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10 places to enjoy a coffee in the city

People from Groningen love their coffee, and this is clearly reflected in the city’s streetscape. You’ll find a coffee shop on almost every street corner. Yet no two are the same. We’ve put together a list of ten great coffee spots for you and tell you what makes them so special. Prut!

Toet

Gedempte Zuiderdiep 85 – If you don’t have a dentist’s appointment the next day, you really ought to pay a visit to Groningen’s dessert paradise. Here you’ll find delicious homemade desserts, cakes and countless other treats. Fresh, wholesome and prepared with care. A good cup of coffee, but the high tea is nothing to be sniffed at either. Almost everything on the menu makes an appearance. Things get even more indulgent at the grand dessert dinner. Choose from three or seven courses and enjoy them with your family and friends. Of course, you can just have a slice of cake too. You do need to be in the mood for something sweet, though.

Wadapartja

Gedempte Zuiderdiep 39 & Pottebakkersrijge 21 – ‘Wadapartja’ simply means ‘a bit odd, isn’t it?’. That’s what a Groninger says when they see something they can’t quite put their finger on. Something that’s out of the ordinary. Fitting words for this little spot, which already has two branches. Here, the coffee is locally roasted, and the treats are sourced from the local area too. Organic vegetables from the Eemstuin, bread from Luuk’s bakery made with grain from the Groningen countryside, and a beer from Bax, Martinus or Eggens. You’ve even come to the right place for some lovely little trinkets. Highly recommended, then.

Paais!

Oude Kijk in ’t Jatstraat 24 – Delicious coffee and a playful counter full of homemade treats: who wouldn’t be cheered up by that? Paais not only tantalises the senses of taste and smell, but is certainly a feast for the eyes too. Although this coffee shop looks playful with its colourful little artworks, coffee here is no child’s play but a very serious business. As well as coffee, you can enjoy delicious homemade cakes and generous breakfasts here. We love that.

Kattencafé Op z'n Kop

Oude Ebbingestraat 57 – Do you love cats and coffee? Then this café is the perfect place for you. Kattencafé Op z'n Kop is a cosy, living-room-style café where you can enjoy delicious coffee, cakes and sandwiches. The café is home to several lovely rescue cats, each with their own story and unique personality. When will you come and meet Maine Coon Bowie and professional whipped-cream thief Benny?

Koffiestation Books & Coffee

Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 21 – For a good cup of coffee, you can also pop into ‘ Koffiestation Books & Coffee ’ on Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat. A collaboration between the Groningen-based coffee roastery Koffiestation and Riemer bookshop. A unique concept that you won’t find anywhere else in the city. You can enjoy a coffee, roasted in the Oosterparkwijk, whilst browsing through English books. Here, they turn something ordinary into something special.

Black & Bloom

Oude Kijk in ’t Jatstraat 32 – One place that certainly shouldn’t be missing from this list of coffee hotspots is Black & Bloom. The place par excellence for fantastic black coffees and quirky, Groningen-style hospitality. The knowledge of and love for the craft are unrivalled here. We could go on and on about it, but the simple truth is: you have to taste it to believe it.

Coffee Break

Gedempte Zuiderdiep 22 – Have you ever heard of a flexitarian coffee house? Things work a little differently here than you’re used to. For example, it’s standard to have oat milk in your coffee. If you’d prefer cow’s milk, that’s fine, but there’s a small surcharge. 80 per cent of Coffee Break ’s menu is vegan. Here, they enjoy life whilst respecting nature, animals and your body.

Spaak Koffie & Koers

Oude Boteringestraat 66 – Spaak is Groningen’s cycling café. A place for cyclists and coffee lovers. To get together, have a coffee, have lunch, watch cycling races, get your bike repaired, buy parts and join a cycle ride. Every Saturday and Sunday, you can join the Spaakrit, a ride lasting around two hours. But even if you’re not a cycling enthusiast, you’re welcome to pop in for a good cup of locally roasted coffee, a delicious lunch or a tasty slice of cake.

World of Barista

Grote Markt 35 – Espressobar World of Barista is more than just a prime spot to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee. It takes you on a journey into the world of baristas and serves as the starting point for anyone keen to learn more about coffee. With a wide range of workshops and training courses for both businesses and individuals, World of Barista is a true expert in the field of coffee. Are you a curious coffee drinker? You’ll find World of Barista on the Grote Markt, in the Grand Theatre.

Cappuvino

Vismarkt 1 – Cappuvino is the place for those who like to start the day with a delicious cup of coffee and end it with a good glass of wine. A modern wine and coffee bar where quality and atmosphere take centre stage. Guests can also enjoy a variety of finger food and a stunning view over the Vismarkt. That’s certainly no small bonus, of course.