Broodnodig Paardenveld

Broodnodig Paardenveld is located at Paardenveld 5 in the city center of Utrecht. Public mentions primarily describe this location as a bakery, where cookies, bread, and cake are made. At the same time, the location is part of Broodnodig, an enterprise that has been active in Utrecht since November 2004 as an espresso bar and bakery.

According to available business information, Broodnodig opened in November 2004. The business is described as one of the early espresso bars in Utrecht. A 2011 interview names Carla Visch as the founder, along with her then-husband. In later local news from 2018, Ingemar Visch Karlsson is named as the owner of Broodnodig.

The current Paardenveld location is associated with a move from the previous branch on Willemstraat. In October 2018, it was reported that the espresso bar and bakery would move to Paardenveld. The owner stated at the time that the concept would remain a combination of bakery and bar. The new location would offer more space for baking, storage, and a terrace.

The exact opening date of the location at Paardenveld is not confirmed in the examined public information. However, two dates are established in the available data. Broodnodig as an enterprise is linked to November 2004. The move to Paardenveld was publicly announced in October 2018.

The coffee at Broodnodig is linked to Moto Coffee in public social media data. This roaster lists various coffees on its own website, including Peru Rio Negro, Nalu Blend, Pa Loa Blend, and Decaf Mexico Chiapas. Moto Coffee also publishes the slogan “Good. Conscious. All Organic.” and a SKAL number.

The public menu at Broodnodig features primarily espresso-based drinks. These include espresso, espresso macchiato, lungo, Americano, cappuccino, mezzo, cortado, flat white, caffè latte, and latte macchiato. Additionally, the available menu data lists caramel latte, mocha, and dirty chai.

Beyond coffee, the menu includes hot drinks such as chai latte, hot ginger, fresh mint tea, hot hibiscus, orange chai, and homemade hot chocolate. Manual filter methods like V60, Chemex, AeroPress, or batch brew are not documented in the investigated public sources. As a result, no factual conclusion can be drawn regarding their availability.

Broodnodig presents itself not only as a coffee spot but also as a bakery. Official information states that the business now uses almost exclusively organic ingredients for cookies and cakes. It is also noted that the bread is made with sourdough.

Furthermore, the available business information indicates that coffee, tea, drinks, and many toppings have been organic for some time. Broodnodig also describes a shift toward more organic and vegetarian products. The menu lists meat substitutes from De Vegetarische Slager, including chicken, tuna, and meatballs based on soy and lupin.

Another concrete example from the menu data is bread pudding. The description notes that leftover cookies and cakes are incorporated into it. This illustrates how waste streams from the bakery can be reintroduced into a product. More details regarding procurement, certification, or volumes are not included in the provided information.

UITagenda Utrecht describes Broodnodig Paardenveld as a location with fifty seats. The space is also mentioned as a place to work outside the home. The same source notes that the location can accommodate a large group for a birthday celebration.

The public opening pattern is described as Monday through Friday. Weekends are listed as available upon request or during events. Jazz activities are also documented at the location. Public records mention a free jazz afternoon and “Jazz on Sunday” at Broodnodig Paardenveld.

Other forms of programming are less clearly documented. Workshops, tastings, and exhibitions are not recorded in the investigated public information. Therefore, the factual profile of the location’s role remains limited to the mentioned work, group, and music moments.

Broodnodig Paardenveld appears in various public mentions. Local hospitality information from 2018 covered the move from Willemstraat to Paardenveld. An article about Swedish fika in Utrecht also noted in July 2018 that the bakery location would move to Paardenveld later that year.

An article from November 2019 mentioned the Paardenveld address and listed coffee drinks such as espresso, Americano, and dirty chai. Additionally, public restaurant data shows ratings for Broodnodig Paardenveld, including a Google score of 4.5 out of 5 based on 41 reviews and a Trip score of 4.2 out of 5 based on 24 reviews. This data was updated on June 5, 2026.

Broodnodig Paardenveld is also listed in an overview of bakeries in the province of Utrecht, updated on May 30, 2026. While such mentions provide context, they do not replace a personal assessment of quality, service, or taste. Based on the available information, Broodnodig Paardenveld is best characterized as a Utrecht bakery and espresso bar location with a documented history of relocation, an espresso-based drink menu, and some public data regarding organic and vegetarian options.