Koeien en Kaas
Hooftstraat 1, 2406 GD Alphen aan den Rijn
Open now · until 23:00
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Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 10 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 10 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.
Starters
Koeien en Kaas Tasting
16.00
Koeien en Kaas proeverij — Starter with the best of Koeien en Kaas: soup, various cheese dishes, and carpaccio
estimate≈ 850 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
The Cheesebakervegetarian
19.00
For 2 people | Oven cocotte with creamy melted camembert, garlic & rosemary. Served with chicory and crudités
estimate≈ 720 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Carpaccio Classic
9.50
Hand-cut beef carpaccio, arugula, crispy broad beans, aged Gouda cheese and truffle mayonnaise
estimate≈ 380 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Carpaccio Caprese
15.50
Hand-cut beef carpaccio, arugula, sun-dried tomato, parmesan cheese and fresh pesto dressing
estimate≈ 340 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Steak Tartare Preparé
15.00
Fresh tartare with mustard, capers, cornichons, shallot, poached egg, parsley and Worcestershire sauce
estimate≈ 420 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Burratavegetarian
14.50
Burrata with young beet, sun-dried tomato, sunflower seeds and balsamic glaze
estimate≈ 360 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Chef’s Starter
Rotating starter from the Chef
estimate≈ 300 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Oxtail Broth
8.50
Ossenstaartbouillon — With chervil cream, tender pulled beef and bread
estimate≈ 320 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 71
Salmon Tartarepescatarian
14.50
Zalm tartaar — House-smoked salmon, horseradish mayonnaise, wasabi crumble and brioche toast
estimate≈ 410 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Cheese Fondues
Swiss Cheese Fonduevegetarian
24.50
Zwitserse kaasfondue — Traditional "moitié-moitié" fondue: 50% Gruyère AOP and 50% soft Vacherin Fribourg
estimate≈ 950 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Gouda Cheese Fonduevegetarian
22.50
Goudse kaasfondue — Creamy fondue of Gouda farmhouse cheese and ripe Gouda topping cheese
estimate≈ 900 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Fondue Extras
Fresh Italian Herbsvegan, vegetarian
3.00
Verse Italiaanse kruiden
estimate≈ 20 kcal3 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Black Truffle Tapenadevegan, vegetarian
4.00
Zwarte truffeltapenade
estimate≈ 80 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Fourme d’Ambert Blue Cheesevegetarian
5.00
Fourme d’Ambert blauwschimmelkaas
estimate≈ 120 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Cold Meat Platter
8.00
Vleeswarenplateau — Various cold meats with Kesbeke pickles
estimate≈ 280 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Steaks
Tournedos (180g)
35.00
Tournedos (180gr) — Grass-fed beef, Europe | Butter-soft steak from the tenderloin with a delicate flavor
estimate≈ 450 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Rib-eye Steak (250g)
29.00
Rib-eye steak (250gr) — Grain-fed Black Angus, South America | Juicy marbled rib steak with a full meat flavor
estimate≈ 620 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Flat Iron Steak (200g)
27.00
Flat Iron Steak (200gr) — Grain-fed Hereford/Angus, Uruguay | Butter-soft steak from the top blade with a deep flavor
estimate≈ 510 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Bavette (200g)
28.00
Bavette (200gr) — Grain-fed Black Angus, Australia | Tender with a firm bite
estimate≈ 480 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Rump Steak (200g)
15.00
Rump steak (200gr) — Grass-fed beef, Europe | Rump steak with a fine texture and delicious mouthfeel
estimate≈ 420 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
New meat steakvegan, vegetarian
22.00
Plant-based steak with a firm bite and intense flavor
estimate≈ 450 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Tuna steakpescatarian
24.50
Yellowfin tuna fillet, medium grilled, served with chimichurri
estimate≈ 320 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Double Cuts to Share
Steak tasting (600+ g)
79.00
Steak tasting (600+ gr) — Tasting of 3 sliced meats: rib-eye steak, bavette and flat iron steak
estimate≈ 1400 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlyheavy 39
Butcher special
