Herberg Molecaten in Wijk 01 Polder Hattem en Molecaten

Great food in a beautiful location. Friendly staff. They made our wedding unforgettable.

We had a lovely dinner here on Saturday evening with my wife. The service is also very friendly and attentive, and it is a charming restaurant. It is just a shame that it was impossible to have a conversation together due to the enormous noise from the other guests.

Nice spot to eat and drink at the start of the hiking route.

Had a delicious meal in a cozy restaurant. Fast and friendly service. Highly recommended.

Went for a walk and had a drink with cake

Beautiful terrace, friendly service, but both the cheesecake and the apple pie were stale.

The sound of the chairs inside the hall made a loud noise. I don't like that. Chair leg felts provide the solution. The fries with the meal were too hard and too small. Maybe we were unlucky, because it was late in the evening.

Beautiful place, great ambiance, the food was delicious. We had a fantastic evening!

Had a delicious meal in beautiful, green surroundings. Friendly service. Highly recommended.

We only stayed briefly, just for a quick coffee. But it looked good, and fortunately there were also some simple dishes on the menu for the kids. And friendly staff. We will be back soon.

The pastries and coffee are excellent at this inspiring place. And the staff are top-notch.

Beautiful spot in the middle of the forest. There is a nice terrace with a play area for children. The sandwiches were delicious and plentiful.

Nice place to grab a bite to eat, drink, or have a drink after a walk. The service is friendly and helpful. The surrounding nature is beautiful and makes the visit even more pleasant. Ample parking space.

Great place, top-notch service, and the atmosphere was wonderfully quiet, exactly what we needed! The website clearly stated that dogs are not allowed inside, so we had taken that into account. For lunch, however, we found it a bit expensive for what you get, which was a shame. For example, we had a burrata meal salad (around 18 euros) and it could have been better. The tomatoes were tasteless, there were light brown pieces of lettuce in it, the onion didn't taste freshly cut, etc. They could definitely improve on that, but otherwise, top-notch :)

The food could be a lot better.

Beautiful surroundings, walked past first and had a drink, and came back later for dinner. Welcoming service.

Merlot only by the glass. Ordering a bottle of leftovers :-( Overcooked fries and leftover pieces. Service as usual. But the new menu is a disappointing experience!

Aple pie was a bit wet and not homemade. The coffee was good

Even though there was a party in one of the rooms, you didn't notice it. The covered patio was heated. Thanks for the quick service.

A beautiful starting point for a bike ride in the Veluwe. A charming spot nestled in the woods. Also perfect for parties and lovely walks.

Beautiful surroundings and a charming restaurant. The service is friendly and takes comments about quality and expectations seriously. Unfortunately, the price/quality ratio is subpar. The main course came with a small amount of (cooled) fries. After requesting extra fries, a cone of fries was brought, the contents of which were larger than the amount served for two people. After commenting on this, we were told that we wouldn't have to pay for the extra portion. With a little extra attention from the kitchen, the quality could quickly improve, but apparently, this isn't easy for this restaurant.

Great spot for lunch after a walk. The carpaccio sandwich was very well filled.

A lovely, atmospheric spot before, during, or after a walk. There are plenty of parking spaces, but it was already quite full. You can also park on Veldweg and walk there, then through the Molecaten estate. The mint tea and extra-thick toasted sandwich were very good. My only downside was that it was served on a shabby cutting board; I'd prefer a plate. I also don't like ordering via smartphone. A proper menu would be better. The restrooms were clean. You can also look into the watermill from the backyard. The waterwheel is better visible from the other side.

On Christmas Day, we were looking forward to a Christmas dinner at your place. Expectations were high, as we had dined with you once before on Christmas Day. But unfortunately, this time it was different. For the price we had to pay, the buffet was absolutely scandalous. In our opinion, a buffet offers more choice, including hot dishes. The ice cream dessert was a real disgrace. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us. The v.d Wetering family

Unfortunately, this wasn't the best experience... it's in a beautiful location, but once inside, we were completely ignored. Other visitors had been helped first, so we found another restaurant.

Good food, beautiful surroundings

Had a delicious lunch after a lovely walk from the Leemkuile

A cozy spot for lunch or dinner. Friendly service and delicious food.

