De Dwaze Herder in Wijk 06 Buitenwijk Zuidoost

Nice place to go, lots of nice animals and a nice place to grab a quick bite.

Perfect place for a stopover on the way to vacation! The kids can burn off steam and you can enjoy a great lunch. The staff is very friendly.

Lunch was good. Service was friendly but not cozy.

Peculiar place; they close the indoor playground 4 hours before closing time and make things difficult when you ask if it can stay open. Furthermore, the indoor playground, where you can also eat, is poorly lit. We also received no apology after parts of the pizza turned black and therefore could not be eaten.

First off location is not bad. However when I first walked in all I heard was screaming from the kitchen. There’s this lady with glasses. Yashika. She is the best server, she is only on the floor making sure all the guests are happy. There are other workers but I only see her working a lot. With all that work she still makes sure we are happy, and I really like that. That’s why my review is only for Yashika. I will definitely come back as long as she’s my server. Such a sweet lady.

GIF! There was a beautiful peacock that we could admire while waiting for our sandwich. I had ordered a healthy vegetarian sandwich for takeaway. To my shock when I took the first bite in the car, there was ham on it after all… Not recommended!

We came here from the Belgian Ardennes and it was lovely sitting here, good food and friendly service.

We had a pitch for one night. The site was spacious and tidy. The nearby restaurant was very convenient. The toilet and shower were rather basic. Well suited for a stopover.

Went to the pool today. According to the website, it is a pool for adults and children and you pay €110 for a sunbed (€75 food and drink credit). Once we arrived, it felt like we were at a beach club. Absolutely nothing for children, nor for the elderly. It might be useful to mention that this is a beach club with loud music and where a lot of alcohol is consumed (also in the pool).

Beautiful location. You can grab a tasty snack while the car is charging. Unfortunately, we had two sausage rolls and they were not properly baked. It was a soggy sausage roll.

Nice place with kids, good food. We came back from vacation and it was ideal for a quick bite to eat without a big detour.

Delicious pizza, friendly service! We always stop here for a break while charging; the restaurant is right across from the Tesla Supercharger.

We were served well by Jessica, a very sweet and friendly girl. We had a nice swim and the service was fast.

My review is only on the pool. The lady there Yashika is hands down the best server. She isn’t just fast but she’s able to keep a smile on her face. And everyone is always happy. The weather is also amazing for a pool day. The food was alright. Definitely recommend the pornstar martini it’s very delicious.

Pleasant, also for the kids and charging your vehicle.

Perfect for kids, with both indoor and outdoor playgrounds. The food is also tasty. Only the service was slow. After we ordered, we had to wait quite a long time until we got our drinks, even though it wasn't busy. Our glasses were half full from the melted ice, but after the drinks, the food came quite fast. You do have to pay for tap water if you'd like to have some.

Ordering is only possible via QR code, which feels strange and very impersonal with ten people. We ordered the lunch special with tuna salad, but received an egg — something my wife absolutely cannot stand. No apology, just the statement that the lunch special simply comes with an egg. The owner reacted just as indifferently and took it lightly: the website is incorrect, but “we usually serve an egg; tuna spoils quickly.” The staff was young and sloppily dressed. Great!!

Stopped for a cup of coffee after a short holiday in the Eifel.

Beautiful place! Really nice after a long car ride. The children could burn off some energy in the large playground. There was also an indoor playground. The animals were a nice touch. The food was very tasty and served quickly. The pizzas were truly handmade. Friendly owner/staff.

Nice location with a beautiful playground. It is a pity that there are fences everywhere inside the park. The check-in desk was also very difficult to find. There was a sign by the red awning, but there was absolutely no one there. Eventually, after a lot of searching, we found the check-in desk somewhere at the back of the terrace. Additionally, the restaurant stopped accepting new tables at 8:15 PM, even though they were supposed to be open until 8:30 PM. It seems to me that the kitchen closes at this time, since the very friendly lady indicated that they had just served the last dish. That was very disappointing. The shower was fine (a bit outdated, but it was included and the shower was nice and warm). All in all, a pleasant place to spend a night, but there is certainly room for improvement.

The review is for the swimming pool and the services there. It is a nice and clean swimming pool with various seating possibilities. It is amazing that one is able to order food and drinks from a QR code on the table and they are brought to you. The staff who services you are also amazing, especially the girl with the black frame glasses! It is also an added bonus that there is a maximum amount of people that can visit the pool at one time (hence why a reservation is needed) because then it does not get too crowded. We booked two sunbathing beds and it was lovely having a budget to spend on food and drinks included in the price. The place has floating devices in the pool + umbrellas next to you which is lovely. There are toilets and shower if needed. Easily reachable by car or bus

Had a good meal. Prompt service. Nice terrace.

