Grand Cafe in Wijk 06 Buitengebied

The lousy service staff said they'd take our order, but after more than 30 minutes, no one was at our table, even though we were sitting next to the bar. They also said someone would be right there. If you want to pay cash, you have to go through the entire market dome to pay at some crappy machine that takes ages to give you change. The atmosphere is cozy but freezing, and the staff's apparent lack of interest makes you feel a bit depressed. The QR code on the table works sometimes, sometimes not. Especially during breaks from shows or bingo, the QR code doesn't work, and the staff wander around like zombies, barely recording anything because they have to do something. Floor managers are also clearly present but forget their job to manage and motivate staff. Tables aren't cleared until someone wants to sit down or speaks to someone. They're only cleared reluctantly when someone wants to sit down. The atmosphere is also uninviting for others because of all the clutter. Unfortunately, this isn't the only park where I've noticed this. All in all, I strongly advise against sitting here; it's a shame because the atmosphere of the market dome itself is cozy. Temperature: It's freezing cold if you sit here. I see people inside even keeping their coats on. Actually, a sweater or cardigan isn't enough; only your coat will keep you warm. Is the heating broken? Update: DON'T EAT ANYTHING HERE!! You wait an average of ages for your food, and they forget half your order. This is terrible. The staff complains about how busy it is, while half the team is happily chatting and laughing at the bar. Cutlery is forgotten, and when you ask for a coaster with your drink, they say you'll get it after 40 minutes, but they even bring it back themselves. Even when your cutlery finally arrives, you're missing your salt. And the fries are just tough and cold, truly awful. This has been the same for several days now. Update: The QR code is disabled again during bingo breaks, and then you can't really order because staff never comes to take orders, and without a QR code, you can't really do anything. It would be nice if staff just walked around taking orders and removing the QR code from the tables. To make matters worse, staff regularly throw drinks all over you and the table with bingo cards. Update: Now, when you come in and it's busy, staff are more concerned with pointless things than clearing tables. When you sit down, no one comes to clear the mess from your table; they first go to empty tables, fill chairs, and clean them. New people are ignored at first. It's useless. Do something about this, the managers (Albron) and Center Parcs, talk to them about it. I'll also add a photo of the mess you have to sit at for at least 15 minutes before anyone comes to clean it up, and then you have to report it yourself. It's just pathetic. I've been seeing this every day for two weeks now. I wonder if they'll wake up next week. Update: I can't believe I'm experiencing something unbelievable again: a large beer (cornet) with cleaning residue still in the glass, which was clearly noticeable with the first sip. After I reported this, they discovered they'd used the wrong rinse aid for all the beer glasses, so all the glasses had to be cleaned again. I did receive a new one, but if I hadn't yet tasted the beer, I could have consumed a fair amount. Perhaps they should monitor what they're doing more closely.

Had a great lunch. Good quality food. Friendly service. We were here on New Year's Eve. The temperature inside was perfect.

We arrived in a dark market dome. The timer on the lights hadn't been set properly. Several people were looking at the menu with a flashlight. By the way, it's incomprehensible that Nonna's is closed on Sundays... Ordering food went smoothly, and my husband and children's food arrived after about 10 minutes. I told them to start eating or it would get cold. My food didn't arrive. Finally, the waiter told me the dish had been ordered, but there was a 0 after it. This meant it was sold out. So, I ordered a chicken satay. When my husband and children had finished their food, I still hadn't had anything. In the end, I received the chicken satay that was meant for another table, with greasy, tough fries. It's fine when a solution is found for a problem, but the fact that we have to chase it up bothers me.

First and last time. Having to wait 35 minutes for a cone of fries (€7) and two croque monsieur sandwiches (€15 each). We ended up with incredibly dry croque monsieur sandwiches; the ham and cheese were less than a millimeter thick. The servers were good and quick, but the kitchen couldn't keep up. And it wasn't even crowded... A disappointing experience.

Bad food, soggy fries, everything just not quite right. The staff is helpful and friendly. Not everyone speaks Dutch, but everyone tries their best. Ordering via QR code is convenient and fast. But yes, the food itself... I can't believe Albron Catering is still in business here. You're better off going to Bij de Neut with kids, just around the corner!

