Kushiin in Wijk 06 Binnenstad

(is still on Google Maps but has been permanently closed for weeks)

Excellent place for a snack and to spend some time in good company in a simple and welcoming atmosphere.

Nice place, super friendly service and delicious snacks and drinks

Great little place for delicious coffee and snacks. The service is also really great!

We were here on the weekend, but we waited a long time for our food. The open kitchen made it clear that the chef has absolutely no passion for his work and was very nonchalant when I asked where the food was! This was our last time eating at Kushiin.

The waitresses were extremely rude. They made us feel uncomfortable.

Look, it's absolutely fantastic to charge a fortune for a sandwich (which was delicious, by the way), but it's nice when the service is good too. While the coffee lady was friendly and did her job well, the "host" was in a state of panic. After 10 minutes of signaling and being ignored, we went to the bar ourselves for some service. The icing on the cake was getting a nasty look from her because we asked something. Next time, we'll go to a traditional pub. Unfortunately. Coffee lady, keep it up. Hostess, well... Ciao!

super rude service. do not recommend

Isaac was amazing and was really kind to me and my girlfriend! He made us an amazing white chocolate matcha drink and cinnamon latte! We love Isaac please take care of him❤️

Friendly staff and super tasty drinks and pastries!! 10/10 I'll definitely be back :)

Great experience! Very good coffee, orange juice, eggs Benedict, and pancakes!

Very happy with the coffee and matcha I drank here. Chocolate croissants also approved by kiddo.

We had a delicious lunch, and the girl who helped us was super friendly. Quality and staff to be proud of!

Not worth repeating. Had to wait a long time for small and unremarkable portions! (Edited due to antisocial comment)

Great service and delicious lunch dish!

Best cafe in the area. Delicious coffee, treats and lunches. Great staff!

We ordered eggs benedict and gochujang chicken around 11:05 (the kitchen opened at 11:00, and another table with one person had ordered at the same time). We finally received our food around 11:40. The chicken was cold, and the eggs looked more like ping-pong balls than a nicely poached egg with a runny yolk. The wait was so long, the chicken so cold, and the yolks so curdled that it seemed as if the staff had spent half an hour poaching a whole dozen eggs, failing every time, and then just sent us the two that were the best. Too bad. The staff in the dining room apparently noticed. When asked if we liked it, I simply couldn't answer honestly. I didn't feel like sending my plate back after such a long wait or getting into a pointless discussion. So, I'll just go ahead and tell them that while the staff is friendly, they absolutely can't poach an egg. Therefore, remove it from the menu. Less hassle for everyone.

We came here hoping to get some breakfast, as the menu they link online says that breakfast is available from 9:30. When we arrived around that time we discovered that the kitchen actually opens at 11:00. So then it's not really a breakfast place? Strange to offer things like granola and acai bowl but then your kitchen opens at 11:00.. We decided to settle for some of the pastry options instead, but most of those also had not been delivered yet. I think those started arriving more towards 10:00, even though they open at 9:00. They would do better to just open at 11:00 and actually be prepared for customers, and forget about offering breakfast, because this way it doesn't make much sense. In the end we paid 17 euros for 2 coffee and 2 pastries, which also seems pretty exorbitant.The staff was very friendly, so they are not to blame for this rating whatsoever.

Super delicious! Highly recommended.

Acai bowl, more like acai soup??? Disgraceful

A bit of a mediocre performance this time. I love going there, but when someone unannounced tells me the kitchen has suddenly closed at 2:00 PM (due to an event) because of the waitstaff, but then friends of the waitstaff come in afterward (after 2:00 PM) and they're still served sandwiches, it really stings. If exceptions are made, that's a big deal, but please be transparent about that.

Tried the lemonade, oat milk latte, and coconut milk matcha latte. All recommended!

Laptop friendly, able to quietly sit here to study, good playlist at the background and a very nice carrot cake.

What a fantastic place this is! I hadn't heard of it before, and walked past it early this morning, but ended up staying for two hours. When I (through my own clumsiness) spilled my latte on the table, the friendly waitress helped me right away and gave me a new one without even asking. Excellent service. I'll definitely be back!

Very very rude and anti social staff

Great pancakes! We enjoyed both the sweet and savoury versions here :) a nice place to chill without the crowds if you’re looking for somewhere off the main shopping and eating areas in town

Worst experience in the Netherlands went in the waiter was so grumpy and rude kicked us out saying that it’s closing time without any notice or explanation he was so rude and aggressive used a lot of hate words like “gay” and “emo” tried to get physical until a homeless guy heard the fight and helped us leave. DONT RECOMMEND AT ALL!!

Nice little place, tasty drinks and food and a very nice young man!!!

Service on point! Food also on point! Definitly recomend!

Super cozy place, nice and cozy, super friendly staff, and the food and drinks are great, I came here almost every day and have never had a bad experience or anything bad.

Bar Kushiin is a fantastic experience! The atmosphere is great, the smoothies are super rich, and the food is delicious. Special thanks to Isaac – always friendly.

It was a great place to grab a bite to eat. I was there with my pregnant wife, and the bartender was very helpful. We even ended up talking about our vacation plans. A great hotspot in Utrecht!

