I had a fantastic time at the Gouda Cheese Experience! I actually arrived a little early, and the manager was already there, kindly waiting to open up. Instead of just brushing me off until opening time, he chatted with me for a good ten minutes — we talked about where I was from, world issues, and of course, cheese. He was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which really set the tone for the whole visit. Inside, the experience is both interactive and informative. The manager encouraged me to fill out the little cheese-themed activity sheet they give you, and I'm glad I did — it made me engage more with the exhibits. I ended up spending about 1.5 hours going through everything and reading all the displays. There was someone who rushed through in like 10 minutes, but honestly, this isn’t something to speed through. You get much more out of it by taking your time. Also, during the tour, if you answer all the answers on your paper, you get to become a "cheese master." 😁 At the end of the tour, there’s a great cheese tasting session, and you also have the chance to buy some cheese. Just a heads-up: if you're flying outside of Europe, you can’t bring back the full cheese wheels due to customs regulations. But the vacuum-sealed cheese is totally fine to bring home. I bought a wheel for myself and ended up snacking on it during my drive across the Netherlands — and it was delicious! Highly recommend this experience if you're in Gouda. Great staff, great cheese, and a great way to learn about a big part of Dutch culture.

We had a surprisingly good time here, learning all about Gouda, the cheese and the town! The exhibits were entertaining, educational, and engaging! Service at the front desk and during the cheese tasting was very professional and friendly. Our whole family highly recommends this experience!

Was very cute! Young kids will love it. As a couple hour filler highly recommend. Self guided tour, has audio guidance via a small phone

I enjoyed this very much. They make it interactive with a quiz while you are going through. It is perfect for taking kids. The options for fun pictures at the end is a neat idea. Tasting cheese is always a plus.

A very fun experience outlining the process of Cheese making and history of Cheese trade in Gouda. There is cheese tasting with 5 cubes at the end of the experience. I could taste all the things narration was talking about for each Cheese cube. It is satisfying to sense what is said. They made it engaging with a quiz and stamp collection. In the end for the people who get all right will be given a badge of Cheese Master. The kid in me was very happy collecting it. :D

Fun, but definitely oriented to families. The last room before tasting was very crowded and there were kids being kids (crying ect.) so my patience was waning. Now we know so much about cheese. The beer afterwards was awesome.

This is such a fun experience! You're given a questionnaire at the entrance and audio guides which you need to listen to, and answer the questions - and you'll get a "cheese master" badge once the staff review your answers as you leave. You learn the whole story behind the iconic cheese, the way it's made, the aging methods, and you get a sampler at the end of your tour. It's an activity both kids and fully grown adults would enjoy. LOVE!!

Visiting the Gouda Cheese Market on Thursday was an incredible experience! The market is a delightful blend of tradition and local culture. The variety of cheeses on display was astounding, and the vendors were very knowledgeable and friendly, eager to share information about their products. I had the opportunity to sample some delicious cheeses and even learned about the cheese-making process. The atmosphere was vibrant, with live demonstrations and traditional Dutch costumes adding to the charm. There were also other local products available. Overall, it was a fantastic visit, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to experience the authentic taste and culture of Gouda!..

This is a very dense museum that packs a ton of information into its three floors. Using voluminous audio guides and written text you can spend hours there poring through the information of the history of Gouda the town, Gouda the cheese and very detailed information on the historical building itself. Being in the building itself was my favorite part as it still feels old and like it can be used for weighing cheese even today. I loved just spending time getting to know about everything and halfway through I paid a little extra for some cheese tasting, it was a great experience.

Excellent place to get in touch with the general history of Holland famous Cheese GOUDA 🧀

Nice small museum with 2 floors. The 1st as a cheese tasting area, where Hans welcomes you, offers 3 types of cheeses and explains briefly a bit of history. It was nice to have this interaction. There is an audio tour with different spots explaining pipe making, ceramic making, candle making and gouda as a city history. Then up to the 2nd floor with more audio guidance on how cheese is made in every step with all the tools used in older times. Quite nice and the staff is friendly. I usually like more human interaction especially when talking about such interesting things. All on audio so that you keep it in mind. Shop on the first floor.

What an experience to witness the culture of Gouda which they still showcase! Amazing I must say!

I decided to visit Gouda based on the positive comments red about this warehouse. Pleasant experiences, with an unexpected complete audio guide. The amount of info given during the tour is more than impressive, and it is fascinating to know all about the warehouse story and about the making of Gouda cheese. I also asked for the cheese tasting experience…cheese tasting with a member of the staff giving full explanation of proposed cheese and chatting about some fanny curiosity of this town. It really was worth a visit!!!