I went again and this time it was a pleasant experience. I received a call from the owner regarding my previous review (see below). A rather businesslike explanation, but it's a reality restaurants have to deal with (highly fluctuating prices). Not really something you want to burden customers with. Nevertheless, I chose a menu in advance after a pleasant consultation with the Hattem team. They made a beautiful printout for us, and we had an enjoyable and delicious meal with a group of 16 people! --------------------------------------------------- Beautiful place, excellent food, but I won't be going back. I've mentioned the menu a few times. It can only be scanned with a phone. I'd like to come with elderly people. They can't read it. And someone with a brain injury (no cell phone and/or gets angry because there's no printed menu). You can't get a regular menu. Terrible service. Sorry.

We had a truly delicious meal in a beautiful, peaceful setting, a gem of a restaurant nestled in a stunning forest. Excellent service too! Highly recommended.

Had a lovely lunch with the ladies today 😉, highly recommended 👍👍👍

You can also just grab something simple and affordable. Fries with a croquette and a salad bun €6.50 And delicious!

We drove an hour and a half for lunch at this location and a walk in the woods. Upon arrival, we were told in a very unfriendly manner that we had better leave because it was "too busy." When we asked if we could at least get a cup of coffee, the answer was a snarky "no" from behind the bar. Very unwelcoming. Never experienced anything like it before. After a quick walk in the area, we got back in the car, hungry.

Great location. I've been there before and it's a real recommendation.

Recommended good food nice location super friendly staff

I often visit Herberg Molecaten a couple of times each month, and it never disappoints. The food is always delicious, the service is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is simply wonderful. Located right by the forest, it’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal after a nice walk. A true hidden gem where you always feel welcome!

Cozy restaurant, lovely terrace with friendly service. But cola straight from a 2-liter bottle into a glass and plain factory-made apple pie are just not acceptable!

On the recommendation of an acquaintance, I went for lunch. And then had lunch again three days later with my daughter-in-law. We also enjoyed a lovely walk.

A cozy place for lunch or dinner. Affordable.

Delicious food and cozy seating

Delicious food, nice spacious seating and very hospitable.

This location in the forest does everything in the right way! A good lunch, being carefull towards my old parents just before a perfectly arranged wedding party. Fabulous!

We celebrated our mother's birthday here with about 25 people. It was fantastic! Friendly service, delicious food, and a generous ice cream buffet afterward—everyone was thrilled. Thanks to the staff for a fantastic 90th birthday party!!

A beautiful restaurant in a unique location surrounded by nature on the outskirts of Hattem. It's also the starting point for the "The Story of the Netherlands" walk, which we took to beautiful Hattem. Coffee and cake were served before the walk, followed by a delicious beer. What a fantastic day!

Nice seating, pleasant atmosphere.

Nice place. Just had a nice beer. Cozy and relaxing. Excellent service.

Nice place to go after a visit to the beautiful city of Hattem. Food is not the best but it will do nicely (if you're hungry😜). Friendly staff and parking no problem at all.

Whether you have something to celebrate or are just in the neighborhood. Come by for coffee, drinks, lunch and/or dinner! Always hospitable and cozy!!

Delicious meal in a very relaxed atmosphere, very relaxed

Had a drink and a meal here, the terrace was very nice. The service was also very good.

Wij hebben een high tea gehad. Het was erg warm. Buiten zitten was geen optie omdat het te warm was. Binnen was het overigens net zo warm, wellicht nog warmer. Alles werd in 1 x op tafel gezet, zoet en hartig door elkaar. De broodjes was te groot (broodjes voor een lunch). De slagroom en chocola smolten vanwege de hitte. Het was geen succes! We zijn naar het terras in de stad gereden voor een lekker ijsje.

Beautiful location. Ditto accommodation and very friendly staff.

That there is only one vegetarian dish on the menu, oh well. Then just don't eat there that often. But that the dish comes straight from the freezer of the supermarket I find so disappointing. As if you are eating a fresh fish that was actually from Iglo. Make a little effort to cook for non-meat eaters too, that is not at all crazy these days.

Had a wonderful meal at a lovely restaurant in beautiful surroundings.

Very cozy and beautiful location. Delicious food for a nice price.

