Frequently Asked Questions
You find the answers on most frequently asked questions below. Is your question missing? Get in touch with us! We are happy to help!
Restaurant
You can visit Gys seven days a week for lunch, dinner, or drinks! Gys Voorstraat is open on Monday from 17:00 to 22:30, Tuesday till Friday from 12:00 to 22:30, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:30. The kitchen closes one hour before our closing time each day.
We are closed on: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Our team loves animals, and so do dogs! However, we do prefer it if dogs stay neatly by the table, do not bark loudly or run through the restaurant or across our terrace.
Read more about the accessibility of Gys here. Gys is located in an old, single-story building. The restaurant has a cozy layout and features a small restroom with a step at the entrance. Unfortunately, we do not have a dedicated wheelchair-accessible restroom.
If you joined Gys for dinner a few years back, you may remember that the acoustics were not very nice. We underwent renovations in early 2023, which improved the acoustics in our restaurant. That said, Gys remains a lively spot and can get quite noisy during busy periods, such as weekend evenings. We do have a few quieter areas; please let us know when making your reservation if you would prefer to be seated in one of these spots.
At Gys, we have a small terrace, which is why we do not accept reservations for outdoor seating. If you have a reservation with us and there happens to be space available on the terrace when you arrive, our team will be happy to help you get a table outside!
You are welcome to join us during the day with your laptop! Should it get very crowded, we may kindly ask you to close your laptop for a while. We hope that over a good cup of coffee you will enjoy working productively with us!
Absolutely! We even created a special menu for children. We also have a wide selection of games available in our restaurant, as well as high kids chairs.
Yes, of course! We love welcoming groups to Gys! You can read more about eating with a group at Gys by clicking here.
Yes! For Gys, sustainability is very normal. Click here to read more about this.
It’s also fun to work at Gys! 😄 If we are looking for new colleagues, we will let you know on our social media or here on the site. You can always send an email to sollicitatie@gysutrecht.nl Even if we are not looking for anyone right now. We will gladly keep your application and should a spot become available on our team, we will be happy to contact you.
Absolutely! Since we’re practically neighbors with the University Library in the city center, Gys is the perfect spot for a tasty lunch during a study break, or for a study session in a setting other than the library. You are more than welcome to come by to study, enjoy a coffee, or grab a bite to eat. Plus, if you show your student ID, you’ll get a 15% discount on your order! This offer is valid Tuesday through Friday, from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Food and drinks
Yes, in addition to good cups of coffee, homemade lemonades and other non-alcoholic drinks, you can also drink drinks with alcohol at our place. For example, we serve homemade cocktails with alcohol from the Groene Slijter. We also have a wide range of wines and organic beers on the menu.
Yes, we serve 100% organic comfort food. Everything you eat and drink with us is certified organic.
Yes! The chefs at Gys specialize in preparing gluten-free dishes. Do you have celiac disease or want to know more? Click here for more info.
Over the years, Gys has become an increasingly popular spot for people with allergies and specific dietary requirements, such as gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, or lactose-free options. We are familiar with and aware of most allergies and dietary needs, and we will always do our best to accommodate them. However, as allergens are handled in our kitchen, our restaurant is not allergen-free. If you click here, you can view our allergenlist.
If you plan to join us for dinner and have special allergies or dietary needs, we would greatly appreciate it if you would make a reservation and let us know what dietary needs or allergies we may take into account beforehand. Do you have a special allergy? Send us an email. We cannot create new dishes, but we would be happy to explore the options available within our menu with you. This way our chefs can prepare and ensure you have a safe and tasty experience with us!
Payment and gift cards
If you come to dine with a Dutch company or organization, we offer the option of paying by invoice. However, there is a 9.50 handling fee per invoice. To arrange this, we need the correct billing information from your organization. You can email these to us and if applicable, you can also include a cost location or reference number.
We accept dinner gift cards, national dinner vouchers, restaurant gift cards, VVV vouchers and, of course, our own gift cards! We do not accept Bongo vouchers or dinner checks. Want to buy a gift card? You can do this via our webshop. At the moment, we do not sell physical gift cards.
For security reasons, we prefer payment by card.
Gys at your home
At the moment, we do not offer catering services. However, you can make reservations for large groups or even rent out the entire restaurant for events such as company outings or weddings; you can find more information about this here.
We do not offer home delivery, which allows us to focus our full attention on the lunch and dinner experience within the restaurant. However, you are welcome to pick up a nice drink or a delicious piece of cake to go!
Accessibility
Our restaurant is easily accessible by bicycle, public transport, or on foot. If you are arriving by car, you can make use of paid parking at Janskerkhof (2 minute walk) , Q-Park La Vie (8 minutes walk) or parking garage Hoog Catharijne P5 entrance north (13 minute walk)
Gys is easily accessible by public transport, bicycle, or on foot. Our restaurant is located about a 12-minute walk from Utrecht Central Station. It’s a fun walking tour of the historic center and the cozy Voorstraat with unique and unusual stores!
Location Gys ASW
As of September 14, 2026, our location on the Amsterdamsestraatweg is unfortunately closed. We truly loved our beautiful terrace and the peaceful atmosphere at this spot, but due to personal reasons, we have made the decision to close Gys ASW. Would you like to know more? Read Gijs’ interview with AD Utrecht.