Brandpunt is the perfect hotspot for studying! Enjoy a nice cup of coffee, tea, or a toastie while working on your school assignments. The lounge setting provides you with the peace and space to study. Besides studying, you can also have lunch or hold meetings with your group mates. A quiet place to let your imagination run wild.

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The Library of Breda is one of the better hotspots to work on school projects. Knowledge at your fingertips and a quiet, pleasant place to sit. Feeling hungry or need a break? In the library, you'll find Café Nieuwe Veste where you can have lunch or enjoy a warm drink.

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Need some caffeine? Make a pit stop at Kamu. They bring coffee and bicycles together. With their own roastery 'White Label Coffee', you can enjoy the best coffee. They are also a bike shop. Besides being a bike shop and coffee chain, it's also a great workplace. So, Kamu is a cool and multifunctional place that you definitely need to check out.

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BAAI is great in all seasons! At this hotspot by the water, you can enjoy some drinks, but you can also play fun group games here. Want to go boating? Then BAAI is the perfect base. Have you never been here before? Be sure to come and take a look. 

Note! In the winter, it is the WinterBaai!

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Holy Moly is a location where food and entertainment come together. Go out for lunch and enjoy the combination of street food and fine dining. Fancy a night of laughter? Holy Moly is also a comedy club where comedians, big and small, take the stage. The comedy nights can also be combined with dinner.  Do you think the evening is still a bit too young? Then take a dance during one of the club nights. 

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Close to the centre of Breda you will find the Havenkwartier. It is a place where events and festivals are regularly held. Pier15, where creativity, skate culture, and a sun-drenched terrace come together. And STEK, where various businesses still foster creativity and connection. A must-see for residents and visitors!

Eating out is still a luxury, of course. The cheapest option is always to cook something tasty at home. But if you don't feel like cooking and want to get out for a while, you're in luck. Breda has plenty of places where you can enjoy a delicious meal without spending a fortune.

• At Den Boerenstamppot, you can enjoy a hearty Dutch meal for under €20. Perfect if you're craving traditional comfort food.
• Can't decide what you're in the mood for? Head to the Foodhall! Located in a former cinema, it offers a variety of food stalls serving flavours from around the world. Whether you're craving street food, pizza or Asian cuisine, there's something for everyone, and you can decide how much you want to spend.
• You can also enjoy a tasty meal at a friendly price at Da Attilio, Proeflokaal Bregje, Bruxelles and De Suikerkist.
• Prefer a great burger or a generously filled toasted sandwich? Then Le Smash and The Tosti Club are definitely worth a visit.

Beer has always played an important role in Breda. Around 1540, there were as many as 38 breweries in the city. There are still breweries to be found in Breda. Beer and Breda go hand in hand. Here are the best places in Breda to enjoy a beer: 

• Brewery Frontaal. Founded in 2015, but already well-known. 
• Bruxelles. They have over 80 Belgian beers here. 
• Big Belly. Three friends from Breda started their own beer brand in 2016. 
• De Beyerd. The local pub of Breda. 
• DOK19. The place to be by the harbour. 
• De Boterhal. Fancy a beer tasting? With over 100 beers in bottles and 25 taps, you’re in the right place. 
• 't Hart. Don’t forget to order the nachos as well. 

Breda is of course known as a real student city where going out is a lot of fun. Breda has a large number of cafés and restaurants. You definitely want to enjoy this to the fullest, but where should you actually go? Head to Proost, where the Guys from You-know-what can be found on Fridays. And in the evening hours, Proost transforms into a club. Or come to Feestcafé Walkabout, where you can enjoy cocktails, craft beers, and snacks at a good price. Furthermore, Proost, together with Studio Dependance, organizes the Special Beer Night XXL every first Monday of the month. 

Storing your coat is always a dreadful trial, as you have to wait forever at the cloakroom. On 1 September 2022, the first city cloakroom Jassie opened at Reigerstraat 11. The cost for a locker is around 5 euro, but that’s always cheaper than a new coat!