Cluys Middelburg

Cluys is located at Markt 7, 4331 LJ Middelburg, opposite the town hall. The establishment opened on March 20, 2024, in a former bank building. Cluys primarily presents itself as a restaurant, although local media also refers to it as a café-restaurant. This classification fits the combination of lunch, dinner, drinks, and space for groups.

The business was established by brothers Roderik and Bernd Laanbroek. In reporting from September 2025, Michelle Laanbroek is also mentioned as a co-owner. Before opening Cluys, Roderik and Bernd ran Pannen en Koeken in Westkapelle for fifteen years. When they launched in Middelburg, Bernd’s wife and several employees from their previous venture joined them.

Prior to its opening, Cluys was described as a spacious brasserie for a broad audience. The plan included a bar, over one hundred indoor seats, and a semi-open kitchen. Additionally, space was provided for gatherings and private events. The current setup aligns with this, offering food, drinks, and various options for group use.

The current positioning revolves around lunch, dinner, and aperitif moments. Neapolitan pizza from a stone oven is a key part of the menu. The kitchen uses both local products and ingredients sourced directly from Italy. The menu features, among other things, San Marzano tomatoes, Fior di latte di Agerola, and Parmigiano Reggiano.

The location is also used for meetings, workshops, corporate dinners, family celebrations, and other gatherings. Thus, the space supports not only regular restaurant use but also group activities. A recurring Pizza Night is scheduled for Wednesdays. Additionally, an R&Brunch took place on November 23, 2025, featuring brunch and an afternoon program centered on R&B music.

For coffee, Cluys names Giraffe Coffee Roasters as its supplier. While the roaster is well-known, further details regarding origin and procurement are missing. The public information reviewed contains no farm names, certifications, or agreements on traceability. Data on specific coffee regions or coffee varieties used is also not publicly documented.

The 2026 spring menu mentions an affogato with vanilla ice cream and a double espresso. A 2025 publication also described coffee served with a Zeeuwse bolus during a visit. However, a full menu of coffee drinks is not available in the reviewed sources. As a result, it remains unclear which espresso, milk, or seasonal drinks are served as standard.

Manual brewing methods are also not mentioned. There is no public documentation regarding filter coffee, pour-over, AeroPress, or French press. For specialty coffee enthusiasts, the profile therefore primarily provides information about the supplier. The available data offers no basis for assessing recipes, equipment, barista training, or rotating coffee beans.

Cluys uses its available space for both regular activities and standalone events. In addition to the weekly pizza night, gatherings featuring food and music are organized. The business joined the Vereniging Ondernemers Middelburg approximately one year before September 2025. Coffee workshops, tastings, or exhibitions related to coffee are not publicly documented.

A public tourist listing states that Cluys uses products with less packaging. The same listing mentions meat and fish from responsible sources and notes vegetarian and vegan dishes. However, names of certifications, supplier documents, and verification information are absent. Therefore, these claims cannot be further verified based on the available material.

The 2026 spring menu highlights separate vegetarian and vegan options. It also features a steak from an organic butcher. For pizzas, Cluys mentions a mix of local and Italian products. For coffee, Giraffe Coffee Roasters remains the only publicly named link in the supply chain.

Cluys primarily has the profile of a restaurant with coffee as part of a broader offering. Public information provides few details about specialty coffee as a standalone concept. No coffee-specific prices, competition results, or mentions in recognized specialty coffee lists have been found. As a result, the available picture mainly reflects the hospitality context, rather than a separately developed coffee program.