For 2 people | Specially selected double cut, sliced at the table
estimate≈ 1200 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Specials
STEAK TARTARE PREPARÉ & CARPACCIO CLASSIC DUO
21.50
Our two signature dishes
estimate≈ 450 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
XXL Carpaccio Classic or Caprese
21.50
XXL Carpaccio Classic of Caprese — Hand-cut beef carpaccio
estimate≈ 350 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
CHEF’s SPECIAL
Rotating specialty from the Chef
estimate≈ 700 kcal40 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Burgers
Philly Cheese burger (150g)
21.00
Philly Cheese burger (150gr) — Brioche bun with 'low & slow' rib-eye, fried onions, spicy jalapeños, melted Gouda cheese, fries
estimate≈ 950 kcal65 g carbs
Koeien en Kaas Burger (200g)
12.50
Koeien en Kaas Burger (200gr) — Brioche bun with premium burger, crispy bacon, caramelized onion, melted Old Amsterdam, smokey apple bbq sauce
estimate≈ 1050 kcal60 g carbs
New meat burgervegan, vegetarian
17.50
Plant-based burger with caramelized onion, melted Old Amsterdam, smokey apple bbq sauce and coleslaw
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbs
Side Dishes & Sauces to Share
Friesvegetarian
5.00
Frites — With mayonnaise or truffle mayonnaise
estimate≈ 450 kcal45 g carbs
Loaded fries
8.00
With philly beef, jalapeños and cheese
estimate≈ 750 kcal55 g carbsheavy 43
Roasted baby potatoesvegan, vegetarian
6.50
Gepofte krieltjes — With garlic, rosemary, sea salt and thyme
estimate≈ 300 kcal30 g carbs
Bread with spreadsvegetarian
9.50
Brood met smeersels
estimate≈ 350 kcal40 g carbs
Fresh seasonal saladvegan, vegetarian
6.00
Frisse seizoenssalade
estimate≈ 150 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Fried onions and chestnut mushroomsvegetarian
6.00
Gebakken uien en kastanje champignons
estimate≈ 250 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Sauce
3.00
Saus — Blue cheese sauce, Bearnaise, Pink pepper sauce, Herb butter, Smokey chimichurri or Grandmother's Jus
estimate≈ 120 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Rolls & Sandwiches
12 uurtje
14.00
Floor bread with beef croquette, croque madame with fried egg and oxtail bouillon with chervil
estimate≈ 850 kcal70 g carbs
Beef or cheese croquettes
11.50
Koeien- of kaaskroketten — 2 artisanal beef or truffle cheese croquettes on floor bread with butter and mustard mayo
estimate≈ 650 kcal50 g carbs
Club sandwich
14.50
Grilled chicken fillet with crispy bacon, pesto mayo, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and vegetable chips
estimate≈ 600 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Carpaccio
14.50
Open sandwich with artisanal carpaccio, aged Gouda cheese, arugula, broad beans and truffle mayonnaise
estimate≈ 550 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Smoked Eel & Salmonpescatarian
19.50
Gerookte Paling & Zalm — Smoked eel and smoked salmon with toast, butter and lemon-dill cream
estimate≈ 620 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Chef’s sandwich
Rotating sandwich of the Chef
estimate≈ 600 kcal40 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Toasties
Pan tosti
9.00
With cheese or ham and cheese, fried in butter with tomato ketchup
estimate≈ 520 kcal38 g carbs
Croque Madamevegetarian
11.50
2 gratinated croques with creamy béchamel, cheese and a fried egg
estimate≈ 850 kcal45 g carbs
Egg Dishes
Uitsmijter
9.50
Dutch open sandwich with ham, cheese and fried eggs
estimate≈ 580 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Eggs benedict
14.50
2 slices of lightly toasted brioche with ham, a perfectly poached egg and creamy hollandaise sauce
estimate≈ 680 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Small Lunch Dishes
Burrata saladvegetarian
16.50
Salade burrata — Burrata with young beet, mesclun salad, balsamic glaze and sunflower seeds
estimate≈ 480 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Carpaccio Caprese salad
16.50
Salade Carpaccio Caprese — Artisanal beef carpaccio, mesclun salad, sun-dried tomato, parmesan cheese and fresh pesto dressing
estimate≈ 420 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Philly Cheese burger
21.00
Brioche bun with creamy 'low & slow' cooked rib-eye, fried onions, spicy jalapeño peppers, melted Gouda cheese
estimate≈ 950 kcal65 g carbs
Koeien en Kaas burger
12.50
Brioche bun with a premium burger, crispy bacon, caramelized onion, melted Old Amsterdam, smokey apple bbq sauce
estimate≈ 880 kcal55 g carbs
