EricDavis

That is a very good point.

Ah, yes, thank you Hans. I will look over this site. It seems it will have some good info!

Hello! I have tried to look up as much as I could such as spaces and rental costs for an approximate space of 50 M2. However, I am not very familiar with the area other than Google Maps. 😁 I know this idea is something that would not do well in the US, but I also know that brown bars and third spaces are popular in NL. This kind of fits that niche so I would really like to know if locals would find a spot like this to be inviting.

I have a goal of opening a small café/community space shop in Utrecht in 2028. It would be a small cozy inviting space (8-15 people) where I sell coffee/cappuccino/latte using local roasters and locally sourced pastries. I picture a small couch in front of an electric fireplace, bookshelves with books, a few tables with brown paper and writing utensils. WiFi and soft music playing in the background under warm cozy lighting. I envision a place where students can come to study or write papers in peace. A group can have a small meeting regarding their new startup. A place to duck into for a warm cup of coffee while getting out of the rain for a few minutes. Is this something that could thrive in Utrecht or am I completely insane for this idea?