Restaurant Café Soesterdal in Wijk 07 Soest-Zuid

Amazing. They understand what the customer wants here! Friendly, fast, and tasty.

Beautiful location, view, and playground! We enjoyed it.

This restaurant is particularly popular due to the enormous playground. Swings, a zip line, a sandbox, slides, and a water pump make this a sought-after spot, as you can keep a close eye on your kids from the terrace. There is an extensive menu with a focus on healthy food. However, the prices are steep. There is also a wide selection for children. The terrace is spacious and is almost full on Sundays. If you wish to come with a group, reservations are definitely recommended. The toilets could be cleaner. On busy days, they are often full of sand and mud.

Lovely spot in the sun while the kids play in a fantastic playground. Good lunch and tasty drinks.

Very busy due to the holidays and nice weather. Still, no waiting time for a table. It took quite a while before service arrived. And only later did I find out that you can also order using a QR code. It is barely visible but is on the table.

What a terrible pancake, pre-baked and then reheated! And €8.60, how dare you charge that for such poor quality.

Good service, but the atmosphere wasn't wow and I didn't find the food that tasty.

Nice, trendy place, ideal for young parents with small children to sit on the terrace in nice weather and let your kids entertain themselves.

The location is one of the highlights — surrounded by greenery, it feels peaceful and slightly removed from the busy city atmosphere. It’s an ideal spot for a quiet lunch, a coffee break, or even a longer dinner with friends or family.

Lovely spot in nature with a beautiful outdoor playground. Great terrace. Be sure to make a reservation when the weather is nice.

Very cozy restaurant with a beautiful outdoor terrace. You will find many parents with small children here. Great for a coffee break or lunch.

Fine, nothing special but not bad either. Full of kids on the weekend. If I didn't have them I would go somewhere else, but with them it's a nice mix.

Today I went to Soesterdal with my two grandchildren. It was a glorious day and the location is beautiful. We ordered, among other things, two pancakes and a sandwich with aged cheese. The pancakes looked like cardboard. And that for almost €9.00. Apparently, they are not baked fresh but warmed up in the microwave. The sandwich was very sparsely topped with cheese. There was plenty of lettuce on it, though, so it looked somewhat decent. With four drinks included, I paid well over €40.00. I know that the hospitality industry is expensive, but then I expect quality! Not a dry pancake that has already cooled down again. And for €10.90, I expect a decent sandwich. The price-quality ratio was below par.

Nice location. Beautiful surroundings. Food was fine. Service friendly. Plenty to do for children and very child-friendly options on the menu as well.

Beautiful playground and affordable food and drinks!

It is a great place to go with your children! Child-friendly. I gave 3 stars because of the food! Absolutely not worth the money; there is work to be done regarding presentation and food quality.

Tasty and well-presented; though very busy on a sunny day.

Nice place. Too bad adults with children occupy tables without ordering anything. More like a playground... Wanted to have lunch but tables were occupied.

Nice place to sit with a large playground. Lunch, however, is far too little!

Very busy and noisy with young kids playing. But great playground and vast access to biking or hiking trails around the old airport

Nice place, but the service could definitely be better. We had to wait a long time for someone to take our order, and even then, it took a surprisingly long time for drinks and food to arrive. Furthermore, the service wasn't very attentive (they didn't check if we wanted anything else, and empty glasses were left standing). With a little more attention and a bit more speed, this would be a much better experience. Hopefully, this will be addressed soon, because the location definitely has potential.

Beautiful view of the former air base and the surrounding woods. Lunch was delicious.

Excellent place. Absolutely love it and i consider going there every week.

A beautiful and unexpected place. Nice for families with children or for grandparents with grandchildren.

Spacious, new, great view, terrace, playground, good coffee and cake. Friendly service.

Beautiful surroundings and very friendly staff. The food is fine, but nothing more than that.

Perfect to go with kids, it can be noisy sometimes, but it's a nice place to be, food is ok, and the playground for kids it's nice.