Molecaten is a popular place for family gatherings or for friends to meet on the outdoor terrace. If you want that, you need to make a reservation. Otherwise, there is usually limited room for spontaneous visits. The coffee tastes good and is served professionally by the staff. It is nice and relaxed in the forest with the babbling water of the watermill.

Nice place, good and tasty food, friendly staff! The environment is really beautiful! Also very atmospheric inside!

Nice place to eat out! Beautifully situated in the middle of the forest. The food was also delicious and the service was adequate. The only downside is the digital menu... it is less pleasant to have to grab your phone while you are eating out with a group.

This time they served us very quickly for lunch and our order also arrived in good time, it was very delicious. Highly recommended is the tomato soup and fried eggs with bread. The place is very nice and familiar. We always do a pre-walk before arriving at the location for lunch or just to have a coffee.

Great experience and food, extremely friendly service

I had lunch here on a Friday. They only had the small room open. We arrived without a reservation in advance and sat outside on the terrace for 5 minutes and then a spot became available inside. Delicious deluxe bouncer. Staff is very friendly. After lunch we walked the Assenradepad clog path. This starts here and is 11 km. My tip would be: if you want to take a seat here, book in advance!

Absolutely fine. Good service, polite and friendly. Even in the men's toilet, a changing mat with diaper bucket is very well arranged

After a walk in Hattem, we drove on to have lunch here. Beautiful location and cozy terrace. The service was friendly and came and went. Man man had the deluxe bouncer and I had the Waldcorn Piri Piri. My husband's bouncer had no Parmesan cheese in it. Too bad, we didn't say anything about that. But unfortunately the chicken was still raw. That is not just a mistake but a big miss. The plate was taken away again and after waiting a while, my husband had already finished his sandwich, my order was brought. This time it was cooked well. An apology was made and refreshments offered for the inconvenience. We have agreed to this.

Delicious food, great atmosphere

Cozy restaurant in beautiful surroundings. Had a great lunch. Large portions for a fair price. Smooth operation. After lunch you can enjoy a beautiful walk. There is, among other things, a clog path passing by. Reservations recommended.

It was delicious food but little. Have to buy additional side dishes.

We had a drink here after a walk, so can't rate the food. Overall I can't rate it well, because I was only there for a short time. At least dogs are allowed inside 😊.

Very attractive restaurant in a beautiful spot on the edge of the forest. There is a water mill which adds to the atmosphere even more. You can sit outside, half outside (with a kind of tent construction, cozy!), or inside. Staff are very friendly and helpful. You can also order at the table using a QR. We ordered "1 meter of food". Highly recommended. It's a kind of drinks board, but different. Prices: what you can expect. Not too expensive. Outside there is a playground next to one of the terraces In short: a wonderful place to go, especially in combination with walking in the beautiful woods.

Prime attractive location. Food prepared with taste and care in a beautiful environment. A lovely terrace available in warmer weather.

Enjoy a pleasant lunch in beautiful surroundings

Beautiful location, friendly staff, quick service and wide choice on the menu. Just a shame that the menu works with a QR code. Enjoy it there every time.

Offer could be a bit more varied, otherwise a great place.

Had my parents' 60th wedding anniversary! Everything arranged well! Everything was well coordinated in advance and fulfilled as agreed. Everyone was full of praise for the food and the staff. My parents look back on a very successful afternoon. Thanks for that. So you can go here for a party or a nice meal.

Had lunch today with family (13 people). The absence of a paper menu is experienced as annoying by several people. When serving, the food for 2 children was not included; It is not known why, but it was not fun. Asked for extra fries; never got it. 2 waitresses who came to take everyone's drinks; We never saw the drinks from 1 table. 2 tips: - Invest in a good restaurant manager to manage the service. - Read the reviews here and ask yourself as an owner; Why do I still stick to the digital menu with QR code while many people prefer a paper version?

Very hospitable and friendly staff!

Had a High Wine today. What a disappointment. Previous experiences were always so good but now it was 'easily dismissed'. A board with cheese, sausage and olives. Then a fried drink mix………. Not worth repeating. We expressed our dissatisfaction and the response was... yes, the wine has become so expensive... Won't come back again.

Delicious drinks platter: one meter of delicious food!

Enjoy an excellent tomato soup with delicious bread on the (covered) terrace. What a December atmosphere!

