nice cafe on the ground floor of the science museum
What guests say about Café Van Houtte
The reviews are very mixed, with several customers liking the coffee, sandwiches, pastries, and atmosphere, and also noting that the staff can sometimes be very friendly. However, others mention slow or disorganized service, order mistakes, and an inconsistent experience depending on when they visit. It’s a place that can be pleasant for a coffee break in a nice setting, but it seems best to avoid busy times if you want faster, more consistent service.
Reviews / Ratings for Café Van Houtte
Sandwiches are so tasty!!
They have a nice spot for a rest
nice enough location, staff seemed tired. they pull actual espresso, at least, but the shots were hardly dialed in at all.
Everything was excellent! The service was amazing, and the coffee was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this café and their service. I’ll definitely be coming back!
The barrista was so nice, and I loved my latte and the croissant!!
We ordered the Hot Latte large and from the get go the Barista had a very amiable smile and asked us how our day was going. The coffee was great and I would come back for the coffee as long as, Parnia is serving the coffee
Waited at the sandwich counter for service, no one came. So I went to the register where people were being helped and waited. Once it was my turn, they told me to go to the sandwich counter, where there was now a huge line. Terrible service.
Salad 👍
Amazing ambiance, love the music the vibes. The workers were so nice especially Linda!!! Shout out to her 🤞
We ordered Frappé Espresso Caramel, Moka, and Moka Blanc. All 3 drinks were very bland and tasted the same.
A very nice cafe with friendly staff and unique view of the old port.
Arrived just after opening and had a very nice latte and croissant. A variety of seating options with view of water. Great service first thing in the morning.
Fantastic selection of sandwiches, cakes, pastries, drinks, smoothies including protein smoothies! Bonus- the chicken is halal.
Slow slow slow. Waited 15 min for an easy order? You guys need to review the organisation of your drinks.. make a quick queue for only coffee or tea? Guy behind food counter does nothing if you don't order food, how is that efficient? Didn't get any food so won't review that.
Very bad. I was the only customer waiting for someone to take my order, staff standing right in front of me chatting with each other for full 3 minutes I almost left
Amazing café and wonderful staff!
I was a little confused with all of the extreme reviews, so I decided to spot by in the early morning. The sandwiches are very good for the same price you pay for other coffee shops. The service is quite nice and even if I'm speaking English the barista tried their best. I don't think this place deserves all the hate it is getting, but it is also not an incredible experience. It's a day-to-day coffee shop that serves its purpose.
Great food!!! The nicest people ever too!!!!
Lovely staff, food and coffee was really good!!
Great place!
Excellent service and food 👌 Highly recommend
Great coffee
We saw a rat in the cafe... but they didnt want us to say anything. A old man that works here harassed my sisters and I. The service is bad and a grown man harassing women is never right and should not be tolerated. It's not worth the coffee.
Words can not describe how HORRIBLE this location is. My sister had to use the washroom urgently, so we were going before we bought coffees, and a old man came out and put a put of service sign (was guarding the door with tongs) and WOULD NOT let her go even though we said we were going to buy a coffee. POLICING THE WASHROOM... DISGUSTING behavior from a grown man to young girls.
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Opening hours
- Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
- Monday 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday 07:00 - 22:00
- Friday 07:00 - 22:00
- Saturday 07:00 - 22:00
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