The short answer
Double Dutch: what visitors should know first
Go for baking, vegetarian food or a calm daytime meal away from the sand. Listings disagree about its current address, so check a map, confirm it is open and look at recent reviews before you walk there.
Useful facts
Double Dutch facts at a glance
- Location
- Arambol village, near the beach; confirm the address
- Dining style
- Bakery and café with vegetarian options
- Price signal
- Mid-range; check the menu
- Signature order
- Try: cake, breakfast and a vegetarian meal
- Good for
- Breakfast, cake and a quiet daytime meal
Why it matters
Why Double Dutch is worth your time
Double Dutch is often mentioned as one of the places that helped shape Arambol's café culture, with baking and a notice board that served the long-stay community. In a village that has changed quickly, it is an example of a business that has lasted and moved rather than disappeared.
It matters to travellers for practical reasons as well: a bakery is an easier place for older visitors or families to eat than a shack, with shade, simple food and fewer steps.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Baking
Cakes and bread are the reason older guides gave it a mention.
- 02
Notice board
Look for posters about classes, concerts and markets.
- 03
Shade and garden
A table in the shade is easier than the beach at midday.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Outlook Traveller's guide described Double Dutch as a bakery run by a Dutch couple, whose notice board was a good guide to local events. Later listings describe a restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options and a garden setting, and say it has moved within the village, so check the current address on a map rather than relying on an older direction.
Use it for the things that cafés do best here: breakfast, cake, coffee and a vegetarian lunch. If you are travelling with a mixed group, the menu range helps, and a table in the garden or shade is easier than the beach in the middle of the day.
Look at the notice board or the posters if there are any, because Arambol's classes, concerts and markets are often advertised in person rather than online. Ask staff what is on that week.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Check the current address on a map
- Confirm that it is open
- Look at recent reviews
- Ask staff about events that week
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Arambol village, a short walk or ride from the beach; check the current address
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Breakfast or lunch, roughly November to March
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Mostly a village-lane setting with seating that is easy to use. Ask about steps and shade, and avoid peak lunchtime if you prefer a quiet table.
- Tickets and access
- No entry fee. Tables are usually first come, first served. Hours and the exact address vary between listings, so check before you go. Older guides and listings may be out of date, so confirm the place is open before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Double Dutch
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Mostly a village-lane setting with seating that is easy to use. Ask about steps and shade, and avoid peak lunchtime if you prefer a quiet table.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Has Double Dutch moved?
Listings disagree about its address; one source places it on Temple Road, so check a map before going.
Is it vegetarian?
It has vegetarian and vegan options, but check the menu for what you need.
Is it open all year?
Many Arambol businesses are seasonal. Check that it is open.
Sources and further reading
- Outlook Traveller: Arambol-Keri-Tiracol quick guide
- Outlook Traveller: Arambol-Keri-Tiracol, Hang Loose
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
