Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Juice bar
European
Fusion
Honey
Breakfast
African
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Breakfast cafe that offers acai bowls, fresh cold pressed juices, a vegan sandwich, a vegan salad, various vegan desserts, and more. Relocated from Oudenoord 330. Open Mon-Thu 09:30-16:00, Fri-Sat 09:30-22:00, Sun 09:30-17:00.
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Hooghiemstraplein 55, Utrecht, Netherlands, 3514 AX
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Last update on 20 Oct 2023 by DaphD
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Added by RomaDhanani on 26 Mar 2018
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21 Reviews
First Review by YvYv
DaphD
Points +5575
Nice place with decent vegan options - Edit
I like the relaxed atmosphere of this place and the friendly staff. However, it can get busy and then the service gets slow.
Read moreThey have several vegan options which are marked on their in-house menu, but not on their website. They’re decent, but don’t wow me.
The best dish I’ve had is Peachy pancakes: really tasty, with a nice crunch. The other pancakes were decent, but too sticky and sweet.
I also liked their breakfast burrito and kimchi waffles (although very spicy). Most pastries are vegan, but not as good as other vegan pastries I’ve had.
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Michellepaire
Points +448
Lekkere salade - Edit
De orzo salade smaakte vers en was goed vullend. Leuk restaurant om te lunchen!
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JordiRepkes
Points +41
Couldn’t be more happy with this place! - Edit
The atmosphere is lovely, it’s people are so friendly and open and last but not least, the food (I often take the cauliflower focaccia) is standing out from anything I’ve had so far in Utrecht. Highly recommend this!
Read morePros: Food is delicious! (So much love and care), People are friendly, kind and open., The atmosphere is lovely. (Plants, art and colors)
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Bellatrivia
Points +927
Fijne plek met heerlijke vegan opties! - Edit
Vegan lemon poppy-cake en chocolate chip cookie zijn erg lekker. Het personeel was heel aardig en behulpzaam.
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Vegansjeng
Points +594
Lovely cafe, good coffee and decent food - Edit
Karibu has a nice vibe to it. They make some good coffee and the food is pretty good. Unfortunately I felt that the kimchi waffles were a bit bland (the kimchi itself was delicious), the waffles themselves were a bit boring and not crisp on the outside. However, my mom had the cauliflower sandwich. It looked amazing and tasted the same. I tried a piece of the cauliflower and it was just so tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Kombucha was also very good!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Cool place, Almost entirely vegan
Cons: Serve cows milk , Still have one non-vegan option on the lunch menu
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ana_pas
Points +1591
Good food/nice place :) - Edit
Cozy nice place, tasty vegan options, lovely staff. I like it! :)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-22
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AlexAvocado
Points +739
A lot of vegan options - Edit
I went to Karibu for lunch. They have a lot of vegan options and it's clearly labelled on the menu. The restaurant is cosy. I was sitting on a swing. The kids in the restaurant loved the swing too. The food is good. I had the crispy fried cauliflower on foccacia bread. The cauliflower was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The homemade Focaccia was really soft and delicious! I'll definitely come back to try the other dishes on the menu and the dinner menu.
Read morePros: Cosy restaurant , Food is delicious , A lot of vegan dishes
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Mpie
Points +2661
Not very African, but good - Edit
We missed the African vibe and flavours. Since that was the main reason for our visit, we were a bit disappointed. The food was good though. I had the hashbrown focaccia with extra avocado. The hashbrown was quite too brown, and thus a bit dry, and the avocado was not ripe enough. My partner had the brunch plate, which contained some really nice tofu and nicely spiced guacamole.
Read morePros: Some interesting food combinations, Cosy terrace, Friendly staff
david_droes
I’m not sure why happy cow says it’s African inspired. That’s hasn’t been their concept anymore for years now
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david_droes
Points +3715
Amazing brunch - Edit
Karibus menu changes regularly but there are always vegan savory and sweet options available! I tried the kimchi waffles 🧇 which were served with kimchi, mushrooms, salsa verde, spring onions and spicy mayo! The waffle was fluffy inside, a little crispy outside and the toppings were perfectly balanced! Yum 🤤 For a sweet option I’ve tried their French toasted banana bread with fresh fruit and maple syrup! It was fluffy and warm, I just wish there would’ve been some more fresh fruits 🍎 Pro tip: drizzle maple syrup over it and then add some sprinkles of salt - makes for the perfect combo!
Read moreTheir kombucha is delicious as well and they offer oat milk for coffee drinks free of charge. There’s also vegan chocolate milk available!
They do offer dinner as well, I’m sure I can report back on that soon 😁 The place it super pretty and the staff is incredibly friendly
I’ve also had dinner here now: delicious! Check the attached pics for more details
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-11
Pros: Vegan brunch , Cute place
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Jogurt
Points +46
Delicious food - Edit
The brunch was very tasty. I ordered the Kimchi waffles. Two out of the five options were vegan. It took quite some time before they served the food, which was a downside.
