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  • 5/5 Tommie 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant restaurant in the forest! Vegetarian options. Sweet owners who interact with customers adding a personal touch.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Annelies Van de V. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place to stop if you are exploring the zoniënwoud. We came here on a cold and wet day to have some soup and get warm but the place looks like it would also be lovely in the summer. The soup was delicious and the staff were friendly. Rest of the menu looks good as well! Definitely would recommend.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dimitri De B. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful spot for a drink, in a calm and green environment.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Agustin C. 6 months ago on Google
    A sad experience with a very rude waitress who showed us complete disrespect. We arrived at 14:45 and asked the waitress to explain the gluten-free options available, as my companion has an intolerance. Firstly, she couldn't properly explain the dishes my companion could consume and told her to go by herself to speak with the chef in the kitchen. So, we did. Thirty minutes later, we were still waiting for our drinks, and by chance, while heading to the restroom, the chef informed us that he had not yet received our order from the waitstaff. Forty-five minutes later, after trying to get the service's attention and witnessing all the tables around us, which arrived after us, being served, the waitress finally brought us the drinks - not the food - and I told her: 'We've been waiting 45 minutes for these drinks.' At that moment, the waitress, in a very impolite manner, told me to leave if I had a problem, claiming ‘she's only human.’ I replied that all the other tables were served, and she again told me to leave and offered a half-hearted apology again 'for being human.' The conversation took a surreal turn as she blamed us because “we didn’t order properly,” “we didn’t talk to the chef,” “we didn’t confirm any drinks.” I asked her if waiting 45 minutes was my fault, to which she rudely replied that ‘She also has a right to have lunch,’ what apparently, she was doing part of the time we were waiting. She then turned away and, as she walked off, started shouting in Dutch, raising her voice to the surprise of other diners. That situation was one of the most regrettable experiences I've had in a restaurant; a waitress raising her voice in another language so that we couldn't understand what she was saying. At that point, I stood up very upset and requested to speak with the manager, which I did by phone under a lot of stress, surrounded by one of the chefs and the waitress. I want to emphasize that we never complained because the waitress had to ‘have lunch,’ which we didn’t even know. We completely understand that people have their limitations. It wasn't even the waiting that made us angry. What bothered us the most was the waitress's lack of manners and disrespect, telling us to leave the place, suggesting that it was all our fault, and her shouting in another language trying to get other diners' attention. It was a very unpleasant situation. The rest of the staff behaved okay. None of this would have happened if the waitress had somehow apologized to us for the 45-minute wait to bring us just the drinks. Instead, we left the place at 15:45 angry and hungry in the middle of nowhere.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sara R. 10 months ago on Google
    Very unhelpful, mainly absent staff. We (and other people with us) lost our patience and stepped out before we even got the opportunity to order anything. It wasn't even thát crowded that you could understand that they felt overwhelmed and couldn't handle it...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arno S. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a warming ambience, we loved the walk with family last weekend and to finish of in this restaurant after the walk for a quick bite and drink was wonderful. Thanks for the delicious lunch!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anita S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food! the waitress was very friendly and nice.the food was served with a big smile. but it was extremely busy! more staff's will be appreciated in this establishment , since it's a great place for a stop after a nice walk.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rob D. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place for a lunch. When the weather is nice the terrace is really nice. Food is good, definitely above average. Will definitely go again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 P. D. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice terrace Good service and nice menu! And kids friendly! Quiet place next to the forest. Very easy parking
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aureliana S. 10 months ago on Google
    Very nice place in the middle of nature. Cool atmosphere, delicious oven made cheesecake and very friendly service. Only problem? During the week it closes at 5pm and at the weekend at 6pm, so you might want to go earlier. Totally recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin P. 9 months ago on Google
    Hidden gem! Great food and even better service! If you are looking for a break during your hike in nearby forest, you just found the spot. Thank you for this great experience <3
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 João S. 3 years ago on Google
    Quiet and beautifull spot located in the "middle" of Groenendaal woods. Perfect to rest after a long walk in the beautiful paths around.

  • 4/5 paul0203 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place in the 'Zonienwoud' (foret) to have lunch

  • 5/5 paula b. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing place, great service and a perfect place to come by bike and have a rest!

  • 4/5 bas g. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice location to go for a drink after a walk in the forest.

  • 3/5 Julien 9 months ago on Google
    We enjoyed the place, very friendly staff and food was also good. We will come back. What is a pity it is the very very slow service. We had to wait 1h to get the menu… For the rest it is top.

  • 3/5 Alexander C. C. 1 year ago on Google
    Good restaurant with good service. Could be a nice stop after long walk in the forest.

  • 1/5 Valentina F. 1 year ago on Google
    Terrible experience! We ordered at 13 and at 14 we still didn’t receive the starters. @14.15 everything arrived together! Food cold, staff very impolite! With 2 children we asked them to speed up, they told me that they were confused! NEVER AGAIN

  • 5/5 Mihai 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place in the forest, excellent service, great beers!

  • 3/5 Mikael K. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place, ok food, not cheap. Very, very slow. Do not go if you're hungry

  • 4/5 Annick M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice surroundings, nice terrace, good choices. Nice building.

  • 5/5 Fran Fuentes M. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful and quiet place. Our waitress was lovely, you can tell she really enjoys her work and made us feel very welcomed.

  • 5/5 Filippo M. 3 years ago on Google
    A gorgeous location, a quaint building and a warm atmosphere thanks to the owners. The salads in particular are recommended.


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  • Payments
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    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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