The pulled chicken sandwich is excellent. Beautiful view too. It's a wonderful place to sit.

Easy parking. Lovely patio. Service was quick with coffee. We didn't go inside and didn't eat.

A really nice spot on the edge of a former runway. It's cozy inside, and the food is good. We didn't experience any unusually long wait times.

It's a shame the kitchen closes earlier and earlier for snacks, etc., at 5:15 PM. They close at 6:00 PM anyway; I think they could do much better. Very nice inside, but also a beautiful location with a fantastic view! Delicious snacks and drinks. Friendly service.

Beautifully situated on the edge of the Utrecht Landscape Vliegpark Soesterberg nature reserve. The atmosphere is pleasant; frequented by parents with children and touring cyclists who take a break here. Parking is free, and it's also an easy walk to the NMM or the starting point for a lovely walk or bike ride. The food is excellent, and the service is friendly and professional.

Restaurant Café Soesterdal its nice

A fantastic location with a beautiful view. The service is friendly and helpful. Delicious cakes, excellent food, and a wide selection on the menu. Especially nice is that there's plenty of space for the kids to play (outside). We rented the upstairs space, which was fantastic! Access is only via stairs. The space is filled with plants, a few benches, tables, chairs, standing tables, and a small kitchenette. You could also sit outside thanks to the covered terrace.

Enjoyed a delicious cup of coffee.

Despite the crowds, it was a pleasant experience. They have an extensive lunch menu. Because the weather was nice outside, the waiters focused on that area as well. At times, we felt forgotten because we were inside.

Surprisingly nice environment and tasty food. Came by chance.

Cozy restaurant/café where you can order any dish from the menu all day long. Perfect for families with children. There's a playground/patio right outside. Excellent menu and service.

Meh. It all just wasn't quite right. The menu. The food itself. The service.

Beautiful location. Delicious bitterballen

Situated in the beautiful surroundings of Soesterberg... a nice place to settle down for lunch or drinks.

Messy, many mistakes, no cutlery, but food was mediocre, no salt and pepper, wrong payment was not the only one.

Mwha... everything's sticky and the toilets are filthy. Lots of wasps! Children wash their hands under the pitcher where you can get some fresh water. The coffee was delicious and nice and hot!

Nice place, but the service could use some improvement. Today, a group of 10 had lunch on the terrace. Ordering took quite a while, and they forgot to serve our drinks three times. An 8-year-old ordered pasta with tomato sauce and was served penne with vodka, while I opted for vegetable croquettes on bread and got beef croquettes... a bit sloppy. We also suddenly received peanut butter sandwiches that we hadn't ordered. The food was okay; the beef croquettes tasted good (even though I hadn't ordered them), and the pasta with vodka was a bit bland. The pancakes, on the other hand, were very popular with the other children.

Beautiful view, nice menu and great service!

We spent a day painting from Restaurant Soesterdal. A beautiful, unique spot with a stunning horizon. We also had a delicious lunch. Thanks for the hospitality and the friendly staff. Great spot...

The children always have a good time, nice place, but the menu is not very varied and rather mediocre.

A wonderful place to bring kids - a beautiful playground with plenty of space to explore and go on adventures, from little ones (around 2 years old) to older kids (around 10 years old). It's the nicest place I've ever been. The food is excellent, but the service isn't super attentive, but it is very friendly and helpful. Don't come if you're in a hurry or want to sit completely quietly, but do come if you want a nice coffee or a bite to eat in a place where children are welcome and have plenty of space.

What a wonderful place Restaurant Café Soesterdal is! From the moment you arrive, you feel the tranquility of the beautiful natural surroundings. Perfect for a brief escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and exudes warmth and hospitality. The staff is incredibly friendly and genuinely cares about your needs – you'll feel welcome here, whether you're with family, friends, or just enjoying yourself. What makes this place extra special is the large children's play area. The little ones will have hours of fun while you relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or a delicious meal. Perfect for families! We were there with friends and it was truly wonderful: good food, a relaxed atmosphere, and the feeling of truly getting away from it all. Soesterdal is more than just a restaurant – it's a place where nature, conviviality, and attention come together. We will definitely be back!

