Trendy hotspots in Enschede
From boutiques and concept stores to colorful lunches: read all about trendy hotspots of Enschede.
This trendy hotspots in Enschede are not to be missed.
Coming to Enschede for a day, and curious about Enschede locals favorite hotspots? From boutiques, vintage stores and concept stores to colorful lunches: it's all here. In the city center, but also in the creative neighborhood of Roombeek.
Coming to Enschede by train? Then walk from the station into the cozy Korte Hengelosestraat. Get a delicious ice cream at Van der Poel and stroll into town. Along the way, you'll pass delicatessen De Lecknerij and giftstore De Blauwe Maan.
De Oude Markt
The city center of Enschede is known for its atmospheric 'Oude Markt'. Here you will find lots of cafes and restaurants and most importantly: very cozy terraces. The 'Oude Markt' is actually and Enschede hotspot in itself. It is the bustling center of the city. So be sure not to skip this square when visiting Enschede!
Unique boutiques and concept stores
You can enjoy shopping in Enschede. Of course, there are the well-known stores like H&M, Zara, Costes and My Jewellery. But in the cozy streets, you will find unique boutiques and concept stores. Or shop for yourself and child at boutique conceptstore Wonder & Melon. In addition to children's clothing from brand like Bobo Choses, Konges Konges Sløjd and Daily Brat, they also sell colorful women's clothing. You can also find here interior items such as HKliving and jewelry.
On the Haverstraatpassage, you step into a minimalist world at Entree Store. In this lifestyle store, you will find women's clothing and interior items made of high quality materials in that typical Scandinavian style. Shop for your interior at the neighboring Goods4home. Get inspired with brands such as Fest Amsterdam, House Doctor en HKliving. Also, for accesories and gifts, you are in the right place. Next to Goods4Home, you will find the colorful Mevrouw Janne. Here you can browse among a cheerful mix of women's clothing, accesories, and home items.
Vintage hotspots
Do you like to shop second-hand? There are a lot of great vintage stores in downtown Enschede. On the Haverstraatpassage there are three good vintage stores. You can treasure vintage brand items at Groovy Anton, with brands like Ralph Lauren, Yves Saint Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger. Next door, shop vintage clothing and all sorts of accesories at Granny Cool Vintage. Lovers of 50s, 60s, and 70s living and lifestyle items should definitely visit Mr. Frintage. On Zuiderhagen (diagonally across from Wonder & Melon) you will find vintage pieces for your closet and interior at Studio Spitsbaard. Don't skip De Heurne either. Here you will find Sjaak Curiosa Shop (antiques and brocante) and ThriftTale with second-hand and vintage gems.
Internationaal bookcafé Frida
New to town is bookcafé Frida. Do you love books or reading with a delicious cup of coffee or tea next to it? Then this is your place. You will find Indie books, coffee and goodies, gifts and much more. FRIDA stands for Food, Reading, Innovation, Diversity and Art. The name Frida comes from one of the most influential female artists in the world: Frida Kahlo.
Trendy men's collections
Of course Enschede also has fine hotspots with men's clothing and accessories. At KLOF on the Haverstraatpassage you can shop your complete look. Think denim, clothing and accesories from brands like Forèt, Nudie Jeans and Minimum. A little further down the street you will find the charming Manchet where you will find art and men's accessories. Also stop by the Markstraat. This is where record store Crash Vinyl & Booze is located. At this unique record store you can also shop clothing and accesories, for him and her. There is also a bar where music lovers can have a drink. At Confetti you can find men's clothing, shoes and accesories from brands such as Fred Perry, Daily Paper and Filling Pieces.
Lunch hotspots
Gained an appetite from all that shopping? Time for lunch! Of course, Enschede has some great lunch hotspots. Besides the 'Oude Markt' with all its cozy terraces, you will find nice lunch spots in the small streets. Hidden in the Windbrugstraat, you slide into the colorful Frank & Charlie. The hip interior combined with surprising dishes makes this a very popular lunch spot in the city center. In the building of the Library on Zuiderhagen you will find Stoet. Take a seat in one of the comfortable vintage chairs or couches and enjoy the good coffee, fresh cake and tasty sandwiches. Includes a play corner for the kids. De Broodbode on the Haverstraatpassage is a favorit spot among the locals. You can come here for the delicious freshly baked and sandwiches. Enjoy your meal.
Sweet cakes
In the mood for something sweet? Then these hotspots are the place to be! On the Van Loenshof, the charming terrace of Rosy's Food reveals a hip coffee with delicious cakes. A little further down Walstraat, you can taste sweet temptations at casual patisserie Mrs. Brown. At Eva's Macarons on Noorderhagen, you'll find mirror cakes and pastries. But you come there for the, you guessed it: macarons. Made fresh, in all the flavors and colors of the rainbow. Sweet, sweeter, sweetest.
Hotspots in Roombeek
Last but not least: hotspots in the Roombeek neighborhood. After the fireworks disaster, this neighborhood was rebuilt almost from scratch. It became a dynamic and inspiring place. Full of culture and creativity. Several art and cultural institutions together form Roombeek Culture Park, a cultural hotspot in Roombeek. Take for example Rijksmuseum Twenthe, also known as the museum of the imagination. Here you will find the richest and most beautiful art collection of Eastern Netherland. Via Museumlaan you walk past the beautiful 'Balengebouw' towards Lonnekerspoorlaan, where you will find cozy coffee bar Petit Koffie. Cross over to the cozy terrace (by the water) of Gastrobar By Rozendaal. A nice place for a refresing drink.
Walk on the Museumfabriek. At this family museum, you can not only see all kinds of things, but also get to work yourself. Walk along (or across) the pond tot Tetem, young artists and creators of mainly digital media get a stage here. A little further on you will find, in the middle of the neighborhood, restaurant Van Doorn & Doorn. Take a seat on the terrace of the city farm and enjoy the view. There are two playgrounds here for the kids.
Nadja is born and raised in Enschede and wholeheartedly writes about hotspots and other enjoyable places in her beautiful city. Besides her role as content marketeer at Enschede Promotie, she's a full time mom, interior- and lifestyle blogger and photographer.
