Nestled between the trees of the bustling Vroesenpark, this wooden-framed, glass-fronted pavilion has a menu offering everything from sandwiches to stamppot (potato and vegetable hotpot). The pavilion also hosts live music and offers yoga and tai chi sessions.
Vroesen Paviljoen
Rotterdam
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