gas station.

The way they treat the animals here is disgusting. The animals have tiny cages, the parrot has to sit on the hands of smokers on the terrace, and the owl can't even fly. It's deeply saddening to see how the foolish shepherd treats the animals, who are used solely for entertainment. I find it disgraceful.

I was there yesterday to take a quick break. I went outside and saw a snack machine and thought, "Well, I'd love some M&Ms." So I bought a bag and opened the lid, and there was a whole, half-rotten fish. What's going on, people?

The food was ok, but the service was not good. They made several mistakes, did not take allergens/requests into account (they did with the dish itself, but the same ingredients that they had to leave out there were still served in the salad, very bad!), did not smell fresh and mumbled unintelligibly.

Vandaag een vervelende ervaring bij de dwaze herder! Het eten kunnen we niet beoordelen want we kwamen voor het zwembad. Volgens de site zou deze om 10.00 opengaan maar gelijk bij binnenkomst werd gemeld dat ze pas om 11.00 open gingen. Dat was al heel lang zo volgens de aanwezige heer, maar hoe kan je dat weten als je hier voor het eerst komt! We hadden deze locatie ook voor de woensdag gereserveerd en deze was geannuleerd dus dat was duidelijk maar voor de dinsdag hadden we een bevestiging gekregen dus lijkt me dan geregeld maar nee ook dat was niet goed gegaan en sorry maar we zitten vol! Het was 32 graden en jammer joh je kunt weer gaan! Maar ook de toon was zeer onvriendelijk en we waren niet blij met de situatie. Toen we hier iets van zeiden werden we ook nog uitgelachen door het personeel! Helaas, eens maar nooit weer. Gelukkig uiteindelijk bij funvalley vriendelijk ontvangen, wat een andere toon daar!

Failed to order anything. Young boy did his best in order to ignore me for 15min even after direct eye contact. Not recommending

Went there for a family lunch with small children who could play there wonderfully. Food was tasty and staff friendly.

We charged our EV here. Huge place with all sorts of themes. Definitely not a place to have a romantic drink together. But with a larger group definitely a great olek.

We only went here to eat. The onion soup was incredibly salty (probably reheated too often/too long). We could see into the kitchen and saw the satay go into the microwave. The fries seemed to have been in the frying fat again more than once. The spareribs and steak were good. Furthermore, the service was not great, there was only 1 enthusiastic person, with the rest you got the feeling that they had to work. We will not go here a second time

Yesterday on Father's Day wanted to eat something, it was moderately busy, ordered some drinks and a starter which was tasty. Then waited 55 minutes for the food, asked several times if they were already working on it until 2x promised that it would be ready in 5 minutes. After this period of time we paid because we still had not received any food. It is a nice location, but the communication from the service to the kitchen is very wrong in my opinion. After this experience I would not recommend anyone to eat here.

Charged the car and drank cappuccino in the meantime.

Especially the service made our dinner worth-while! Easily accesible from the high way. Next to a Tesla fast charging station.

This is always a regular coffee stop on a trip to the south. Great place, simply recommended.

Ideaal voor als je kleine kinderen hebt. Was een kleine binnenspeeltuin. Wij hebben geluncht, broodjes carpaccio. Vers afgebakken brood en smaakte prima.

Very nice cozy location especially for young families and people on the road, because there are many charging stations for electric cars in the parking lot. cozy terrace for everyone something, special terrace for people with children and indoor and outdoor playground. large menu for lunch and dinner and special children's menus, also for vegetarian enough choice. The service is quite smooth and friendly.

Delicious food and super nice service!

Would have never went here if I had known it is a glorified zoo keeping animals in cages that are too small and in my opinion not in the condition I would call caring or loving. It's a giant, gross kid trap. If you don't have kids, zero point. If you do, have better standards.

Cozy place for a snack and a drink.

Reserved but had to sit outside but requested inside. Then also spoken to unfriendly. Never again here.

Great coffee when you are charging your car

I don't think you can put animals in a small cage as a restaurant. Wherever a pig sits all alone. These animals belong in nature. And you don't keep them captive as a restaurant. There were also guests who rode a fat bike on the terrace. I don't think this is a good restaurant AND NOT RECOMMENDED!! 👎👎

Nice child-friendly eatery with animals, games and camper place. We came there by chance because we were loading the car. Nice lunch

Beautiful location where you can enjoy a delicious meal, even with a large group.