It was nice. You can really relax there with a drink. I always enjoy it.

I gave it one star because we are obliged to give at least one, otherwise the prices are excessive for what we receive, the cocktails are filled with ice cubes; you have finished your glass, you have half the glass filled with ice cubes. Above all, do not order anything after 9 p.m., we had ordered 2 ice creams at €10 each which were supposed to be substantial; once received we only had 2 poor vanilla scoops, chocolate, and fresh cream in excess of the rest.

Waited 58 minutes for my food on Monday when demand was pretty low. My wife ordered a salat with extra three chicken pieces while I did the same with two pieces. I found the food ordinary, the greens were not fresh. Mine was just microwaved. When there is no competition then the quality is low.

The staff is nice, but everything else is bad.

Someone from our ocmpany has a nut allergy, we got the response "there are nuts on everything, so you can't eat anything here" with an eye roll... They sold us extra chicken, while they didn't say anything about additional costs. The next day we went there again for a drink at the evening show, ordered via the app, the waiter brought it with an angry look, didn't say a word and threw 4 beer cards on the table and was gone in 3 seconds. The food sucks, service is unfriendly, only the atmosphere is pleasant... But is it worth it.

Oh, Gordon Ramsey, please help. The food is, to put it mildly, terrible. Soggy fries and a sickly schnitzel. The schnitzel arrived at the table within three minutes. Even before the beer and cutlery. It was all truly awful. Better eat somewhere else, people.

The service is extremely poor; it took 40 minutes for an order to be taken, even with few customers. There was also a very loud children's performance... so not for everyone.

Scandalous. More than €28 for a dish that is literally cold and served with cold fries. Normally I would like to discuss it with a waiter, but there are none. Everything with the QR code. Very unfortunate!

Grand cafe like all others at Center Parcs. On the expensive side for what you get. Delivery time varies a lot, no way to gauge

Very cozy and tasty but unfortunately we had to wait 1 hour before we got our food and drinks were also quite expensive.

There is something for everyone. The staff are very friendly and the food and drinks are good. Enjoy your stay at the park or after swimming.

Lovely place to have a drink and a snack. Ordering is done via your smartphone, via QR code you go to a web page where drinks and snacks can be ordered. You pay immediately, and not much later it is on your table.

Not tasty at all for this price

The food is generally very good and the orders arrive quickly. Friendly and helpful staff. The prices are a bit steep like all of the restaurants and shops in Center Parcs - but if you’ve figured that in to your holiday costs then you won’t be surprised. The kids portions are generally big enough for an adult - so you can save some money that way, if you need to.

Croquettes fine, but bread old and dry

Unfortunately the food was tasteless and way too expensive! The fries are far too soft, the Caesar salad is small and at 18.50 euros it's outrageous for a salad without meat.

I ordered a hamburger and it was inedible. Lukewarm and bland and not too warm. The fries were also limp. Not value for money

Nice meal. 12 hours of vegetarian food was fine Friendly people. Will definitely come back again

It takes a long time before you get the food and very little taste of the food. Not worth the visit

We didn't have to wait long for our food. We ordered fries with snitzel. One with sauce and one without. The snitzel was very large and very tender. My daughter chokes very easily (has a disability) and now she doesn't. Friendly service. I don't know why some say it's not worth the money. If it's too expensive, you should stay home. After all, everything has become more expensive.

I recommend people not to eat here

Very nice Market Dome and therefore a great ambience in the Grand Café. However, the prices are far too high, so the price-performance ratio doesn't match.

The food is a shame that they dare to charge so much money for food the quality of which is not even available in the supermarket. The service is friendly and helpful

Lovely terrace, tasty drinks and snacks and good service!

Service quality along with hygiene is terrible. Sauces and food unchecked, pink dirt all around the dishwasher machines,never properly cleaned,serving crushed ice wich is not fit for human consumption,picking ice from the bucket with bare hands for the drinks what guests order etc… Way overpriced and on top it’s underdelivered. Cheap frozen food served on the price of a La Carte. Cocktails are cheap postmix cocktails served more expensive than real cocktails. The environment is looking good,but they are understaffed and they are looking for a way always to send staff home to cut on expenses. Don’t have a proper training program,so the staff are unsure about their proper duties. There is massive staff turnover. I’ve used to be a floor manager for 2 weeks for them,I had to do 3 closing shift there, but without any proper training on what should I do or also without any floor manager who could explain what they do expect from me. Very bad and unsafe place for a guest,especially with the kids,because you can easily get food poisoning there. Terrible place for work,avoid it by any means.