Just quickly loading the car. But what a nice place! Had a good meal, playground, petting zoo. Very nice!

Dinner reserved via the website. Time 8 p.m. Closing time 10 p.m. Seems like a normal reservation, but upon arrival, it turns out we cannot order a starter. Even a bread roll beforehand turns out not to be possible. Very unwelcoming.

Delicious food and friendly service. Everything looked good. The animals are well cared for and there are nice opportunities for activities. It's great to go there with the kids too.

Absolutely lovely! While loading the car, we wanted to grab a drink and stretch our legs. We thought De Dwaze Herder felt a bit like a beach bar. It felt good, looked cozy, was spacious, and had various seating areas. The coffee was delicious, the restrooms were clean, and the staff was friendly. What more could you ask for! Next time heading south, we would love to make another pit stop here.

Don't understand previous experiences. Great food for excellent value for money! Good, friendly, and fast service. Very nice menu for less than €30!

A pretty worn out place. But it was also 38 degrees heat so everything was on low!! Incredibly sweet waitress.

What an incredible disappointment! The website stated that we were allowed to pet rabbits (not so), there are beautiful photos on it, and the announcement that there are various food vendors. The park looked neglected and was taken over by a group of football boys running and screaming everywhere. The beautiful large owl was very frightened. Its cage was very low; it could barely fly. The rabbits were sitting on a concrete floor with a small piece of straw. The benches were decayed and desolate. There were several wooden huts where something was offered, I think, but it was faded glory. We had a drink inside; it looked old and cold. The staff, on the other hand, absolutely did their best to look presentable. The entire restaurant looked makeshift. A real shame, because what a beautiful place this could be. There was no clear sign indicating park entrance/buy food/mini golf, even though the website makes this clear.

We only stopped by to charge and grab a quick bite!! but we'll definitely go there again!!!!

The guinea pig in the cage. Please do something about that!! Guinea pigs don't tolerate heat very well and he looked terrible in that super hot shed! Get him out!!! We won't be going back a second time. We found the communication unprofessional, the food was disappointing, and the way the animals were treated didn't give us a good feeling either.

We made a stop here on the way back from vacation. Upon entering, you think: quite a nice place. The menu and prices looked fine. Unfortunately, various drinks and sandwiches were sold out, and the quality of the food ultimately fell short of expectations. The service was okay. However, it was noticeable that there was a lot of staff present, even though you still had to order at the table via a QR code. We were with two children who wanted to see the playground and the animals. To be honest, we were a bit shocked by that. Both the playground and the animal enclosure seem to be in need of maintenance. Especially regarding the animals, we wondered about their welfare. It just felt sad to see. The playground is, unfortunately, a shadow of its former glory. The swimming pool, on the other hand, looked busy, lively, and well-attended. However, the combination of pool, animals, and restaurant feels very messy and not at all like a cohesive whole. Our tip for De Dwaze Herder: choose a clear direction. Stop with the animals, for example, so that care and space can be invested elsewhere. It would be better to expand the playground or the swimming pool area. We would not come back for the food, but I certainly see possibilities for parties or events for people from the local area.

Unfortunately, we did not have a pleasant experience at De Dwaze Herder. Due to a problem, we were unexpectedly unable to use the swimming pool. Instead of understanding or a polite attempt to find a solution, the response was very rude, and the communication was anything but professional. After that, there was no further response. Additionally, a pool lounger was compared to a concert ticket, which, frankly, is a strange comparison. Concert tickets can often be resold, whereas in this case, it was simply a request to find a solution for another day. We also found the indoor playground very stuffy, and the staff didn't seem to really know what they were doing. Sadly, we won't be returning a second time. Poor service and 110 euros wasted.

Long waiting times, and not friendly

Unfortunately, it was severely understaffed, so we waited 45 minutes for them to answer (after insisting). Due to the understaffing, the service and friendliness weren't top-notch either. Good location, and it will probably be better on less busy days…

We reached and ordered at 20:45 at the venue. The waitress took the order, however in 2 mins came back and said the kitchen is closed. Website says open till 22:00 nowhere it mentions the kitchen closing time. Not professional attitude at all. Hence highly not recommended if you don’t want to be left high and dry!!

