Foodhub Suriname: Casual Bites & Smoothies at Ring Sport Center
Burgers, smoothies, and a pool table tucked inside Paramaribo's sports hub.
Why Go
Sometimes the best post-game (or post-sightseeing) reset isn't a white-tablecloth affair ΓÇö it's a smash burger, an ice-cold smoothie, and a lazy game of pool. Foodhub sits inside the Ring Sport Center on Ringweg-Noord, which means the crowd is a mix of athletes cooling down, families grabbing an early dinner, and locals stopping in for takeaway on the drive home. It's unfussy, contemporary-American in spirit, and firmly aimed at people who want a quick, comfortable bite rather than a formal night out.
The Experience
Walk in and the vibe reads more sports lounge than restaurant ΓÇö open-plan seating spills across a bright, casual room, a pool table anchors one side, and the soundtrack tends toward whatever's playing on the screens. Service is counter-forward and quick-service style, so you order, grab a seat, and settle in. Because it's inside a functioning sports complex, expect a friendly buzz on weekday evenings when teams wrap up training, and a mellower feel earlier in the afternoon. It's the kind of spot that works equally well as a solo pit stop, a low-key group hang, or a takeaway grab on the way back to your hotel.
What to Try
Foodhub leans into an American-contemporary short menu built around fingerfood, burgers, pastas, salads, and smoothies. The burger lineup ΓÇö including their smash-style burger ΓÇö is the anchor, best paired with a fresh fruit smoothie (the tropical produce in Suriname makes these genuinely worth ordering). Fingerfood platters are the move if you're sharing over drinks or a game of pool, and the salads are a lighter option if you've already had a heavy roti or Javanese lunch earlier in the day.
Insider Tip
They don't open until 3:00 PM and they're closed on Sundays ΓÇö a common trip-up for visitors expecting lunch service. If you're coming from central Paramaribo, time your visit for early evening (4-6 PM) to beat the post-training rush from the sport center, or call ahead on +597 854-1212 for takeaway if you'd rather eat back at your accommodation. Cash and card are both typically accepted, but small SRD notes are always useful in Suriname.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Ringweg-Noord 36, inside the Ring Sport Center, Paramaribo. Hours: MondayΓÇôSaturday, 3:00 PM ΓÇô 10:00 PM; closed Sundays. Phone: +597 854-1212. Style: quick-service / casual dining with dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. Best reached by car or taxi ΓÇö the Ringweg is a ring road on the northern edge of Paramaribo, roughly 10ΓÇô15 minutes from the historic center depending on traffic. Family-friendly, casual dress, no reservation needed.
Pair It With
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — Spend the day on the water tubing along a Suriname river, then swing by Foodhub on the drive back into Paramaribo for a smash burger and a smoothie to refuel.
- Aanansi ATV Tours Guide — After a dusty off-road ATV adventure in the interior, Foodhub's casual, come-as-you-are atmosphere is exactly the kind of low-key reset you'll want ΓÇö no need to change out of your gear.
- A Sang junior De Tweewieler Guide — Rent a two-wheeler for a self-guided city loop, then use Foodhub as your pit stop on the northern ring road for a smoothie break before heading back into the center.
- 101 Suites Guide — If you're staying at 101 Suites or another nearby hotel on the north side of Paramaribo, Foodhub is one of the easiest casual dinner or takeaway options within a short drive.