Had a delicious dessert here By scanning the Q code on the table you don't have to wait for an attendant... Convenience serves people 🤗🥳🥳

Nice place to have a drink or lunch. Flamkuche and croquettes were tasty. Great entertainment for children with the water, stepping stones and fishing.

Post-swim drinks on a Friday evening. It took nearly 45 min for our drinks to arrive. There was only one bartender. There were a few servers. It looked like they had no clue what they were doing. Maybe they had never worked in a cafe before? Many of them did not speak Dutch. Eventually we gave up waiting for us drinks and fetched our own tray of drinks from the bar.

Service was quick - used the QR code which is efficient and quick. However, the cappuccino tastes awful, and for 4.9 each, way overpriced. The food is OK.

Had a nice meal with wife, daughter and granddaughters. Something for everyone on the menu. And reasonable prices. Food arrived quickly and some extra mayonnaise was no problem.

We requested a second plate chiken wings 8 stucks . It took 40 min 😡😡😡 we went several time requested . The order was forgot but the paiement no. No commercial gestures of course!!!!!!.

Ordered fries, stew with croquette at the chip shop. Waited a long time, really ridiculous. At least an hour. We saw at least 6/7 people in the kitchen, but we have no idea what they were doing there. In any case, don't work hard. It was tasty and the price was okay. Quantity just went. When it was FINALLY ready, they forgot to pack it, even though you have to pay extra for it and it is clearly on receipt. So there is clearly work to be done.

The food was very substandard, way too expensive, the wait was long and the staff was rude This is very unfortunate.

You give an aperitif before the meal. So bringing bitterballen together with the main dish is a big mistake. Having it brought to you by an admittedly friendly young man who is not fluent in Dutch is an easy way to avoid getting into an argument. Stew without meat, schnitzel that is as tough as anything, only fried fries, the ordered sauces not on the plates... and when you try to ask the waiter for something, they look away... So worth nothing.

It's a pity that there are many staff who do not know Dutch. Furthermore, there is a wonderful atmosphere

We were at the Kempervennen for a whole week and sometimes went for something to eat and drink in the grand cafe. Great atmosphere.

Expensive place , food is ok ,staff were nice

Cocktails niet aan beginnen, worden niet op de juiste manier bereid en geserveerd. Ze verkopen Martini's maar hebben geen Martini glaswerk. Martini overigens geserveerd op ijs, een doodzonde. Eten en drinken die je via de app besteld bevatten (foutieve) stockfoto's, komen totaal niet overeen met wat er geserveerd wordt.

Wir haben uns am Abend immer noch ein zwei kühle Getränke gegönnt, uns hat es gefallen, und ja die Preise sind höher wie in einer üblichen Bar...

Bediening niet erg alert op "nieuwe" gasten die plaats nemen. Gevolg, meer dan 20 minuten aan een tafel gezeten met restafval van voorgangers. Vreemde gang van zaken, zeker ook omdat in de zomermaanden het erg prijzig is om te verblijven op de Kempervennen. Gemiste kans, jammer.

Net €60,00 betaald voor 1 kleine kip saté en 1 grote met 2 drankjes. De kipsate hebben we opgegeten omdat we honger hadden maar de salade en lauwe frieten die al hard waren geworden niet. Gewoon vies.....

Kleine bestelling duurde lang en kwam vrijwel koud aan... is het niet waard voor de prijs

Staff were so lovely and made a special exception for food after kitchen closed!! Made our night! Food was amazing and so were drinks, only downside was the entertainment was very loud so made it harder to talk, but this should be expected from a family place.

Mss iets beter met de plaatselije vliegen populatie omgaan 😀

De drankjes, bieren en t eten hier zijn véél te duur!! Man man man, bijna asociaal. Veel buitenlandse werknemers waardoor je vaak Engels moet spreken in je eigen land. Entertainment was ook vrij slecht vond ik. Jammer!

