student.uva.nl
What is your study programme?
What is your study programme?

Taste, connect and unwind at The Old Soul: from coffee to Surinamese comfort food

Photo: The Old Soul

Taste, connect and unwind at The Old Soul: from coffee to Surinamese comfort food

Published on 23-02-2026 08:18
At The Old Soul (LAB42), everyone is welcome to study, catch up or simply take a break. This colourful and cosy café blends traditional Surinamese flavours with a modern vegan twist. 
Show information for your study programme
What is your study programme?
or

Owner Diana says: “We want The Old Soul to be an accessible, relaxed space for everyone. Come for lunch with friends or classmates, work together or enjoy a drink after class. Of course, you’re also welcome to study quietly on your own, I’ll happily serve you a great cup of coffee. And with spring approaching, our terrace will soon be open again – it’s such a lovely spot to sit.” 

New menu: fresh soups, filter coffee and extra grab & go options  

From this week, The Old Soul is expanding its menu with daily fresh soups, simple sandwiches and extra ‘grab & go’ options for when you need a quick bite between work or classes. There’s also a special offer on filter coffee: €0.50 during the first week, and 1.50 thereafter. 

To promote the new menu, the team will be handing out Surinamese bites on campus this week, such as roti. 

Student drinks on 25 February – come and try!

Diana is hosting a student drinks event. Curious about the café’s special dishes or who’s working in the kitchen? Want to meet other students? Then drop by The Old Soul on Wednesday 25 February between 16:00 and 20:00. Diana will be serving a tasting menu of small bites, and beer will be available at a special price. 

Share your ideas 

Suggestions or ideas for the menu? Let Diana and her team know -  they’d love to hear what you’d like to see on the menu.  

Diana and her team look forward to welcoming you soon!