A thin slice of cake for €4, tasty but incredibly overpriced. The service is absolutely awful. They don't say hello, and I can't crack a smile. It's a shame, I won't be back.

Delicious food and drinks. I was helped by two not-so-talkative girls. Otherwise, it was excellent. Lavender matcha with coconut milk is highly recommended!!! It's difficult to reach by car, and parking is hard to find nearby.

Lovely brunch, happy to come back

Delicious cappuccino, iced latte, and strawberry macchiato!

We ordered an iced matcha to go. I highly recommend it if you like matcha. Don't like it? There are also many other drinks on the menu (which I'll definitely be back for). We didn't eat anything, but what I saw passing by looked good. The service was friendly, and the place looks cozy with indoor and outdoor seating. The iced matcha to go is served in a unique (for the Netherlands) way.

One of my favorite spots in Utrecht! The food is so yummy. The pancakes are very fluffy and have great taste. I’m a sucker for red velvet cake and theirs is so well made. The focaccia (not pictured) is also very good, but a bigger portion so great to share or to take home. Highly recommend this spot!

Highly recommended! We spent 3+ hours here and it was great! Great food and drinks, friendly service, even with a group of women with a baby. We will definitely be back.

Kushiin is a lovely place where you can have a drink and enjoy a nice drink. Especially in the afternoon, when the sun is shining on your head!

Honestly, the few times I went there before I didn't have much to complain about. However, I was really disappointed in this place today. I ordered an iced matcha that honestly mostly tasted like oat milk and the actual matcha mix liquid was pre-made in a plastic bottle :/ When I'm treating myself for a 5 euro matcha, I just want to taste like real matcha. Other than that, I asked to have it in a paper cup for ecological reasons but apparently that was not allowed by the boss (not the fault of the person who told me this, she was very nice). They absolutely want to serve in those plastic cans... I get that it's for branding but if someone asks for a paper cup, you should provide it. I really did not like the vibe today and was rlly disappointed:/ Would never get a takeaway matcha there again, sorry.

A nice place to grab brunch or lunch.

It has a simple menu but the plates are satisfying and the pricing is normal.

Very nice coffee. Very tasty food and coffee

Lovely spot for a drink in Utrecht! From Thursday to Saturday you are perfect here: sunny terrace all day long, fine wine and snacks that are really different from the standard, super tasty and original. Relaxed atmosphere, nice service. Ideal for a summer evening with friends! 🫶🏻

Top tent! Beautiful place, delicious coffee and nice staff 👌

Very cute cafe, there are also seats outside. The food is very tasty. The employees are friendly. There are various pastries and the topped focaccia is highly recommended. When we asked, we were given an acai bowl as a gluten-free option. The hot drinks were very good.

Simple but good card. Delicious for breakfast and lunch. Service very friendly! In one of the most beautiful streets in Utrecht where you can quietly enjoy the city noise.

Cute, cozy place 😊 Good coffee.

Nice atmosphere, good service and the chicken sandwich is worth stopping by for!

Great place! Isaac such a nice guy! A must here in Utrecht!

The photo says it all. Cute place and the pastries we tried were amazing

Love this super cute place, super friendly staff, delicious foods and I love the light in the location and the cosy interior. Highly recommend

the iced dirty chai was so good

We visited this place on a Tuesday afternoon. The service was friendly and helpful + the food was super tasty! The French toast and pancakes; super fluffy/airy, yet filling. We also chose the chicken focaccia, which we thought was really fantastic. The combination of savory and sweet was perfect. We also ordered a little too much, but luckily the waiter offered us a bowl to take the rest with us. Great service! It's also nice that there are many different types of drinks to choose from, such as coffee, juices and lemonades. Moreover, they said that they will be expanding the menu this spring/summer with more choice of sandwiches.

A lovely place for a brunch or just to enjoy a nice cup of coffee! They have a large selection of cakes and pastries, as well as a nice lunch menu. They also have various drinks, not limited to coffee! We tried the lime cake and the pistachio croissant which were super delicious! For drinks we had a latte and an iced strawberry matcha latte, and both were great. The atmoshpere is very cozy and they have plenty of space inside, and also outside if the weather is nice :)

Great coffee and nice, polite staff!

Great lunch spot! The smoothie and pancake are highly recommended. Cozy atmosphere and friendly staff.

Food was tasty, but there is no atmosphere. Chilly and (literally) cold, as if they have only just opened and the decoration still needs to be done.

Nice soy latte. Noticed: Vegan 🌱 and vegetarian options on the menu.

nice place with nice atmosphere and friendly staff! Unfortunately the pancakes were quite dry. maybe just order something else from the menu because otherwise it's very nice!

Perfect, perfect, perfect!! Super tasty, cozy, cozy and also affordable! Need I say more…

Evening snack - 2people Cappuccino Banana bread with blueberry and white chocolate

The pancakes are more like cakes, a bit dry and unusually tick, but in general the food was really good and tasteful. Ingredients were matching together very well. They have good coffee as well

Great brunch place ! The food is amazing (Eggs Benedict and pancakes), and is the coffee and the service. Definitely recommend!