We went to see where the cheese we like so much came from. It is a picturesque town that would be great for a day trip. There are canal cruises, cheese museum, Stadhuis and Cathedral that should not be missed. Also the cheese shop where there are a myriad of flavours of cheese... Even vegan cheese. Samples of everything that is on sale is available (as it should be). We left with truffle, garlic and regular Gouda small wheels of cheese. We were lucky and found parking a short walk away on the street near to a canal which is pricey as is the norm in the Netherlands.

Biercafé De Goudse Eend is a great spot for beer lovers visiting Gouda. They offer a small but solid selection of craft beers on tap, along with an extremely wide variety of bottled beers, which is truly impressive. You can even browse their full beer list on their website. They also serve their own house beer in cans, which adds a nice touch to the experience. It would be even better if their house beer was also available as a fresh draft, to enjoy it at its best. The atmosphere is nice,If you’re into trying different beer styles, this place is definitely worth a visit.

A fantastic place with a huge choice of beers. Historic building and quirky decor - never seen so many ducks ! Super friendly owner too - very down to earth for an international tv star 😀 - and a nice pub dog as a bonus. An absolute must visit if you like beer that's not the usual lager etc. As a lover of micropubs at home in the UK, this was like a home from home. Been in the general area for 8 days and this was easily the best place I've been to.

A very good bar. If I lived in Gouda it would be my local. An excellent beer list

This was a perfect end of our day - the service was extremely kind and well informed - all recommendations were to the point and tailored for us. The cheese plate was delicious and we got details about the origin and age of each cheese in German ;). Thanks a lot! Highly recommend this cozy bar with self brewed IPAs!

Great place. Excellent beer selection and brilliant, knowledgeable barman. James the bar hound was fun too

The cheese board is really good, also we got some local snacks. Bartender is very nice, but not as nice as their other employee 🐶 who checks visitors on the entrance

Awesome place near the Markt. Their beer list is phenomenal and their outdoor courtyard is a perfect place to enjoy some beers on a sunny day. The owner is also very friendly and knowledgeable of the beers he serves. I enjoyed conversing with him on his beers.

Avoid at all costs. When we arrived another couple was waiting for an order to be taken, after 20 minutes they left. Same for the couple behind us. The staff was in no hurry and took their time to chat up their regulars (all older) but seemed lost to take new orders from walkins. After 25 minutes they couple who just arrived (again older folks) got served almost immediately while we were still sitting there waiting to even be asked... Great place if you need a 30-45 minute sitdown in a nice location without being bothered in decent chairs.

I had a delightful surprise during my visit to the restaurant yesterday. The new menu perfectly complemented the pleasant ambience and friendly service. However, the highlight for me was undoubtedly the food! Opting for a shared dining experience while my partner chose a main course, we were both thoroughly impressed by the exquisite balance of flavours and the artful presentation. If you seek a truly exceptional dining experience in a welcoming setting, I wholeheartedly endorse De Zalm restaurant for its high-quality cuisine at a reasonable price. Thank you for a memorable evening.

The only good thing about this place is the location and the service, the guys were very friendly. About the food, the Stake Tartare wasn't good, It was not well seasoned and I think the meat was about to expire, it did not have a good flavor. I also asked for Stake sandwich, it was very disappointed. It's an expensive place compare to the quality of food you get.

The experience was ok ish. Only two people were attending everything. It wasn't enough to make people feel special.

The food was amazingly good and there is a good selection of wine available. We asked for a bottle of Rose but had not yet seen the wine menu as it wasn't presented along with the menu. To our dismay, we had been given the most expensive bottle of Rose. We did alas enjoy the good weather and view of the famous City Hall.

This wasn't my first choice, but since places hate being open on Monday, I went for it, and instantly regretted it. Walked in around 3pm, not that busy considering the ample staff, waited about 5 minutes in the doorway like an idiot before I was even acknowledged to get a seat. Waited another 20 mins or so with no service until they came and tried to get me to pay someone else's bill, when I told them I didn't even order yet. Good start. Ordered a beer, and he rushed off without taking my food order even though I clearly had the food menu open. Waited oh, about 15 more minutes to get the beer. He sprinted away without asking if I wanted anything else. At that point it became abundantly clear. I had to get out of there. I chugged the beer as quickly as I could and miraculously found a staff member to pay for it. His hands were shaking as he held the credit card device. I'd probably still be there now if I didn't escape when I did. Ended up going to the coffee shop down the street for a club sandwich and it was like I died and went to heaven. Twice as many customers with half the staff, and they had no pressure whatsoever. De Zalm is not the way to run a business. If your staff cannot handle a simple easy crowd, you need to train them to do so.