Had a cup of coffee while charging the car

Nice playground, charging stations, and good food.

We had a quick lunch here today. All three of us had a croquette sandwich. Good Burgundian croquettes. The lunch arrived nice and fast, which was very nice, because then we could move on quickly too. The restaurant looks super atmospheric. And the veranda outside is decorated in a completely tropical style as well. Very nice! And it was great that our dog was welcome inside too.

We stopped here on both the way to and from Luxembourg because the Tesla supercharger is literally right next to it. The food was good and the courtyard was cozy. There are also fun things to do for small children.

We plugged our car into the fast charger at this spot and sat comfortably on the terrace in the meantime. The food, drinks, and service were top-notch! Moreover, this place is a true children's play paradise. What a fantastic stopover spot this is; I would definitely recommend it!

Had delicious pancakes and a cup of coffee, nice people

This was the meager healthy sandwich I have ever had: The bottom of a baguette with some lettuce and an egg slapped on top/next to it. That's it. It was 'to go' too, which simply meant the whole lot (lettuce next to the bread, basically) was placed on a cardboard plate with aluminum foil over it. If you can eat that 'to go' without getting messy, respect. It also took forever for it to arrive. A sad state of affairs.

Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff

Very bad service. We ordered drinks and food, and they asked us to wait for sometime to get the food. After one hour, we followed up and they told us the food order was not even placed in the Kitchen and then they asked us again to wait for some time, I would not recommend this place if you are in a rush to go to your destination and having a quick stop. Very bad experience

What a disappointment. We had to wait endlessly, and when the food finally arrived, it was just bad. The service was disorganized, slow, and unfriendly. This is absolutely not something we would repeat.

Very bad service. That young employee was very good and respectful, but the woman serving was very bad and disrespectful. Furthermore, you order a healthy sandwich and receive it after 20 minutes, and it feels like we ordered fish, so not reliable.

Been to the restaurant. Good food and plenty of space for the kids to play. Nice place to stop on the way.

Just had a delicious meal at De Dwaze Herder. Lovely terrace and friendly service! In the meantime, the car has been charged for the onward journey. We will definitely be back!

Absolutely fantastic! We stopped by on a whim to charge our groceries, and the place was really nice, quite quirky and unusual (a bit hippie-ish!). Service was easy and quick via a QR code on the table, and the food was good, especially the waffle, which was fresh. The young waitress was super friendly and smiling! It's a really great place for children with an indoor play area and another one outside, plus a mini-farm with animals. The restrooms were clean. The parking lot is quite large and very easy to access.

Had great satay and schnitzel while loading the car, friendly staff, top-notch!

Review ist for the restaurant. Very nice surprise while charging at the supercharger, much better than the 3.9 (as of 21.3.226) rating made us fear. Crispy fries, fresh salad , fresh pizza and a bouncy castle for the kids and a fun , summery atmosphere. Service very polite and prompt. Agréablement surpris ! !!

Well, the weather wasn't great; we stayed there for one night with the camper. A lovely time out after a drive from Spain. Due to the rain, the grounds were soaking wet. We do think the sanitary facilities need a major renovation. One shower and two toilets is a bit limited. Otherwise, it was wonderfully quiet. We had a good dinner in the restaurant in the evening, with friendly staff. All in all, a cozy campsite, highly recommended, especially when the weather is nice or as a lovely stopover.

Great camper place, friendly welcome and good food in the restaurant, very friendly and good service, we will come back here more often.

We had a great meal and it was absolutely fantastic. It was really nice here.

Only had lunch! Friendly and good service Food and drinks are good 😊

Apparently, the rules have changed. You're now charged €3.00 per drink for your own drinks. I hadn't been there in a long time, and I wasn't aware of this. The adults had ordered a drink. Instead of warning people, there's a note on the door that you overlook. When you look at the bill, you see open drinks. I think this is going a bit too far, especially since drinks were ordered. Apparently, things aren't going well with the business. Never saw me again 😡

Charging the car, ordering a steak, friendly service, the food arrived quickly and tasted great, and then arriving at the car, which was exactly 99% complete. I give it a solid 10!

We only picked up a panini here, and it was frozen... such a shame. Otherwise, the staff was friendly. But an inedible panini cost €6.

I was hungry while loading up, but we were kindly helped upon arrival. After a 15-minute wait, the sandwiches came out of the kitchen. They weren't just cold, they were still frozen, as we discovered when we got in the car. Such a shame.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!