Highly recommended, for lunch and dinner or just a drink of your choice. Cozy, atmospheric and relaxing.

Fantastic food. Very good portions. It was extremely busy as there was a chocolate festival happening in the village. The staff accommodated the extra people by setting up new tables. They stayed calm and professional under immense pressure. I'll be visiting again under normal circumstances.

Nice quiet place with nice food and good service

Delicious lunch in attractive surroundings with excellent service.

Nice location and great service.

We celebrated our wedding here, everything was great!

After a walk through the woods with the dogs, enjoy a coffee

Cozy restaurant with good coffee, tea, hot chocolate and delicious pastries.

Remains a beautifully situated inn in the woods of the Molecate estate. Nice and busy. But despite that fact, both the service and the kitchen were nice and smooth. Table service was also friendly. Despite the menu using a QR code, they quietly came to take the order at the table. Delicious food and well-kept bouncer.

Very nice terrace in the middle of the forest and next to the beautiful water mill. Attentive staff who continued to do their work quietly despite the crowds. Delicious cappuccino!

We had dinner and the party here on our wedding anniversary. What a great location this is! Half of the inn is reserved for you - the covered terrace and the room next to it, which you can see from the covered terrace. There is also a bridal room for the bridal couple to retreat for a while. This was really nice that the option was there. There is also a toilet for the bride. First we had a delicious meal on the covered terrace, then the party started, where the older party guests could retire to the terrace (but were still very involved in the party room) and the rest could party in the hall. The staff is super friendly and wants to do everything for you to make your day unforgettable. Between the party and dinner, my dress contained a lot of twigs and dirt from the forest, which is of course to be expected. Now the staff didn't hesitate for a second and there were three of them cleaning my dress, while one person was busy with the dustpan and dustpan. End result - my dress was completely clean again. Are you getting married and still unsure about a location? Then visit this location and experience the atmosphere that the inn radiates.

We had invited a friendly couple to eat at Molecaten. When we asked for the menu, we were told that it had been abolished and we were therefore forced to read the menu (attached to a QR picture on the table) with our mobile phone. scan. Because I didn't have a cell phone with me at the time, I asked if they had a menu for me in this case: this was refused. For example, I had to scroll through the menu on their tiny screens with the others in our party. My guests opted for steak tips that tasted satisfactory, and for myself I ordered a schnitzel with bacon strips. This was so well done and dry, and the bacon strips so salty, that it gave me hiccups and I had to drink a lot to get rid of the hiccups; the miniscule amount of puree was smeared over the edge of my cold plate and reminded me of a line under a signature (of the chef)? Compared to other occasions, the fries had to be ordered separately and were placed on the table in a large Febo cone, with a cone with cheap fries sauce on top. After the meal, to surprise us, a small drum from grandmother's time was placed on our table with the message that it contained some treats. When we opened it, it turned out to be almost empty except for a few sweets. One of us, now quite frustrated with the whole turn of events, went to the back to have the drum refilled. The visit to Molecaten was difficult for me to digest, as was the lump of schnitzel in my stomach.

In the middle of the woods and a nice place for lunch. Good selection of light bites and larger meals. Watch out for the car park as there are no designated spaces so you’ll need to park between the trees.

What a great location to celebrate a party!

Delicious food in a beautiful place, very friendly service. Recommended.

Beautiful surroundings, nice diverse buffet (present due to festive occasion)

Delicious apple pie and coffee!

Before we start on the clog path, we first had a cup of coffee here with something tasty. After the walk we went back here for a nice juice and 1 meter of tasty food (drinks board). Friendly service and a nice varied drinks board

Enjoyed a nice lunch at the Herberg today. Beautiful place. The menu card via QR code is a big letdown.

Beautiful place to be with a playground for small children. The drinks platter was fine, but the prices.... Actually just a bit too high for the overall picture.

It's a bit gloomy and dark inside. Lots of chairs and tables on the terrace. This makes it look very full and you have the feeling that the table next to you can listen to everything you say.

Had a lovely lunch here with the family. Served quickly. Food was very good. Chairs outside on the terrace were a bit smaller. Enough parking space. Immediately visit the watermill. Beautiful old-fashioned piece of technology.