High Tea

High Tea is a low-key coffee shop with a lived-in, relaxed feel — the kind of place regulars drift into after work. It sits on one of those Rotterdam streets where bikes and trams keep the pace, so there’s always movement outside the window. Inside the décor is simple and a touch rough around the edges, with tables close enough to eavesdrop if you’re curious. You’ll find a mixed crowd: older locals who know the staff and students popping in between errands. Evenings calm down, daytime is chatty — nothing flashy, just an easy place to linger. Good for a quick stop before wandering the nearby streets and canals.