De Carrousel

In the heart of Tilburg, adjacent to the Old Market, de Carrousel has been a well-known place for years. ln this round glass building you can unwind after a day of shopping. A cup of coffee and cake, a delicious bonbon or their award-winning meatball. At de Carrousel you will be served at your beck and call.

For more than 15 years, the Willemse family has run de Carrousel. For years Jan and Carla, together with their daughter Lonneke, have been serving the most delicious coffee and lunches, as well as a good dose of conviviality.

What makes de Carrousel so popular?

"Tasty food and drinks in all sorts of ways. For example, our tray of sweets, cookies and chocolates with all hot drinks is very popular. Also, our homemade progres pastries are very much in demand. Furthermore, we are known for our lunch tips. These are affordable lunch dishes that include a cup of tomato soup and small cone of fries. We have also won the award for tastiest meatball in Tilburg several years in a row."

What do people come to de Carousel for?

"We have an excellent place for shoppers to unwind. For business guests who want to work in peace and of course for all guests who want to enjoy a nice cup of coffee or an affordable lunch. We have a large regular clientele who see De Carrousel as a meeting place. We really have a living room atmosphere. From young to old, everyone feels welcome with us."

What makes your business typically Tilburgian?

"That has to be the friendly atmosphere. We are also known for having very friendly staff who chat with everyone. What also makes us really typical of Tilburg is the amount of Tilburg guests who come to us. After all these years, we have also become a real Tilburg phenomenon."