Waren daar voor een dagje maar de fish en chips 21,50 sorry voor wat je krijgt is dat het echt niet waard kinder porties kregen bijna net zo veel kibbeling als de volwassen personen alleen dan minder friet daar moet echt verandering in komen.....

Helaas zoals de rest van de restaurants hier heeft ook hier het personeel hard training nodig. In ons geval was het eten niet verkeerd, maar wisselt heel erg van kwaliteit. De drankjes ijskoffie en cocktail waren verschrikkelijk. Het personeel dat sprak was vriendelijk maar sommige spreken geen nl of en maakt het toch wel lastig in de bediening. Ook hier zie je helaas terug dat training mist, zo kregen wij geen bestek en het tafeltje naast ons dat er al langer zat waren ze gewoon vergeten.

Het is daar gezellig om een terrasje te pakken. Ook het eten is daar goed. Wel jammer dat de bediening soms last had van de storingen met de apparaten.

Un peu cher pour la qualité/quantité. Service correct

Serviço rápido, bons cocktail's

Wir haben uns spontan entschlossen, dort zu essen. Leider. Die Bedienung war nett und das Essen und die Getränken kamen schnell. Der einzige Hamburger auf der Karte kam in einem mehligen Bun und das Fleisch war definitiv TK-Ware. Der Käse war wie Wachs und ist nur teilweise geschmolzen. Die Pommes waren labbrig und nicht gewürzt. Die wurden nicht lange frittiert. Unsere Getränke hatten nur noch wenig Kohlensäure und das Glas war trotz Eiswürfel nicht sonderlich gefüllt. Alles in Allem ein schlechter Besuch.

Heerlijk gegeten de afgelopen midweek hier. Enige minpuntje is de friet is wat droog van smaak maar verder de snacks etc helemaal goed

Mooie locatie binnen Market Square, zij het al ongeveer 20 jaar vrijwel onveranderd. Snacks zijn goed verzorgd, drankjes prima in orde, maar véél te duur! Bediening is van uiterst treurig niveau, spreken de taal niet, vergeten de helft van je bestelling, laten je bier een kwartier op de bar staan en kwakken je bestelling met een gemompeld 'blieft' op je tafel. De spaarzame, Nederlands sprekende mensen die er rondlopen, geneerden zich duidelijk toen wij hen hierop aanspraken. Ik begrijp dat er een personeelstekort is, maar als je mensen wilt wegjagen is dit dé manier...

Eten viel wat tegen, zeker voor de prijs. De croque carpaccio had geen parmezaanse kaas (stond wel zo op het menu aangegeven) en de kroketten kwamen zonder mosterd. Ook lag er een gekauwd stukje kauwgom nog op het bordje voor de koffie. Gelukkig hebben we het geld voor de koffie terug gekregen en een nieuwe koffie gekregen. De service is dus gelukkig wel goed en personeel vriendelijk.

Fast and friendly service and nice attraction for the kids with the fish and turtles. Really poor quality food however - massively over priced.

Tijdens onze Center Parcs vakantie hier verschillende keren vertoefd. Gezellig, prachtige locatie, goede prettige bediening, leuke dingen voor kinderen georganiseerd, en vooral heerlijk eten en drinken.

lijkt me zinvol om het personeel goed te leren communiceren...vriendelijkheid is zo belangrijk als je op vakantie bent....

Fertigesmikrowellenessen, Essen gebracht was wir nicht bestellt haben und inkompetente Mitarbeiter 👎🏻

Je moet multilateraal zijn om zeker te weten dat jouw bestelling goed overkomt. Ik heb achtereenvolgens medewerkers meegemaakt die een soort Engels spraken die door hun Spaans, oost-europese, en niet nader te omschrijven tongval, behoorlijk lastig te verstaan waren of mij niet verstonden/begrepen. Voor de rest prima

Leuke plek in de plaza wel aardig aan de prijs al weet je dat vantevoren. Wel vraag ik mij af of Centerparcs straks alleen nog maar voor de rijken is.

Great flammkuchen and friendly staff