Bite by Bite Utrecht

The forest area of Amelisweerd is home to various wild, edible specimen like elder flower and wild garlic. Some knowledge on wild foraging is required for this. If wild foraging is new to you, you might consider a wild foraging tour with an expert, like Esther de Groot (https://estherdegroot.com/wildplukgids/) 

Biowinkel is a grocery shop that offers organic products for people who want to make more sustainable purchasing decisions. Biowinkel works with farmers that do not use chemical pesticides and cultivate their produce through more sustainable methods: organically and biodynamically. Beyond fresh produce, the shop aims to offer local products with a traceable path from farm to fork.

Brandneteltuin is a volunteer-run community harvest garden where people can grow and harvest pesticide-free, locally produced vegetables together. The garden operates as a non-profit initiative, aims to make sustainable food accessible to everyone regardless of income. Through shared gardening and volunteer workdays a community is fostered. In addition to food production, Brandneteltuin encourages people to reconnect with nature, learn about sustainable agriculture, and participate in a community-supported approach to growing food.

De Moestuin is a social enterprise. A foundation with societal impact is the primary goal. A green place where vulnerable people can function in society in a safe manner. Together we maintain the vegetable garden, harvest, bake cakes and make your coffee. Everything is organic.

De Pit is a student volunteer-run food stall at the center of Utrecht Science Park serving affordable & plant-based meals in the Educatorium canteen. Meal offerings vary per day and are communicated through the food stall's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/de.pit.utrecht/ 

De Veldkeuken offers a restaurant where the chefs cook with organic and local produce and plant-based meals are available too. The 'landgoedwinkel' contains the bakery where various breads made with organic flour are available, as well as homemade delicacies as well as those from local, sustainable producers. 

Every Friday, organic farmers bring fresh produce to central Utrecht. You’ll find a wide range of cheeses (cow, sheep, goat), fruit and vegetables, bread and pastries, juices, meat, fish, and more. Open to everyone, Fridays from 10:00 to 17:00 at Vredenburgplein.

Groentetas is a 100% volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation that aims to deliver fresh, healthy, seasonal vegetables to customers at a competitive cost on a weekly basis. They strive for affordable, healthy food for all, supporting local producers, shortening supply chains, reducing food waste, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and putting smiles on faces.

Groentetas is a 100% volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation that aims to deliver fresh, healthy, seasonal vegetables to customers at a competitive cost on a weekly basis. They strive for affordable, healthy food for all, supporting local producers, shortening supply chains, reducing food waste, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and putting smiles on faces.Groentetas has a subscription model and the vegetable and fruit bag can be collected on Wednesdays at Educatorium and later in the day at Parnassos.

Grounded Kitchen creates vibrant, worldly flavours using local and sustainable ingredients while fostering a fair and empowering work environment. As a community-driven kitchen and catering collective, it offers accessible, nourishing food and a space for learning, creativity and connection.Address: Lunet I, 3585 LD Utrecht

Koningshof is an urban agriculture initiative on the eastern edge of Utrecht. This location has a stall, where 'vegetables with roots' can be purchased from Koningshof's green houses and other products from local partners. A little terrace offers the possibility have a coffee and choose from a small selection of seasonal meals. Koningshof also provides the possibility to cultivate your own vegetable garden, to pick flowers yourself, and has a local beekeeper.

Puur&Loos is a packaging-free grocer, enabling sustainable grocery shopping. The shop offers pure, organic, and plant-based ingredients. Customers can bring their own reusable containers to fill them with plant-based products. A smart checkout system calculates precisely how much of each item is selected. By ensuring fair and low prices, sustainable and organic groceries are made accessible to everyone.Address: Burgemeester Reigerstraat 24A, 3581 KS Utrecht

Eilandsteede is an urban farm where people can come to buy local produce, visit the café, and participate in community garden. The location also engages with education and allows visitors to meet animals like goats, sheep and cows. Various locations of Utrecht Natuurlijk also offer workshops and other activities related to nature connection and food (see https://www.utrechtnatuurlijk.nl/activiteiten/). Part of the mission of Utrecht Natuurlijk is to share knowledge about local food production and encourage participation.