We understand that the food took so long to serve, the burger 🍔 was completely overcooked.

Great place with great atmosphere and great staff

Top place. Had lunch halfway through our bike ride, extremely fast provided with delicious food and great price. Beautiful location.

Definitely not something we would repeat. The play area is absolutely great, the kids had a great time. The view of the airbase is also fun and entertaining. But the food was downright bad. The kids' toasted sandwich, the cheese was not melted at all and the toasted sandwich was cold. My husband's food only arrived fifteen minutes after the rest had finished eating. After we had already indicated several times that he had not had anything yet. Paid over 60 euros for a substandard lunch, half of which was cold and we could not even eat it at the same time. Response at the cash register; then you must not have ordered at the same time... 😒 Well I think we come for lunch as a family and we really did order everything at the same time.

Beautiful view, animal friendly and delicious coffee!

Nice restaurant along the former runway in Soesterberg. Children's playground available.

Large restaurant with good food and fast service and in a very good location (you can see the airport runway through the window). Crowded, but due to the large number of seats, it shouldn't be a problem

Heerlijk zitten borrelen met collega’s. Bediening was uitstekend, uitzicht geweldig. We komen zeker nog eens terug om met de kleintjes de speeltuin uit te proberen

Beautiful location on the runway in a beautiful building and lovely terrace. The service could be a bit better and it took some effort to get the attention of the staff.

Onze kinderen wilden niet meer naar huis! Terwijl zij klommen en renden in de speeltuin genoten wij van een ontspannen lunch op het terras. Fijn dat het personeel zo vriendelijk en flexibel is, ze dachten echt mee. Leuk jong team, lekkere broodjes en een relaxte sfeer. Perfect voor een middagje uit.”

A wonderful place, it is also fun for children with a large playground. Children's clothes get 100% dirty. Delicious food. We were there with a family of 9. Disabled parking space in front of the door. We had made a reservation, it was Mother's Day.

Beautiful restaurant in a phenomenal location. Nice playground for the children. We came for lunch while mountain biking and we were certainly not the only cyclists. We had to wait quite a long time for the food, but the quality and freshness were above average so it was worth it.

Good quality lunch in a sunny terrace with a large playground by the hobby airplane field. The best place to go with kids!

Good Bulger salad with chicken. Sitting in the sun with my good friend Bas.

Great place for the kids. In general if one place is good for the kids, they are not good in foods but the foods and the coffee of this place is also pretty well. Recommended!

Great place for a cup of coffee but lunch was very disappointing. Ordered a sandwich with hummus and grilled vegetables. I had to look for the grilled vegetables, there was so little on them. Hummus spread very thinly. After a comment about this, I was told that the grilled vegetables appeared to have run out when I made them and that I should have said earlier that I was not satisfied. Seems like an upside down world to me. Next time I'll stick to coffee alone.

Good restaurant delicious food good service

Delicious food in a very nice location

Ideal place for lunch or something with children. Because of the playground equipment next to it.

Unfortunately my son is already too old for the playground, but he did enjoy a delicious meal!

Nice space and great view. More focussed to young families

Lovely playground and terrace out of the sun. Apple pie is highly recommended!

Prime location. Outside terrace and large play area for the children. Cross the runway in front of the Military Museum. Parking in front of the door. Nice starting/ending point for cycling tours.

Good place to come and work. Many kids around but not particularly bothersome. Good atmosphere and views.

I would make a reservation on the weekend. On the site it seems spacious and quiet, but the inside part was busy and quite small.

What a GREAT place! I celebrated my 30th birthday in the upstairs room with about 50/55 guests and it was a very successful day. All praise for Café Restaurant Soesterdal and all the great staff!

When we come to make a reservation for a group, we are curtly told that we can only do this by e-mail. Subsequently, our email was not responded to. They probably have enough customers.

