Café Sjiek
An established diner-style café in the Jekerkwartier opened in 1982, famous for its horsemeat sweet-and-sour stew and Limburg-style French cuisine.
Located on Sint Pieterstraat in the Jekerkwartier, this café has been operating since 1982, with the Michelin Guide noting its French menu with a Limburg touch. The signature dish is zoervleis, a sweet-and-sour stew made with horsemeat, with a sauce prepared from vinegar, gingerbread, onions, apples, and apple syrup. The guide also mentions crab cocktail, cave mushroom pastry cases, and raspberry mille-feuille. The indoor seating is limited and reservations are not accepted, making wait times especially long on weekend evenings; arriving early or having a drink at the bar while waiting is recommended. In summer, there is a terrace in the city park across the street. Main courses are around 22-28 EUR.
Opening hours
Mon-Thu 16:00-22:00; Fri-Sun 12:00-22:00 (according to the Michelin Guide; times may differ on other platforms)
Nearby sights
- Bisschopsmolen
- Jekerkwartier & City Walls
- Helpoort
- Basilica of Our Lady
- Stokstraat
- Natural History Museum Maastricht
- Hoge Brug
- Boekhandel Dominicanen