Finger Food
Nuts and olives
4.50
Nootjes en olijven
estimate≈ 320 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Gratinated break bread
11.00
Gegratineerd breekbrood — With Gouda cheese and chimichurri
estimate≈ 450 kcal40 g carbs
Bitterballen from Le Kroket
8.00
Bitterballen van Le Kroket — 6 pieces | With mustard
estimate≈ 480 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Truffle cheese bitterballen from Le Kroket
8.00
Kaasbitterballen met truffel van Le Kroket — 6 pieces | With mustard
estimate≈ 510 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Bitterballen mix from Le Kroket
8.00
Bitterballenmix van Le Kroket — 6 pieces | With mustard
estimate≈ 480 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Dutch shrimp croquettes from Le Kroket
16.50
Hollandse Garnalenkroketjes van Le Kroket — 6 pieces | With citrus mayonnaise
estimate≈ 420 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Mozzarella sticks
9.00
8 pieces | With chili sauce
estimate≈ 560 kcal36 g carbs
Cheese straws
11.00
Kaastengels — With chili sauce
estimate≈ 400 kcal32 g carbs
Samosas
8.50
Samosa’s — 8 pieces | With sriracha mayonnaise
estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Tempura shrimp
13.50
Tempura garnalen — 8 pieces | With chili sauce
estimate≈ 420 kcal28 g carbs
Asian chicken bites
9.00
6 pieces | With sriracha mayonnaise
estimate≈ 380 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Yakitori chicken skewers
13.50
Yakitori kipspiesjes
estimate≈ 280 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Koeien en Kaas mixed snacks
19.50
Koeien en Kaas bittergarnituur — Bitterballen, cheese bitterballen, tempura shrimp, Asian chicken bites and samosas, served with 3 sauces
estimate≈ 1100 kcal75 g carbs
Platters
Dutch platter
16.00
Hollandse plank — Beef bitterballen, truffle cheese bitterballen from Le Kroket, Old Amsterdam cheese, ox sausage, Kesbeke pickles
estimate≈ 850 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Koeien en Kaas platter
23.00
Koeien en Kaas plank — Beef bitterballen, truffle cheese bitterballen, preparé, fine cold cuts, Old Amsterdam, cheese tart, homemade c
estimate≈ 1200 kcal45 g carbsheavy 37
Luxe Koeien en Kaas platter
35.00
Luxe Koeien en Kaas plank — House-smoked salmon, smoked eel, toast preparé, bitterballen, truffle cheese bitterballen, fine cold cuts
estimate≈ 1500 kcal55 g carbsheavy 31
Oysters
Classic
12.50
3 pieces | With lemon and shallot vinaigrette
estimate≈ 120 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Asian style
13.50
3 pieces | With Tomatsu soy and spring onion
estimate≈ 140 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Desserts
The sweet finale
25.00
De zoete finale — For 2 people | Tasting of our desserts, perfect for sharing
estimate≈ 1600 kcal180 g carbsheavy 21
Pistachio & Chocolate
7.50
Pistache & Chocolade — Pistachio ice cream with dark chocolate sauce, white chocolate mousse and pistachio crumble
estimate≈ 450 kcal42 g carbsheavy 34
Honeytoast
8.50
With maple caramel and vanilla ice cream
estimate≈ 650 kcal75 g carbsheavy 32
Citrus pannacotta
8.00
Yoghurt pannacotta with crispy Bastogne crumble and a 4-citrus fruit coulis
estimate≈ 380 kcal35 g carbsheavy 41
Chef’s dessert
Rotating dessert from the Chef
estimate≈ 400 kcal40 g carbsheavy 36
Cheese platter
14.50
Kaasplankje — 4 types of cheese with apple syrup, chutney, nuts, grapes and toast
estimate≈ 550 kcal30 g carbs
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66veggie
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Burgers, steaks and cheese fondue
How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.
There is a New meat burger and a plant-based steak. You can also choose a Gouda or Swiss cheese fondue and burrata.
16 vegetarian and 6 vegan dishes out of 75
74dia
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Zero carb steaks and tartares
How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.
This restaurant offers many protein-rich options. The steaks and tartares are very suitable for carbohydrate-aware eating.
48 diabetes-friendly · 75 dishes
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Practical
- Address
- Hooftstraat 1, 2406 GD Alphen aan den Rijn
- Hours
- Mon12:00–23:00Tue10:00–23:00Wed10:00–23:00Thu10:00–23:00Fri10:00–23:00Sat10:00–23:00Sun12:00–23:00
- Contact
- +31172820320
- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), koeienenkaas.nl/
- Record
- completeness 83 %, confidence 85 %