Realy nice restaurant i have been here sooooooo many times and the food is perfect cooked👌👌

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Very nice food, very nice restaurant

Nice tent and fun for the kids. Just had a drink

Beautiful location. Nice meeting place upstairs. Had a lovely lunch.

All dishes are good and the service is very good

We had coffee and pastries: both excellent. Not very cozy inside. Outside, many mothers with screaming children on the terrace and playground. Beautiful location near the old runway and an excellent base for a walk and a visit to the military museum.

A beautiful, bright restaurant with a spacious outdoor terrace, part of which is covered. The area is perfect for families, with a large playground full of fun play equipment such as a climbing tree, swings, a slide, a cable car, a climbing course, climbing frames and a large sandbox. There is also a water play area and a tunnel to explore. While the children have fun, parents can enjoy the view of Soesterberg Airport, where gliders pass by. A great place for a relaxing getaway with the whole family!

Nice place to have something to eat and friendly staff and good service

The food in Restaurant Café Soesterdal is excellent. The menu is somewhat limited and there is a lot of emphasis on healthy, alternative snacks. The service generally appears somewhat disinterested, but not unfriendly. The main reason to have breakfast or lunch here is the view at the rear over Soesterberg Air Base. Beautiful!

Quality of food is fine. Lots of staff, friendly and attentive. Apparently Friday afternoon is the time to go here with young children: noise everywhere, funny 😀

Delicious apple pie with coffee!! Grandchild delicious brownie!!

The location is beautiful and also a very nice and large playground! Point of criticism: the service is really substandard. We were together, it was not busy and we had to ask ourselves if we could get coffee. After the coffee had been noted, she rushed away and I asked 'do you have anything tasty with it?'. A second round of coffee was not possible, they tried to make eye contact but they had no regard for their guests at all. A huge shame, because that's how you miss out on turnover. Hopefully you can do something with this feedback, because your business is wonderful.

Was on a beautiful Sunday. Very bad service. Don't have things in order. Waited 1.5 hours before we had a drink. We sat outside so the kids played nicely. Otherwise we would of course have left much earlier.

Mooie locatie, vreselijk personeel. Na 1,5 uur wachten en meerdere keren de bediening aan te spreken nog steeds geen drankje gehad. Bediening oogt chaotisch, loopt kris kras door het terras. Ober brengt naar een tafel heet (lees lauw) water naar een tafel na ons en vergeet de thee koffer. Die komt zo laat dat de thee ondertussen echt koud is. Ver van weg blijven als je dorst of honger hebt.

Great place to chill with your kids and friends on a sunny day

I've been coming here for a few years now. The location is very beautiful. The menu is fine, but a bit more expensive. However, what is very annoying is the service. This has been a problem for years. There is no system in it. The students serving look away and only respond when spoken to. It always looks stressful. I've been waiting for 45 minutes now. I asked if I could order upstairs, but that was not possible. Had to go outside with colleagues. Which colleagues?? Also addressed outside. She would be here soon. Unfortunately not. From now on we will no longer come to have lunch with the children. Bring bread again from now on, which I would recommend to everyone as plan b

Seated at the back. Wonderful in the shade. It was nice and quiet there. Very helpful and the brownie was very tasty.

Beautiful panoramic view of the old air base and current military museum!

Nice place, too bad they don't have a tap. I think 5.60 for a bottle of special beer is a bit too much

The meatballs were tender and juicy, but the sauce was too sour—adjusting the acidity would balance the flavors.

A very nice experience with very friendly staff who apparently are looking forward to it. Delicious food with honest home-made flavors. Sour meat with lots of meat and 3 types of fries such as parsnip fries. And very affordable. The location is ideally situated on the Soesterberg runway. Beautiful to walk on. Nice playground where the children had a great time.

Very nice place to start your walk and then enjoy coffee and apple pie with whipped cream. Beautiful walking routes around the old airport. Beautiful nature reserve. Service is friendly and helpful. The fireplace provides wonderful warmth. Enjoyed it very much, we will come back here more often.

Good coffee, excellent service and special view.