Friendly person, delicious cake and nice atmosphere

Absolutely unpleasant experience - disrespectful staff!

Kushiin is a small, cozy cafe that is a must-visit if you are looking for great coffee and healthy snacks. I can particularly recommend the Dirty Chai – a perfect mix of spicy chai and espresso – as well as the Acai Bowl, which is not only fresh and delicious, but also visually appealing. The banana bread is also simply excellent. If you appreciate a relaxed atmosphere and healthy options, this is the place for you!

The food was exceptionally good and well presented, very fresh. I will eat there again. A lovely clean establishment.

I went there today and the food was delicious!! The waiter was really kind and the place is really cute!! I would def recommend this place!!

Delicious lunch outside on the terrace. There are also plenty of seats inside. Excellent menu with sufficient choice. Nice and smooth service.

We had brunch here. Great spot! Food is tasty and kimchi pancakes are a good choice if you don't feel like a typical dish. Service is friendly. Just don't sit here if you are in a hurry... We did have to wait a while for the food. We don't mind that so much, but it may not be for everyone.

Had super tasty iced coffee & iced matcha & super good service!!

Delicious lunch on a nice terrace in Utrecht. Nice cordial service. Super place

The Strawberry Matcha is unfortunately a disappointment, not much matcha and very watery/bitter.

Always high quality drinks and desserts, if you don't mind waiting a bit longer but not longer that the usual Dutch service. Therefore 5 stars.

Delicious and healthy food. So nice that everything is organic, honest and natural. I really enjoyed it and the staff was super friendly. 10/10 🤩✨

Delicious brunch! Food, staff and location are perfect! 😍

The matcha was too milky, lots of ice so watery as well. We needed to sit outside because it was busy. Outside it's not very aesthetically pleasing. We wanted to order food but the kitchen was closed for specifically is because it was busy (it was lunch hour, it should be expected and you should be prepared for rush hour?), but saw other customers getting full plates of food, while me and my friend just both wanted a cinnamon roll (we saw these inside good to go...). The service was fast, but the waitress switched between English and Dutch and we were very confused what language to use, as she spoke both well. Overall, wouldn't recommend for lunch hour, but would probably recommend for less busy hours and for a coffee, don't get the matcha. Another note: you are only allowed using your laptop here between 11 and 15.

Outrageous prices and what an unfriendly staff!!

Super tasty pastries! Really highly recommended. No dry stuff or standard pastries, but all really tasty. Iced latte is also recommended.

We are not the only ones going out on this sunny Ascension Day. The terraces are overflowing. We find a spot on the windowsill at a location where a garage was located for many years. We order a Chick'n O'clock and the Tuscan. The sandwiches are very richly filled. Spread with Pesto, unfortunately too much and the cheapy version with a lot of oil. Conclusion: sandwiches soggy! The flat white and the smoothie are delicious. The owner now runs the entire shop (except the kitchen) on his own, his colleague was scheduled until 12.30 pm. #respect. We are still amazed at how this catering jack-of-all-trades keeps all the balls high and manages to keep a cool head on this summer day.

Nothing authentic about it and a long wait!

Delicious banana cake and the pumpkin spice latte ditto!

Had to wait a long time before we could order. Asked twice at the bar if we could order. After an hour the food came. Food was fine. Cappuccino was very weak and lukewarm.

Friendly staff, nice and flavourful dishes and a nice atmosphere. Perfect for Sunday brunch

Best combination I had in a while ! Kimchi chicken pancake ✨

Super tasty breakfast, the cake (banana bread and salted caramel) was also delicious. And friendly staff :)

Unfortunately, I wasn’t really impressed by the food. It was okay but that’s it. My poached egg was not runny but rather solid or creamy. I also ordered a smoothie which I then discovered was just juice from a bottle. The food took quite long but that might have been because it was a Saturday at lunch time. However, the staff were very nice and drinks did come quick.

Good lunch High prices Nice service

Friendly staff. Nice food and coffee

Pancakes are tasty. Coffee perfect. Atmosphere and staff also top

Very nice owner. Super cozy atmosphere and fast service!

Lots of light, quiet atmosphere, friendly service, we had to wait a while for the food but it was tasty and the ratio of açaí to fruit was very good. The American pancakes were delicious and you could choose how much maple syrup you added, which was nice. The tea was also okay and the brownie tasty (but a bit heavy). Good for a pleasant morning breakfast!

Great food, great environment, great service! Variety in the menu and also introduce new items to keep up with the time.

What a nice coffee and lunch shop, where you also have a plant-based/vegan menu. Cakes freshly made in-house :)). Tea delicious and nicely presented. Enjoyed cake, coffee and tea. Recommended, hidden gem!

You will find the most delicious red velvet cake here!

Nice little cafe & delicious food - pancakes are awesome!

Very tasty, cozy atmosphere. Friendly people.

OK, it's definitely a palce for lazy breakfast or lunch, but lazy doesn't mean you need to wait 40 minutes for your order. It was Sunday and definitely a peak time, but it took a lot to get our drinks and our food orders at the table. Price/quantity ratio is quite high. Would not go back.