Gagelsteede is an urban farm where people can come to buy local produce, visit the café, and participate in community garden. The location also engages with education and allows visitors to meet animals like pigs, sheep and cows. Various locations of Utrecht Natuurlijk also offer workshops and other activities related to nature connection and food (see https://www.utrechtnatuurlijk.nl/activiteiten/). Part of the mission of Utrecht Natuurlijk is to share knowledge about local food production and encourage participation.

Griftsteede is an urban farm where people can come to buy local produce, visit the café, and participate in community garden. The location also engages with education and allows visitors to meet animals like goats, sheep and cows. Various locations of Utrecht Natuurlijk also offer workshops and other activities related to nature connection and food (see https://www.utrechtnatuurlijk.nl/activiteiten/). Part of the mission of Utrecht Natuurlijk is to share knowledge about local food production and encourage participation.

Koppelsteede is an urban farm where people can participate in the 'zelfoogsttuin' which functions according to a CSA-model (Community Supported Agriculture). Visitors can also go to the café and attend workshops and other activities. The location also allows visitors to meet animals like goats, sheep and cows. Various locations of Utrecht Natuurlijk offer workshops and other activities related to nature connection and food (see https://www.utrechtnatuurlijk.nl/activiteiten/). Part of the mission of Utrecht Natuurlijk is to share knowledge about local food production and encourage participation.

Steede Hooge Woerd is an urban farm where people can come to buy local produce (including fruits), pick their own flowers, visit the café, and participate in community garden. The location also engages with education and allows visitors to meet animals like goats, sheep and cows. Various locations of Utrecht Natuurlijk also offer workshops and other activities related to nature connection and food (see https://www.utrechtnatuurlijk.nl/activiteiten/). Part of the mission of Utrecht Natuurlijk is to share knowledge about local food production and encourage participation.

]Stadstuin Food for Good is an urban garden with vegetable gardens, an orchard and flower-picking-garden. Fresh produce can be purchased at a stall, and visitors can can participate in (vegetable) gardening and harvest their own fruits and veggies. Various locations of Utrecht Natuurlijk also offer workshops and other activities related to nature connection and food (see https://www.utrechtnatuurlijk.nl/activiteiten/).

Stadstuin Kanaalweg is an urban garden with vegetable gardens and a growing food forest. Here you can participate in (vegetable) gardening and harvest your own fruits and veggies. Various locations of Utrecht Natuurlijk also offer workshops and other activities related to nature connection and food (see https://www.utrechtnatuurlijk.nl/activiteiten/).

Stadstuin Klopvaart is an urban garden with vegetable gardens, a permaculture garden and flower-picking-garden. Here you can participate in (vegetable) gardening and harvest your own fruits and veggies. Various locations of Utrecht Natuurlijk also offer workshops and other activities related to nature connection and food (see https://www.utrechtnatuurlijk.nl/activiteiten/).

Stadstuin Plutodreef is an urban garden with vegetable gardens, a permaculture garden and flower-picking-garden. This location has a harvest stand where you can buy fresh produce and you can participate in (vegetable) gardening and harvest your own fruits and veggies. Various locations of Utrecht Natuurlijk also offer workshops and other activities related to nature connection and food (see https://www.utrechtnatuurlijk.nl/activiteiten/).

Stadstuin Zuilen is an urban garden with vegetable gardens, a growing food forest and a flower-picking-garden. Here you can participate in (vegetable) gardening and harvest your own fruits and veggies. In the Tuincafé, open between May and October, visitors can moreover enjoy coffee and pastries and purchase harvest from the garden. Various locations of Utrecht Natuurlijk also offer workshops and other activities related to nature connection and food (see https://www.utrechtnatuurlijk.nl/activiteiten/).

Amelis'hof is a market garden located within Amelisweerd. In addition to a flower-picking garden, this location offers seasonal vegetables, herbs and fruits, as well as apple juices and honey, all local and organic.