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The Meent
Rotterdam's main shopping street, and the new car-free, greener vision entrepreneurs are proposing for it.
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The Meent is Rotterdam's principal shopping street in the city centre, lined with fashion boutiques, cafes and independent shops from Essentiel Antwerp to family-run patisseries. In August 2026, Meent entrepreneurs proposed making the street car-free and greener, inspired by Antwerp's pedestrianised shopping streets, though the plan is still at the proposal stage.
Could the Meent become car-free?
In August 2026, entrepreneurs on the Meent proposed making the street car-free and adding more greenery, taking inspiration from Antwerp's pedestrianised shopping streets. Their plan is to travel to Antwerp with Rotterdam's city council after the summer to see the approach in practice before pursuing it locally. As of publication, the proposal has not been approved and no timeline for a car-free Meent has been set (source: AD Rotterdams Dagblad, 7 August 2026).
Meent: Featured Stores
These stores are directly involved with Visit Rotterdam; see the full directory below for the rest of the street.
Essentiel Antwerp
Meent 63, 3011 JD Rotterdam
+31 10 21 08 553
Essentiel Antwerp is a womenswear boutique on Meent, Rotterdam's main shopping street in the city centre.
Get directions Visit websiteMargreeth Olsthoorn
Wilhelminakade 52, 3011 ED Rotterdam
+31 6 24 28 83 74
Margreeth Olsthoorn is a womenswear boutique on Wilhelminakade, Kop van Zuid.
Get directions Visit websiteMostert & Van Leeuwen
Van Oldenbarneveltstraat 129, 3012 GT Rotterdam
+31 10 40 48 004
Mostert & Van Leeuwen is a womenswear boutique on Van Oldenbarneveltstraat in central Rotterdam.
Get directions Visit websiteBasiruti Luxury Fashion
Weissenbruchlaan 26, 3054 LN Rotterdam
+31 10 42 24 387
Basiruti Luxury Fashion is a womenswear boutique on Weissenbruchlaan in Hillegersberg, Rotterdam.
Get directions Visit websiteAkkerman Meent
Meent 79A, 3011 JE Rotterdam
+31 10 28 00 831
Akkerman Meent is an eyewear specialist on Meent, Rotterdam's main shopping street in the city centre.
Get directions Visit websiteCarhartt Meent
Meent 24-26A, 3011 JK Rotterdam
+31 10 23 06 680
Carhartt Meent is a menswear store on Meent, Rotterdam's main shopping street in the city centre.
Get directions Visit websiteGassan on the Meent
GASSAN, the Amsterdam diamond and watch house founded in 1945 by Samuel Gassan, opened a store at Meent 102 in March 2023. Alongside its own lines (GASSAN 121, Gigi by GASSAN, GASSAN pre-owned), the Rotterdam store carries Rolex, Tudor, OMEGA and Longines, with a goldsmith and watchmaker on site for repairs and cleaning. Opening hours: Monday 11:30-18:00, Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-18:00, Sunday 12:00-18:00 (source: gassan.com, 2026). The address is Meent 102, 3011 JR Rotterdam, tel. +31 10 792 0730.
Meent Shopping Directory
The rest of the Meent's shops, by category.
Womenswear
- Expresso Fashion RotterdamMeent 116, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 24 00 698
- Dion BoutiqueOppert 15-A, 3011 HS Rotterdam · +31 6 17 27 48 65
- Fabienne ChapotMeent 124, 3011 JS Rotterdam · +31 10 23 07 411
- Summum Woman BrandstoreMeent 118, 3011 JS Rotterdam · +31 10 41 34 488
- Fleur RotterdamMeent 42A, 3011 JL Rotterdam · +31 10 23 78 004
- NIKKIE Brand StoreMeent 90, 3011 JP Rotterdam · +31 10 22 62 122
- Zola FemaleMeent 60, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 41 41 493
Menswear
- ProfuomoMeent 85, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 41 32 778
- Suitable RotterdamMeent 29A, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 26 80 945
- Lyle & ScottMeent 120, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 40 46 731
- Country HouseMeent 70A, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 28 00 329
- The Atelier Munro HouseMeent 32-34, 3011 JC Rotterdam · +31 10 31 60 550
- State of Art Store RotterdamMeent 62-64, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 72 00 980
- NZA New Zealand AucklandMeent 77A, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 31 00 233
- Cavallaro NapoliMeent 83A, 3011 JG Rotterdam · +31 10 21 33 186
- MR MARVISMeent 30, 3011 JK Rotterdam · +31 10 32 30 009
- Zola MaleMeent 73-A, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 27 09 333
Clothing Stores (Womenswear & Menswear)
- American VintageMeent 54-56, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 73 71 517
- DENHAMMeent 65A, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 31 61 750
- Samsoe Samsoe RotterdamMeent 71A, 3011 JD Rotterdam
Cosmetics
- RitualsMeent 95, 3011 JG Rotterdam · +31 10 76 40 526
- Marie-Stella-Maris BoutiqueMeent 58, 3011 JC Rotterdam · +31 85 00 43 911
