Community Café & Coffee Shop
At Wooncafé In Middelburg, you can start your morning off right with a cup of coffee and homemade pastries. It’s the perfect spot to catch up with friends and enjoy a fresh soup or other lunch dishes. With the cozy living room atmosphere here, you might as well open your laptop to work with a creamy cappuccino within reach. And speaking of coffee: the presentation of this hot beverage is a real wow factor for guests.
The Teacher
If you have a sweet tooth, you won’t stay away for long. At De Juf, you can indulge in the most delicious pastries and cookies. Perfect for a sweet break during your exploration of the city. Stop by here for a good cup of coffee with a newspaper, breakfast featuring poached eggs, croissants, French toast, and tasty lunch dishes.
The Golden Goat
A food lover will feel right at home at De Gouden Bock. Here you’ll find wholesome, fresh ingredients that are mostly organic and harvested in season. From sourdough to pasta and from cake to ham, everything is lovingly prepared in our own vegetable garden and kitchen. The restaurant is spread across three historic buildings, allowing you to dine in a cozy, intimate atmosphere.
The Packhuys
Located in Middelburg’s charming marina, Het Packhuys is a cozy restaurant housed in a centuries-old VOC warehouse. As soon as the weather permits, the terrace is the perfect spot to relax. From here, you can look out over the iconic Spijkerbrug and watch the boats go by while enjoying a glass of fine wine.
And the kitchen? It’s full of surprises! Here, they use only fresh, locally sourced ingredients—or even ingredients they’ve grown themselves. From homemade fries to freshly churned ice cream, everything comes straight from their own kitchen. Try tender meat dishes or enjoy a delicious seafood experience with the pan-seared sea bass fillet. Whatever you choose, at Het Packhuys they’re happy to turn it into something special.
The Inn
At De Herberg In Middelburg, it feels like stepping into your grandmother’s cozy living room. We think this restaurant is a real gem. Everything here is just as great. Stop by for lunch, a drink with a snack platter, or a delicious dinner. In the winter, you can relax by the cozy fireplace, and in the summer, you can enjoy the sunshine on the inviting outdoor terrace.
The Coffee House
The moment you step inside Het Koffiepand It’ll put a smile on your face. Bright yellow walls, lots of wood, countless green tropical plants, and cacti with colorful flowers. High windows, comfortable sofas, and low tables. You can enjoy Zeeuwse Babbelaar cheesecake here, but it’s also the perfect spot for an all-day breakfast, bread with treats, and appetizers.
Café Cliché
If there’s one place that absolutely must be on this list, it’s Café Cliché in Middelburg. A place you can visit any time of day. The coffee and wines are delicious, the dishes are a little different, and whatever you order, it’s absolutely delicious. Add the friendly service to that, and you’ve got a winner. This is a great place to relax and enjoy a good meal in Middelburg.
Little Italy
Little Italy is the perfect spot for fans of Italian cuisine who want to enjoy a delicious, affordable meal and have a drink in a cozy atmosphere. The menu is a real feast! Not only can you choose from delicious pizzas, but also from must-try dishes like ravioli with lemon and goat cheese, grilled beef ribeye with onion compote, and tuna steak with citrus dressing. And all of this at remarkably affordable prices and in generous portions. In short, it’s the place to go for just about anything related to enjoyment and good food in Middelburg.
Flying Deer
At Flying Deer In Middelburg, you can sit down to a delicious and hearty lunch or dinner. The dishes on the menu are perfect for sharing. The fine wines served come from the restaurant’s own wine shop. The restaurant and wine shop are located in a beautiful historic building, once the spot where, during the Dutch East India Company era, wine barrels were rolled from the ships into the dock. This is the place to grab a bite to eat in Middelburg. Here, you can enjoy not only a delicious meal but also the authentic atmosphere of Middelburg’s maritime past.
Luuks Bread & Pastry
You can buy the best bread in Middelburg and the surrounding area at Luuks Brood & Patisserie. This artisanal bakery bakes sourdough bread and makes pastries using traditional methods. Macarons, madeleines, tartlets, butter cake—every single one is mouthwatering. You can also enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch right in the bakery, or savor a cup of coffee with one of the aforementioned treats.
Forianne Cheese Shop
At this charming spot on Damplein, you can pick up delicious deli items to go, enjoy a drink in the city garden, or grab a tasty bite to eat inside the cozy lunchroom. Forianne Cheese Shop is located on the corner of bustling Damplein and is a place where everyone quickly feels at home. Would you like to enjoy all those delicious cheeses and treats in the comfort of your own home? No problem! This deli is open Monday through Saturday, so you can always stop by!
Some more practical information
Parking in Middelburg? It’s a piece of cake! If you’re planning a visit to the city center, there are plenty of options to choose from parking garages or the free parking lot at Segeerssingel. Are you coming by train? The city center is just a few minutes’ walk from the train station. What are you waiting for? Put on your walking shoes, explore the city, and treat your taste buds in the historic city of Middelburg!
Staying overnight on Walcheren
Middelburg is the perfect destination for a day of culture, shopping, and culinary discoveries. But let’s be honest: one day is really not enough to experience it all. Fortunately, Arnemuiden is just around the corner, a perfect base from which to explore both Middelburg and the rest of Walcheren. Here you can stay in style, for example in a luxury waterfront villa or on the charming Houseboat De Arne. From here, you’ll be in bustling Middelburg in no time.