Great new spot for a night out! The bowling lanes and karaoke rooms are an excellent addition to Gouda’s center. We enjoyed a few rounds of pool with the bucket of beers (a fun tasting experience) plus some great cocktails and food. There are two pool tables upstairs that are quite new and a joy to play on. Add to that lots of great drink options, and surprisingly good borrel food—we tried a pizza and gyozas, and you’ve got a great night out.

Dropped in around 4pm and left wondering if I’d just had the best mushroom bagel of my life. The MUSHROOM BURGER (with truffle mayo, pine nuts, and a touch of magic) was rich, earthy, and absolutely nailed it. The PASTRAMI was decent — tasty enough, just "not the bagel you’re looking for". Flat whites were excellent. Smooth, confident and flavorsome. Staff were warm, sharp, and quietly brilliant — the whole place has a calm, welcoming vibe that makes you want to linger. It’s not just a bagel place — "it’s a trap". Would go again!

We decided to have lunch here, and we enjoyed it. The atmosphere is very pleasant and calm. A large selection of food and drinks. The waiter was very friendly. The motti with pistachio cream was divine.

I ordered one bagel that had cucumber in it but it wasn’t noticed on the menu. The staff checked again with me and redo my bagel. I always check the ingredients first, and it wasn’t notified. The bagel was really tasty and the staff seemed nice and happy. Due to the allergies tho, I had to rush to eat and it was stressful for me

Came to this place looking for a gluten-free option (advertised in his website that they have it). Unfortunately, the waitress told me that they were too busy and could not give me that option. Please, stop lying and remove the gluten-free option from your menu.

I always enjoy going here, their bagels are great and I also really enjoy the salads! The only point of improvement is that they could use an extra parasol outside because currently not all the tables are in the shade.

Cooking takes a lot of time and staff is helpful but after long wait, I got my food on table. Try it once, it's a nice place to spend ur time with friends once and u will get digital hugs from them only.

Just so love this place!!! The bagels were perfect for a lunch,service is so good. We didnt even wait for so long for our food and drink and that is for a service so great! If you love bagels + muffin and not to forget vegan, this is your place.

This was our second visit and most certainly not our last; even our (admittedly well-behaved) three year old was welcomed and enraptured. Unique is a hidden gem on a non-assuming sidestreet just outside the bustle of downtown Gouda. The host is courteous, knowledgeable, creative and provides impeccable service. The chefs are just metres away, visible as they brew their creations. Each course is served with attention to detail, sharing not just the delectable flavour combinations but often information about their more interesting ingredients. The experimentation, the true care and the ultimate feeling of cozy, warm privacy adds to the overall experience greatly. An absolute recommendation that we almost begrudgingly share, as this is the type of secret place that makes a city have a soul.

The food and service were both great. We had a four-course meal that was a Wednesday special. We also did a wine pairing with our food. Overall, it was a really good experience.

The starter oysters were a little fishy to my taste but that could be just their supplier that day. Other food was indeed unique combination of different styles and the taste was fine. Some combination I thought it is a bit unusual but I liked the creativity. Cheese plank was very good, very intense flavor I did not experience before. The combination with the bread was perfect. What I really liked was the vibe and the hospitality of the staffs. They were welcoming and helpful. I think I will visit some day again.

Had a group dinner here for 11 people on Tuesday June 28. It was the higher price menu and we had tuna, beef tartare, fish lamb it was amazing. We added wines and a welcome aperitif. It was amazing! Service was stellar and everyone was impressed and the feedback was all positive. I loved this place. It is an experience to behold and inside decor is simple yet elegant. If you are in Gouda please eat here. You will relish the meal! I love a piece of lobster see one course below

Food in this restaurant was ok. I think for a “wine bar” they could definitely come up with more exciting wine pairings and information about the wine they are serving.

I always enjoy eating at Unique and regularly have diner there with my wife. Yesterday I took one of my Teams at work there to celebrate something. They were impressed and very enthusiastic about both the food and the experience!

A trip through the world of food with influence from all over the world. A great experience.