Went to stop at the pitch for one night. Toilets and showers were extremely dirty and were only cleaned the next day. An absurdity!

How is it possible to make a simple basic pancake fail? Who is behind the stove? Never had such a bad pancake before. Dry, without taste. It seemed as if the salt and eggs had been forgotten. 1 star for the friendly service, that is, who was very quick to say that we could have sent the dish back (this happens often?). Sorry, but we will never come back here again.

On Easter Sunday we went out with the camper. Because of this weekend there was of course almost no room everywhere. We drove past here and after a phone call we were able to stay. Owner improvised an extra place with electricity. And this for only 17.50. Lots of space for us. We were also able to use the toilet facilities, etc. After everything was ready, we had a nice meal in the restaurant, which was also very good and we received a 5% discount from the owner! Spent the rest of the evening in heated chairs having drinks. Location is great with the petting zoo, etc. the owner is very nice and helpful. We will definitely come back here again!

Basic facilities. But service is great! The owner does (almost) everything to make you happy. You feel very welcome. Dogs are welcome. Both inside and outside. Camper pitches were all occupied, but we got a spot on the lawn next to it. Owner provided an extension cord and we had power. Fine for 1 or 2 overnight stays. Nice walks possible in the area.

I rate it average. Fast service, pleasant environment. Average food.

Small mobile home site. About 10 seats. Around €30/night. A couple of toilets and one shower. Fairly neat.

Day out, great place. Family business with courage. Good food and drinks. Gets better every year. 😘

2 croquettes for 13.50 on old white bread (just put them in the toaster). Foolish shepherd = Foolish prices.

Goed gegeten voor een schappelijke prijs. We hadden het 3 gangen menu voor €25 per persoon. Alles was lekker en voldoende. Een goed verzorgd pilsje erbij en Alles kwam in een mooi tempo op tafel. Diverse slechte recensies gelezen maar kan me hier totaal niet in vinden. Zeker voor herhaling vatbaar.

Tesla charging station and a drink here. Also had dinner here twice. Great bistro dishes and salads

Nice at 19.55 in front of a closed door. And thank you.

Tonight we spent the night with the camper for the first time. To my surprise it is quiet, you don't even hear the traffic. The booking had already been made in December 24, but then the camper was suddenly broken and we were allowed to leave the reservation until we could. Well that was last night. Unfortunately we could not eat in the restaurant because it was Valentine's Day. Crowded, but cozy. Over the years I have come here a lot with the grandson to play in the playground. Wonderful place. People always friendly.

Friendly service. Very tasty veggie burger! Great quick stop for while charging the car.

Easily accessible and plenty of parking spaces

Friendly service. Delicious food and drinks for affordable prices.

Been here last week. Restaurant was deserted. Ordered a sandwich with bacon. This was very poorly prepared. When I order bacon and egg, I expect bacon and not a few bacon cubes on a few cheap slices of brown bread. With a little salad. And that for 12 Euro... The restaurant itself looked nice. Parking lot could use a makeover, this is a mud bath. Waitress was nice.

We went here on a Sunday afternoon for a small lunch. Wasn't busy. 3 girls at the bar are chatting with each other, we had 2 children with us, we had to get the high chair ourselves and get coloring pages from the bar ourselves. Not a disaster, but could be better I guess. The food was mediocre to bad. Poffertjes with a mountain of sugar on top, couldn't choose how much sugar goes on it. Onion soup was way too salty and was full of bread more than anything else. In addition to the soup, a pitiful quarter of an old and cold sandwich. The healthy sandwich was as if it had already been ready in the refrigerator for a few hours and the children's pizza was really small and as if it were made of Playdogh. When we left, we didn't even say hello to the wait staff, we were too busy chatting. We usually come here because of the playground, but it was closed. See you never.

This roadside restaurant in combination with a petting zoo is really a beautiful place with a beautiful appearance. The food was very good and the service excellent. The decoration is characteristic. Recommended!