Read moredavid_droes
Bummer! For me it was super quick 🤗
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Lulu2121
Points +208
Cozy dining - Edit
Had a great 7 course shared dining experience here. The dishes were good, tasty, but just a bit short of being great. Enough vegan options. And tasty cocktails! Also a very nice atmosphere, very cozy.
Read morePros: Cozy space, Enough vegan options, Great vegan dessert
Cons: Not always great opening times
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HesselKoffeman
Points +48
Best in town - Edit
This was the best food I have aten in Utrecht in 4 years. Exquisite
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DominiqueTomeij
Points +83
Very nice place - Edit
We always love to come to Karibu whenever we are in Utrecht. It such a nice place and they heve alot of vegan options
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EmmyVD
Points +4654
Healthy cosy must visit (vega(n) with meat add-ons concept) - Edit
What a pleasant surprise! Karibu was fully booked, except for one spot so I was fortunate to still get in on this busy Sunday morning. Luckily they have an easy online booking system that you can use. In practice, there was quite a lot of space so even when full online it might be worth calling or passing by. The location is ideal for a relaxed outing, as it is right next to the park. They have a very beautiful sitting area indoors and a sunny terrace outdoors. There is also a rainbow flag indoors and a very cool nook for kids to play.
Read moreI understand the popularity. The staff was super welcoming and friendly. The menu is vegetarian and vegan (clearly labelled, also the gluten-free options) and has a few meat/fish options that can be added upon request and by paying additional fees. So it feels like the roles are reversed compared to general restaurants. There were several vegan options for brunch ranging from acai bowls to hearty meals like burritos. I really enjoyed the avocado matcha pancakes. They were very tasty and the addition of fresh berries and crunchy nuts completed the experience. I also got the homebrew kombucha and fresh juice. The green juice seemed a bit watery but everything else was taste and I am intrigued to try out more.
So even though they serve meat etc, this is a must-visit restaurant in Utrecht.
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JohnGroot
Points +817
Karibuy your waffles here - Edit
Die macha avocado wafels waren echt zo lekker!!! Ook veel vegan gebakjes.
Read moreCons: Redelijk aan de prijs
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Kirsten308
Points +534
Good ambiance, nice food - Edit
Had their Mexican wrap which was really good. The place itself is also very nice!
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dutchieveggie
Points +20
Would give 5 stars - Edit
Delicious vegan cakes, soups, meals, cookies and acai
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bloesemconfetti
Points +178
Lovely space, great food - Edit
I come here often even though I live on the other side of town. The space is lovely, very cosy and light. There are quite a few vegan options on the menu, I especially like the scrambled tofu. And there are also vegan cakes! Would give five stars if HappyCow allowed me to.
Read morePros: amazing space, great vegan options , vegan cakes!!
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Rosalinde
Points +72
Good food, great ambiance - Edit
Breakfast and lunch restaurant with a mostly vegetarian menu and several vegan options. They have done an amazing job in turning the place into a green and relaxing environment.
Read moreWe had the big vegan brekkie (tofu scramble with beans, grilled tomato, mushrooms, avocado and sourdough bread), which was lovely.
Service was friendly but slow - but we were there on a Saturday and the place was pretty full.
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InesAF
Points +629
The tastiest and prettiest acai bowl ever! - Edit
I ordered the Acai bowl that came with homemade granola and toasted nuts, avocado/raspberry/date mousse, chia pudding, coconut and seasonal fruits! It was so delightful and heavenly that just the thought of it waters my mouth! If you happen to come to this lovely cafe and feel like having a healthy (i.e. antioxidant-rich), refreshing and naturally sweet breakfast or snack, I’d totally recommend ordering it.
Read moreIt is a cafe with soul and a real paradise for foodies just like me. It has effortlessly became one of my absolute favourite places in town.
Pros: Great selection of vegan food at reasonable price, Inviting atmosphere and lovely cafe, Friendly, helpful and hospitable staff.
Cons: Opening/closing times are not great
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YvYv
Points +203
Little oasis just outside the city centre - Edit
Just outside the city centre one can find this lovely oasis filled with sofas, tables and plants, to spend an afternoon catching up with friends or reading a book while sampling some tasty food. The vast majority of the menu is vegetarian and there is plenty to choose from. My 'winter harvest bowl' with kale, mushrooms, quinoa, roast carrot and various other things was absolutely delicious, and my friend very much enjoyed her lentil soup.
Read moreOne minor quibble: my coffee was tiny!
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Net buiten de binnenstad zit deze gezellige tent, met een grotendeels vegetarisch menu. Een grote ruimte met banken, tafels en planten en een gezellige huiskamersfeer. Aanrader: de 'winter harvest bowl' met boerenkool, quinoa, paddenstoelen en diverse groenten.
Pros: Something a bit different, Delicious comfort food
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