- SOAP Treatment StoreMeent 17A, 3011 JB Rotterdam · +31 10 727 1047
- KruidvatMeent 19-21, 3011 JB Rotterdam · +31 318 79 80 00
Restaurants, Cafes & Coffee Bars
- POL RotterdamMeent 46-48, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 436 9933
- Café Van ZantenMeent 44, 3011 JL Rotterdam · +31 10 84 35 012
- BrooxMeent 20, 3011 JJ Rotterdam · +31 6 53 53 92 07
- THOMS Restaurant & Underground BarMeent 131-129, 3011 JH Rotterdam · +31 10 21 09 435
- Bar PepitoMeent 39-A, 3011 JC Rotterdam · +31 10 41 46 066
- Banketbakkerij van Beek & SpeckerMeent 35, 3011 JC Rotterdam · +31 10 41 46 300
- Vlaamsch Broodhuys MeentMeent 8A, 3011 JC Rotterdam · +31 10 28 10 024
- Dudok Patisserie MeentMeent 33A, 3011 JC Rotterdam · +31 10 41 37 383
- Nespresso BoutiqueMeent 125, Rotterdam · 0800 0222320
- Simon Lévelt koffie & theeMeent 114, 3011 JC Rotterdam · +31 10 28 27 558
- CafecitoMeent 52, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 6 45 52 75 31
- Wakuli specialty coffee barMeent 3A, 3011 KM Rotterdam · +31 6 18 59 41 63
- Restaurant AmaroneMeent 72A, 3011 JN Rotterdam · +31 10 72 00 802
- Deli TastyMeent 40, 3011 JL Rotterdam · +31 10 84 31 541
- Daruma CrêpeMeent 7, 3011 JA Rotterdam · +31 10 85 89 201
- De IJssalonMeent 69-A, 3011 JC Rotterdam · +31 10 41 33 544
- Chicken SpotMeent 112, 3011 JS Rotterdam · +31 10 41 15 200
- De HuismeesterMeent 115, 3011 JH Rotterdam · +31 10 41 23 205
- Lunchrestaurant GulianoMeent 31A, 3011 JC Rotterdam · +31 10 41 00 182
- ServedMeent 10, 12-14, 3011 LE Rotterdam · +31 10 79 39 100
Jewellery & Watches
- Gassan RotterdamMeent 102, 3011 JR Rotterdam · +31 10 79 20 730
- Schaap en Citroen Rotterdam Certified Pre-OwnedMeent 66, 3011 JM Rotterdam
Other Specialty Shops
- Cheap Fashion (second-hand) · Meent 25, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 41 26 473
- Replay Country Store (jeans) · Meent 74, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 21 40 998
- Run2Day (running) · Meent 75, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 41 42 500
- Secrid Brandstore (accessories) · Meent 2, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 31 18 422
- Shoe Club (shoes) · Meent 98, 3011 JJ Rotterdam · +31 6 57 04 14 04
- Akkerman Meent (opticians) · Meent 79A, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 28 00 831
- Volvo Studio Rotterdam (automotive) · Meent 96, 3011 JR Rotterdam · +31 10 85 04 550
- Songs For SaleMeent 22A, 3011 JK Rotterdam · +31 10 24 09 215
- AesopDe Meent 50, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 20 22 83 040
- Rob Peetoom RotterdamMeent 128, 3011 JS Rotterdam · +31 10 41 18 711
- NishiMeent 7, 3011 JA Rotterdam · +31 10 31 41 128
- Keurslagerij MellegersMeent 67A, 3011 JD Rotterdam · +31 10 24 00 840
- Foto van der GraafMeent 36-38, 3011 HK Rotterdam · +31 10 41 19 105
- Matson NaaimachinesMeent 23A, 3011 JM Rotterdam · +31 10 41 12 224
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Meent in Rotterdam?
The Meent is Rotterdam's main shopping street, running through the city centre with dozens of fashion boutiques, jewellers, cafes and independent stores, from international names like Essentiel Antwerp to family-run patisseries.
What is the history of the Meent?
The word "meent" once meant a shared village pasture, and cattle markets were held here from the 15th century. Rotterdam cut the street through to the Coolsingel in 1913 as part of a new city hall and post office plan; its eastern stretch was called Heerenstraat until the Second World War, a name that survives in the nearby Herenplaats square (source: Wikipedia).
Is the Meent becoming car-free?
Not yet. In August 2026, Meent entrepreneurs proposed making the street car-free and greener, inspired by Antwerp's pedestrianised shopping streets, and plan to visit Antwerp with Rotterdam's city council after the summer. As of publication the plan has not been approved and no timeline has been set.
What kind of shops are on the Meent?
The Meent has a dense mix of womenswear and menswear boutiques, jewellers, opticians, cosmetics stores, a Volvo showroom, and dozens of cafes, coffee bars and lunch spots, all within a compact, walkable stretch of the city centre.
How do I get to the Meent?
The Meent sits in Rotterdam's city centre, within walking distance of Rotterdam Centraal and connected by metro lines A, B and C. It is a short walk from the Lijnbaan, Koopgoot and Witte de Withstraat, Rotterdam's other main shopping areas.
Is there a Gassan Diamonds store on the Meent?
Yes. GASSAN, the Amsterdam diamond and watch house, opened a store at Meent 102 in March 2023. It sells its own diamond and watch lines alongside brands including Rolex, Tudor and OMEGA, with an on-site goldsmith and watchmaker.
See the full shopping guide for Rotterdam's other districts, or the restaurants guide for more of the Meent's cafes and kitchens.